Teacher Update: March 16, 2017: March 16, 2017

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

FIRST PERSON

Teaching About Politics in a Polarized World

When it comes to politics in the classroom, teachers must help their students move away from the current divisive climate, writes educator Lawrence Lhulier. Instead, they should model respect, empathy, and the ability to listen to opposing viewpoints. Read more.

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Is There an Echo in Your Hallway? Finding Professional Networks That Truly Help You Grow

Being a part of a diverse network of educators can help teachers broaden their perspectives to better meet all students’ needs, writes Joanna Schimizzi. Read more.

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National Teacher of the Year Finalists Would All Say 'Yes' to Visit With Trump

The four state teachers of the year spoke to Education Week Teacher about their passion for teaching, arts education and STEM, and their hopes of working with the new administration. Read more.

(Teaching Now)

MORE STORIES

Educators Mark 30th Annual Pi Day Celebration
(Curriculum Matters)

Should E-Learning Replace Substitute Teachers?
(Teacher Beat)

How Do Students Decide Whether to Discuss Their Immigration Status?
(Learning the Language)

Should You Have to Pass a Literacy Test to Become a Teacher?
(Teaching Now)

Article on 'Rock Star' Librarians Inflames Teachers, Children's Lit Community
(Curriculum Matters)

Tapping High Schoolers to Become Teachers
(Teacher Beat)

California Bill Would Exempt Veteran Teachers From State Income Taxes
(Teacher Beat)

Video Links Professors to Farflung Student-Teachers
(Education Week)

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TEACHER BLOGS

On the Pursuit of Alignment
(Capturing the Spark)

Looking Into Education's Crystal Ball
(Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo)

Edugeek Tips to Starting a Blog: A Choose Your Own Adventure
(An Edugeek's Guide to K-12 Practice and Policy)

Have You Provided Students Enough Feedback for Growth?
(Work in Progress)

Teachers, Teacher Leaders, and Principals: A Winning Team
(Rick Hess Straight Up)

Rethinking Group Work
(Learning Deeply)

COMMENTARY

Fake News Isn't New
(Education Week)

COMMENTARY

Why the Left Should Work With Betsy DeVos
(Education Week)

FEATURED TEACHING CHANNEL VIDEO

Just the Facts: A Social Studies Lesson (Video)

Elizabeth Iwaszewicz, a kindergarten teacher at Lafayette Elementary School in San Francisco, uses collaborative learning to engage students in academic discussions about American history. Her English-language learners and native English speakers refer to text resources and each other to differentiate facts and opinions about American symbols. Watch video.

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EDUCATION WEEK FREE SPOTLIGHT

Response to Intervention

FREE! In this Spotlight, learn about multitiered systems of supports, efforts to improve school climate and student behavior, and tips for implementing RTI effectively. See other Spotlights.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SPONSOR WEBINAR - Thursday, March 16, 2017, 1 to 2 p.m. ET

Alan November on Strategies to Enhance Student Self-Assessment

Join education thought leader Alan November for “Strategies to Enhance Student Self-Assessment,” a live, research-backed webinar that will highlight the importance of this core competency for 21st-century learners. Click here to attend this free live event.

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PREMIUM WEBINAR - Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET

China's Education Market: What K-12 Companies Should Know

This webinar is a rebroadcast of an event that originally aired on Dec. 1, 2016. China's education market offers enticing opportunities for K-12 providers. What are the biggest areas of demand from schools and families, and what are pitfalls that education companies in the United States and other countries need to avoid, if they’re going to find buyers for their products? Click here to attend this premium live event

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