Leadership Resources for School Leaders
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Leadership Resources for School Leaders
Resources for school leaders and teachers
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July 22, 2017 4:01 PM
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Reading Dilemmas? Ask a Researcher

Reading Dilemmas? Ask a Researcher | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
Working to close the gap between research and practice, Usable Knowledge is partnering with Digital Promise on a project that collects real questions from educators across the country and poses them to faculty members at the Harva
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January 7, 2017 9:27 PM
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Perspectives for a Diverse America

Perspectives for a Diverse America | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
Chris Thomas's insight:
Build Literacy-Based, Anti-Bias Learning Plans
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October 22, 2016 11:52 AM
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New racial bias study

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October 9, 2016 1:52 PM
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Literacy Assignment Analysis Guide - The Education Trust

Literacy Assignment Analysis Guide - The Education Trust | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
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September 25, 2016 3:06 PM
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PBS LearningMedia

PBS LearningMedia | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
PBS Learning Media Home Page
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September 25, 2016 2:41 PM
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Art School

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Art School is a video series that introduces contemporary artists who discuss their careers and intentions, then demonstrate hands-on techniques or concepts.
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September 11, 2016 11:50 PM
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What Makes a GREAT Teacher? - A Parent's Perspective

What Makes a GREAT Teacher? - A Parent's Perspective | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
So as I prepare to send my first child out into the big world (your classroom) where she will be surrounded by new children and grown-ups, ready to learn and explore this big world, I share with you what I hope for her teachers.
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September 11, 2016 11:48 PM
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What Is 'Culturally Competent' Teaching? (Videos)

What Is 'Culturally Competent' Teaching? (Videos) | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
Footage from an Education Week video project explores the topic of bridging the cultural divides that often exists between teachers and students.
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August 28, 2016 6:44 PM
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Five Back to School Resources for the New School Year -kqed.org

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August 14, 2016 3:21 PM
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The Role of Metacognition in Learning and Achievement

The Role of Metacognition in Learning and Achievement | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
Learning how to think about thinking can help students develop strategies for solving problems and understand tasks at hand.
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Art School

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Art School is a video series that introduces contemporary artists who discuss their careers and intentions, then demonstrate hands-on techniques or concepts.

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Salome Tam's curator insight, July 6, 2016 3:37 AM
Art School video series—artist stories + making art
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July 22, 2017 4:00 PM
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Summer science, math and reading resources for families

Summer science, math and reading resources for families | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
A non-profit journalism website reporting on key education issues in California and beyond.
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February 20, 2017 10:49 AM
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Supporting English-Language Learners in Science (Video)

Supporting English-Language Learners in Science (Video) | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
Anna Dearlove, a 2nd grade teacher at Glen Park Elementary School in San Francisco, prepares English-language learners as they investigate living organisms by having them practice using academic language with their peers. Students work individually and then in pairs to make shared claims about variations found in their research on the plants and animals.
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December 4, 2016 10:43 PM
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Courses

KQED Media Literacy Courses for Teachers
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October 9, 2016 1:53 PM
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Ring Their Bells: A New Way to Deliver Bell Work

Ring Their Bells: A New Way to Deliver Bell Work | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
Because students bring a broad variety of needs and emotions, start class with bell work that engages their working memory and sets the tone for positive, productive learning.
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October 9, 2016 1:17 PM
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How to Design a Successful STEM Lesson

How to Design a Successful STEM Lesson | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
Good STEM lessons are not typical science or math lessons, says Anne Jolly. They must actively engage students in creating and engineering solutions for real-world challenges.
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September 25, 2016 3:00 PM
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Five Reasons Why Teachers Should Write About Their Practice

Five Reasons Why Teachers Should Write About Their Practice | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
Writing about teaching is a meaningful exercise that can be transformative to teachers' practice, Nancy Barile writes.
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September 16, 2016 1:05 AM
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Game On! | Harvard Graduate School of Education

Game On! | Harvard Graduate School of Education | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
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September 11, 2016 11:49 PM
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Election 2016 Resources | Teaching Tolerance - Diversity, Equity and Justice

Election 2016 Resources | Teaching Tolerance - Diversity, Equity and Justice | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
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August 28, 2016 6:45 PM
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‘Watch-Think-Write’ and Other Proven Strategies for Using Video in the Classroom

‘Watch-Think-Write’ and Other Proven Strategies for Using Video in the Classroom | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
One of the first things I added to my teacher tool kit during my first few years of teaching was video. As a science middle school teacher, I saw using
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August 20, 2016 12:49 PM
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When Teachers Take A Breath, Students Can Bloom

When Teachers Take A Breath, Students Can Bloom | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
An evidence-based program teaches mindfulness to educators. Research suggests it can reduce their stress and improve their teaching.
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August 14, 2016 3:18 PM
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Back-to-School Tips for Special Education Teachers | LD Topics | LD OnLine

Back-to-School Tips for Special Education Teachers | LD Topics | LD OnLine | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
Our top 10 back-to-school tips for special education teachers emphasize communication, organization, and a focus on student success.
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August 6, 2016 2:23 PM
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How Do You Teach Thinking?

How Do You Teach Thinking? | Leadership Resources for School Leaders | Scoop.it
We are in the midst of an education revolution where teaching critical thinking is pushed, prized, evaluated, and exalted. This is the first in a series of
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