Christopher J Racek

Learner, Father, Leader, Principal, retired US Navy Chief, Husband, PhD Leadership in K-12 schools

[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

“I’m against greed in the industry”

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott are back with their fifth studio album.

For their arena tour they’ve capped ticket prices at £30 to keep it affordable for fans. They tell us why on #BBCBreakfast ⬇️

https://t.co/J7AXfhj3aT

[Bruce Van Horn @BruceVH]

What you think is trying to hurt you may, actually, be trying to protect you.

[Bruce Van Horn @BruceVH]

The greatest weakness of most humans is their hesitancy to tell others how much they love them while they're alive. - Orlando A. Battista

[Bruce Van Horn @BruceVH]

Every kid is someone's pride and joy or wants to be someone's pride and joy. Please treat them that way!

[Howie Hua @howie_hua]

It's Mental Math Monday. How would you mentally calculate the other angle?

[Bruce Van Horn @BruceVH]

Always end the day with a positive thought. Tomorrow's a fresh opportunity to make it better. - via SimpleReminders

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

A friend who's even less plugged in than I am asked what a "self-own" is. I gave this example:

Social media sites: You can't post here if you spread known falsehoods, engage in hate speech, or promote violence.
Republicans: Aha! You see? Big Tech is biased against conservatives!

[Bruce Van Horn @BruceVH]

Every day, you have creative ideas that could change your life and the lives of millions of people! Go for it!

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

2/2 More resources on the topic:
* "I Hate Reading Logs" by a "fed-up" parent: https://t.co/SBSDeeiv8e,
* advice for pushing back politely: https://t.co/JQkOtJbKKJ, and
* a study confirming their destructive effect: https://t.co/PUZpy6buQi

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

1/2 This criticism of the scourge known as "reading logs" is a little mild for my taste, but it includes a helpful review of what *does* support kids in valuing reading (since making kids keep logs is more likely to have the opposite effect): https://t.co/7gBwhrfvP9

[Bruce Van Horn @BruceVH]

Live without pretending. Love without depending. Listen without defending. Speak without offending.

[Bruce Van Horn @BruceVH]

Don't drink from or share the cup of negativity. That cup is poisonous and will never produce a positive life!

#Wisdom #LifeCoaching

[Bruce Van Horn @BruceVH]

Do not forget small kindnesses and do not remember small faults. - Chinese Proverb

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Important! 🧡

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

Referring to test-score gaps as "achievement" gaps implies that the tests are valid measures of meaningful proficiencies. But what they mostly measure is skill at taking tests. Lots of examples in "TestThink," a useful 2004 article I'd forgotten about: https://t.co/sk0Djv27OO