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Using Picture Books to Foster Inclusivity - 1 views

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Diversity and Inclusivity Diversity Inclusivity

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  • Alysa looked up at me and said quietly, "This could be our family.
  • As an educator, I have long agreed with the notion that we often don't know who we affect in our teaching. Alysa's response to Polacco's book solidifies my commitment to read books that serve my students from diverse backgrounds, and I must continue to trust that they will speak about them when they are ready, and possibly away from me. It also reminded me that while she loves us both very much, having two mothers causes tension in her life. 
  • I use picture books for a whole lot more than graphophonemic lessons. I use picture books that offer the reader multiple ways of understanding the world around them, through people and the communities we all live in, through surface and deep structures. When I choose books, I carry an agenda of finding books that will help each individual and our community of readers discover and understand the people around us more. I hope they are surprised by what they notice and connect with, and I trust that our repeated readings of the text cause them to have multiple a-ha moments. With an agenda like this, it is obvious that I must choose books carefully.
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  • A fictional tale based on a true experience that occurred in the Central Park Zoo, this book won several awards. It's about two male penguins who "adopt" a penguin chick (courtesy of a smart-thinking penguin caretaker). The adults nurture the chick and the three form a family. This award-winning book has been at the center of the challenged and banned book debate since it was published. 
  • lisacetroni on 15 Aug 15
     
    I'll just say it.  For many reasons, I hesitated about posting this article. The idea of gay or lesbian parents can be a loaded topic in an elementary classroom.  As was expressed at L2L2, picture books can be powerful tools for creating an inclusive classroom. We don't need to be diversity preachers.  We don't even represent many of the diversities we may share or read books about. Diversity IS.  Maybe that's the first simple step.  
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What Difference Does Difference Make? - 1 views

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Diversity and Inclusivity Diversity Inclusivity

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  • lisacetroni on 15 Aug 15
     
    (Andrea C. just told me that she couldn't access this article. I believe it is because I accessed it with a premium membership. Let me know if you're interested and I'll print it out for you. Sorry!) This article gets to the nuts and bolts of how to "teach differences." It's succinct and practical.
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Our Hopes and Dreams for School | Responsive Classroom - 0 views

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Teaching & Learning Teaching Learning Responsive Classroom

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  • lisacetroni on 15 Aug 15
     
    Need a refresher on the Hopes & Dreams process? We haven't talked about it in quite a while. Maybe you have suggestions to add. What has worked with your students? How can you rejuvenate this process for your students who are accustomed to doing this at the start of every school year? What can you do to make it real and meaningful?
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Encouragement - 0 views

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Diversity and Inclusivity Diversity Inclusivity

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  • Here’s a simple idea for the start of the year --
  • Encouragement that comes with your name attached is powerful.
  • lisacetroni on 15 Aug 15
     
    Nametags!  The concept comes up again.  Check out the idea in the last paragraph.  Doesn't it feel so good to be addressed by name?  Doesn't it feel great to address a child (especially from another grade) by name?
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How White Students Reap Benefits from Teachers of Color - The Atlantic - 1 views

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Diversity and Inclusivity Diversity Hiring Inclusivity

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  • lisacetroni on 09 Aug 15
     
    This is a captivating article that clearly addresses the "why" but it leaves me with so many questions about the "how." I look forward to brainstorming ideas with all of my colleagues and the L2L2 cohort.
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The Way Things Go 3 by Stewart &Oliver on Vimeo - 3 views

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Friday Projects Fridays STEM

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  • lisacetroni on 04 Oct 14
     
    This Rube Goldberg machine is so impressive, but, it is enhanced by the fact that many of us taught Stewart & Oliver. These experts are right in our own backyard and probably available for consultation and inspiration.
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20% Time in my classroom #HHS20time | Persistent Newness - 1 views

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Fridays Teaching & Learning

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  • lisacetroni on 31 Aug 14
     
    Lisa Keeler shared this. If you have a moment, read this brief blog post and watch his video. It is simple, yet very telling. What a great introductory activity! It also mirrors what we are seeing and hearing in our classrooms. It would be great to follow him as he introduces 20% time and we introduce our Fridays.
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Leveling the Economic Playing Field | Teaching Tolerance - 2 views

