News Into the New GIFs (and gifts) from the year gone by, to carry you into 2017. Posted December 23, 2016 By Iman Rastegari Each year, the Harvard Graduate School of Education produces stories, podcasts, and videos that offer innovative strategies, research-backed solutions, and messages of inspiration to our wide community of educators. As 2016 comes to a close, we looked back over the best of the year, picking out the stories most likely to fuel you through the holidays and ignite your creativity in the new year. So from us, here’s something to carry with you in 2017. Happy holidays to all, with our best wishes for the new year! Good Cheer: Small encouragements can have long-lasting effects. Reflection: Asking students one simple question can change a classroom. Connection: Building community through storytelling. Resolution: Making mistakes can lead to real learning. Inspiration: The words of one alum lift up many. Some assets included in this piece were designed by Freepik. News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles News Fighting for Change: Estefania Rodriguez, L&T'16 EdCast Notes from Ferguson News Part of the Conversation: Rachel Hanebutt, MBE'16