I've been working on information about the TN 3rd grade retention law. Some of the nuance gets lost in twitter's character limit, but the overall premise stands:
This law is incredibly short sighted and will damage our children. It needs to be amended or abolished.
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@Writer_DG I imagine there is to be a period of recovery and grief as the next step begins? I always experience a bit of grief at the end of all stories, read or written. Rest up and take some time!
@Drizzinkwine@MauryCoSchools I teach 4th grade ELA at Marvin Wright Elementary! One of my favorite teachers was Dr. Tharp. She was also my advisor and kept encouraging me to finish my degree under challenging circumstances.
TWEET 2 of 4: we’ll be giving $100 cash to another @maurycoschools teacher from ANY MCPS school. Here’s how you win: 1. Like this tweet, 2. Retweet this tweet, 3. Reply to this tweet w/ the school and grade level/content area you teach, AND name your favorite childhood teacher...
I know it’s the last Monday and all, but NASA sent me a text that totally surpassed the end of year excitement! This teacher is geeking out!!! #SpotTheStation#itworks! #gettinthetelescope
What an amazing end to testing! 4th graders soared today by making kites and flying them outside along with other STEM fun! @MarvinWrightEle@MauryCoSchools
Roots and affixes helped us “translate” The Gettysburg Address today! Who knew the English language could be so complex and powerful?!? @MarvinWrightEle@MauryCoSchools#GrowMaury