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Diversity Inclusivity

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  • lisacetroni on 27 Aug 14
     
    Erica shared this article about economic diversity and empathy. I was thinking about how we pool classroom supplies and usually don't allow students to take money on field trips. In recent weeks I have been wondering how we can be sensitive to our economic diversity in Morning Meetings or during "Weekend Share." What are your thoughts?
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Hit the Mark with Digital Media Exit Cards | Edutopia - 2 views

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Teaching & Learning

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  • lisacetroni on 06 Aug 14
     
    Clever formative assessment ideas for a one-to-one classroom
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Why Do Americans Stink at Math? - NYTimes.com - 3 views

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Teaching & Learning Math Pedagogy

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  • lisacetroni on 27 Jul 14
     
    There is something simple yet profound in the "You, Ya'll, We" that we can implement across subjects. Jugyokenkyu, as described, is a lot like the Tuning Protocol we will all engage in with our CFG's this year.
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No Courses, No Classrooms, No Grades - Just Learning | MindShift - 3 views

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PBL

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  • lisacetroni on 08 Jul 14
     
    Bold and exciting. What can we do to lay the groundwork with our students for thinking creatively and solving real problems?
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Coding for Kindergarteners | Edutopia - 4 views

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Coding and Computational Thinking

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  • lisacetroni on 08 Jul 14
     
    Scroll down to the Practical Tips for the Early Grades section. There are some interesting thoughts about various modes of exploration and learning from independent to pairs and groups. The list of seven skills that support pre-reading is helpful as we explain to others the benefits of coding for pre-readers and beginning readers.
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Habits of Mind - 2 views

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Teaching & Learning

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  • lisacetroni on 08 Jul 14
     
    I love the format of these 16 Habits of Mind. Each one has a graphic and brief answers to these questions: What does it mean? Why does it matter? When should you use it? Then, each is followed by an engaging example e.g. a movie clip. The information is clear and concise and it dovetails with Visible Thinking.
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From Worms to Wall Street: Projects Prompt Active, Authentic Learning | Edutopia - 6 views

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PBL Project Based Learning TLT

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  • lisacetroni on 27 Feb 14
     
    If you haven't already seen this 2001 video, it's worth the 7 minutes. It's really about a PBL Elementary School in VA. I think it helps me wrap my mind around the role of the teacher in these class projects. Questioning is key!
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3-5 Creativity & Innovation Rubric (non-CCSS) | Project Based Learning | BIE - 3 views

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PBL Project Based Learning TLT

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  • lisacetroni on 27 Feb 14
     
    I found this rubric linked to the article Lisa K. recently shared. That article addresses finding and using good mentors as well as authentic audiences. I can't wait to see where we go with this.
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Authentic Enrichment Cluster - 5 views

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Teaching & Learning PBL Project Based Learning

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  • lisacetroni on 18 Feb 14
     
    ... Another lens through which we can view our Fridays.
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Project Based Learning in K-2 video | BIE - 2 views

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Project Based Teaching & Learning

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  • lisacetroni on 16 Feb 14
     
    It's rare to find a video specific to PBL in K-2. It goes along with the book PBL in the Elementary Grades. Lindsay and I currently have copies of the book if you want to borrow it.
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Educational Leadership: Making Thinking Visible - 5 views

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Teaching & Learning

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  • lisacetroni on 16 Feb 14
     
    Great article. Straightforward ways to help students understand more deeply by speaking, writing or drawing their ideas. Learn about "thinking routines" designed by researchers at Project Zero at Harvard. Let me know if you want to borrow the book.
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8 Essentials for Project-Based Learning (by BIE) | Project Based Learning | BIE - 2 views

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Project Based Learning PBL Teaching & Learning

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  • lisacetroni on 14 Feb 14
     
    If you haven't already joined BIE, I suggest you do it now. (Free, of course.) Download this article as a PDF to your iBooks. It is straightforward and clear. It will help you upgrade your practice from "doing projects" to engaging students in designing and creating meaningful projects to address real questions, issues and problems.
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