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CloseGeorge Lucas Educational FoundationEdutopiaEdutopiaMenuSearchSearchTopicsAssessmentIntegrated StudiesProject-Based LearningSocial and Emotional LearningTeacher DevelopmentTechnology IntegrationALL TOPICSVideosOur MissionAssessmentIntegrated StudiesProject-Based LearningSocial and Emotional LearningTeacher DevelopmentTechnology IntegrationALL TOPICSOnline LearningHow to Keep Students’ Attention in a Virtual ClassroomClassroom ManagementUsing Morning Messages to Start the Day in Distance LearningThe morning message is a popular way to help elementary students transition into school—and it can be adapted for home learning.Lisa WaltonSchool LeadershipPlanning for Better Professional Development in an Uncertain FutureTeachers will be operating in a different world next year, and administrators are thinking now about how best to support them.Megan AllenSchool LeadershipTesting the Waters of Bringing Students Back to SchoolUsing strict health guidelines and restructured classrooms, some schools reopen in Northern California for the students who need them most.Culturally Responsive TeachingThe Value of Culturally Responsive Teaching in Distance LearningZaretta Hammond shared practical strategies for fostering students’ independence and agency while they are learning at home.Laura LeeGet the best of Edutopia in your inbox each week.EmailMore Coronavirus CoverageOnline LearningA Focus on Empathy in Distance LearningMany students have a tough time learning at home, but teachers can create space to listen to their concerns and guide them to overcome obstacles.Rachel JorgensenSchool LeadershipIn California, Some Schools Reopen for Vulnerable StudentsIn one county in California, alternative education and special education students are starting to return to school with new heightened health protocols.Nora FlemingBlended Learning3 Ways to Deepen Student Engagement in Online DiscussionsTips for bringing the unique learning opportunities of small-group discussions to online class sessions. Sarah GonserCurriculum PlanningConnecting Lessons to the PandemicIncorporating the coronavirus crisis in course content can leverage students’ curiosity while showing them the real-world applicability of what they’re learning.Benjamin BarbourLatest »School LeadershipA Framework Schools Can Use to Make Better DecisionsWhen school leaders need to make tough calls, a system of governance that values the thoughts of all stakeholders may lead to better outcomes.Megan MartellOnline LearningBringing Number Talks to the Online ClassroomElementary school teachers use number talks to guide students to engage deeply with concepts, and they can work online, with a little creativity.Zachary MaherCareer and Technical EducationHow to Prepare Students for the Workplace Through CertificationsCreating courses around industry certifications can give students an advantage in the job search after graduation.Barbara SpringsOnline LearningDistance Learning FAQ: Solving Teachers’ and Students’ Common ProblemsLessons learned from problems during remote learning can help inform teaching and learning this fall.Emelina MineroRecent Videos »Dual-Language LearningBuilding Cross-Cultural Connections in Two LanguagesAt a bilingual school in Chicago, first-grade teachers swap classrooms so students get lessons in both Mandarin and English.Student EngagementTeacher-Created Videos for Remote LearningWhen Concourse Village Elementary in the Bronx had to close their school building due to Covid-19, principal Alexa Sorden and her staff pivoted quickly to deliver engaging lessons via video.Blended LearningHow to Make Effective Videos for LearningInstructional videos can help students learn at their own pace and free up time for teachers to support students individually.Mental HealthA District Responds to Student SuicidesAfter losing four students to suicide, a California district launches a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention.PopularOnline LearningGetting Ready to Teach Next YearThere’s a lot of uncertainty about the 2020–21 school year, but planning for a mix of remote and in-person instruction will help educators be ready.Mary BurnsOnline LearningDistance Learning Strategies to Bring Back to the ClassroomWhen schools closed, teachers were forced to get creative—and they’ve learned things they can use when they’re back at school.Sarah CooperTeacher DevelopmentRevising Your Teaching Philosophy for This CrisisFor many teachers, their statement of teaching beliefs no longer matches their work. Revisiting and simplifying it can help chart a path forward.Aaron TombrellaSchool LeadershipTeachers Around the World Tell Us Reopening Is Tough, but JoyfulIn countries where infection rates have stabilized, schools are reopening. When we asked how that’s going, over 600 teachers responded.Stephen Merrill, Sarah GonserEducation EquityA Guide to Equity and Antiracism for EducatorsTeachers shaken by recent events and wondering how to work for change in our society and schools can start with these lesson plans, videos, and other resources.Hedreich NicholsSchool LeadershipSchools Are Opening Worldwide, Providing a Model for the U.S.Stephen MerrillAssessment »AssessmentFast and Efficient Ways to Provide FeedbackThree simple strategies to provide feedback that save time and improve student performance.Laura LeeAssessmentUsing Universal Design to Create Better AssessmentsTapping into elements of Universal Design for Learning may help teachers create fairer and more reliable tests.Barbara Dame, Karen LeaSpecial Education6 Ways to Transition IEP Goals to Remote LearningDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, meeting IEP goals can be a challenge. We offer ways to help.Kathryn Fishman-WeaverAssessmentSummative Assessment in Distance LearningWhether schools are using regular grades or not, teachers need to accurately assess learning while their students are at home. These are some helpful ideas to consider.Andrew MillerEnglish-Language Learners »STEM4 Ways to Encourage Math TalksMath discussions boost students’ math skills—and also help them see themselves as valued math thinkers. Sarah GonserField TripsTeaching Target Language Vocabulary With Micro Field TripsFor both English learners and world language students, getting out of the classroom can make learning new words more engaging.Laurel SchwartzOnline LearningCo-Teaching in Distance LearningA middle school English and special education teacher share how they meet the needs of all of their students—and the new practices they’ll bring back to the classroom.Sarah Kesty, Joshua DyeEnglish-Language LearnersA Strategy for Giving Corrective Feedback to ELLsUsing sentence frames and explicit feedback thoughtfully can provide the right balance of structure and scaffolding for English language learners.Shveta MillerSchool Climate »School Leadership4 Ways to Celebrate High School Graduation This YearWith coronavirus school closures extending into the fall, districts are coming up with clever alternatives to give seniors the graduation ceremony they deserve.Nora Fleming, Emelina MineroMental HealthLoss—and Hope—After a Cluster of Student SuicidesNearly 1 in 5 high school students seriously considers suicide in a year. After a cluster of suicides, a district decides it’s time to talk more frankly about the issue.Nora FlemingMental HealthSpeaking Up on Teen StressAs schools look for guidance into the rise in high school stress, teens and educators share their insights.Mental HealthA District Responds to Student SuicidesAfter losing four students to suicide, a California district launches a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention.Popular TopicsBrain-Based LearningClassroom ManagementDifferentiated InstructionEnglish Language ArtsLiteracyMathNew TeachersProfessional DevelopmentSchool LeadershipStudent EngagementTeaching StrategiesTopics A-ZGrade LevelsPre-KK-2 Primary3-5 Upper Elementary6-8 Middle School9-12 High SchoolAbout UsOur MissionCore StrategiesWrite for UsContact UsFollow EdutopiaPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseGeorge Lucas Educational Foundation©2020 George Lucas Educational Foundation. 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