Vida Ebi

Primary International Educator. Passionate about #studentagency and #inquirymindset. Love art, cats, yoga, microscopy, nature walks, and Richard lll.

[Vida Ebi @EbiVida]

Life is a performance hall,
Everyone comes on stage,
And they all sing their songs.

The stage is always there,
But the best songs are those
that the people memorise.

-Zhaleh Esfahani

TheEnd of #PoemADay
#Life
#Love

[Reza Pahlavi @PahlaviReza]

My Dear Compatriots,

I extend my warmest greetings to you all on the occasion of Norooz and the beginning of the new year. This ancient celebration symbolizes our national unity, the resilience of Iranian culture against occupiers, and the promise of a new dawn for our nation—a future of freedom, prosperity, and progress after the Islamic Republic.

This year, as the Islamic regime intensifies its efforts to diminish the significance of Norooz, it becomes even more crucial for us to celebrate this national festival with greater splendor. Despite all the hardships the regime has imposed upon the Iranian people, marking Norooz with strength and determination takes on a renewed importance. At the start of this new year, I urge all of you, my dear compatriots, to use this occasion to be kinder to one another and to stand more united against our common enemy—the Islamic Republic.

We enter the new year at a time when the Islamic Republic is at its weakest and most ineffective. On one hand, it is losing its proxies and allies one by one, and on the other, it is incapable of providing even the most basic necessities—food, water, electricity, and gas—for the people. It has plundered the nation’s wealth, devastated the economy, and destroyed the value of our national currency. The Islamic Republic is on the verge of collapse, and a unique window of opportunity has emerged for major change and the liberation of Iran from religious tyranny. However, we must recognize that this window of opportunity will not remain open indefinitely, nor will the regime fall on its own. Instead of waiting for a savior or for the regime to collapse on its own, we must take action and seize our own destiny.

In the past year, at your call, I accepted the responsibility of leading the national revolution and the transition period. To achieve victory, I presented a structured plan based on five fundamental pillars. Throughout the year, with determination and pragmatism, we moved past those who were part of the problem, while those who sought to be part of the solution came together to build a framework for cooperation and unity.

The coming year is the year of organizing for the final move. Across Iran—from the shores of the Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea, from Taq-e Bostan to Naqsh-e Jahan, from Haft-Tappeh to Tous, from Izeh to Gonbad-e Kavus, from Hamun to Urmia, from Karun to Zayandeh Rud, from Zaribar to the Lut Desert, from Zagros to Alborz, and from Sabalan and Sahand to Alvand and Damavand—we must organize and prepare for the decisive moment.

At the dawn of this new year, I remember the immortal heroes who gave their lives for our homeland and the political prisoners who continue to endure hardship. I think of the families whose loved ones are missing from their Haft-Sin tables. Their memory is with us, and their names inspire us on the path to victory.

I firmly believe that with the determination, willpower, and perseverance of our united and unwavering nation, Iran will overcome the evil of the Islamic Republic and once again become a land of stability, freedom, and prosperity.

May every day be Norooz, and may Norooz bring you victory!

[Hadi Partovi @hadip]

Hundreds of Iranian Americans in Seattle City Hall wishing you Happy Iranian New Year for the Norooz Challenge. #LiveTogether.

[Vida Ebi @EbiVida]

@travizgo This is a scam!

[FionaHamilton @wordtorque]

Why join the wordtorque July Targeted word inquiry workshops?
#1 They are targeted deep dives
#2 You'll save time - 75 min each
#3 Immediate application
#4 No decision fatigue - just 4 topics
#5 They will be recorded - view til 30th September.
https://t.co/hnrchK1212

[Tonya Gilchrist @Mrs_Gilchrist]

What an enriching time w/ educators from all around the🌍 as we rooted ourselves in what research really has to say about what matters most for reading. (Spoiler: It's not a dichotomous approach!)
Watch the recording by registering here:
https://t.co/IPQrlTDeyg
#just4you #PYPchat

[Google for Education @GoogleForEdu]

Plant the seed of celebration in your classroom this #EarthDay with this #AppliedDigitalSkills lesson collection that includes:
🌍Analyzing data with #GoogleEarth
🌍Creating a travel brochure for our planet
🌍Researching environmental topics and more!
→ https://t.co/RS5PGABLl6

[Michelle Cowbourne @Glastomichelle]

The morning after the storm. Today on Glastonbury Tor about 20 minutes before sunrise.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

In 1997, Julia Hill climbed a 200-foot 1000-year-old Californian redwood tree and did not come down for 738 days to prevent Pacific Lumber Company loggers from cutting it down.

