Your October 2020 Teacher's Guide
Dear teachers,
We’ve heard that for many of you, the most challenging part of your new school landscape is making personal connections with your students through a computer screen. But we’ve also heard something else: ideas. You’re using the challenge of distance teaching to experiment and innovate—and I’m blown away by the ingenious workarounds, new routines, and relationship-building activities you’ve come up with.
Turn to the back of this Digital Resource Guide for a few ideas to add to your distance-teaching toolkit. We hope they’ll allow you to use Choices to foster even more powerful relationships with your students.
And if you have an idea you’d like to share, send me an email or join our Facebook group! You’ll find instructions for that on the back page as well.
Warmly,
Jennie Yabroff, Executive Editor
Looking for the Digital Resouce Guide that came with your print issue? Click here!
Ready to get started? Here are our favorite teaching packages this month:
DEBATE: Is It OK to Talk Politics in Class?
Some school administrators say political talk is too controversial for the classroom. Are they right? Choices advisers weigh in.
YOUR WORLD: Social Media Stars Tell All
Influencers on social media have it all—or do they? Six content creators dish about the pros and cons of viral fame.
YOUR LIFE: The Upside of Feeling Down
Feeling down isn’t fun for anyone. But what if those bad feelings aren’t all bad? Experts explain how teens can make those emotions work for them.
YOUR HEALTH: Get Fit by the Minute
Work in your workout by doing a combination of these easy-to-adopt routines throughout the day.
CHANGEMAKERS: Marching for Justice
In May, the world watched as another Black American died in police custody. These teens are fighting to make racial justice a reality.