Plus, Engaging White Students in Conversations About Race
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July 22, 2020

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2 Simple Ways to Improve Online Instruction 

Distance learning started as an emergency in the spring, but teachers are finding ways to make it better, even for students working on smartphones.

Engaging White Students in Conversations About Race 

A high school teacher shares strategies for using literature to guide discussions about race with students who would rather avoid the topic.

A Strategy for Building Productive Relationships With Parents 

Reaching out to parents and guardians early with positive messages goes a long way toward creating successful partnerships with families.

Using the Pandemic as a Teaching Tool 

Teachers are exploring the far-reaching effects of the coronavirus with students in classes ranging from history to business and math.

5 Apps to Enhance Distance Learning 

These (mostly free) applications allow teachers to create virtual classrooms, record lessons, and collect student work.

3 Keys to a Better 2020–21 

In response to the upheaval of the pandemic, researchers and the leaders of over 100 schools focused on three fundamental areas of education, whether it’s in person or virtual.

3 Brain-Based Strategies That Encourage Deeper Thinking 

Retrieval practice, elaboration, and concept mapping help students make richer, more meaningful connections between ideas.

Translating Mindfulness to Distance Learning 

Modeling rituals and making mindfulness playful can help students incorporate mindful practices into their daily routines.

Personalized Professional Development at Home 

Virtual resources ranging from specialized podcasts to live events on social media can help teachers hone their skills—from anywhere.

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