Teacher Update: July 6, 2017: July 6, 2017

Weekly news and resources for teacher leaders, July 6, 2017. View as web page.

FIRST PERSON

The Mysterious Valor at School Talent Shows

Why do some students force themselves to perform in the school talent show, despite their fears? Justin Minkel reflects on their courage. Read more.

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CTQ COLLABORATORY

A Teacher's Advice for Making the Most Out of the Every Student Succeeds Act

Annette Christiansen shares three steps for educators to get involved in the policy process and help the new federal K-12 education law succeed. Read more.

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TEACHING AHEAD: A ROUNDTABLE

Social-Emotional Intelligence Is Missing From School. Here's Why That Matters.

When teachers implement social and emotional skills into their classrooms, students benefit academically and personally, writes charter school dean Fredrick Scott Salyers. Read more.

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• Roundtable: How Can Teachers Develop Their Own Social-Emotional Skills?

Teachers’ Union Projects Member Losses
(Teacher Beat)

Want to Decode How to Teach Cybersecurity? Go to Summer Camp
(Teaching Now)

Teacher Externships Bring Real-World Experience Into Classrooms
(Teacher Beat)

When the Curriculum Standards Change and the Teaching Lags Behind
(Curriculum Matters)

Can Computer Simulations Help Teachers Intervene With Suicidal Students?
(Teaching Now)

Bullying’s Hidden Cost: Schools Lose Millions of Dollars When Kids Stay Home
(Rules for Engagement)

Social-Emotional Learning Is Important for Teachers, Too
(Teaching Now)

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TEACHER BLOGS

From High School to College, There Are Some Similarities
(Capturing the Spark)

'Double Flip' Your Classroom
(Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo)

Fresh From Florida: Anyone Can Challenge What Students Learn in School
(An Edugeek's Guide to K-12 Practice and Policy)

Who Gets to Learn?
(The Intersection: Culture and Race in Schools)

Self-Esteem Is Not a Hoax
(Teacher in a Strange Land)

Nothing Replaces a Caring Adult in the Classroom
(Teacher-Leader Voices)

20 Years of Harry Potter and Me
(Work in Progress)

Who Reads Deeply Anymore? These Students!
(Learning Deeply)

FEATURED TEACHING CHANNEL VIDEO

Teaching Phonics to English-Language Learners in High School (Video)

High school teacher Christopher Maldonado shares how he uses an age-appropriate activity for his English-language learners to practice their pronunciation, speaking, and listening skills. Watch video.

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EDUCATION WEEK FREE SPOTLIGHT

Literacy Instruction

FREE! In this Spotlight, learn how invented spelling can produce better readers, how teachers are using social media to connect students with authors, and how to teach revision in the writing process. See other Spotlights.

UPCOMING EVENT

FREE WEBINAR - Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 2 to 3 p.m. ET

Career and Technical Education at a Crossroads

Career and technical education programs are attracting renewed attention and support in schools. But they’re also facing new challenges of quality and equity. In this webinar, hear how several states are tackling these issues. Click here to attend this free live event.

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5. Student-Teacher Relationships Are Everything (Opinion)

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