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How to Become a Socially Inclusive School
Dr. Maurice Elias offers up eight suggestions for creating a school that is more socially inclusive of special education students. http://www.flickr.com/photos/vilanovailageltru/8080475322In its...
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Maya Angelou's Poetry: A Lesson in Service, History, SEL, and Civics
Blogger Maurice Elias outlines a high school lesson with Maya Angelou's poem, "A Brave and Startling Truth." http://www.flickr.com/photos/thepanamerican/6281513570With National Poetry Month just a few...
View ArticleA Feelings Walking Tour: Surveying Your School Culture and Climate
Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias describes how to take a symbolic walk through your school to gain insight and ideas for any necessary action or changes. Take a walk through your building or workplace...
View ArticleUsing Humor in the Classroom
Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias explains how laughter can reduce stress and offers a handful of teaching activities to lighten up the learning. “But why do I have to go? School is not fun!” That quote...
View ArticleBullying Prevention: Students Share Dos and Don'ts
Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias shares a recently published study of nearly fourteen thousand students who shared their opinions on bullying prevention at their schools. Stan Davis has devoted a long...
View ArticleEnd of Year Burnout: How to Finish the Marathon in Stride
Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias shares five ways teachers can beat end-of-the-year burnout. The end of the school year can feel like the final few miles of a marathon. Not only does your body not want...
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Good Schools for All: Finishing the Work of Brown vs. Board of Education
In the spirit of Brown vs. the Board of Education, Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias advocates that every student be intentionally and continuously exposed to programming that supports the growth of the...
View ArticleIn the Classroom: Helping Children Speak about Death and Loss
Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias suggests social, emotional learning includes a space for students to discuss loss of loved ones, which can also deepen their empathy for each other. Four times during...
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