“Confusion about test scores harms schools and Ss” Particularly in light of how AK policymakers against school funding continually cite scores as THE measure. #AKlearns#akleg
What do state test scores measure? - Illinois Families for Public Schools https://t.co/2rFMNrsq4R
“Teachers do not need to choose between instruction that builds knowledge and that which teaches literacy foundational skills.” #aklearns
Helping Students Access Complex, Knowledge-Rich Texts https://t.co/1iYZFfqtvu via @ASCD
@Uber Driver Israel was amazingly composed when a huge metal object crashed through window on freeway!Checked on me & got me to PHX airport on time
Parady on the ask for a K12 funding increase: "I want to be clear, we are not asking for whipped cream or ice cream on top of the pie, we're just asking for the crust."
#akleg
It’s not just the kids who need to reflect on decisions about Halloween costumes. We’ve all seen images of educators who’ve made egregious, inhumane costume choices. 1/6
“Knowledge is necessary to comprehend what we read. Foundational skills are literally meaningless unless readers can make sense of words and texts." Keep expanding the conversation with equity as a touchstone. @AKLiteracy#AKlearns
Some of you know that I've been trying for a very long time to get more attention to informational text, science, & social studies in early ed. So excited today about a statement from the https://t.co/inaDvW15Ig @ClassroomWonder ‼️(Okay, maybe it hasn't been quite 84 years . . .)
Excellent- thank you both for modeling the brilliance of which learners are capable! These words-
“Young white people with the capacity to act in solidarity with movements for justice are dangerous to white supremacy and its guardians.”
Fairbanks! TOMORROW: Please join friends, neighbors, and community leaders for an evening fundraiser to support my campaign for Congress. As your pro-salmon, pro-jobs, pro-family, #prochoice candidate, I’d be honored to earn your support.
Looking forward to seeing you there!