What happens to our brains "on art"? New studies show that the arts are indispensable, boosting crucial skills like spoken and written language, focus, self-control, and empathy.
Teacher retention: if you want to keep the best teachers, treat them like they are the best. Few teachers leave an environment where they feel valued, supported, appreciated, and treated like professionals.
I think some people really take for granted for much work it is for educators to set up meaningful, engaging lessons for their students over zoom. There's a bizarre narrative that online teaching is easier for educators, but I don't know a single teacher who thinks that's true.
Play is Play no matter what the weather! Join the grassroots effort to share about the importance of unstructured play for children. Feb 6, 2019 is Global School Play Day! Register your class, school or district @ https://t.co/6RmDJthwq9 #GSPD2019#cuechat#satchat#tlap
I say this to parents at school. The fat tech cats make their billions off you giving your children the latest tech gadget while they fill their houses with books.
Mrs. Seim's third graders are learning about the Earth using a new science kit donated by https://t.co/Nf5Y2QauEw. It's so much fun having something to put our hands on!! #PRASlearns