Big New Report On Growth Mindset BenefitsThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) this morning released a huge report titled Sky’s the limit: Growth mindset, students, and schools in PISA The report has a ton of great information about Carol Dweck’s “growth mindset” concept. I have to say, though, I’m not entirely convinced that a ton of conclusions about who has and does not have a growth mindset can be accurat
Earth Day Is On April 22nd – Here Are Teaching & Learning ResourcesWild0ne / Pixabay Earth Day is on April 22nd. You might be interested in The Best Earth Day Sites .
Thursday’s Must-Read Articles & Must-Watch Videos On School ReopeningsUSA-Reiseblogger / Pixabay Here are new additions to THE BEST POSTS PREDICTING (& SHOWING) WHAT SCHOOLS LOOK LIKE DURING THE PANDEMIC (you might also be interested in SCHOOLS WENT REMOTE A YEAR AGO – HERE ARE MY CHOICES FOR THE BEST PIECES WRITTEN ABOUT SCHOOL REOPENING SINCE THEN): Gov. Newsom expects full in-person fall return to school after state scraps color-coded tiers is from Ed Source. he
New Research Review Finds Small Group & Peer Instruction EffectiveTargeted school‐based interventions for improving reading and mathematics for students with or at risk of academic difficulties in Grades K‐6: A systematic review has just been published and, as the text box illustrates, found two methods of instruction to effective in improving (based on test scores) student academic achievement. It’s not behind a paywall. They considered peer instruction to be
“Using Project-Based Learning in Math Classes”Using Project-Based Learning in Math Classes is the headline of my latest Education Week column. Two teachers share practical strategies for using project-based learning in math classes, including one called “Notice & Wonder.” Here are some excerpts:
Wednesday’s Must-Read Articles On School Reopeningsmohamed_hassan / Pixabay Here are new additions to THE BEST POSTS PREDICTING (& SHOWING) WHAT SCHOOLS LOOK LIKE DURING THE PANDEMIC (you might also be interested in SCHOOLS WENT REMOTE A YEAR AGO – HERE ARE MY CHOICES FOR THE BEST PIECES WRITTEN ABOUT SCHOOL REOPENING SINCE THEN): Reopening Schools Is the Easy Part is from The Atlantic. In massive reopening effort at 1,400 L.A. public schools, sa
More Resources For Supporting Students As They Return To The Classroomgeralt / Pixabay Here are new additions to A BEGINNING LIST OF RESOURCES ON SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS AS WE MAKE BABY STEPS TOWARDS RETURNING TO A POST-PANDEMIC CLASSROOM : Accelerating Learning As We Build Back Better is by Linda Darling-Hammond. The Pandemic Will Affect Students’ Mental Health for Years to Come. How Schools Can Help is from Ed Week. Students Need Emotional Support When Returning
Taxes Aren’t Due On April 15th This Year, But Here Are Related Teaching & Learning Resources, Anywaystevepb / Pixabay Federal taxes are, of course, usually due on by April 15th. However, because of the pandemic, the deadline has been moved to May 17th. You still might be interested in The Best Sites For Learning About Taxes .
