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📣 Exciting News from Lucasfilm! 🎬 Today, our friends at Lucasfilm made a fantastic announcement: they are publishing their archive of historical documentaries on YouTube for free, benefiting teachers, students, and curious minds everywhere. Originally created as companions to The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones in 2007, these 94 half-hour documentaries cover a diverse range of topics across art, history, science, literature, politics, and philosophy. George Lucas once said, “I have always found that it is easier for students to relate to historical figures when they see them as human beings rather than dates and dry descriptions of events. I feel this approach makes history easier to understand and more accessible to students.” More here: https://lnkd.in/gjE5YDDN

🍎 Great Teachers Make a Lasting Impact 🍎 This week in the United States, we celebrate the incredible educators who dedicate their lives to enriching the minds and hearts of our students. At Edutopia - George Lucas Educational Foundation, we recognize and celebrate the critical role teachers play every day by identifying and amplifying effective learning and teaching practices. Reflecting on my educational journey, I've been fortunate to have several remarkable teachers who have profoundly impacted me. One standout experience was with my English teacher, Mrs. Morris, during 7th grade at Oceanside Junior High School on Long Island. Mrs. Morris made learning exciting, fun, and incredibly engaging. Her classroom was always filled with laughter. Inspired by her passion, I wrote my first term paper—typed on a typewriter, which shows how long ago this was (!)—and it was twice as long as required because I loved her class so much. She had a unique ability to connect with her students, providing books that opened up new worlds and challenges that pushed us to excel. During Teacher Appreciation Week, let's honor all the great teachers, like Mrs. Morris, who motivate, inspire, and change lives. We appreciate their passion, creativity, and dedication to helping students achieve their best. Their impact extends far beyond the classroom. 🌟 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #Edutopia

Feeling a deep sense of gratitude as I leave the ASU+GSV Summit and ASU+GSV AIR Show. It was wonderful to connect with so many dedicated people who are passionate about improving education. I’m particularly grateful for the opportunity to meet with both new and old friends and colleagues—some relationships go back decades! Among the many highlights, one moment particularly stood out: hearing Ruby Bridges recount her personal experience of walking into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans 64 years ago. As she entered the school escorted by marshals and observed the assembled crowds, Bridges initially thought, in her innocence, that she was witnessing a Mardi Gras celebration. The session was profoundly moving. “What really protected me was the innocence of a child,” Ruby Bridges shared. Hearing her reflect on the critical importance of teaching our children about equality and kindness was truly inspiring.

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Best-selling author and Wharton professor Adam Grant points to research dismantling the myth that success is predetermined—and offers a path to tap into students’ hidden potential. 🏆

Best-selling author and Wharton professor Adam Grant points to research dismantling the myth that success is predetermined—and offers a path to tap into students’ hidden potential. 🏆

I'm thrilled to share the latest video from Edutopia - George Lucas Educational Foundation, premiering today as part of the inspiring #MakingLearningMorePlayful series. This extraordinary journey took our team to 6 schools across 4 countries, unveiling how educators globally are transforming education. The video captures students deeply engaged in hands-on projects, incorporating dance and movement into their lessons, embracing outdoor learning, and collaborating on projects fueled by curiosity and passion. The key takeaway? Introducing more play into education doesn't just make learning fun; it ignites student enthusiasm, boosts motivation, enhances agency and ownership, and creates a joyous classroom atmosphere. Huge appreciation to our Edutopia team and our partner, The LEGO Foundation. This was a great collaboration! 🙌 Let's keep #MakingLearningMorePlayful! 🙌 https://lnkd.in/g5y_5skg Full Series: https://lnkd.in/gqeSUA8u

What got you buzzing this year? To close out 2023, we dove back into 9 of the top themes and ideas in #education that really resonated with you—from grappling with dysregulated classrooms and ChatGPT to reimagining assessments and relationships.👇

From AI to brain synchrony to the effectiveness of math picture books, don't miss our yearly recap of the 10 education studies you should know about. 🔬👇 #educationresearch #learningscience #teachersoflinkedin