Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELLBiljaST / 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
Ed Tech DigestNine 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 w
“Tackling the ‘Taboo’ of Talking About Race & Privilege”Tackling the “Taboo” of Talking About Race & Privilege is the headline of my latest Education Week column. Four educators share suggestions for books and articles white educators can read to learn more about race and racism. Here are some excerpts:
Thursday’s Must-Read Articles On School Reopeningsstux / Pixabay Here are new additions to THE BEST POSTS PREDICTING WHAT SCHOOLS WILL LOOK LIKE IN THE FALL : Amid Surges, Teachers Line Up For Their Vaccines is from NPR. Photos: Las Virgenes kids are among first in L.A. to return to school during pandemic is from The LA Times. Chicago school system locks out some teachers, withholds pay for not returning to in-person instruction is from The Wash
President-Elect Biden Urged To Stop In-Person ELL Testing During PandemicLatino groups ask Biden team to push back English-language testing amid Covid concerns is an NBC News article highlighting demands that the Biden Administration delay in-person English testing. It goes on to say: The concern comes after over 30 states have set windows to test such students’ English proficiency, starting as early as Jan. 4. With over 3.8 Latino ELLS in public schools, it’s a worry
It Appears That Biden May Now Be Realistically Looking At A Fall Timeline To Reopen SchoolsEarly last month, President-Elect Biden announced a goal of reopening schools one-hundred days from his inauguration – roughly in May (see Biden Wants Most Schools To Reopen By May 1st – Here’s Why I Think That Would Be Great Timing IF It Can Be Done Safely ). Then, two weeks ago, he modified that to a goal of reopening just K-8 by that time (see This Was Interesting – Biden Says He Wants K-8 Sch
“Improving Instruction With Student Data”Improving Instruction With Student Data is the headline of my latest Education Week column. Three educators offer ideas on how they use student data to improve their instruction. Here are some excerpts:
Depressing Statistic Of The Day: Teachers At Reopened Schools Are Getting COVID At Higher Rates Than Surrounding CommunityWell, this is depressing and unsurprising – who would have guessed that teachers would have higher rates of COIVD infection that others in their cities ( COVID cases among teachers appear to be rising. What does that mean? ) ? Just because they are surrounded each day by many young people who might not be diligent at respecting social distancing and safety precautions? Just because they are worki
Wednesday’s Must-Read Articles On School ReopeningsHere are new additions to THE BEST POSTS PREDICTING WHAT SCHOOLS WILL LOOK LIKE IN THE FALL : The quote above is from The New Yorker article, Black America Has Reason to Question Authorities , and you definitely will want to read it. Big district superintendents, Newsom advisers remain at odds on back to school plan is from EdSource.
New Resources On Race & RacismI’m adding these new resources to various “Best” lists. You can find links to all of those many lists that relate to race and racism at “Best” Lists Of The Week: Resources For Teaching & Learning About Race & Racism: “ Mapping Marronage is an interactive visualization of the trans-Atlantic networks of
