Plus, How to Use Interleaving to Foster Deeper Learning
George Lucas Educational Foundation
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June 16, 2021

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Breaking the Cycle of Silence Around Black Mental Health 

Data shows that Black youth are especially prone to develop mental health issues but less likely to seek out or receive the specialized services and care they need.

How to Use Interleaving to Foster Deeper Learning 

Used strategically, interleaving challenges students to learn in smart, adaptive ways instead of relying on too much rote learning and muscle memory.

Opening the Door to Professional Learning 

The pineapple chart is a way for teachers to invite colleagues into their room to observe lessons for meaningful and affirming collaboration.

Tried-and-True Resources to Teach Teens About Empathy 

With powerful online tools, teachers can build their students’ historical literacy and cultivate empathy.

Using Simple Outdoor Science Lessons to Inspire Students 

Open-ended prompts can guide students to explore life science processes in the world around them.

The Enduring Importance of Extracurriculars 

It will be tempting to put after-school activities on the back burner this fall, but experts say that’s a missed opportunity—especially for teenagers.

How to Maximize the Value of Edtech Certifications 

When pursuing badges from educational technology giants, teachers can focus on how their expertise will support the entire school.

5 Strategies to Help Black Students Feel at Home in School 

White teachers who take the time to know their Black students as individuals can foster a feeling of belonging that students need.

Teaching Students to Code Using Free Simulators 

Coding simulators give teachers a way to set up low floor, high ceiling activities for elementary students to practice what they’re learning.

Using ‘Know, Wonder, Learn’ to Broaden Students’ Learning 

In “community KWL,” students ask their families what they know, wonder, and have learned about a topic to spark more questions to investigate.

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