Edutopia's "Best of" This Month

Edutopia is a great educational blog that focuses on several topics including virtual learning and equity in schools. Here are some of the best posts I've seen these past 2-3 weeks:

How to Help Students See Themselves as Mathematicians  When students’ eyes are opened to the broad community of mathematicians, they reject stereotypes and gain confidence in their own abilities.   9-12 High School

Developing a Social Justice Unit in English Language Arts  This rigorous, standards-aligned narrative unit combines classic literature and contemporary social issues.   9-12 High School

How Students Can Learn From Judging a Book by Its Cover  A close collaborative analysis of the text and graphics on book covers makes for a powerful literacy activity.   9-12 High School

Using Retakes to Nurture Growth Mindset  Offering students the chance to redo assessments and assignments can improve their self-perception—and the quality of their work.   9-12 High School

5 Keys to Successful Homework Assignments During Remote Learning  While students and their families are coping with so much, teachers should be mindful to assign only homework that’s truly meaningful.    9-12 High School

How to Use Art to Teach History  A piece of art can provide a window into a historical time period for students.   9-12 High School

Accessibility Features Can Ease Remote Instruction for Students  Popular devices and software come equipped with text-to-speech and other supports that lower barriers to learning.   9-12 High School

7 Ways to Do Formative Assessments in Your Virtual Classroom  Finding out what your students are really learning remains indispensable to teaching. Here’s what teachers are doing to check for understanding online.

With Stress in Schools Increasing, Simple Strategies to Stay Calm  In North Carolina, a program offers 'rapid resets' to help teachers and students calm their minds and bodies and get back to learning.