Tim Holland, Ed.D.

Educational Leader

[Tim Holland, Ed.D. @Tim_G_Holland]

@spcorcor18 @NashvillePEF Thanks for keeping education in front of us. I appreciate it! Fin/

[Tim Holland, Ed.D. @Tim_G_Holland]

@spcorcor18 @NashvillePEF Anecdotally, I often hear about overcrowding in NC public school classrooms. Might voucher systems help with this challenge? Again, good faith. I'm sure there are a host of potential consequences to consider here. 4/

[Tim Holland, Ed.D. @Tim_G_Holland]

@spcorcor18 @NashvillePEF 2) I'm not sure who's funded the studies above, but I'm finding public and private schools are both promoting studies which support their position. Do we know of non-partisan groups with data on voucher programs? I know there isn't a host of longitudinal data out there. 3/

[Tim Holland, Ed.D. @Tim_G_Holland]

@spcorcor18 @NashvillePEF 1) Do we know if the testing administered in Louisiana and DC used assessments familiar to private school students? The state superintendent in NC chooses the test and there is concern with a tool common to public schools which private school students have no exposure history. 2/

[Tim Holland, Ed.D. @Tim_G_Holland]

@spcorcor18 @NashvillePEF Hi Sean - I'm a Vandy alum and head of an independent school in North Carolina. Given how "well" social media allows for nuance, I hope you'll receive these questions in the good faith in which they're posed. 1/

[Brandon Clifford @Coach_Clifford]

“You can’t win at Caldwell”

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

You don’t have to build confidence before taking action. You build confidence by taking action.

Standing still breeds rumination and seeds self-doubt. Motion fuels progress and elevates efficacy.

Never let doubts about your ability undermine your faith in your ability to learn.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

The purpose of liberal arts education is not to build your career. It’s to broaden your mind.

You don’t have to justify a major based on job prospects. The only explanation necessary is “it interests me.”

The true value of college is improving your ability to think and learn.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Short-form content captures attention and brings immediate gratification, but it sacrifices lasting enrichment.

Watching a bunch of reels doesn’t match the full immersion of a movie.

Reading a series of posts doesn’t rival the depth of insight of a book.

Long live long-form.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Don't confuse psychological safety with "safe spaces."

Safe spaces treat people as fragile and dissenting ideas as threats. Psychologically safe environments build the capacity to embrace and learn from respectful disagreement.

Exposure to diverging views is fuel for growth.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Hey managers: people can love a job without letting it take over their lives.

Detaching from work doesn’t reflect the absence of passion. It reveals the presence of other priorities.

Being plugged in 24/7 is a recipe for burnout. Setting boundaries is vital to well-being.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Don't mistake quick thinking for IQ. Rapid answers often reflect shallow reasoning.

Data: smarter people are faster on easy problems but slower on hard ones. They know haste makes waste, and they want to get it right.

Refusing to trade accuracy for speed is a sign of intellect.

[Tim Holland, Ed.D. @Tim_G_Holland]

Just wonderful

[Katy Milkman @katy_milkman]

My brilliant friend, the multi-talented #BehavioralScientist Maya Shankar (@slightchangepod), recently gave the commencement address at Juilliard. She turned her remarks into a wonderful essay filled with wisdom for the @washingtonpost. It’s a must-read 👇🏻 https://t.co/kpJvb7gUMv

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Craving social approval stifles authenticity and breeds misery.

The antidote is not to stop caring about other people's opinions altogether. It's to decide whose opinions you respect.

Hint: it's probably not judgmental relatives, former classmates, or strangers on the internet.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

The earlier kids get smartphones, the worse their mental health as adults.

New study, 27k+ ppl: owning a smartphone younger predicts lower self-worth, motivation & resilience—and more sadness, anxiety & aggression—especially for girls.

Smartphones should wait until high school.

https://t.co/MPTTZpD83G

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

A key to lifelong learning is being as eager to hear "you're wrong" as "you're right."

Small minds crave validation. They surround themselves with people who share their convictions.

Great minds prize discovery. They gravitate toward people who stretch their thinking.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

A busy life is not a symbol of status. It's a symptom of trying to do too much for too many people.

A full calendar brings a surplus of stress and a shortage of energy. Reflecting and relaxing should be top priorities.

Unscheduled time isn't wasted. It's invested in well-being.

[Tim Holland, Ed.D. @Tim_G_Holland]

Outstanding, actionable stuff by @j1berger. Recommended.

[Tim Holland, Ed.D. @Tim_G_Holland]

Yes

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

When someone offers feedback you don't like, the ideal response isn't to ignore it. It's to seek more perspectives.

One person's reaction is an opinion. If multiple people make the same point, it's a pattern.

The best way to grow is to find the recurring signal in the noise.

[Tim Holland, Ed.D. @Tim_G_Holland]

I am delighted to present my research from @vupeabody in just a few weeks at the ERB annual conference in New York City! Please checkout the details of my talk at: https://t.co/EFCDcbfzdR