I don't think we talk enough about the social-emotional impact of reading struggles for K–3s.
Research shows that struggling readers experience real stress & troubling side effects.
It's imperative that we improve K–3 reading outcomes.
Study: https://t.co/ciyuQvnRJ7
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Dyslexia Awareness Day #2: Wait to fail must end. The myth of the "late bloomer" must end. We must act at the first sign of a reading challenge with evidence-aligned instruction & intervention. Literacy is every child's right but too often we fail them. It must stop.
“I brought my all to circles. It was so powerful because I didn't have any other space to express it in."
How restorative justice practices can help students reconnect.
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Happy Principals Month Friends! Thank you for being my thought partners, allowing me to borrow your great ideas & keeping me encouraged. I love seeing you brag about your school communities & the great work you are doing! This ain’t easy but you’re rocking it out!#ThankAPrincipal
Talk about how to take a good idea and make it even better! Such a fun way to get feedback from the kids and an effective way to plan for tomorrow! And it’s proof that day-to-day data is essential and powerful! #dailydata@SchwarzHeather
"Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11."
-Barack Obama
Practicing mindfulness and gratitude daily won’t take away all of your stress—but research shows these practices will improve your overall well-being. 💗
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When I’m mad or frustrated, I remind myself that I prayed for this job. I was rejected a half a dozen times when interviewing for this job. I wanted this job because I needed teachers to know that they are important. Some days leadership is hard. But it’s worth it every day!