Here's something we don't see every day:
Tonight's storm was such a prolific hail producer that the lingering hail on the ground can be seen on IR satellite! This is due to the temperature differences between the warm/dry ground and cooler hail-covered ground
#scienceiscool 🤓
In Louisville to check out some damage. Heaviest was in the PRP area. Three Tornados hit Louisville Wed night. This one was high EF-1 or Low EF-2. 30 Yr old man killed while walking his dog that night. Tree fell on him. @Kentuckyweather@I65WxSils#kywx
As you begin updating IEP goals and amending plans for transitions from one grade to the next, it will be important to pay close attention to how pandemic and post-pandemic learning needs impacted children with special needs. https://t.co/Ggt0AqreHG
Today's powerful and historic storm produced peak wind gusts between 60-80 mph. Unfortunately, this caused widespread wind damage and has left hundreds of thousands without power (531,692+ in Kentucky as of this evening). #KYwx#INwx#wind
Lexington is just about to make it to 7 consecutive hours with wind gusts of, at least, 54mph.
The peak gust is at 78mph with numerous other gusts in excess of 70mph. #kywx
Hopkins County Schools Superintendent Amy Smith shared her answer to @KyDeptofEd's question: "How and when did you know your COVID recovery efforts were having an impact?" #KyEd
What exactly is student-centered assessment?
Tests for tests sake are out, and human-centered assessment is in. Here's how student-centered assessments can lead to a more engaged and motivated classroom. https://t.co/AKxrqqnXxX
We have to step up the pace of student learning, particularly for older students who aren’t rebounding as quickly as younger students. https://t.co/H3mfngw9E8
We have exciting news! @HMHCo has agreed to acquire virtually all of NWEA’s assets, bringing NWEA’s suite of assessments and services together with one of the leaders in K-12 core, supplemental, and intervention curriculum.
Read more here: https://t.co/YDA2eMcEhC
Understanding the basic components of reading instruction, including decoding, language comprehension, fluency, and reading comprehension, is crucial in supporting students in their journey towards becoming skilled readers. #MichED#KYED#Reading https://t.co/Z8hu4vGXNk