Area: Classroom Ideas & Resources

3 Lessons on High Stakes Testing
By: Morningside Center
Posted On: Mar. 13, 2013
Area: Classroom Ideas & Resources
Grade Level: High School, Middle School
Subject: Education

See our three recent classroom lessons aimed at helping students grapple with both the personal and political sides of high-stakes testing:

Let's Talk About Testing
By: Jinnie Spiegler
Posted On: Mar. 12, 2013
Area: Classroom Ideas & Resources
Grade Level: Middle School, High School
Subject: Education
In this interactive lesson, students learn more about the high-stakes testing debate, explore different points of view about this issue, consider their own views, and identify actions they can take to address their concerns about high-stakes testing.

A Circle on Stress and High-Stakes Tests
By: Marieke van Woerkom
Posted On: Mar. 12, 2013
Area: Classroom Ideas & Resources
Grade Level: High School
Subject: Education
Using a Circle process, students learn a little about high-stakes testing, hear about how these tests have raised stress levels for some students and educators, and consider some steps they might take to lower any stress they are experiencing.

High-Stakes Testing & the Seattle Teachers' Boycott
By: Mark Engler
Posted On: Feb. 15, 2013
Area: Classroom Ideas & Resources
Grade Level: High School
Subject: Education

Students learn about the Seattle teachers’ boycott of high-stakes tests and the larger testing issue, and consider a range of opinions about the effect of current high-stakes testing on teachers, students, and our education system. 

Respect for All 2013
By: Morningside Center
Posted On: Jan. 29, 2013
Area: Classroom Ideas & Resources
Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Subject: Bullying, Conflict Resolution/Mediation, Diversity, Holidays & Observances, LGBTQ Issues, Race & Racism, Religion

A selection of activities to help you and your class mark Respect for All Week, February 11-15, 2013.

Conflict Resolution Word Find
By: TeachableMoment
Posted On: Dec. 26, 2012
Area: Classroom Ideas & Resources
Grade Level: Middle School, High School
Subject: Conflict Resolution/Mediation

A conflict resolution word-find game!

Suggestions for Parents on Talking with Children about the Newtown Killing
By: Jinnie Spiegler
Posted On: Dec. 16, 2012
Area: Classroom Ideas & Resources, Social & Emotional Learning
Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Subject: Handling Difficult Issues

Jinnie Spiegler, a parent and education activist, offers suggestions for parents who want to talk with their children about what happened in Newtown.

Teaching About Hurricane Sandy
By: Morningside Center
Posted On: Nov. 5, 2012
Area: Classroom Ideas & Resources, Current Issues
Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Subject: Handling Difficult Issues, Natural Disasters

We offer suggestions to introduce the topic of Hurricane Sandy in the classroom and ideas on ways to teach about it, with links to helpful articles and resources.  

5 Tips for Teaching Current Events to Younger Students
By: Jinnie Spiegler
Posted On: Oct. 17, 2012
Area: Classroom Ideas & Resources
Grade Level: Elementary School
Subject: Handling Difficult Issues, Teaching Social Responsibility, Teaching Strategies

Talking with children about current events can be rough terrain but it's important because it provides a way to build compassion and critical thinking and, at the same time, address their most important questions.  

Teaching about Controversial or Difficult Issues
By: Jinnie Spiegler
Posted On: Apr. 17, 2012
Area: Classroom Ideas & Resources
Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Subject: Bullying, Handling Difficult Issues

Guidelines for helping educators deal sensitively with a difficult issue. 

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