Robin Austin

I’m a born educator...from working with all ages in learning to swim to teaching students and supporting other educators!

[Kyna Magaña @KynaBMagana]

Louisiana was the site for the 50th classroom observation for @KnowledgeMatrs and I couldn’t possibly be more proud of our students and educators! Ouachita Parish is laser focused on providing their teachers and students with HQIM and providing strong support! #KnowledgeMatters

[Matthew Levey @levey_matt48204]

Reading about Rosa Parks’ childhood school, Later he notes, “that explains why they didn’t have school for a full year. Maybe they didn’t have enough supplies.” Critical thinking rests on knowing facts. @HistoryMatrs

[History Matters @HistoryMatrs]

Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Galileo. Oh my! Ms. Cascio’s 5th grade students at Highland Elementary are “dissecting” the Scientific Revolution!

Having a Field of Dreams moment… Give students engaging topics and they will read.

#HistoryMatters @ckschools @CurriculumMatrs

[History Matters @HistoryMatrs]

Looking for a sign that (background) knowledge matters, well here it is! 🪧

Thank you Ouachita Parish Schools for hosting us during our 50th School Tour visit.

#HistoryMatters @KnowledgeMatrs

[Knowledge Matters @KnowledgeMatrs]

Even our youngest learners can love history—especially with knowledge-rich curriculum and high-quality texts that bring it to life!

In Mrs. Neal’s kindergarten class, students are exploring and identifying U.S. symbols with curiosity and joy.

#KnowledgeMatters #HistoryMatters

[Curriculum Matters @CurriculumMatrs]

History🤝Literacy

Yesss!

[Barbara Davidson @bdavidsonKMC]

Couldn't agree more. This visit to see @doelouisiana Bayou Bridges curriculum in action has already been amazing - and it's only Day 1. The word "coherence" keeps coming to mind. Kids are drawing connections across ELA and social studies content! @Amplify @ckschools

[Matthew Levey @levey_matt48204]

“The phonics portion of CKLA is phenomenal,” says 1st grade teacher, Jessica. “And when I get those students in 4th grade,” says Mrs B, “I have high hopes. Because there are challenging texts in the Guidebooks program.” ⁦@CurriculumMatrs⁩.

[Knowledge Matters @KnowledgeMatrs]

Volume up! 🔊

These 4th graders dove into the Magic Tree House: American Revolution Fact Tracker with a read aloud that sparked curiosity & conversation around content knowledge.

We loved seeing students build knowledge and connect history to their writing and discussions!

[History Matters @HistoryMatrs]

Annotating is an essential skill helping students retain information for a lifetime. The 3rd grade students in Mrs. Albritton’s class are using the Bayou Bridges curriculum to add skills and knowledge to their toolbox to create an undeniable dynamic future! #HistoryMatters

[Knowledge Matters @KnowledgeMatrs]

Our 50th #KnowledgeMatters School Tour stop brought us to a district using CKLA, LA Guidebooks & Bayou Bridges!

4th grade ELA/SS teacher Mrs. Barfoot shows how Guidebooks + Bayou Bridges = deeper learning & high engagement! #HistoryMatters

🎥 Watch now ⬇️

[Matthew Levey @levey_matt48204]

Nate loves telling his mom new words that he learns at Highland Elementary in West Monroe. He and his classmate Sam agree that ‘melancholy’, which they learned from reading “Because of Winn Dixie,” is cool one. It means ‘sad’.⁦@CurriculumMatrs⁩

[Matthew Levey @levey_matt48204]

“If they don’t give us a curriculum they’re saying it’s not important.” Praise for ⁦@doelouisiana⁩ Bayou Bridges social studies program. Saw these teachers deliver content-rich lessons to eager students in West Monroe. ⁦@HistoryMatrs⁩

[History Matters @HistoryMatrs]

A 3rd grade student shares his love of reading about Theodore Roosevelt because the 26th President loved the environment as much as he does. Connections to the past make history come alive for young learners. If an organization has a heart, ours just melted! 🫶 #HistoryMatters

[History Matters @HistoryMatrs]

“We learn about different people and have different options.” When students write about history, they’re not just building literacy skills, they’re finding their voice. Listen to this young historian in Ouachita Parish connect writing with curiosity and choice.👇 #HistoryMatters

[Matthew Levey @levey_matt48204]

Z was beaming after successfully stating that “George Washington was appointed by the Continental Congress to lead the colonial army.” A lot of new vocabulary but he nailed it. ⁦@HistoryMatrs⁩ visit to Highland Elementary.

[Knowledge Matters @KnowledgeMatrs]

Zoom in—you’ll see that #KnowledgeMatters in Ouachita Parish Schools!

We’re celebrating the 50th School Tour, and excited to be welcomed by these resources!

Follow along as we spotlight powerful instruction proving that both #HistoryMatters & #KnowledgeMatters!

[Barbara Davidson @bdavidsonKMC]

Just four of 20 HIGHLY engaged 4th grade students at in this LA Guidebooks lesson from a unit on the American Revolution. Wait, are we in ELA or Social studies?!? ⁦@KnowledgeMatrs⁩

[Robin Austin @RobinAustinOPSB]

@FogCityMidge Speechless...last ditch effort stupidity