TOP FIVE: Why teachers are demoralized; Edtech’s newest unicorn

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Plus: 5G in education, at long last

December 3, 2019 View in Browser Top Five! The most popular articles from the last month This issue is brought to you by Each month, EdSurge editors round up “The Top Five” most popular articles of the last month to make sure you don’t miss them. From a frank discussion of how teachers are feeling demoralized by their profession to Amazon taking on an edtech stalwart, here’s what you sent to the top of the charts in November. EdSurge’s November Top Five #1: Many Frustrated Teachers Say It’s Not Burnout — It’s Demoralization: Systemic pressure from testing and accountability measures are demoralizing the teaching profession—making some feel ashamed of their work. Can they learn to love teaching again? #2: A $157M Fundraise for Guild Education Births Edtech’s Newest Unicorn: Guild wants to connect corporate employees to online higher-ed programs to further their careers. The market is big, but so are the competitors. #3: I’m a Peace Teacher. Here’s How Brain Science Helps My Kids Handle Conflict. At the heart of peace teacher Linda Ryden’s lessons are helping kids understand their own brains to better manage their emotions. #4: Amazon Starts Marketplace for Teachers to Sell Online Educational Resources: Amazon is taking on Teachers Pay Teachers with a new online store. Is it too late — or will Amazon’s reach give them staying power? #5: Rethinking Recess Leads to Results On and Off the Playground: Recess can be a surprising source of conflict and tension for students and educators. Here’s how one nonprofit is helping schools change the game with structured play. New on EdSurge Coding Can Be a Gift to Struggling Students. Let’s Give It to Them. PowerSchool’s March Toward ‘Unified’ K-12 Data Ecosystem The following is a message from our sponsor Wish you could do more to support your social studies teachers? New standards and legislation are demanding more of social studies instruction. The onus is falling on teachers to do more. What can administrators do to support them? Download our brief to learn more about what to expect from your instructional materials in a changing world. Thanks for Reading ➔ Got any feedback? We love hearing from readers. Shoot us a note, critiques, a joke—whatever you've got! ➔ Interested in sponsoring this newsletter? Click here. EdSurge is the leading edtech news & information resource for educators, entrepreneurs, investors and policy makers. We help schools find, select and use the right technology to support all learners. Tips? Email us at feed...@edsurge.com Manage Subscription © 2011-2019 EdSurge. All rights reserved. Every student succeeds. Our mailing address is: EdSurge 1801 Murchison Dr, Ste 220 Burlingame, CA 94010 USA

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