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THIS WEEK IN EDUCATION
Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... 
The latest news and resources in education since 2007

Saturday’s Must-Read Articles & Must-Watch Videos (Including One From Trevor Noah) On School Reopenings

by Larry Ferlazzo / 9h

sofisorgin / Pixabay Here are new additions to THE BEST POSTS PREDICTING WHAT SCHOOLS WILL LOOK LIKE IN THE FALL : California will earmark 10% of weekly COVID-19 vaccine supply for teachers to get more schools open is from The L.A. Times. Polls On Reopening Schools Are All Over The Map is from Five Thirty Eight. Gov. Gavin Newsom, legislators at odds over $6.6-billion plan to open California elem

I Did This Simple Thing To Try & Help My Colleagues’ Morale & You Might Or Might Not Want To Try It, Too

by Larry Ferlazzo / 13h

PublicDomainPictures / Pixabay As most – if not all – teachers know, many of us are very tired right now. Here in California, most of us have been doing full-time virtual teaching for a year now, and it’s tough (I also know that many people have it rougher than us). I thought I’d try something simple to boost the morale of some of my colleagues, and thought that others might find the idea helpful

FEB 18

This Week’s Resources To Support Teachers Coping With School Closures

by Larry Ferlazzo / 1d

Wokandapix / Pixabay I have a number of regular weekly features (see HERE IS A LIST (WITH LINKS) OF ALL MY REGULAR WEEKLY FEATURES ). This is a relatively new addition to that list. Some of these resources will be added to The Best Advice On Teaching K-12 Online (If We Have To Because Of The Coronavirus) – Please Make More Suggestions ! and the best will go to The “Best Of The Best” Resources To

Quote of the Day: Biden Administration Stops Using Term “Illegal Alien”

by Larry Ferlazzo / 1d

Though the Biden administration can’t completely stop use of the word “alien” until/unless its new immigration reform package is passed, it can reduce its use dramatically. And, it’s already begun. You can read about the change at these articles: The Biden Administration Is Ending The Use Of The Term “Illegal Alien” In Many Government Communications is from BuzzFeed. The next-door neighbor is a M

Most Popular Posts Of The Week

by Larry Ferlazzo / 1d

I’m making a change in the content of the regular feature. In addition to sharing the top five posts that have received the most “hits” in the preceding seven days (though they may have originally been published on an earlier date), I will also include the top five posts that have actually appeared in the past week. Often, these are different posts. You might also be interested in IT’S THE FOURTE

Friday’s Must-Read Articles On School Reopenings

by Larry Ferlazzo / 1d

Here are new additions to THE BEST POSTS PREDICTING WHAT SCHOOLS WILL LOOK LIKE IN THE FALL : Republicans unite around a message — schools should reopen, and Democrats are to blame is from The Washington Post. California lawmakers reach $6.5 billion deal to open schools is from The Associated Press. Long Beach Unified is largest school district in California to announce reopening plans is from Ed

NY Times Publishes Useful Article On Media Literacy

by Larry Ferlazzo / 1d

The NY Times just published an interesting article on information literacy for students : Don’t Go Down the Rabbit Hole. It discusses a method called SIFT (not to be confused with a literature analysis strategy with the same acronym): 1. Stop. 2. Investigate the source. 3. Find better coverage. 4. Trace claims, quotes and media to the original context. You can find some lesson plans about it here

FEB 17

Thursday’s Must-Read Articles On School Reopenings

by Larry Ferlazzo / 2d

Here are new additions to THE BEST POSTS PREDICTING WHAT SCHOOLS WILL LOOK LIKE IN THE FALL : Lower infection rates mean elementary schools can reopen immediately. But it’s complicated. is from The LA Times. Oregon Is Vaccinating Teachers. It Might Not Be Enough to Reopen Schools. is from The NY Times. Mass tests for teachers and pupils to be part of England lockdown easing, report says is from T

Nice New Resource For “International Mother Language Day”

by Larry Ferlazzo / 2d

February 21st is International Mother Language Day (see The Best Resources For International Mother Language Day ), and there’s a brand-new resource for endangered languages. The Pangloss Collection has a new website filled with audio and video recordings of languages spanning the world. You can also read more about it at Endangered linguistic heritage: a new website for the Pangloss Collection .

Google Unveils A Ton Of Different Google Classroom & Chromebook Updates – None Are Game-Changing, But Some Seem Very Helpful

by Larry Ferlazzo / 2d

Google has just announce a ton of updates to Google Classroom, Meet and Chromebooks. TechCrunch has a nice summary of them here: Google to roll out slate of over 50 updates for Classroom, Meet and other online education tools And, of course, Google itself has its own direct announcements: Chromebooks get an education refresh A peek at what’s next for Google Classroom Here are two things that stoo

Finally, Google Creates A Central Teachers’ Hub For Its Amazing “Arts & Culture” Site

100+by Larry Ferlazzo / 3d

Google Arts & Culture has got to be one of the most amazing sites on the Internet. It’s full of interactive arts, history, social sciences – and more – experiences. Many of its activities are on various “Best” lists. However, it’s really been up to teachers to figure out on their own the best ways to utilize its resources in the classroom. Hey, that’s what we do. However, I’ve thought for quite a

FEB 16

New BBC Video: “Why are farmers protesting in India?”

by Larry Ferlazzo / 3d

irik18 / Pixabay I’m this new BBC video to The Best Sites For Learning About Protests In History:

Wednesday’s Must-Read Articles & Must-Watch Videos On School Reopenings

by Larry Ferlazzo / 3d

Here are new additions to THE BEST POSTS PREDICTING WHAT SCHOOLS WILL LOOK LIKE IN THE FALL : CDC issues color coded guide for school reopening but could create more confusion in California is from Ed Source. Special education teachers grapple with risks of in-person classes: ‘An impossible choice’ is from Ed Source. Biden on schools: “The goal will be 5 days a week” is from Axios. It’s a heck of

“Harrity Elementary” Looks Like An Intriguing TV Comedy About Education

by Larry Ferlazzo / 3d

Quinta Brunson will be starring in pilot for a television comedy show about education. You can read more about it at ABC Orders ‘Harrity Elementary’ Comedy Pilot From Quinta Brunson, Justin Halpern & Patrick Schumacker. It definitely looks intriguing!

