In a @People op-ed, I lay out a portion of my Parting Prescription for America - my final reflections and hopes for our country after two terms as US Surgeon General. https://t.co/2xWqyPfewN
MUST WATCH: Pleasantdale Elementary Superintendent @dpalzet imploring the D 204 Board to “First, do no harm” in sale of land adjacent to this school. As of today, the sale remains open at a price only prohibited industrial bidders can afford. #WeareLT
Physical activity develops the executive function area of the brain responsible for focus, on task behavior and self regulation of emotions. How many students could benefit from more recess, play, and physical activity? All of them! Adults too!
@GovPritzker Early Childhood education is so important. Our local school district wanted to build a new EC center, but D 204 wrecked their plans and is luring bidders to build an industrial park instead. So much for #WeareLT. @nofpleasantdale
“Syntax lost its exclamation mark.” Jan Wasowicz
The literacy world has lost 1 of the most gifted educators that existed. William Van Cleave presented on many topics, but said that syntax was his superpower. We have created a scholarship fund to honor him. https://t.co/2ufBKrAp8E
@lifelonglit I met William a few years ago at a literacy conference. We clicked bc his passion for syntax was fueled by the research of one of my previous professors. He taught me the meaning and value of syntax instruction in a way the prof who did the research couldn’t. Such a loss.
In recognition of #WorldReadAloudDay Feb 3, this older study of ours highlights the complex & rich language that an adult sharing a wordless story, like Goodnight Gorilla, can expose toddlers to https://t.co/dvow3nlwFt #parenting#PictureBooks
Realtime (nearly) view of Walgreens Covid-19 vaccine appointments across Chicagoland: https://t.co/00KokgvXr8
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#ACEs and prolonged #toxicstress can have a devastating impact on the developing brain. but a recent @JohnsHopkins study connects Protective Childhood Experiences (PCEs) to improved outcomes. https://t.co/3ABJe8E85e @LeahWritesStuff