Mr Parker

Cobb County social studies teacher, student of history, democratic citizen, parent

[Mr Parker @MrParkerGA]

For the authoritarianism in China Unit, the Manny the mannequin got a costume upgrade.

[Mr Parker @MrParkerGA]

The next big challenge for our profession: “The arrival of OpenAI’s ChatGPT… may signal the end of writing assignments altogether—and maybe even the end of writing as a gatekeeper, a metric for intelligence, a teachable skill.” https://t.co/i8v71sih1O

[J.J. Daniell @JJ_DaniellMS]

The Daniell Middle School Leadership and Law Acadeny hosted their 1st speaker series. Naval Captain Shanti Sethi joined our students live from The Pentagon.

[Mr Parker @MrParkerGA]

@beckyadenton Well, did you share?🤔

[J.J. Daniell @JJ_DaniellMS]

It's great to be a Junior Jacket. Our Leadership, Law, and Public Service Academy students kicking off their weekly Dress for Success.

[Mr Parker @MrParkerGA]

@MariRamosTV Wow, how the time has flown!

[Mr Parker @MrParkerGA]

@Cobb_SS @DBQProject @MrRawls2 @AMMorris123 Thanks for the great lesson!

[Mr Parker @MrParkerGA]

An outstanding session with @fraujend on why some nations are wealthier than others. Bonus: engaging lesson resources that students can use right away! @Cobb_SS #EngageCobb

[Mr Parker @MrParkerGA]

“Comfort is the enemy of growth” - wisdom from Eric Sheninger on disruptive thinking. @E_Sheninger @Cobb_PL @Cobb_SS

[Mr Parker @MrParkerGA]

Just wrapped up three days of Prioritizing Standards with this group of highly competent educators. @engage2learn @cobbschools @cobbsocialstudies

[Mr Parker @MrParkerGA]

To recognize the contributions of our frontline workers, Daniell’s Cobb Student Leader Academy cohort organized the writing of nearly 1,000 thank you cards. These are now being distributed throughout our community to show our appreciation for these workers.

[Mr Parker @MrParkerGA]

Learning some new SOS strategies with DiscoveryEd today and @JoyBunning

[Mr Parker @MrParkerGA]

Celebrating the retirement of @TrudyDelhey. Our students and teachers are going to miss your support and passion.

[Mr Parker @MrParkerGA]

My plate smashing lesson doesn't really work over Zoom, so I have pre-recorded it this year. It's my newest YouTube video. https://t.co/wXdBxERIZj

[Mr Parker @MrParkerGA]

At the October 1 State Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Woods will recommend that the current EOC 20% course grade weight be lowered to 0.01% (essentially zero – the weight cannot be zero due to state law) for the 2020-21 school year.

[Georgia Department of Education @georgiadeptofed]

Today, @SuptWoods is announcing a list of immediate actions & recommendations to reduce the pressure of high-stakes testing for the 2020-21 school year, including addressing the requirement that EOC scores constitute 20 percent of a student’s grade. https://t.co/pu3VNDD5Uz

[Mr Parker @MrParkerGA]

@lyssareads Like this chair so much that I bought 2. Great lumbar support. Maybe bougie, but my back doesn’t care about that.

https://t.co/xDjXpRnFhI

[Mr Parker @MrParkerGA]

@beckyadenton I’m so sorry to hear this, Becky.

[Mr Parker @MrParkerGA]

The excitement, but anxiety, that comes with a new experience versus the comfort of a well-worn path. Thanks, Emily Lawery, for this informative and timely PL on the Trauma Informed Classroom.