UC Berkeley is the #1 public school in the world, according to a new ranking from U.S. News and World Report. 🏆
On a scale of 0 to 100, Berkeley’s global score this year is 90.3! 🎓🐻 #GOBEARS 🌟#FiatLux#GoPublic
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On set cry of the day: Remembering 2008, flying home straight from my Abuelo Guisin’s funeral in 🇵🇷 to the second week of Heights Broadway performances.
I remember steeling myself for Alabanza, the eulogy, then Carnaval snuck up on me. 1/4
[Breakfast. Homecoming album is blasting. All are smiling.]
Sebastian: who is this?
Me: This is Beyoncé. She’s one of the best singers in the world.
Sebastian: Is she better than...
(Pause)
Ella Fitzgerald?
Me: Well, they’re totally different-
[I look around for an adult]
Women’s history can be found at every park. If you want to understand our nation’s history, explore the remarkable legacies of American women. Learn more at https://t.co/Og6AtpZ40J
#FindYourPark#WomensHistoryMonth
In the year since their friends were killed, the students of Parkland refused to settle for the way things are and marched, organized, and pushed for the way things should be - helping pass meaningful new gun violence laws in states across the country. I'm proud of all of them.
“Crying: Acceptable at funerals and the Grand Canyon.” – Ron Swanson
The Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size. Describe your visit to the Grand Canyon. What other parks have left you in awe?
Image: Mather Point at @GrandCanyonNPS /W.Tyson
#findyourpark
This shutdown was completely avoidable. Now, hundreds of thousands of federal employees will go without a paycheck over the holidays as @realDonaldTrump throws another temper tantrum over his stupid wall. Republicans’ latest attempt to divide and distract us.
Looking back, I gave too much homework as a teacher. My default mode was "give assignments," but my default should have been "no homework unless they won't master this without it." Healthier for me, far more productive for them. #edutopiachat
In a great classroom, the students aren’t the only learners. The TEACHER is a learner also. When teachers are curious, when they are vulnerable, when they continue to grow… they provide stronger instruction, and they provide a great example to their students.
Some kids come from “the other side of the tracks.” They may not have the same background or the same advantages. But in the school building... everyone is on the same side of the tracks. Education can be the great equalizer. It must be. Every kid deserves a shot!
Some parents judge schools by the test scores. But there are a lot of parents who judge schools by the attitude of their child when they get home in the afternoon.
We need to be working to raise student achievement... but we also need to be creating good experiences for kids.
📙Is it possible for teachers to meet standards without teaching in a standardized way??
📗Is there room for artistry and individualization and personal flair and exploration of passions?
📚I think so, friends, I think so 🧡💚
#edchat@gcouros