I think most teachers are looking for support before they are looking for “instructional leadership.” When administrators understand this... and when they provide that support... I think they find that teachers will follow their lead.
June is #ImmigrantHeritageMonth. The Des Moines School Board approved a resolution to join in the recognition of the many contributions by immigrants as students, teachers and staff to our district and community.
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Schools that are best positioned to help move the critically important work of #SEL forward have a culture of shared responsibility for all learners. Students are not "mine" or "yours", but OURS. #edchat#collectiveefficacy
Congratulations to five @HooverHuskies - Jessica Cruz, Connor Flynn, Maria Gasca Granados, Ana Marquez and Edin Muminovic- who are the first students at DMPS to earn Iowa's new Seal of Biliteracy.
https://t.co/ng8jm3FGj9
“What’s the point of teaching children about conflict resolution skills,” she says, “if we’re not talking about the conflicts that exist because of racism or white supremacy? Without that nuance, she says SEL risks turning into “white supremacy with a hug” https://t.co/mgOQXK3Vp6
DMPS is pleased to announce that Lilia Alvarado is the new Chief Human Resources Officer for the school district. She brings nearly two decades of HR experience in the private sector to the position. Alvarado began her new role at DMPS this past week.
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All the best to the great teachers in @DMschools! You make a huge difference in the lives of children every day and this community is better because of you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!
.@HooverHuskies present "Freaky Friday," with performances May 2-4 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $8 adults/$6 students. Catch a preview in these photos from yesterday's dress rehearsal: https://t.co/gTrZmoY7e5
This week's newsletter includes a link for families to sign up to take care of our gardens and prairies during the summer months, legislative bills that have been passed and sent to our Iowa Governor, and important dates and events coming up. https://t.co/hBfZ1EF0MP
If Ss are assigned to a "Tier 2" intervention all semester or year because of scheduling, it's time to rethink the #RTI implementation. #edchat#teaching#education