My Latest BAM! Radio Show Is On Teaching With Primary Sources

26by Larry Ferlazzo / 3d

My latest ten-minute BAM! Radio Show is on teaching with primary sources . I’m joined in the conversation by Sarah Cooper, Kevin Smith, and Donna Shrum, who have all contributed written commentaries to my Education Week column. I’m adding it to All My BAM Radio Shows – Linked With Descriptions . .

“Six Strategies I Apply to Make My Distance Learning Classes Not Terrible”

by Larry Ferlazzo / 3d

Six Strategies I Apply to Make My Distance Learning Classes Not Terrible is the headline of my latest Education Week column. I share six key strategies I’m using in his distance learning classes, including developing student-leadership teams. Here are a couple of excerpts: I’m adding it to Best Lists Of The Week: Teaching Online Amid School Closures .

FEB 15

Tuesday’s Must-Read Articles On School Reopenings

by Larry Ferlazzo / 4d

Here are new additions to THE BEST POSTS PREDICTING WHAT SCHOOLS WILL LOOK LIKE IN THE FALL : ‘It’s been scary’: getting vaccinated akin to lottery for US teachers is from The Guardian. Covid Vaccines for Kids Are Coming, but Not for Many Months is from The NY Times. Teachers at high risk for Covid-19 should have options for virtual learning, CDC chief Dr. Rochelle Walensky says following the age

FEB 14

Intriguing Study Suggests Unique (At Least, To Me) Background Knowledge Strategy

by Larry Ferlazzo / 5d

What You Don’t Know Won’t Hurt You, Unless You Don’t Know You’re Wrong is the title of a study by Tenaha O’Reilly, John Sabatini and Zuowei Wang that suggests a strategy that is to me for assisting students who might lack background knowledge about a text. Most educators understand the important role prior knowledge has in reading comprehension (see The Best Resources For Learning About The Impor

Pins Of The Week

by Larry Ferlazzo / 5d

I’m fairly active on Pinterest and, in fact, have curated 22,000 resources there that I haven’t shared on this blog. I thought readers might find it useful if I began sharing a handful of my most recent “pins” each week (I’m not sure if you can see them through an RSS Reader – you might have to click through to the original post). You might also be interested in MY MOST POPULAR PINS OF 2020 Here

“Ten Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies for the Science Classroom”

by Larry Ferlazzo / 5d

Ten Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies for the Science Classroom is the headline of my latest Education Week column. Four teachers share how they implement culturally responsive instruction in their science classrooms. Here are some excerpts:

Monday’s Must-Read Articles About School Reopenings

by Larry Ferlazzo / 5d

Here are new additions to THE BEST POSTS PREDICTING WHAT SCHOOLS WILL LOOK LIKE IN THE FALL : New York Was the 1st Big School District to Reopen. Here’s What Happened. is from The NY Times. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on What She Learned From Battling the Teachers’ Union is from The NY Times. By defying state COVID-19 rules, this California school board is risking lives is from The Sacramento Be

Today Is The Three-Year Anniversary Of The Parkland Massacre – Here Are Resources For Remembering, Teaching & Learning

by Larry Ferlazzo / 5d

The Parkland massacre happened three years ago today. You might be interested in the many related resources at Not Very “Best” Lists Of The Week: Gun Violence .

Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELL

by Larry Ferlazzo / 5d

BiljaST / Pixabay Six years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention. You might also be interested in THE BEST RESOURCES, ARTICLES & BLOG POSTS FOR TEACHERS OF ELLS IN 2020. Also, check out A Collection Of My Best Resources On Teaching English Language Learners. In additi

Sunday’s Must-Read Articles On School Reopenings

by Larry Ferlazzo / 6d

Here are new additions to THE BEST POSTS PREDICTING WHAT SCHOOLS WILL LOOK LIKE IN THE FALL : Talks slow, no word yet from Newsom and top lawmakers on deal to reopen schools is from Ed Source. Biden’s goal to reopen schools meets high-stakes political test is from The Washington Post. Fauci: Vaccines for Kids as Young as First Graders Could Be Authorized by September is from ProPublica. If openin

FEB 13

Ed Tech Digest

by Larry Ferlazzo / 6d

Ten years ago, in another somewhat futile attempt to reduce the backlog of resources I want to share, I began this occasional “” post where I share three or four links I think are particularly useful and related to…ed tech, including some Web 2.0 apps. You might also be interested in THE BEST ED TECH RESOURCES OF 2020 – PART TWO , as well as checking out all my edtech resources . Here are this we

Three Videos About This Year’s Unique “Yardi Gras” Celebrations

23by Larry Ferlazzo / 6d

BilliTheCat / Pixabay Here are some new videos I’m adding to The Best Sites To Learn About Mardi Gras & Carnivals : Here’s a photo gallery from The Atlantic.

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