Defending a Teacher’s Right to Disconnect

Plus, 7 Things Teachers Say to Create a Supportive Classroom [George Lucas Educational Foundation] [Logo] [Logo text] September 1, 2021 [icon]It’s time to update your free subscription. [Get the Full Experience]( [lead article image]( [Defending a Teacher’s Right to Disconnect]( Remember personal time? For many educators, technology has driven it toward extinction—and it’s time to get serious about reclaiming it. [7 Things Teachers Say to Create a Supportive Classroom]( The things teachers say can cut deeply or build a lasting foundation for success. Here are seven teacher-tested expressions to try this year. [How to Ease Math Anxiety in the Classroom]( [video icon] To encourage kids to reach their fullest potential in math, consider adopting these four mindsets that help every student to thrive. [Building Relationships With Empathy Maps]( [video icon] Use this simple visual tool to make better instructional decisions with your students' strengths and needs in mind.  [13 Educator-Approved Podcasts to Listen to This Year]( Our readers shared some of their favorite podcasts on teaching, work-life balance, and well-being with us. [How Collaborating on Note-Taking Boosts Student Engagement]( Working together on their notes empowers middle and high school students to see how they contribute to constructing meaning in the classroom. [Being Authentic in the Classroom]( When teachers feel free to be themselves at school, it has a lot of benefits for them and their students. [Supporting New Teachers This Year]( For new teachers, this year will have challenges beyond the ordinary, and mentoring by their more experienced colleagues will be invaluable. [How to Avoid Overidentifying Black Male Students for Special Education]( Black males in grades 3 to 8 are often incorrectly assigned to special education, but other supports could better help them succeed in school. [4 Formative Assessment Ideas to Try This Year]( Interactive tools can make formative assessments engaging for high school students, helping teachers gain valuable insights to guide their work. [ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ]( [Logo]( [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