"Many teachers assume that if they relinquish control to students that classroom will dissolve into chaos. I've found the opposite to be true," writes @Catlin_Tucker https://t.co/KdaQyXEUVJ #edchat#edtech#teaching
Employers most often complain that students lack fundamental skills: things like being able to collaborate, communicate, think critically and interact effectively with coworkers https://t.co/IWhxp27ZNM #edchat#lifeskills#parents#adminchat
"We let the passion of the kids and the adults drive the course and we make the academic ties as they come along." @LeahabShaffer https://t.co/REy07j0lyz #edchat#engagement#pblchat#cpchat
On morning meetings: “Before any learning can take place, the students really need to feel safe, feel like they’re seen, and feel like they’re cared about.”
Four questions to ask yourself when determining if something needs to be unlearned in order to make room for #change @LeahabShaffer https://t.co/Uwu0DpPWOS #edchat#eduleader
Kid comes to you many levels below grade level. No matter how awesome of a teacher you are, can't get them to grade level. How is it that growth isn't what's measured?! Sheesh. @AliciaMotter
At this high school, students can choose to demonstrate their academic growth and mastery in a wide variety of ways, from videos to discussions to papers.