So excited to be part of launching the first chapter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in NL. @dollyslibrary@DollyParton
If you have a child 0 - 5 yrs of age in NWI/Twillingate area, sign up for FREE BOOKS!
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A big shout out to all our educators who are designing supportive virtual spaces, creating virtual learning experiences while continuing to build supportive relationships with students and families. Let's fill each others cups and share some positivity. #FillYourCup@NLESDCA
One of my biggest challenges & biggest learnings was how much the “right” text mattered for the learner's engagement, efforts, stamina, success, & stamina. To find that right text, I had to get to know the learner--his strengths, his interests—not his level or label. @rrcna_org
"By not running from the books that pain us, we can allow them to transform us. I ran from antiracist books most of my life. But now I can’t stop running after them — scrutinizing myself and my society, and in the process changing both." @DrIbram
Listen at https://t.co/xVeBvcphK8
“Good is good enough.” Put first things first
-Be kind to yourself & others
-Meaningfully connect w/ families
-Make work relevant & equitable
-Give students choice
-Create a culture of celebration
-Be realistic w/ expectations
Tests, skills, requirements are not highest priority.
Joanne Quinn knocked it our of the park today with a keynote on DL to 100% of the school principals in Newfoundland and Labrador. Schools are already moving down the pathway to success, and chomping at the bit to do more. Watch them go!
Small study: just 2 months of being made to keep a reading log lowers young kids' interest in reading - vs. what it was before & also vs. that of kids who could choose whether to keep a log: https://t.co/i65zIHF22K (How much more damage from years of mandatory logs, one wonders?)
@NLESDCA When you make and sell cookies in your pretend bakery and then make and sell them in a real cookie store, it’s a GOOD week in school! #authenticliteracy#writingforapurpose#playbasedlearning Check out the update on the blog @Baker1973Cathy !
The best educators:
1. Students first and belief in students
2. Work hard and make connections
3. Don’t rely on talent alone
4. Are coachable
5. Know their why
6. Empower students
7. Are learners
8. Share their knowledge
9. Each day is a new opportunity
You ask: "How can we improve the quality of the curriculum?" or "Are we assigning the right amount of homework?" or "Should we praise students' effort rather than their ability?" And I reply: "Wait, you skipped a step." My new commentary in Ed. Week: https://t.co/g4dug0cTTy
As summer comes to a close, I begin a new journey at a new school. I’m excited and I’m nervous! As always @BreneBrown is grounding me and reminding me of what really matters! The value of everyone and their story. The power of feeling heard and valued @NLESDCA