H. Matthews

Educator, graduate student @UWA

[edutopia @edutopia]

“I knew I could use literature with my students to explore and validate feelings and experiences, but I had never done this in a virtual space.” On National Library Week, a school librarian shares ways to keep story time alive right now. 📚
https://t.co/tW0AZxlRVI

[Education Week @educationweek]

An analysis of the five most-used programs for early reading shows that they often diverge from evidence-based practices. #GettingReadingRight https://t.co/JHhWIGT7pe

[Education Week @educationweek]

According to Amy Murdoch, an associate professor and the director of the reading science program at Mount St. Joseph University, a common refrain from graduate students has been, " Why didn't I learn this in undergrad?" #GettingReadingRight
https://t.co/W4Dy8Eyg3z

[Michelle Davis @MichelleR_Davis]

#Teacher training programs are not using the science and research of reading to help teachers understand how to best help students. When will they catch up? #literacy https://t.co/8LA31qpgtZ

[Education Week @educationweek]

Improving reading is just a teaching shift, but a cultural one. Here's how: https://t.co/8E9yhdP4dZ #GettingReadingRight

[NPEA @NPEdAccess]

"How often do students from diverse or marginalized backgrounds find affirming mirror books in our classrooms?" A great question posed by @KFishmanWeaver in @edutopia, with an exercise and guidelines on how to take a hard look at your library.

https://t.co/nqEP8Aa2RK

[H. Matthews @HB_Matthews]

Check out this article in The Journal of Research on Technology in Education. Teaching in a Digital Age: How Educators Use Technology to Improve Student Learning

[The Journal of Research on Technology in Education @JRTE_Official]

Take a look at the most current issue of JRTE! https://t.co/f3fhSXKptM #JRTE

[H. Matthews @HB_Matthews]

https://t.co/zhwlY2idS9
Check out this website that has tons of webinars available for educators. This one looks interesting -

Bridging the Gap Between Science and Coding in the Classroom
Thursday, December 5, 2019 @ 5:00-6:00 pm EST

[H. Matthews @HB_Matthews]

OESE Education Listserv is a great way to stay connected to current trends and issues in education.
https://t.co/FjlPMZ9Roo

[H. Matthews @HB_Matthews]

AL teachers, check out these opportunities to earn your professional development.

[Elizabeth Pressley @elizpressley]

Great opportunities for teachers to earn professional development online through ALSDE at https://t.co/ZGN0pF2t1g #ed505su2

[National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals @NAESP]

A new study says fewer teachers are looking for face-to-face professional development opportunities and more are looking to TED talks, online learning, and social media. https://t.co/azaI4sM5Fb

[Kim Steffen @kstef2010]

First graders are using @poppletny to organize their “big ideas” and “details” before writing. #CenturaPride #youngauthors

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Here’s an interesting read—a reminder that behind every opinion lies a human being with real experiences and a story to tell. Sometimes we’ll agree and sometimes we won’t, but if we want our democracy work, listening to each other isn’t optional. https://t.co/8d4fPUprlu

[ClassDojo @ClassDojo]

Did you know that October is National Bullying Prevention Month? 🧡Here's a simple activity to help you and the #monstersinmyclassroom spread kindness in your school community this month 👻

Download activity here: https://t.co/LF6Gz6LUHG
@PACER_NBPC
#BullyingPreventionMonth

[H. Matthews @HB_Matthews]

Yes! Empower educators so they can be in charge of their own learning. #collaboration #professionalefficacy #realchange

[Education Week @educationweek]

Teachers are the experts of the classroom, educators agreed at a recent forum. So why aren't they leading most professional development? https://t.co/qhVPmB34aW #TeacherPD