Educator Reflection Tips #164: Who is your story inspiring? Remember that no matter how far you are forced to bend, NEVER ever let your spirit be broken. Many will be inspired by your journey & service to children. Our communities and future will be better because of what you do.
NEW WALK!! What are you doing as your staff leaves that gets them excited to come back next year?
If you don’t know what will get them excited…ASK THEM!
Admitting you don't know everything isn't weakness. Pretending you do is. #LeadFromWhoYouAre
Stop calling them “SPED kids.”
Students are students first.
Having an IEP doesn’t change that. It doesn’t lower expectations, and it doesn’t mean we stop problem solving at Tier 1 and Tier 2. Strong core instruction still matters every single day.
The goal is always growth and independence. That only happens when students are supported across all tiers, not separated by a label.
And language matters.
They are not “SPED kids.”
They are students first, each with unique needs we’re responsible for meeting.
That difference matters. It shows up in how we teach, how we support, and how we see them.
Helping our kids navigate a world with AI starts with showing them how to use it responsibly and effectively for their own growth. Whether you’re using chatbots to brush up on a subject yourself or using tools like OpenStax for reliable academic resources, these simple shifts can transform how your student learns. Check out the full guide to get started: https://t.co/nRJFq9aY5N
#AILiteracy #HomeLearning #FutureOfEducation
National #APWeek is in full swing! 🎊 Follow along as we lift up the voices, strategies, and best practices of the 2026 @NAESP National Outstanding Assistant Principals—leaders who inspire school communities nationwide.
Insights featured here are from Rhoda Nunez-Donnelly, Kysha Crenshaw, @NickiMagaard, @MarrionWinders.
Learn more: https://t.co/htuHBFFu0B #NOAP #APsRising
From one classroom to the next, expectations shift around what mastery looks like, how progress is measured, how feedback is given, and how quickly growth is expected to be seen.
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🎭 Our scholars LOVED Madagascar performed by FireFly Memphis yesterday!
Engagement ✅
Joy ✅
Dancing with the cast 🤭💃🏽
Learning + fun = a WIN at The HILL! 💙💛
#TheHill#ArtsInEducation#BobcatPride
"Change without justification is a leap into the dark. Illuminate your path with reason to help others see the value."
🔦 Check out these ideas for guiding your team through change, via leader @E_Sheninger:
https://t.co/RaNNUTSSvp