Jen

English teacher in Texas, angel mom, cat hooman, movie fan (but the book is always better), love to bake, gamer when I can *opinions are my own

[Jen @ScuttleJen]

Please consider donating to my Donors Choose project for a class set of books. Right now, donations are doubled thanks to a generous matching fund. Thanks! #ClearTheLists2024
#clearthelist #DonorsChoose

https://t.co/D4Wi9Uglne

[Jen @ScuttleJen]

Please consider helping out our students with a class set of They Called Us Enemy! It is going to make a difference. Thanks! @GeorgeTakei
https://t.co/D4Wi9UgTcM

[Jen @ScuttleJen]

@jkirk___ Thank you for sharing!

[KXAN News @KXAN_News]

“It’s important to have events like this so that girls can see themselves as scientists and engineers; so that they can be scientists and engineers for a day and connect with STEM role models who are college students studying these types of careers."
https://t.co/03ogc9yzCL

[George Takei @GeorgeTakei]

Today is Japanese American Day of Remembrance, marking 81 years since President Franklin Delano Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 and set in motion the internment. Here were our remarks at Allegiance after the show last night. I hope you’ll take a moment to watch and listen.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

You can’t refute data with opinions. The best way to challenge evidence is with better evidence.

Confirmation bias is dismissing inconvenient facts. Critical thinking is questioning your beliefs.

The goal of learning is to pursue what's true, not defend your views.

[The Associated Press @AP]

There's a four-legged alternative to Sunday's Super Bowl: The Puppy Bowl, and it's Team Ruff vs. Team Fluff.

The Puppy Bowl, now in its 19th year, will feature 122 pups, the most so far.

[KXAN News @KXAN_News]

Anyone in need of shelter can go to One Texas Center at 505 Barton Springs Road for registration between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
https://t.co/LRJGlz4oRq

[Austin Police Department @Austin_Police]

This poor kitten was cold and soaking wet! Thankfully, Officer Townsend was on duty and saved it! Officer Townsend was driving on Highway 71 near Golfcourse road when he spotted the kitten in the roadway. Because of Officer Townsend, the kitten is now warm and safe.

[Jen @ScuttleJen]

Anyone who knows me knows that I am definitely not a morning person, but I will be a morning person to cast my vote and be a part of our Democratic process. Make your voice heard. Make sure you vote!

[KXAN News @KXAN_News]

"I never thought it would've been possible," the Cedar Park teen said.
https://t.co/EQEJbSJoR0

[Caitlin 🚗 🧀 Driscoll @TeacherOnTopic]

From FB memories:

Teaching 1st graders to use highlighters...

Me: This is the HIGHLIGHT of my day! Get it? Because it's a bright spot? And you're using highlighters?

First grader *pats my arm gently*: It's okay. You're already smart. You don't have to be funny, too.

[TxDOT Austin @TxDOTAustin]

Traffic Alert: All lanes closed Northbound and Southbound 1-35 at William Cannon due to fatality crash. !-35 Northbound frontage road is also closed. 1-35 Southbound traffic is being diverted onto 1-35 Southbound frontage road.

[Danny Deraney @DannyDeraney]

If you are of a certain age, chances are Bugs Bunny introduced you to classical music.

[Revolving_Door_Admin @RAD_is_awesome]

For this week's PLC, you'll be working with your PLT to optimize your department's RTI. Your deliverables should synergize the ESLRs with components of our SEL modules as a proactive means of empowering the growth mindset of our 21st-century learners.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Can you explain the missing square?
Hint: check the hypotenuse

[solution, read more: https://t.co/Y1xZocwSQs]

[Fixing Education @FixingEducation]

Teachers, it’s okay to have a lesson plan fall apart sometimes. Tacos fall apart and we still love them! 🌮
#EdChat #EduTwitter

[Jen @ScuttleJen]

@JamesonAPLang When our twins were stillborn, we got a hospital bill within a few weeks. It definitely added to our grief. We just paid it because we truly couldn't think about it. Thankfully, we also had good insurance.

[Jen @ScuttleJen]

@psychbrother @amazon Thanks for a chance to share and for helping teachers. https://t.co/XMvPu9L2wa

[Jen @ScuttleJen]

@MrJTEverett Thanks! My list is full of books, but the cheapest one is this. https://t.co/XMvPu9L2wa