Educators Turn to Bitmoji to Build Community and Engagement

Plus, 7 Ways to Help Kids Start Middle School When They’re Rarely in the Building [George Lucas Educational Foundation] [Logo] [Logo text] August 19, 2020 [icon]Tailor this newsletter to your grade level. [Turn on personalization]( [lead article image]( [Educators Turn to Bitmoji to Build Community and Engagement]( Both fun and practical, Bitmoji classrooms are adding some levity to fall planning this year. [7 Ways to Help Kids Start Middle School When They’re Rarely in the Building]( Bridging the transition between elementary and middle school is always important—but this year’s strategies will require some rethinking. [How to Create Community in a Virtual Classroom]( By establishing routines that address the challenges of online learning, teachers can help students in grades 3 to 8 feel a sense of belonging. [Creating Comics in the Classroom]( Students who learn how to make comics—even simple ones—become stronger storytellers and gain confidence in their ability to be creative. [How White Educators Can Approach Antiracist Work]( Striving to understand the origins of the concept of race and the effects of implicit biases are good initial steps. [Planning Lessons With the Student Experience in Mind]( Providing students with clear directions and easy-to-navigate content is especially important during distance learning. [How PBL Helps Students Engage With the World Around Them]( The book Teaching for a Living Democracy shows teachers how to use project-based learning to prioritize student voice and drive deep learning. [CTE and the Demands of the Moment]( Modern career and technical education programs emphasize both college and career readiness—even during a pandemic. [Creating a Schoolwide Racial and Social Justice Initiative]( A step-by-step process for developing a program for the entire school community. [ Follow Us on Instagram ]( [Follow us on Instagram]( [Logo]( Follow Us [Follow Edutopia on Facebook]( [Follow Edutopia on Twitter]( [Follow Edutopia on Instagram]( [Follow Edutopia on Pinterest]( [Follow Edutopia on YouTube]( [Edutopia.org]( | [Unsubscribe]( George Lucas Educational Foundation P.O. Box 3494 San Rafael, CA 94912-3494