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View Online November 13, 2019 Credit: Sesame Workshop How Sesame Street's Muppets Became Revolutionaries Now celebrating its 50th year of broadcasting, Sesame Street remains committed to pushing the boundaries for social change. Credit: PhotoAlto / Alamy Stock Photo Responding Calmly to Upset Parents When an angry email shows up in the inbox, it can be tempting to respond in kind. These five tips from a middle school principal lead to better responses. Credit: South_agency / iStock How to Increase Participation by Asking Better Questions Framing questions the right way—and scaffolding the right kinds of responses—can help teachers avoid blank stares and awkward silences. Credit: Michael Gibbs / theiSpot What Does the Research Say About Testing? There's too much testing in schools, most teachers agree, but well-designed classroom tests and quizzes can improve student recall and retention. Credit: ferrantraite / iStock 11 Questions You'll Be Asked at a Teaching Interview Commonly asked interview questions you can anticipate—plus tips and links to resources you can tap as you polish your answers. Don't Miss Students Think Lectures Are Best, But Research Suggests They're Wrong 60-Second Strategy: Traverse Talk The Power of Positive Communication Creating a Learning Environment Where All Kids Feel Valued Teaching Isn't a Personality Contest FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912