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Respecting pronouns in the classroom

Kids understand themselves better, and at a much younger age, than adults assume. This includes their gender identity. Gender identity refers to one’s inner sense of being male, female, both, or neither.

 

Discussing Nondiscussables

John D'Auria offers two strategies school leaders can use to turn conflict into open dialogue. 

 

The Best Books of 2017 for Young Readers 

Stories help kids understand who they are and who they can be. Thomas highlights stories that deal with issues like gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and socioeconomic class in ways that are real and empathetic, so all students can better understand our diverse world. 

 

Bringing Gender Consciousness into the Classroom

By taking a gender conscious approach, educators develop and display an awareness of how gender bias, roles, and expectations play into their teaching practice, and ultimately move towards more equitable teaching. 

How to be happy at school

Educators enter the profession because of a deep commitment to learning, children, and their communities. But once they arrive in schools, they often find that day-to-day work can be grueling and stressful. In her new book, Penn GSE’s Annie McKee gives readers tools to break the cycle of unhappiness in their daily work. 

 

Math that students can use in real life, right now

It’s the question math teachers know will come up at some point, “when am I going to use this in real life?” The best answer: “how about right now?” Standards reforms and curriculum trends emphasizing critical thinking skills are trying to help students engage in mathematics relevant to real life.

 

Creating meaningful classroom discussions
Taking a minute for your mental health

One in four American adults — and one in five children — experiences mental health problems. Black Americans are diagnosed at lower levels, but research suggests the numbers don’t tell the full story. Black families are more likely to have issues accessing care, or finding the type of mental healthcare that meets their needs.

 

Teach your students to think like a librarian

In 2017, digital literacy is literacy. Eleni Miltsakaki offers ideas for how educators can make this crucial life skill a part of their students' everyday habits.

Ebony Elizabeth Thomas picks the Best Books of 2016 for Young Readers

Throughout the year, Thomas tweets recommended books via the Twitter account @healingfictions. Here are her 2016 favorites that deal with issues like gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and socioeconomic class in ways that are real and empathetic.

 

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