So called āmental illnessā is actually very simple.
When humans get distressed, abused, traumatised, oppressed, and influenced - their behaviour, thoughts and feelings change to adapt.
When we like their adaptations, we call them āhealthy coping mechanismsā.
When we donāt like their adaptations, we call them āmental disordersā.
Over decades, a group of white, elite, racist, misogynistic, homophobic men created a list of people they didnāt like or agree with, and framed them all as having mental disorders, so they could lock them up.
And thatās how we ended up with the DSM containing 541 mental disorders with not ONE test to prove a single one exists.
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@Evans073RTR@GovernorKayIvey@SenatorGregReed Exactly! We are already doing this and if an admin isnt having their teachers do it then cut their pay and pay teachers more because they arenāt doing their job!
@wsfa12news If parents donāt even read the newsletters or texts with this info, what makes anyone think they will go on the website &hunt for it. We have helped them feel entitled & in turn, allowed them to bully teachers out the door. Iām sorry, but weāre already required to do this & are.
@fdemrats@wsfa12news We already are required to send home weekly objectives and skills where I work. Donāt know why this is news. We are waiting to hear about a raise since more keeps being added to our plate
Here is your sign to go to a teacher conference! If you teach math, start here: https://t.co/VZsjjmgQYl
I have been to two @NCTM national conferences in my career and if my district could send me every year, I would go in a heartbeat.
#TEACHers#teachmath
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Yes! I will take ALL the tips! #listserv is new to me. I've been doing some research to see how I can use this in my classroom and I think having a listserv account would be perfect for parent communication throughout the year.
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Unleash studentsā community spirit with this #AppliedDigitalSkills lesson ā¬ļø. From planning to executing, theyāll ace their community service project and make a lasting impact! Get started: https://t.co/4tTaGxy7VZ #GrowWithGoogle
Read how Jefferson County Public Schools is successfully using the @SIOPModel to create a culture of learning for all students: https://t.co/nxgxbn0LK1
#MovingLearningForward#edchat
. @ProfMartyWest joins the Education Exchange podcast to break down the latest NAEP results, which saw dramatic dips in both math and reading. https://t.co/JoC5TkT59O
Every student should be free to learn safely without the threats of bullying, hatred, or violence.
Thatās why ED & @HHSGov have teamed up for the #FreeToLearn Initiative - to create positive school climates for all students. https://t.co/oyogIMjz4S https://t.co/0p66RlNwqn
ā»ļø Thinking of ways to make your school community greener in the new school year? ā»ļø
Start with free resources from @EDGreenRibbon to improve your school's health & wellness and provide effective sustainability education: https://t.co/6hwVzyTy8O
Together, these two programs are helping to address educational & mental health challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, giving student the supports & opportunities to thrive in school and beyond.
@dombrowskiUWAed Yes! We never know what a student has gone through or what they may be dealing with. Even adults struggle with emotional responses. Thank you for your reply.
Conscious Discipline is an emotional intelligence program where children learn to express their emotions, resolve problems with words, and work with others. It was developed by Dr. Becky Bailey, an author and early childhood educator. #consciousdiscipline#consciousparenting#edu
For the past š years, @ChiPubSchools have been using #Core5 and #PowerUp because they provide students with differentiated instruction, identify learning gaps, and place students at the right levels for their individual needs.
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