Teacher Update: November 16, 2017: November 16, 2017

Weekly news and resources for teacher leaders, November 16, 2017. View as web page.

FIRST PERSON

Pronouncing Students' Names Correctly Should Be a Big Deal

Punita Chhabra Rice shares eight pronunciation tips for teachers of students from diverse backgrounds on how to get names right the first time. Read more.

(Teacher)

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FIRST PERSON

Parent Input: An Underutilized Teaching Superpower

When students struggle in class, teachers should turn to their parents for advice on assessing their needs and creating effective support strategies, educator Kyle Redford argues. Read more.

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SPECIAL REPORT

Surveying the Field: What Should (and Shouldn't) Personalized Learning Look Like?

We asked educators, experts, and critics two simple questions. One finding became clear: "personalized learning" still means many different things to many different people. Read more.

(Education Week)

• Special Report: Personalized Learning: Vision vs. Reality

Students Share Lessons Learned About Personalized Learning
(Education Week)

How Is the Focus on Sexual Assault Awareness Playing Out in Classrooms?
(Teaching Now)

Boys Read Better When There Are More Girls in Class, Study Finds
(Inside School Research)

Educator-Led Projects Aimed at Improving Public Schools Showcased in AFT Report
(Teaching Now)

Groups Share Resources to Help Teachers Fight Fake News in Class
(Teaching Now)

This Group Wants to Be the Match.com of Teacher Shortages in California
(Teaching Now)

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TEACHER BLOGS

COMMENTARY

Give Teachers a Voice in Education Reform
(Education Week)

Making the Call: Self-Care vs. Work Commitment
(Work in Progress)

The Empathic, No-BS Coach
(The Art of Coaching Teachers)

Student & Family Engagement Is Exciting
(Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo)

When Will the Birds Fly Free?: Education as Colonialism
(The Intersection: Culture and Race in Schools)

Teachers Should Be Writers
(Teacher-Leader Voices)

Seven Tips for Student-Driven Discussions of Novels
(Teaching for the Whole Story)

Everyday Equity in the Classroom: A Start
(Everyday Equity in the Classroom)

FEATURED TEACHING CHANNEL VIDEO

How to Build a DIY Rocket Launcher in Class (Video)

Tom Jenkins, a middle school science and STEM teacher in Springfield, Ohio, gives step-by-step instructions for building a do-it-yourself rocket launcher in the classroom. Watch video.

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EDUCATION WEEK FREE QUIZ

Quiz Yourself : English-Language Learners

Which teaching practices are most effective for delivering academic content to ELLs, how many English-learners will move out of all language-development courses this year, and in what programs do native Spanish-speaking students have more success learning English? See other Quizzes.

UPCOMING EVENTS

PREMIUM WEBINAR - Friday, November 17, 2017, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET

How to Succeed in International Markets—and Mistakes to Avoid

Entering the K-12 market in another country takes research, networking, a plan, and an appetite for risk-taking. Join our guests who will offer steps for how to identify good markets for educational products and services, and valuable tips for working with resellers in other countries. Click here to attend this free live event.

SPONSORED WEBINAR - Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, 2 to 3 p.m. ET

District Approaches to Raising Math Achievement Through Data-Informed Learning

In this webinar, Lynn Simmers, assistant superintendent, Southwest Allen County School District, and Dr. Tim Hudson, senior vice president of learning, DreamBox Learning, will share strategies to help your district create a path to success for all learners using data-informed, personalized learning approaches. Click here to attend this free live event.

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