@Ms_Zwirlein

High school English teacher. Coach for academic competitors. Gradeless advocate. Developing good citizens.

[@Ms_Zwirlein @MsZwirlein]

@edutopia Yes, every day, every period, and by using the students' names. I teach 9, 11, and 12th grades.

[@Ms_Zwirlein @MsZwirlein]

More specifically, I am looking for kid friendly articles where we can practice reading strategies as well as jumpstart conversation and discussion.

[@Ms_Zwirlein @MsZwirlein]

@TG2Chat I want to engage my students in a conversation as to why we should focus on learning and reflection rather than grades. Does anyone have suggestions?

[@Ms_Zwirlein @MsZwirlein]

Well said...all the hats we wear as teachers in a simply stated punctuated list.

[Monte Syrie @MonteSyrie]

I’m a teacher.

I’m a teacher?

I’m a teacher!

I’m a teacher;

I’m a teacher:

I’m a teacher,

I’m a teacher—

I’m a teacher-

I’m a “teacher.”

I’m a teacher...

Punctuated, complicated.

A teacher, I am.

[TeacherFit @TeacherFit_]

We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Educators Day of Running on June 12th, 2021.
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[@Ms_Zwirlein @MsZwirlein]

@TeacherFit_ That might help take my mind off my son's graduation that day! 😅

[@Ms_Zwirlein @MsZwirlein]

@TeacherFit_ What is the planned date for the 2nd annual Educator Day of Running?!? The end of the year is fast approaching, and I want it on my crew's radar. 😀

[George Couros @gcouros]

"My goal is not to get all students to college; my goal is to help students find a pathway to success in a way that is meaningful to them."

What are the “basics” in education today? https://t.co/tEiQYmPRZk

[@Ms_Zwirlein @MsZwirlein]

@Catlin_Tucker @MonteSyrie Down to earth, puts kids first, and is very active in the twitterverse with succinct thought provoking words.

[@Ms_Zwirlein @MsZwirlein]

@TeacherFit_ 3 of these a day!

[@Ms_Zwirlein @MsZwirlein]

@TeacherFit_ Day one of the 30 day challenge. Goals set, first one checked off. Quality of Life is my why!

[@Ms_Zwirlein @MsZwirlein]

@MonteSyrie @HeyMsStevenson As a teacher in grade 8, I also face the challenge of breaking down the conditioning. This leads to my question about WHEN do students start playing the game (and the system expect it, so students become compliant)? Is it when testing begins? Is it the school system in general?

[@Ms_Zwirlein @MsZwirlein]

This really hit me today...on a personal and professional level.

[Jonathan Alsheimer @mr_Alsheimer]

It’s easy to sit on the sidelines. It takes guts to get in the game and risk failure.

[@Ms_Zwirlein @MsZwirlein]

What kind of students do you want walking out your door?

[Tyler Rablin @Mr_Rablin]

There are teachers who think grades work and those who don't.

They're both right, for different things.

Rewards work when convincing people to complete simple, routine tasks.

They don't work in promoting higher levels of thinking involving creative, complex processes.

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[@Ms_Zwirlein @MsZwirlein]

Truth!

[Prince Ea @PrinceEa]

If you see someone falling behind, WALK with them. If you see someone being ignored, INCLUDE them. If you see someone is down, LIFT them up. Always remind people of their WORTH.

[@Ms_Zwirlein @MsZwirlein]

Thank you @CascadeLibrary! This SS teacher couldn't make such a big impact on st. without such a great Teacher Librarian!

[Michelle Annett @CascadeLibrary]

35 copies of Stamped ready to go thanks to @FirstBook! I bought these last spring as a class set for an 8th grade SS teacher. Not sure how we’ll make it work since we’re virtual and she’s got 150 students but I’m sure we’ll figure something out....#antiracism @EpsLibraries

[@Ms_Zwirlein @MsZwirlein]

@MonteSyrie I bought a standing desk conversion, and it helps immensely! At least I was standing while in class...until I sprained my ankle; now I sit. 😏

[Monte Syrie @MonteSyrie]

Surely, when we say, “learn from mistakes,” we mean, “grow.” Right? But when we treat mistakes as “fatal acts,” points of no return, we make it hard for kids to grow. The value of mistakes shouldn’t be based on the points we subtract but by the experiential opportunities we add.