Katie Cook

Educator. Historian. Writer. Mom of 2 wildlings.

[Katie Cook @Katie_Cook22]

@heymrsbond Ending the poverty cycle shouldn’t require signing up for something that might cost them their life….

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@ModelAyshaMirza @NicholasFerroni This is what I do! Throws them off every time.

[Katie Cook @Katie_Cook22]

@MonteSyrie I don’t disagree with this assessment. What do you propose we do to deal with this deficit?

[Katie Cook @Katie_Cook22]

@heymrsbond Speaking from experience, it changes you in a profound way….

[Katie Cook @Katie_Cook22]

@heymrsbond We have 2 days of in-service. Day 2 ends with half the day in our classrooms. We also get a paid flex day to use for classroom/curriculum set up between in-service and the first day of school.

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@heymrsbond @jcarroll1217 PD at the secondary level needs to focus (at least half the time) on deepening content knowledge.

[Katie Cook @Katie_Cook22]

@rebecca_fachner Seems like a good couple of topics for the podcast!

[Katie Cook @Katie_Cook22]

@MrAleoSays @heymrsbond This is an interesting distinction. Can you give an example (or more than 1) of how you do this and what it looks like in your classroom?

[National Council for History Education @historyed]

In recent years, history educators have faced an array of unprecedented challenges, from restrictive legislation to a growing distrust in the professionalism and autonomy of educators.

Coupled with dwindling resources, a diminishing pool of preservice teachers, and an increasing focus on the shifting priorities towards ELA and STEM, history teachers have rarely been under such pressure.

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[National Council for History Education @historyed]

Every day, you help your students understand the importance of the past. This is an incredible act of public service.

There is more to your day than this, like coordinating your classroom, managing students’ emotions and behavior, and working with admin... and we know that teachers do hard work that no one else sees.

Your role in the future of our nation is so vital, and we want you to know how much we admire the work you do. History education is never easy, but your willingness to guide your students into the past, show them diverse perspectives, and give them long-lasting historical knowledge is something we at NCHE greatly value. We are here to support you through your role in public service, and we hope that you remember how much we appreciate the hard work you do, seen and unseen.

[National Council for History Education @historyed]

Every history teacher is a professional.

They are historians, librarians, storytellers, researchers, and mentors. They are the bridges that connect students to the past.

NCHE celebrates your daily commitment to bringing history to life for your students.

[Katie Cook @Katie_Cook22]

@heymrsbond Loved this book!

[Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @HC_Richardson]

Not gonna argue w this!

[Katie Cook @Katie_Cook22]

@heymrsbond Same!

[Katie Cook @Katie_Cook22]

@heymrsbond I think a huge part of the reluctance to change is the reliance on schools for childcare…

[Katie Cook @Katie_Cook22]

@heymrsbond Interesting. We definitely need to rethink the structure of K-12 education in this country but that’s a much bigger conversation.

[Katie Cook @Katie_Cook22]

@heymrsbond Did they give you any reasons why that is? Or any specific examples of what changed?

[Katie Cook @Katie_Cook22]

@KevinLevin I would love one!

[Katie Cook @Katie_Cook22]

@kyteacher Is there any way you could republish/reshare the link to the “Road to Revolution?” Looks like it’s a Google form. Thanks!

[Katie Cook @Katie_Cook22]

Disturbing 🧵…anti-public education forces at work

[Jennifer Radcliffe @jenradcliffe]

We have been asking @HoustonISD parents and staff how their first week went. These are quoted excerpts of some of their responses. (Edited only for length.) Please add your voice: https://t.co/Cf9Bo6bv1b