Kara Tidemann

Educator | Consultant | Coach | Nonprofit Leader | Retired Principal | Lifelong Learner | Passionate about empowering others & creating lasting impact

[Cindy Johanson @cinjo]

A great year-end round-up: The 12 Most Popular Edutopia Stories of 2022 https://t.co/QUuKkl7O6e

[Suzie @suzieglassman]

Congrats to Northeast Elementary!

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@NB_Originals @newsbreakApp @dcsdk12

[Kara Tidemann @KaraTidemann]

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[Leslie Odom, Jr. @leslieodomjr]

It’s gonna take awhile to get all our votes counted. I’m willing to wait...

[Kristy Lathrop @KristyLathrop]

The Rubric for #Rubrics from @PBLWorks defines good practices in rubric design, and use. The latter is something we often forget - we must be intentional in using rubrics WITH learners in order for them to be most impactful.

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#edu #assessment #PBL

[Kristie Krier @KristieKrier]

Perspective bending. I like it!

[Tyler Rablin @Mr_Rablin]

You're not grading assignments.

You're collecting evidence to determine student progress and pointing them towards their next steps.

Make the mental switch. It matters.

[edutopia @edutopia]

The *right feedback* at the *right time* can make a huge difference in student learning.

[Daniel Pink @DanielPink]

To improve your performance, don't ask for feedback. Ask for advice.

Feedback is backward-looking and often focuses on the person.

Advice is forward-looking and focuses on the performance itself.

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[TeachThought @TeachThought]

38 Prompts Merging Reflective Thinking With Bloom's Taxonomy https://t.co/ViU0FzDHvS

"2. Were the strategies, skills, and procedures I used effective for this assignment?"

[Kara Tidemann @KaraTidemann]

WE have to be crystal clear on what we want ALL students to learn and be committed as a collaborative team to make this commitment our truth. @mikemattos65 #RTIAW @SolutionTree

[Kara Tidemann @KaraTidemann]

Yes! Focus on prevention with common formative assessment within unit as best form of intervention. #RTIAW @SolutionTree @SSchuhl

[Kara Tidemann @KaraTidemann]

Get others to understand your role as a public school educator! #neverjustateacher #RTIAW https://t.co/HS48kDzRgx

[Kara Tidemann @KaraTidemann]

Be prepared for rational resistance to change with the why, trust building and helping with the how! @lcruzconsulting @SolutionTree #RTIAW

[Kara Tidemann @KaraTidemann]

What is your role as a public school educator? Here’s YOUR answer: “In general I work with a team of hard-working, passionate and committed educators to redesign a public school system never designed for the diverse student population we serve at our school/district!” #RTIAW

[Kara Tidemann @KaraTidemann]

Yes! The first point alone solidifies the importance of our work for today and beyond. #atplc #highreliabilityschools ⁦@pbwarrick⁩

[Kara Tidemann @KaraTidemann]

All has to really mean ALL. We have to want growth for ALL kids! Julie Schmidt, Supt of @kildeer96 #atplc

[Terri Mason @BeTerri]

Focus on the goal! ⁦@SolutionTree⁩ #atPLC ⁦@BrawleyESD⁩

[Kara Tidemann @KaraTidemann]

I voted! Have you? It’s not too late! Vote! For more information visit https://t.co/YnVjk88HCi.

[Kara Tidemann @KaraTidemann]

Tomorrow is Election Day - have you turned in your ballot? It's not too late! Get all of the voter information you need at https://t.co/WycEsNBrWW

[Ben D'Ardenne @BenTDardenne]

It was another beautiful day to get out and ask my neighbors to vote #Yes5AB for the #DCSD Bond and MLO! These little helpers of mine deserve and need our support for their future! @BrightFuturesDC #LetsGoDougCo