Mr. James

5th grade teacher. Inspired by theater. Passionate about teaching. It starts with relationships. Kids don't learn from people they don't like - Rita Pierson.

[andrea @teachbk]

Educators are dealing with immense pressure to go back to normal. But 2 little things keep getting in the way:

1) Normal wasn't really working.
2) We can't.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Apparently, the Department of Education shut down call center after being overwhelmed by phone calls protesting recent testing mandate in a pandemic. Maybe there's hope for education yet!

[Mr. James @MrJamesTeach]

Research Survey: https://t.co/8nxKUe2VQx

[Mr. James @MrJamesTeach]

Part of the education community who is or has previously taught elementary? Part of the LGBTQ+ community? Be part of my research study! If you would not like to participate, tweet this out! Fill out the consent form first! Thank you!!

Consent: https://t.co/U5wzWbet3q

[Mr. James @MrJamesTeach]

Genius! Borrowing!

[Sarah Stafford @sarahestafford]

Accidentally turned on the chat feature on @goguardian Kids got into it, so it turned into our exit slip! Research 1 thing about Mars, message me about it, then you can go to lunch. @WilsonsCreekInt @officialSPS @NASAJPL #MissionToMars #Intentional

[Bethany Kelly @bethanykelly917]

Origami LGBTQ+ install is also growing larger and more impressive at Central! @officialSPS @CoachBurnie

[Mr. James @MrJamesTeach]

@CrystalChodes @brainpop @fueledbylaunch @officialSPS @HolocaustMuseum You inspire me! I love what you do!

[Mr. James @MrJamesTeach]

At the end of the day I had four of my students waiting to be dismissed. My jaw dropped when they started singing "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys. Naturally, I joined in. A great way to end this week at school. I love what I do. 💙 #teachertwitter @backstreetboys

[Lance Cooper @lmauricecpr]

Kanye West received between $2 million and $5 million. Joel Osteen got $4.4 million. Tom Brady $960,855.

Members of Congress were paid $130k to spend 9 months arguing about whether you deserve $600.

[Shawn Teague @Shawnofteague]

Teachers: Differentiating instruction should not “hold back” the rest of the class. However, NOT differentiating will hold back the Ss who need it. Ss with disabilities are part of your class. Teach them all. IEPs and 504s are not requirements for differentiation.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

There is very little that can replace a teacher who is excited about their lesson.

[Mr. James @MrJamesTeach]

Yes!

[Dr. Jill Biden @DrBiden]

Educators: this is our moment.

We’re going to make sure that every child, every school, and every educator has what they need to thrive regardless of where they live or where they come from.

[Mr. James @MrJamesTeach]

💙

[Claudette Riley @CRileySBJ]

I don’t usually write about mid-MO districts but teachers alerted me to this decision.

Jefferson City schools offer rare Thanksgiving week 'respite' to teachers, families https://t.co/biWyyYhJvb via @springfieldNL

[Mr. James @MrJamesTeach]

@kelsidenney Bread! I'll swing by and get some 😉

[Mr. James @MrJamesTeach]

Very interesting....

[Cult of Pedagogy @cultofpedagogy]

This jumped out at me.

(From @ColinESeale's book, Thinking Like a Lawyer. And yes, I'm working on getting him on the podcast!!)

[Jonathan Alsheimer @mr_Alsheimer]

Educators, sometimes it’s ok to just give your students a day to get caught up.

[Jeremy Sullivan, Ed.D. 🏳️‍🌈 (He/Him/His) @DrJJSully]

Great follow-up resource to yesterday’s faculty meetings and our utilization of pyramid of interventions. @CentralBulldog

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Nobody should have to wait 11 hours to vote, but we’re all grateful that you—and all those in line with you—stuck it out. Keep making your voices heard, everybody. Our democracy depends on it.

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

How will I ensure the rights of LGBTQ+ people are protected under U.S. law?

I’ll change the law.