The Power of Administrator-Led Morning Meetings

Plus, A Math Word Problem Framework That Fosters Conceptual Thinking [George Lucas Educational Foundation]( [Logo] [Logo text] March 8, 2023 [icon]Your Edutopia settings are not up to date. [Let’s fix that]( [lead article image]( [The Power of Administrator-Led Morning Meetings]( Middle school leaders who hold morning meetings with students before the first bell give teachers a break and build relationships. [A Math Word Problem Framework That Fosters Conceptual Thinking]( This strategy for selecting and teaching word problems guides students to develop their understanding of math concepts. [13 Formative Assessments That Inspire Creativity]( Sometimes mixing in formative assessments that go a step beyond exit slips and low-stakes quizzes can inject some fun—and creativity—into learning. [Incorporating Vision Boards in World Language Classes]( Creating a vision board guides students to contemplate their life goals and work on the target language. [Hard School Work and the Right Kind of Anxiety Â]( Not all feelings of self-doubt and anxiety are antithetical to learning. In fact, confusion and frustration can be fruitful—and drive deeper learning. [The Benefits of Presenting Preschool PBL Work]( Project-based learning allows very young students to explore, research, and grow their knowledge. Presenting their work to the community validates their efforts. [4 Ways to Improve Student Responses on Online Discussion Boards]( These helpful techniques guide students through the process of crafting thoughtful posts and responses online. [‘Speed Booking’ Lets Students Share Book Recommendations]( This fun, fast-paced activity guides middle school students to share their reading recommendations, and it can be adapted to suit a variety of literacy activities. [Culturally Responsive Teaching Favors Depth Over Breadth]( A few ideas for history teachers seeking to add teaching resources that reflect the diversity of their students’ lives and backgrounds. [A Comprehensive Approach to Suicide Awareness and Prevention]( Schools can develop a thoughtful plan to discuss the topic with students by addressing both risk factors and protective factors of suicide. [ THE RESEARCH IS IN ]( [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