What Are The Habits Of Mind?
Habits of Mind are dispositions mindfully employed by characteristically ‘successful’ people when confronted with problems.
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How We Think About Education
The most fundamental idea in public education–the infinite interdependence of living that scrutiny of schools misses entirely.
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12 Ways To Make Sure A Child Feels Loved
Our society seemingly focuses less on the importance of simply showing love and more on the expectations children are “supposed to have”.
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When We Ask Black Teachers To Discipline Black Students
I eventually left the school. It was clear to me that my presence was to be white muscle disguised in black skin.
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No Student Is Unreachable
Students who are challenging–i.e. victims of disruptive childhoods–do not change overnight. They require time to grow.
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Teaching Introverts Is Different
Why Teaching Introverts Is Different by Terry Heick As education seeks to improve itself, the focus has been on data, research, and curriculum. The stuff teachers use. There is precious little discussion on the human elements of learning unless you’re discussing isolated movements such as social-emotional learning or whole-child trends. While admirable, these “movements” are…
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24 Things A Teacher Should Never Ask A Student To Do
There are certain things a teacher should never ask a student to do, like lying, being what they’re not, and making promises they can’t keep.
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Making Friends: 10 Team-Building Games For Students
Included in this post are 10 team-building games to get you started towards a friendlier, more positive classroom.
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Psychologist: Children Need Structure More Than Warmth
A relationship without rules leads to chaos. Rules without a relationship leads to rebellion. Children need structure.
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CDC: White Female Teen Suicide Rate Triples
1 in 4 females in grades 9-12 considered harming themselves in the last year. The white female teen suicide rate has tripled since 1999.
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23 Books To Teach Diversity To Elementary & Middle School Students
Literature is a wonderful vehicle for illustrating empathy and diversity in a human, personal, and lasting way.
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But Who’s Going To Save The Bully?
Every human being needs to be nurtured, guided, and made to feel that they are important and belong in order to flourish.
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How Technology Can Address Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs
In an age of information abundance, learners can become empowered to access, reflect upon, and share knowledge they find valuable.
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6 Ways Students Are Braver Than I Ever Give Them Credit For
6 Ways Students Are Braver Than I Ever Give Them Credit For by Paul Moss, edmerger.com Students are incredibly brave every day. And sometimes, when I am having a difficult time with a class, or specific students, I need to remind myself of these facts: 1. Every day they are expected to bare themselves open to…
