C James

I’m a wife, mother, educator, and business owner.

[C James @biggesq74]

Let’s talk about how we need to fix education.

#allhandsondeck #teachersarenotthescapegoat

[Fixing Education @FixingEducation]

It’s not the teachers!

[C James @biggesq74]

@DrP_Principal Sold! Just ordered.

[C James @biggesq74]

It is becoming increasingly difficult to fulfill the demands of this profession. It is time for districts to pivot towards making changes that will benefit our students and the teachers who serve them!

[NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington]

The News4 I-Team found almost 1,000 unfilled teaching positions for special education teachers, related service providers and teaching aides in school districts across the region. https://t.co/RljqKUslGs

[C James @biggesq74]

I found it, can you?

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Comment when you find it! 👇

[C James @biggesq74]

@WTUTeacher Is it a 4% signing bonus or a 4% retention bonus, as those seem to mean 2 different things?

[C James @biggesq74]

Our online auction is open!
#noyeses #bidinourauction #dcbiketour

[Noyes Elementary @Noyes_ES]

Wishing you were out on this beautiful day? Check out this item from our online auction and enjoy a 3-hour customized and guided private bike tour or ride for 4 people with the DC Cycling Concierge. Even locals make new discoveries and learn more about DC! https://t.co/1S0OaxWXqK

[C James @biggesq74]

How many of us, can say these things exist?

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

10 Signs of a positive school culture
* clear vision not division
* staff input
* people over policies
* communication 2 way street
* trust is key
* collaborate over compete
* support/ encouragement
* strengths maximized
* handle conflict positively
* successes celebrated

[C James @biggesq74]

@DrBradJohnson Agreed, but how do we start the conversations around fixing it, and who are the key players that need to be involved?

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teacher evaluations should be more aspirational this year:
How are you doing?
What do you think we are doing well?
What is an area we can improve?
How can I best support you right now?
What professional goals can we help you achieve?

This shows you value them as professionals.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Just a reminder that there is overwhelming research showing homework does little to improve achievement and can actually have negative effects. Recess however has many positive effects such as improved self regulation of emotions, improved interpersonal skills and focus!

[C James @biggesq74]

To all my teacher friends returning to work tomorrow!!

[Sen. Bernie Sanders @SenSanders]

I hear Republicans complaining about $20,000 in student debt forgiveness. Funny, I didn't hear those complaints when Trump declared bankruptcy 6 times & had $287 million in loans forgiven by big banks. The GOP l-o-v-e-s socialism for the rich, rugged individualism for the rest.

[Delia Gonçalves @deliangoncalves]

Confirmed: @dcpublicschools shifting 50 central office members to serve as substitutes: "We anticipate starting the school year with around 150 open positions, and have already put contingencies in place to support schools while those roles are filled.” @wusa9

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teacher effectiveness is not greatly improved by curriculum, new programs, or initiatives. But, when teachers are respected, valued, supported, & feel like their talents are utilized, then morale increases, job engagement soars, & students benefit too!

[C James @biggesq74]

This👇🏾

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Admin, want to build stronger relationships? Take time to ask these questions this year:
How are you doing?
Are you taking care of yourself?
How is your family?
How can I best support you right now?

[C James @biggesq74]

Nothing but the truth!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

We hire teachers based on their strengths but then we manage them based on their weaknesses. This is a morale buster. Leaders, help them develop those strengths this new school year and watch them do amazing things!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

No standard student.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Help students shine!

[C James @biggesq74]

Sad, but true 😔

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

What most people don't understand about teaching is that you can love your why and still feel stressed, rundown, and burned out. It's a tough job!

[C James @biggesq74]

Ain’t that the truth 🤷🏽‍♀️

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

We can’t expect teachers to work 60-70 hrs per week or more, but then tell them to self care. Maybe leaving is their self care? Let's focus on taking care of teachers in the 2022-2023 school year!