Brent Jorth

husband and father, learner, educator & occasional golfer

[Brent Jorth @bjorth]

So many things to be thankful for, but without a doubt is the health, safety, support and love of my wife, kids, family & friends. Thx to all those who have been praying, texting, emailing and been patient with me these past 8 days. I love you Amanda, Lillian & Bennett. #Jorth4

[Sami Scheetz @SamiScheetz]

Why does a Florida hedge fund billionaire give a damn about Iowa schools??

[Brent Jorth @bjorth]

@coffee_anytime

[Brent Jorth @bjorth]

Some #WayToEarly love for @CLGLRFootball

[Jeff Linder @jtlinder]

5A: Southeast Polk
4A: Lewis Central
3A: Adel ADM
2A: Central Lyon-GLR
1A: MFL MarMac
A: Grundy Center
8P: Anita CAM

#iahsfb

[Brent Jorth @bjorth]

@RepFeenstra Would love to host you or your fellow Iowa Legislators @ChuckGrassley @SenJoniErnst at @CentralLyon the next time you’re back home. Thx for your service!

[Brent Jorth @bjorth]

@stevenfhayward Sometimes Art is more than what meets the eye.

https://t.co/KUr5vuoItO

[Frank Garza.eth @frankgarza57]

Players-Students-Youth,
Remember that everything real was first imagined. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have the answers now, keep imagining your future; you will find the way.
One can look in any direction @uiowa for inspiration; it’s where new futures become real.🦚 @SBLhoops

[Brent Jorth @bjorth]

@Phantele_ It’s not pretty, but it’s VERY effective!

[Brent Jorth @bjorth]

@IAHSBCA Someone’s sleeping on @reece_vanderzee #Onward

[Coach “Dub” Wagner @THECoachKdub]

Justin Fields 3.9 GPA in HS
Patrick Mahomes 3.71 GPA in HS
Justin Jefferson 3.7 GPA in HS
Tyreek Hill 3.5 GPA in HS

Don’t just dance and celebrate like em. Don’t just try to play football like em. Do the off the field work too. They don’t just play football.

#DifferentBreed

[Brent Jorth @bjorth]

@Yukonconorly Lots of emphasis placed on these assessments … I’d say more students take the ISASP/Iowa Assessments/ITBS more “seriously” than those of the 80s and 90s

[Brent Jorth @bjorth]

“Accountability” for You, “Freedom” for Me. Just call it what it is #Hypocrisy

[Josh Cowen @joshcowenMI]

Shorter #schoolvouchers backers:

Using standardized tests to evaluate #publicschools #education is accountability.

But using standardized tests to evaluate voucher schools is “over-regulation.”

(Psst: This is why: tests show horrific voucher performance 👇👇👇)

[Raymond Baker @RayBake]

#NoVouchers

[Brent Jorth @bjorth]

@Yukonconorly I would anticipate the metric is NAEP, as it’s a “worldly” assessment as you’re implying.

[Brent Jorth @bjorth]

Because the only one who gets to choose are the #PrivateSchools

They can say NO to whoever they wish - special needs, non-English speakers, gay, lesbian, transgender … the list goes on and on.

#PublicMoneyForPublicSchools

[Josh Cowen @joshcowenMI]

#SchoolVouchers mostly fund children already in private school.

They create massive new budget obligations.

Lawmakers then are forced to raid state school aid for $$ later.

This is what happens in every state and it’ll happen in #Iowa #IAed #IAleg too. 😞

[NWS Sioux Falls @NWSSiouxFalls]

A winter system is expected to bring mixed precipitation to the region starting this evening through much of Monday. Precipitation types will be largely temperature and location dependent. Take a look a the graphic below for more details. #SDwx

[Brent Jorth @bjorth]

@MadScientistFF Tiger Woods 🐅

[Brent Jorth @bjorth]

#Onward

[Reece Vander Zee @reece_vanderzee]

After a great call with @CoachJoeGanz I am blessed to announce I have received my second Division 1 offer from UNI! Thanks for the amazing opportunity! @BrycePaup @UNIFootball

[Brent Jorth @bjorth]

@Taylsworth This is what a playground bully does when they don’t get their way!

[Brent Jorth @bjorth]

Teachers build bonds for life … whether you’re a D1 basketball coach, bank teller, or farmer. #ThankATeacher #CelebratePublicSchools

[Coach McDermott @cucoachmac]

How many people are blessed enough to reconnect with their 1st grade teacher, 51 years later??! Colette had a huge impact on my life. It was awesome to have her attend practice today and to have her in the stands to cheer on the Jays tomorrow!!