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.
Hey, #Wisconsin students! Now is a great time to start your application for a Student Excellence Scholarship. Each student selected will receive a $10,000 scholarship to apply toward higher education. Learn more: https://t.co/FpkVnXQzGk #KohlEducation
Yes students are your why. But so is your family and friends. Life and even career can have more than one WHY, and the sooner you find balance for each of them the more effective you will be for all of them.
The DPI is holding two Zoom meetings for WI students to share their thoughts on WI ed & on how the DPI should use the ARPA & ESSER III funds. Know students? Encourage them to share their thoughts! https://t.co/z8yxf8iO3o #WILibraries4Everyone
June is over and July means it’s time to get back to my professional reading. Starting with this gem and so far it does not disappoint! Talk about stirring up some self reflection while inspiring action. #restrefreshes#equity#hrlframework
One of my definitions of good school culture goes like this: Administrators give teachers the benefit of the doubt… and teachers give administrators the benefit of the doubt.
I appreciate people who are willing to change their mind. It reflects intellectual humility, courage, and honesty. It reflects a willingness to consider new evidence, new ideas, and new ways of thinking. We need more of that.
Wisconsin’s @markseidenberg “is not the first researcher to reach the stunning conclusion that only a third of the nation's schoolchildren read at grade level.” “The way kids are taught to read in school is disconnected from the latest research...” 🧠 📚
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I want to celebrate the teachers who work really hard to teach their content well. Building relationships with our scholars means everything, yes. But, teaching the content is extremely important too. I am thankful for your devotion to your craft.