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[kathy hanafan @HanafanKathy]

@Ames2420 Silly silo!

[Frank Michael Smith @frankmikesmith]

The Caitlin Clark story is deeper and stranger than anyone is reporting. After piecing together the full timeline, the picture becomes clear. What's unfolding is absolutely a conspiracy...hence the title of my video essay:

The Truth Behind The Caitlin Clark Conspiracy

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Who is the 'Silent Team MVP'?

The Spouse of a Coach.

And every coach knows it.

Here are 6 reasons why.

1. THE GLUE
The spouse of a coach is often the glue that keeps everything together and aligned. There are so many things going on in a season, and things seem to occur at 100 MPH. But the spouse of a coach is the glue that binds everything together (family, team, work, kids, and more)!

2. THE CRITICS
Leaders and coaches are in the Arena and the Spotlight, and the critics often follow. Everyone is an expert in sports, and coaching can be a very tough gig. You must have thick skin. And so must your spouse. They hear it, too. It's not easy and not fun.

3. SUPPORT
Seasons are long, and one thing for certain is that challenges will occur. Maybe it’s a team issue, a parent complaint, or a lack of administrative support. But the coach's spouse is always there to support, listen, and provide a positive outlook to keep going.

4. TIME COMMITMENT
Coaching is often an ALL-IN job, mentally and physically. It occurs after hours, is in addition to a regular FT job, and eats away at family time. Few understand this. It’s often like having a second FT job for the season. A supportive spouse is a must.

5. FAMILY STRESSORS
The time commitment and mental energy needed can eat away at family time. Coaches must be aware of this and find ways to balance and prioritize. But it is hard. A supportive spouse helps make this happen.

6. SACRIFICE
Coaches and families sacrifice a lot. But there are so many positives associated with coaching, too. Raising kids in a coaching family can be incredibly rewarding! Having your young kids come to practice and share the experience is immeasurable!

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[Naomi Jakins @JakinsNaomi]

My Mom once told me that she walked into a room where a couple of friends were discussing her, they didn’t know she was there. She shook her head, smiled and walked away. 🕊
My Mom also told me that she had a friend who talked bad about her, she never knew that Mom found out, Mom never mentioned it. She smiled and walked away from this friendship. 🕊
She told me she had family who chose to shift her out of their life because she stood up for herself for a change. And because she stopped crossing oceans for them when they would not even help her cross a bridge. She smiled, shook her head and walked away. 🕊
So I asked her how she could just walk away from people that betrayed her while pretending to be her friends or family? 🕊
She answered that every time she came to a crossroad like that, she had to decide who will be going forward on her journey with her. This showed her who she cannot take along with her. 🕊
So she explained to me that you should never get mad at a person who betrays you, even in the name of friendship or family. Just gracefully bow out and enjoy your journey with all the new people God puts in their place. 🕊

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Being a Head Coach is HARD Work.

Many parents do not understand the work it takes.

I have talked to MANY coaches over my career.

Here are 9 Things Coaches Want Parents to Understand.

[THREAD] 🧵

[LC Girls Basketball @LCGirlsBB]

Congrats to Lauren, Avery, AJ, Lucy, Makenzie, Anna, and Syd for receiving Hawkeye 10 All Academic Awards!

[Sarah Trone Garriott @SarahforIowa]

Anyone who tells you the proposed changes to the governor’s AEA bill is responding to Iowans concerns is FULL OF IT.

The original bill had 99 instances of local decision-making taken away and moved to the Governor’s Dept of education. The new has 133.
https://t.co/Ik5CG8asSa

[LC Girls Basketball @LCGirlsBB]

🏡 sweet 🏡
🆚 @KCKKA2020
🕠 JV: 4:30
🕕 V: 6
🕢 R: 7:30
🎟 Online Tickets: https://t.co/NHaJ9GZPSi
🗞 Preview via @Bound_IA: https://t.co/Smw67rF2Z1 
📺 Free student-produced live stream: https://t.co/cNZuhvsyQW
#LCTitans #iahsgbb

[Iowa's AEAs @iowa_aea]

On this Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe is joined by experts in school crisis response, including School Psychologist and co-lead for crisis prevention and response Jane King from Green Hills AEA https://t.co/lQN7h2A558 #iaedchat #EveryDayatAEA

[𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫, 𝐄𝐝.𝐃. @kschlomer]

Governor Reynolds said “It's been 50 yrs since Iowa's AEAs faced a comprehensive review."

That's not true -each AEA had accreditation reviews within the last few years from the Iowa Department of Education.

Note: All of Iowa's AEAs were re-accredited.

https://t.co/T181n6MBbC

[Iowa's AEAs @iowa_aea]

Did you know? All students are general education students first! To close the achievement gap, we start by ensuring quality universal instruction in general education classrooms. #EveryDayatAEA

[Sarah Trone Garriott @SarahforIowa]

Area Education Agencies were at Perry HS with rapid crisis response and. Will be there for months to come with mental health services, educator support—under the Governor’s proposal this all goes away.

[Iowa's AEAs @iowa_aea]

Just as Iowa classrooms have transformed over the past 50 years, so have our programs and services. The proposed bill aims to bring significant shifts to the education landscape; it's crucial to keep an eye on how it will impact our programs and services. https://t.co/v19WOMklXd

[LC Girls Basketball @LCGirlsBB]

Friday night on the road!
🆚 @RedOakGBB
🕟 JV: 4:45 PM (2 quarters)
🕕 Varsity: 6:00 PM
🎟 Online Tickets: https://t.co/v59s4GhPHq
🗞 Follow us on @Bound_IA for rosters and stats all season:https://t.co/dvGWnkyjQF
📺 https://t.co/v3zx0Dg0uq or https://t.co/Ku03ikjgcA
#LCTitans

[kathy hanafan @HanafanKathy]

What a great and productive day in Avoca with the School Based Interventionist building their logic model! @greenhillsaea

[kathy hanafan @HanafanKathy]

@Ms_SBlakley Static guard

[kathy hanafan @HanafanKathy]

@JORDOOO___ Congratulations! Enjoy the day!

[LC Girls Basketball @LCGirlsBB]

Youth Girls Summer Basketball Camp Information:

For girls entering 6th - 8th grade (23-24 school year), camp will be Wednesday, June 7th - Friday, June 9th from 10:30 AM - Noon at the HS Big Gym

Cost is $40 and the form is linked below:

https://t.co/Th5Tv10Afu

[LC Girls Basketball @LCGirlsBB]

Youth Girls Summer Basketball Camp Information:

For girls entering 2nd - 5th grade (23-24 school year), camp will be Wednesday, June 7th - Friday, June 9th from 9:00 - 10:30 AM at the HS Big Gym

Cost is $40 and the form is linked below:

https://t.co/dK4VwE4RmU

[Governor Jared Polis @GovofCO]

It has been 24 years since 13 lives were taken from us at Columbine High School. In 2019, I declared April 20th an annual day of service to honor those lost and recognize this tragic day.