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How To Raise Kids Without Rigid Gender Stereotypes
From ideas.ted.com: “Sometimes, kids who step outside gender lines are viewed as courageous, but I don’t believe that kids should have to be brave to be who they are. As parents, we have to be.”
Comic Redesigns Autism Spectrum to Crush Stereotypes
From The Mighty: “I want people to understand that autistic people don’t all fit a stereotype, and show people the consequences of stereotyping."
How Universal Design for Learning Can Help With Lesson Planning This Year
From Edutopia: "The core concepts of UDL are particularly helpful for teachers moving between remote, hybrid and in-person teaching."
25 Recent Picture Books With Transgender and Nonbinary Characters
From Mombian: "Even as we celebrate trans lives and trans resilience today and mark the first-ever presidential proclamation of TDOV, let’s remember that there’s still lots of work to do before trans people, from children to elders, attain full equality and...
A Culture of Kindness in Early Childhood Classrooms
From Edutopia: "Encouraging kindness in the early grades helps children develop behaviors that have value far beyond their school years."
Integrating Social and Emotional Learning in English Language Arts
From Edutopia: "Incorporating arts education into social and emotional learning can foster student growth in the elementary grades."
A Practical Guide to Planning for Intentional Differentiation
From Edutopia: By considering what students need to know, their interests, and how learning will be assessed, teachers can differentiate assignments.
How Parents Can Support Their Transgender Teens
From Greater Good Magazine: A new study shows that teens exploring their gender identity value simple acts of caring from their parents the most.
Why Don’t Students Take Social-Emotional Learning Home?
From Greater Good Magazine: New research suggests we need to take account of how diverse groups of students view and apply SEL skills.
5 Ways To Get To Know Your Middle And High School Students Better
From Edutopia: When teachers take the time to build strong relationships with students, it sets the stage for productive learning.