Our next MVPs goes out to these amazing educators 👏🏽 This PLC hit reset, questioned everything, and came back stronger. 💪🏽 They collaborated, welcomed feedback, and rebuilt with purpose. Proud to name them our first-ever PLC MVPs! 🔥👏 #MustangStrong#MVP@NISDJay@NISDJaySEA
Shoutout to one of our Mustang MVPs: a first-year teacher who didn’t play it safe. 💥 He took risks, tried new strategies, and kept students at the center of it all. Growth mindset in action! 🐴💛 #FirstYearFearless#MustangMVP@NISDJay@NISDJaySEA
This should be a nuanced conversation. The coach should interact in a way that ensures that teachers choose the data while also clearly describing different types of data.
Data Rules: https://t.co/dYYziQaL8h -ICG
Thank you @NISDSecELA for inviting the @NISDJay#InstructionalCoaches out to talk cognitive lift with coordinators 👏🏽 the talk was invigorating and exciting. We can’t wait to see where this takes us and students 🙌🏽 #DoYouEvenLift 🧠🏋️♀️
A great district session w/ @NISDSecELA evaluating lessons through the lens of Cognitive Lift! We explored how to identify where the lift happens & how AI can help us unpack TEKS & scaffold learning to get students there. Electric energy in the room #CognitiveLift#AIinEducation
Thank you, @NEISD#MacArthur, for hosting us today! The food was amazing, and the collaboration was truly inspiring. We appreciate the opportunity to learn from you! 👏🏽🙌🏽 #Grateful#Collaboration
Did you attend TCEA this year? Let's share our resources and favorite sessions! Drop links to your presentations, handouts, blog posts, or any other helpful materials in this shared sheet: https://t.co/csuit7g5J5. I'm curious to hear what everyone learned! #TCEA2025
We had the best time with our staff today talking about cognitive lift! 🧠 We unpacked standards, scaffolded questioning, & sprinkled in some A.I. magic 🪄 to build up our students. Love seeing our Mustangs grow! #DoYouEvenLift#AIandEducation#MustangPride@NISDJay@NISDJaySEA
What can coaches learn from Ted Lasso?
Ted isn’t just a fictional coach - he’s a masterclass in leadership.
His positivity, empathy, and authenticity are a blueprint for building great teams.
Here are 7 Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso that every coach should know.
1: BRING POSITIVE ENERGY - Ted is incredibly positive and optimistic, even in adversity. He encourages his team to focus on their strengths and celebrate their successes, no matter how small. TL: "I do love a locker room. It smells like potential."
2: SHOW EMPATHY - Ted is empathetic and takes the time to get to know his players personally. It is all about RELATIONSHIPS with Ted. TL: "Your body is like day-old rice. If it ain't warmed up properly, something real bad could happen."
3: BE AUTHENTIC - Ted is authentic and genuine. He doesn't try to be anyone other than himself. He is honest with his players and colleagues, even when it is difficult. TL: "You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It's a goldfish. Do you know why? It's got a 10-second memory."
4: USE HUMOR - Ted has a great sense of humor. He uses it to diffuse tension and bring his team together. He doesn't take himself too seriously and encourages his players to have fun and enjoy the game. TL: "It's kind of like back in the '80s when 'bad' meant 'good.'"
5: BE COLLABORATIVE - Ted believes in collaboration and teamwork. He encourages his players to work together. TL: "I promise you there is something worse out there than being sad, and that's being alone and being sad. Ain't no one in this room alone."
6: BE A CONNECTOR - Ted is a connector of people. He understands that a connected team is a winning team. TL: "If you care about someone, and you got a little love in your heart, there ain't nothing you can't get through together."
7: BE CURIOUS! - Ted does not know it all. He does not have all the answers. He does have ALL of the questions. But he is curious! TL: "I feel like we fell out of the lucky tree and hit every branch on the way down, ended up in a pool of cash and Sour Patch Kids."
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We absolutely loved @wewillwrite_com! Low pressure writing where they learn from each other and grow their writing each time! #LearnersAtWork@nisdmsela Something to look into 💚📝
Transform lecture into deeper learning with jigsaw! 🧩 Ss took notes & synthesized their understanding of RNA together 👏🏽 There were some hiccups, but the Mustangs worked through it 💪🏽 Growth isn’t always perfect, but it’s always worth it! 💡 #MustangPride@NISDJay@NISDScience
🎉 Join us in spreading holiday cheer! 🎁 John Jay StuCo is hosting an annual shoe drive for our elementary feeders. Campus admin and staff at the event. Mustang proud of our community!Let's make a difference together! 👟 #ShoeDrive @NISDJay @NISDJaySEA
he holiday season is here, and John Jay StuCo is excited to announce our annual shoe drive! We're partnering with our elementary feeders to spread joy and support to our community. A 7611 amazing tradition! @NISDJay @NISDJaySEA
Thank you @ATCoachCardenas for coming into 6th grade Social Studies @JordanNISD this week for our country research projects. Looking forward to the finished products!! #LearnersAtWork@nisdmsss