Cindy Johanson
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exec dir, George Lucas Edu Fdn. Previous: @pbs svp, internet & education. @TeachersCollege alum. Opinions my own.
Marin, CA
Joined October 2008
It has been our honor to share evidence-based resources for learning and teaching with dedicated educators here. Moving forward, you can find Edutopia's work on these platforms:
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Our mission in action: Inspiring & empowering educators! It's amazing to see so many tips shared by teachers at @edutopia's booth at #NCTMCHI24. This collaborative spirit embodies our goal of spreading innovative teaching practices & building a supportive community of educators❤️
Here are 4 more educator-tested ideas that *work*—for math and for other subject areas! 💯 Thank you to everyone at #NCTMCHI24 for sharing what works.
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Teachers, when your students are struggling, how do you set healthy emotional boundaries for yourself--while staying proactive and compassionate with them? I’m writing an article for @Edutopia for new teachers; please share strategies that work for you.
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Debunking learning myths 💥 Tailor lessons for "learning styles"? Nope. Only use tests to assess? Wrong again. Easily learned = easily remembered? Think again. Check out these evidence-based truths for better learning. https://t.co/CZ09W6CdOL
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With a solid understanding of how people process information, teachers can use evidence-based strategies to guide student learning.
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A new report from @LPI_Learning offers a blueprint for creating effective, inclusive high school learning environments. We’re so excited that it features several Edutopia resources! Check it out to learn more about evidence-based redesign:
redesigninghighschool.org
There is a growing consensus around the need to redesign schools from the standardized factory model we have inherited to one that can enable powerful learning and thriving for each and every student.
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Coming this weekend from @edutopia: the next edition of The Wired Classroom ( https://t.co/2PcCKNhdRA). Subscribe to get lots of great ideas from teachers on how they use tech effectively with their students!
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A huge congrats to all the Blue Ribbon school winners! #NBRS2023
Congratulations to the educators and schools honored in DC today at the 2023 @NatlBlueRibbon ceremony! Thank you for all that you do for your students and communities. 🧡 Our very own @cinjo and @GonserSarah were excited to celebrate you with @SecCardona today.
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Great news! Congrats to all!
💥Breaking news: Turnaround is now the Center for Whole-Child Education at @asueducation!
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Finishing my first day on Threads and feeling encouraged to see many positive voices on this new "sew-cial" network. 🧵You can find me at
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120 Followers • 0 Threads • Dost thou live life? Then do not squander time, for that's the stuff life is made of. -- B.Franklin. See the latest conversations with @c_i_n_j_o.
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to all the educators who inspire and empower our future leaders every day. Your hard work and dedication make a difference in the lives of students and communities. ✨#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
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Getting teens to talk to someone besides their besties can be a challenge. But a simple classroom activity called "Double Circle" can help them step out of their comfort zones. #60SecondStrategy
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I don't remember recording the narration in this video, but it covers some essential and often overlooked points about what goes into reading comprehension. Thanks, Edutopia, for creating and posting it!
Are we doing elementary students a disservice by focusing on discrete skills over rich background knowledge when we teach #reading? Education writer @natwexler weighs in.
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Get kids in the dirt!! “Planting a Garden That Reinforces SEL
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Social-emotional herb gardens offer young students a sensory learning experience and a chance to explore their feelings.
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New from me, your weekend read! A group in Nashville is helping create a new paradigm for youth sports coaching. They are going full @TedLasso, helping coaches form good relationships with kids + making sports a more meaningful experience for everybody. https://t.co/QAtowI8nLp
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Generations of student athletes have endured harsh, humiliating coaching practices. Now a large urban school district is seeking to break that cycle—and keep winning.
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Why we love Woody Play - such a privilege to share our play journey @DycePrimary @SchoolDyce @edutopia @LEGOfoundation
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When schools make space for free play in a natural environment, students are left to their own devices to build, create, and problem-solve—and the benefits continue once they are back in the classr...
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[Read] Using AI to Help Organize Lesson Plans via @Edutopia 🧡🧡 Access here: https://t.co/H7fmb69mUX
#JorgeDoesPBL #AI #artificialintelligence #lessonplanning #lessons #Education #LLDcoaching #Coach #Author #teachers
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These statistics are just for TX teachers, but I bet they’re similar everywhere. 77% of teachers considered leaving, & 93% of those have taken at least one step to leave. #SXSWEDU
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If we were starting an education system from scratch today, we would immediately start with #computersci based on everything that is going on. Cameron Wilson https://t.co/P2WykHf74o
#AI #SXSWEDU
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As AI advances, the role of software engineers may shift towards more creative & design-focused tasks. https://t.co/FGnDZwwusm's Cameron Wilson suggests this could lead to a future where students use AI to write code, freeing up time for higher-level problem-solving. #SXSWEDU
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"#GenerativeAI is a superpower if we know how to ask the right questions." @chrispurifoy #SXSWEDU #ChatGPT
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