Jeremy Gray

Founding School Leader of KIPP Somos Collegiate. Doctoral student with UTSA ELPS. “You’ve got the music in you.” All opinions = mine

[Jeremy Gray @MrJeremyGray]

Started my PhD classes two weeks ago and my professors said as we read more research, our ideas would become more focused as we question, wonder, and engage with other’s works. I was skeptical (as usual), but I read a lot this weekend and they’re right. It’s pretty cool.

[KIPP Texas Public Schools @kipptexas]

🔥 This morning, almost 5,000 Big KIPPsters from around the state gathered to kick off the new school year. Moments ago, we closed out the reunion with this inspiring video for our Team & Family. 🔥 #BeTheSpark #WeLoveOurTeamAndFamily

https://t.co/h3k19kzxMo

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The work will never be easy, but doing it alongside incredible colleagues brings so much joy! #leadingleaders #professionaldevelopment

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I got to spend the week training our newest instructional coaches on the fundamentals of coaching, and all I can say is WOW, the future is in excellent hands!

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One of best parts of being a principal is hands down leading staff professional learning (because it’s like teaching). All these folks here are practicing a re-teach for next week to help increase student learning. I work with so many of the best!

[Dwayne Reed @TeachMrReed]

Having a conversation with a young person can be very valuable. We don’t always need to punish them.

[Dr. ET @DrETontheBorder]

This is part of our historical trauma. Thank you @EAlemanJrPhD for your wisdom! Finally!! Someone shares the topics we all need to discuss!! 🔥

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The highlight of my challenging, but intentional week: walking in to the launch of our learning acceleration block and seeing this lit circle happening with 100% pens in hands annotating as they go!

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The thing about restorative practices is they definitely take longer that quick punitive moves. But the payoff also lasts much longer. It’s absolutely worth every minute.

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School starts tomorrow and what I know for sure based on the number of messages this weekend - students are stressed, families are stressed, and teachers are stressed. May we approach the week with gentleness and care for all.

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Let me close out tonight's tweeting with this: "The revolution will not be televised, it will be in your classrooms" - @BreneBrown https://t.co/b2xpsqp3ki

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“Everyone has a story that’ll break your heart. And if you listen closely most people have a story that will bring you to your knees” -@BreneBrown

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“If you’re brave, you’re going to get hurt” - listening to @BreneBrown as we launch into professional learning tomorrow

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Started the day with @DenaSimmons and still sitting this the quote “there is no day to start equity work, you just start. Just do it”

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“Being mad at the world is one thing, changing the world is another thing”
Inspired by @Bakari_Sellers this morning at @kipptexas literacy conference!

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@BreneBrown Last day of school every year. So sad to see kids leave, so happy to relax and recharge for the next year

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“These boys are worthy, they matter” @kwamealexander @kipptexas

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In our Literacy Conference and @kwamealexander just said “Education is sacred work” and that hits deep

[Terry Grier @tgrierhisd]

If we are serious about educating ALL students we MUST understand that students from marginalized communities often need more resources and support to overcome obstacles. The definition of equity is not equal.

[Jeremy Gray @MrJeremyGray]

Trying to use our identities against us will never work. As the Mexican proverb says, “they tried to bury us. They didn’t know we were seeds.”
Stay loud. Keep fighting.