As I close my final comments as interim commissioner, I reflect upon this piece of writing (The Paradoxical Commandments by Kent M. Keith) I found posted on wall of #TeamKDE colleague, Teresa Perry, shortly after her passing in June. Continue to do good, Kentucky. #KyEd (4/4)
I receive lots calls/emails from people saying remote learning doesn’t work. I receive equal # from people with success stories across grade levels and including at-risk Ss. No learning design has a chance if you don’t want it to work. Just leaving that there. #adifferentnormal
Check out this special message from #DavPilkey, author and illustrator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants, at home painting and talking about his inspiration for fan favorite character Li'l Petey. Stay tuned next week for more exciting news and fun stuff from Dav Pilkey! #DoGood
Independent reading time shouldn’t be a filler or a privilege or something that a class gets to if there is time; instead it should be a daily priority that is sacred. Reading is thinking, learning & exploring possibilities! #HackingLeadership#HackLearning
#ThoughtForTheDay No child wants to be a failure. When we put conditions on students in terms of behavior & level of performance, we create a culture of compliance. Let’s commit to being there no matter what…for every student, every day! #Culturize#LiveYourExcellence
A1: If we don't give kids time to read in class, we show them that it isn't important. If they have time to do a worksheet, they sure as hell have time to read a book. #bookaccessforall
Day 2 #TWPIM means building an Equity Mindset. Equality is everyone getting a pair of shoes. Equity is everyone getting a pair of shoes that fit! @ShaunaFKing