@helblythe I cannot imagine the steps you each take daily but I pray for each of you as you learn to navigate this new “normal.” Each of these pictures made me smile before I thought of the sadness you must feel. Such beautiful smiles they each have and will continue to bring to others!
@WillieETCarver@L_D_Washington True, as a young teacher I was denied points because open blinds MAY have caused a glare on the board. She agreed no glare but might have been. As an administrator now, I ALWAYS search for the good. NO good comes from taking a time when they are most vulnerable to rip them!
We often learn the most from mistakes. This is why assessment used in a formative way—to inform next steps in teaching and learning—is so powerful. If we assess kids, but then don’t allow them to revise and try again, then we wasted the power & benefit of the mistakes. #atplc
@DPISD_SJE
SJE Stars, be on the lookout for an SJE staff member “parade” driving through our attendance zone Monday afternoon at 4:00. Listen for the car horns to know we are coming! We will stay in the cars but cant wait to see all of you! #SJEistheplacetobe
@AdamSaenzPhD Do not email everyone. Meet one on one with those not complying.
Do not use all caps in an email or memo. It is likely the non compliance is not personal. Check to see if there is a reason for not complying.
In celebration of #GivingTuesday I'm giving away 6 copies of my book #StoriesFromWebb!
Retweet for an entry to win, tag a friend for another entry, & if you already own a copy share a selfie of you w/the book & I may send you another to share w/a friend!
#KidsDeserveIt#TLAP
Ever heard of “Bal a Vis X”? Claims that it improves focus & test scores. I’m more about problem solving and creativity, but that requires focus, too. Thoughts? Strangely hypnotic. 😅
"The single most important thing for supporting young, curious minds in the coming months is to keep their brains active — and to have fun while doing it." https://t.co/lfbmfpxaQf
I remember as a teacher that I didn't always agree with what my administrators did or said.
I often thought to myself, 'What were they thinking?' In my mind, it always seemed simple & straight-forward.
Now, I realize there was often more to the story than I knew.
Students want to do a good job. They want to learn. They want to succeed. If they’ve lost their way, we need to help them get back on track. We need to provide encouragement, hope, and a learning environment where they can thrive.
A critical question for instructional design: Who owns the learning? If students don't own their learning, we risk teaching content apart from helping them learn how to learn. We don't want helpless learners who respond only to taking direction. #FutureDriven
The number one effect size is Collective Teacher Efficacy-teachers are more effective when they combine their collective intelligence and ability. #cuechat