To Motivate Teens, Ask Them “Who’s Your Future Self?”

Plus, Using Micro-Inquiry Tasks to Spark Curiosity [George Lucas Educational Foundation]( [Logo] [Logo text] September 18, 2024 [icon]Supercharge your Edutopia experience. [Join our community!]( [lead article image]( [To Motivate Teens, Ask Them “Who’s Your Future Self?”]( Middle and high school classrooms that neglect questions of higher purpose work against the innate desires of teens, research shows. [Using Micro-Inquiry Tasks to Spark Curiosity]( These fun, beginning-of-unit assignments encourage students to explore real-world applications of math and science concepts. [How Text Reconstruction Supports Multilingual Learners]( This multistep literacy activity gives students an extended opportunity to improve their vocabulary and develop their listening and speaking skills. [Build a “Share What Works” Experience in Your School Community!]( Download and share our free How-To Guide and Toolkit. [A Framework for Disability Inclusion at School]( School leaders and teachers can use this model to learn about and fight ableism through self-reflection and systems change. [How to Plan Effective Professional Development for Instructional Coaches]( Instructional coaches need thoughtfully crafted and fruitful training opportunities that meet the specific needs of their work. [5 Ways to Include Writing in Reading Intervention]( Writing sometimes gets short shrift in literacy education. These strategies help foster students’ reading and writing skills in tandem. [Integrating Nature Into the Elementary Classroom]( Nature-inspired design can reduce stress and create an environment where students are relaxed and ready to learn. [How the Drive to Be Socially Connected Can Lead to School Improvement]( The science of networking can help schools achieve meaningful and enduring change. [6 Myths About School Conflict]( By changing their mental model about conflict, school leaders can embrace the fact that some disagreement is healthy for school communities. [ THE RESEARCH IS IN ]( [Logo]( [Logo]( Follow Us [Follow Edutopia on Facebook]( [Follow Edutopia on Twitter]( [Follow Edutopia on Instagram]( [Follow Edutopia on YouTube]( [Edutopia.org]( | [Unsubscribe]( George Lucas Educational Foundation P.O. Box 3494 San Rafael, CA 94912-3494