Resources from the people I follow on Twitter, professional emails, and my own surfing
The Anxious Generation: Hoe the Great rewiring of Childhood I Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt warns of the harm done to children who live in a phone-based world with limited opportunity to play and connect with the real world. There is serious research to support banning phones in schools and keeping kids off of social media until they turn 16. This could well be the most important book I have summarized out of well over 200. Every principal, teacher, and parent needs to read it.
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood I Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt
October 30th, 2024Beyond Books: Fun-Fueled Learning Techniques for Kids by Emily Graham
October 14th, 2024
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Beyond Books: Fun-Fueled Learning Techniques for Kids by Emily Graham
Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know by Malcolm Gladwell
October 7th, 2024
Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know by Malcolm Gladwell features a number of notable stories where people were unable to correctly determine the intention of strangers. We default to truth when talking to strangers, which makes us prone to misjudgment. The opposite approach of always being skeptical of strangers, however, seems to be less productive.
Navigating Your Career Path: The Power of a Professional Development Plan by Emily Graham
October 3rd, 2024
A professional development plan is a strategic tool that guides your career trajectory toward success. It empowers you to take charge of your growth by providing a structured approach to achieving your professional goals. Embracing this plan can dramatically enhance your effectiveness and satisfaction in your
career.
MATH-ish: Finding Creativity, Diversity, and Meaning in Mathematics by Jo Boaler
September 9th, 2024
MATH-ish: Finding Creativity, Diversity, and Meaning in Mathematics by Jo Boaler explains how to change math teaching in order to allow more students to succeed. Students should study and create visuals, engage in class discussions, and be given more diverse lessons. Be sure to check out her website YouCubed.org for lots of great math resources.
