Creating a Mindful Space for Self-Regulation

Plus, 3 Questions That Will Help School Leaders Navigate This Year [George Lucas Educational Foundation] [Logo] [Logo text] September 15, 2021 [icon]It’s time to update your free subscription. [Get the Full Experience]( [lead article image]( [Creating a Mindful Space for Self-Regulation]( Setting aside a quiet room for elementary students who need time and strategies to regulate their emotions helps them return to class feeling ready to learn. [3 Questions That Will Help School Leaders Navigate This Year]( This simple framework gives administrators a way to help ensure that any changes made now will lead to measurable improvements. [Giving Students More Authority in Classroom Discussions]( When teachers act as facilitators of class discussion rather than leaders, students see themselves as valuable contributors to their own learning. [How to Engage Students’ Memory Processes to Improve Learning]( Strategies like connecting new information to students’ prior knowledge guide them to store what they’re learning in long-term memory. [The Value of Limiting Your Priorities for the School Year]( These guiding questions will help school leaders focus on what really matters for their staff and students this year. [Using Descriptive Inquiry to Support Teachers]( Teachers often face difficult situations, and the collaborative process of descriptive inquiry can help them both find solutions and manage the stress. [Beginning the New Year on a Positive Note]( An educational consultant shares ideas for fostering a positive learning environment gleaned from teachers and administrators around the country. [An Exercise in Digital Storytelling]( Digital media can be a good way for students to explore interpretations of a literary work, and to tell their own story. [Setting Up a Mentoring Program to Encourage Students]( When adults from the community serve as mentors who reinforce high expectations, students gain another vital source of support. [Leadership That Alleviates Stress]( By keeping their stress levels in check and helping their staff to do the same, administrators can set the stage for a successful year. [ Love Edutopia? Pass This On. ]( [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