She ultimately reached an agreement with the company to spare the tree and a 200-foot buffer zone surrounding it.

[Adam Sharp @AdamCSharp]

Misnomers...

7. Cat burglar = not a cat
6. Baby food = no babies in it
5. Ladybirds = not birds (and half aren’t ladies)
4. Turkish Delight = not a delight
3. Driveway = for parking
2. Parkway = for driving
1. Bear witness = bears are almost never called upon to testify in court

[Vida Ebi @EbiVida]

At @MYISMagic we joined different book clubs to strengthen our #collaboration as a professional learning community. This opportunity will allow us to innovate and share ideas.
#ProfessionalDevelopment
@catyrmath

[Ryan Holiday @RyanHoliday]

Focus on effort, not outcomes.

It’s insane to tie your wellbeing to things outside of your control, Marcus Aurelius said. If you did your best, if you gave it your all, if you acted with your best judgment—that's a win…regardless of whether it’s a good or bad outcome.

[Vida Ebi @EbiVida]

@DrP_Principal 😔

[Vida Ebi @EbiVida]

@AdamCSharp We call it "LeiLei" which mean 'hop on one leg.' 🙂

[Vida Ebi @EbiVida]

@sasanianshah I wonder what he's more famous for!? his assassination or that iconic stash.

[Vida Ebi @EbiVida]

Good discussion prompt for kids.
#TEACHers

[A.A.Milne @A_AMilne]

Eeyore led the way to the most thistly-looking patch of thistles that ever was, and waved a hoof at it. “A little patch I was keeping for my birthday,” he said, “but, after all, what are birthdays? Here today and gone tomorrow. Help yourself, Tigger.” ~A.A.Milne #sharing #friends

[Vida Ebi @EbiVida]

@HumansNoContext Keanu Reeves.

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Situated atop Tianmen Mountain in China, at an astonishing altitude of 5,000 feet above sea level, rests the remarkable Tianmen Cave, distinguished as the world's loftiest naturally sculpted arch. The arduous journey to this unparalleled landmark demands the traversal of precisely 999 steps along the fabled "stairway to heaven," a route suffused with cultural significance. The number nine, deeply auspicious in Chinese numerology, embodies concepts of good fortune and eternal blessings.

Alternatively, for those who seek a less strenuous ascent, an option exists to embark on a bus expedition along a narrow roadway leading to this ethereal cavern. With dimensions measuring a staggering 430 feet in height and 190 feet in width, the cave presents an expansive and breathtaking space.

The cave's history is as captivating as its form. Its transformation dates back to the year 263 A.D., an epochal moment when a section of the mountain's cliff dramatically gave way. This monumental collapse catalyzed the creation of the awe-inspiring "portal to heaven," an evocative visage that continues to enchant all who behold it.

[Vida Ebi @EbiVida]

Me…
(not famous but popular) 😅

[World of Statistics @stats_feed]

Famous left-handed people:

🇺🇲 Barack Obama
🇦🇷 Diego Maradona
🇬🇧 Paul McCartney
🇺🇲 Oprah Winfrey
🇺🇲 Bill Gates
🇺🇲 Jimi Hendrix
🇺🇲 Angelina Jolie
🇨🇦 Keanu Reeves
🇮🇳 Amitabh Bachchan
🇺🇲 Tom Cruise
🇺🇲 Kurt Cobain
🇮🇳 Sachin Tendulkar
🇮🇱 Benjamin Netanyahu
🇬🇧 David Bowie
🇮🇹 Leonardo da Vinci
🇮🇳 Ratan Tata
🇬🇧 David Cameron
🇺🇲 Morgan Freeman
🇺🇲 Babe Ruth
🇪🇸 Rafael Nadal
🇺🇲 Judy Garland
🇬🇧 Gordon Ramsay
🇬🇧 Spike Lee
🇮🇹 Michelangelo
🇺🇲 Matt Groening
🇨🇿 Martina Navratilova
🇺🇲 Steve Jobs
🇵🇱 Marie Curie
🇦🇹 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
🇫🇷 Jean Paul Gaultier