Just the fact that you are reading Twitter means that your life is more privileged than the vast majority of humans that have ever existed. Be grateful.
#mindfulness
Just made funnel cakes all day during vocational training. I enjoyed watching students try new things and develop new skills. It’s nice to sit back with two thumbs up. #BDNPLN#RESPECT
"In the past, people with mental illness were often discouraged from working, but today we understand that work is not only a possibility, but also it can often be a vital role in recovery." #mhm2018#4mind4body#workplacewellness
"At some point in your teaching career, you’re likely to witness emotional outbursts from your students. Research shows that students with trauma don’t respond to punitive discipline, so it’s important to know strategies that work." https://t.co/KeZNmr97Ei
In a class discussion or on a problem-solving team, bringing together different viewpoints and experiences makes everyone think harder and provide better evidence for their opinions @anya1anya https://t.co/hNemmYlXgc #edchat#equity#adminchat#parents#integration
"We need to give young people the time and space to talk about how they are feeling. This involves developing closer relationships over time, not something you can scramble at the last minute or only in moments of crisis." https://t.co/SgRhKMWQAa
"We should be encouraging young people to be open about their mental health rather than allowing them to struggle in silence. Especially considering what’s at stake: Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 15-34." @project1324
Read: https://t.co/FyUbrS4BQc
Learning about work skills in preparation for our Community Based Vocational Training @DelGrossosPark#BDNPLN Special thanks to the park and Nichole Grove for hosting us every year!
"One thing that rhythm and grammar have in common is that they both unfold over time, and our brains form expectancies about what's coming up based on what we just heard." https://t.co/qeOqTUzBHi
Started Into the Wild with seniors in English today. I think Tolstoy’s ethics are a great place to start that high school to “real world” transition. #WisdomWednesday#BDNPLN
The more I think about this, the more I realize that meeting these needs at the high school level leads to increasingly independent learners, which is really the goal when it comes to post-high school plans...#BDNPLN https://t.co/3JdQ65nUPV
“We need to remind ourselves that mental health trumps academic performance every time. Students who don’t feel grounded or safe or healthy cannot do their best work.”
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"Dyslexia is a different brain organization that needs different teaching methods. It is never the fault of the child, but rather the responsibility of us who teach to find methods that work for that child" @HKorbey https://t.co/0bSU3SeKL4 #edchat#dyslexia#reading#parents
Love teaching Abbey on a Friday...#BDNPLN
“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.” ~Ed Abbey