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Instagram worst social media app for your people’s mental health According to a new report by the Royal Society for Public Health in the UK, Instagram is the most detrimental social networking app for young people’s mental health following closely by Snapchat. | Schools Are Missing What Matters about LearningCuriosity is underemphasized in most classrooms, but research shows that it is one of the strongest markers of academic success. "The power of curiosity to contribute not only to high achievement, but also to a fulfilling existence, cannot be emphasized enough.” Read more in this article from The Atlantic. | The New Preschool is Crushing KidsToday’s young children are working more, but they are learning less. In many preschool classrooms greater portions of the day are spent on teacher-led activities or direct instruction and preschool is no longer a place of unhurried learning. What are the features of a good preschool program? |
Instagram worst social media app for your people’s mental health
Schools Are Missing What Matters about Learning
Curiosity is underemphasized in most classrooms, but research shows that it is one of the strongest markers of academic success. "The power of curiosity to contribute not only to high achievement, but also to a fulfilling existence, cannot be emphasized enough.” Read more in this article from The Atlantic.
The New Preschool is Crushing Kids
Today’s young children are working more, but they are learning less. In many preschool classrooms greater portions of the day are spent on teacher-led activities or direct instruction and preschool is no longer a place of unhurried learning. What are the features of a good preschool program?
FOR TEACHERS: A Map to More Engaged Students
A Map to More Engaged Students is a 4 part video series created by Tim Elmore, President of Growing Leaders. In the first two videos he discusses the disconnect that often exits between today’s students and the adults in their lives and shares practical ways to connect better. The last two videos focus on raising resiliency in students and instilling in them an ownership mentality. Middle school and high school teachers would benefit from viewing these videos especially if viewed and discussed in a group setting.
FOR TEACHERS: Free is Good
This article by Bethany Rayl is packed with ideas for accessing open educational resources (OER). Use it to differentiate by flipping its ideas and showing students how they can revise, remix, and redistribute content, sharing their voice with a public audience. Use the wealth of materials to personalize activities for individuals or groups in order to meet the needs of your learners.
FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS: 10 Must Read Early Childhood Education Blogs
If you’re an early childhood educator looking for resources to help you enhance your classroom, look no further than these 10 must read early childhood education blogs. These blogs offer creative, actionable ideas that you can implement in your classroom right now.
FOR PARENTS: Dirt is Good: Why Kids Need Exposure to Germs
Jack Gilbert, a scientist who studies microbial ecosystems at the University of Chicago, studied what actually known about the risks involved when children come in contact with germs. He is now the co-author of a new book called Dirt is Good: The Advantage of Germs for Your Child’s Developing Immune System. Read these interview highlights to learn more.
FOR SCHOOL LEADERS: Getting Into Classrooms With a Coaching Approach
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