David Brooks

Work in progress... learn, lead, love, laugh, live and run happy!

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

Registered! So looking forward to hearing from some amazing school leaders @Steph_Strader on how we might grow our practices to inspire and empower learner-centered communities.

[Stephanie Dawn @Steph_Strader]

Oh man! It’s happening! Game face on!

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

@KatieNovakUDL Run Happy! Always fun with the family!😃

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

@katiemartinedu @travislape @casas_jimmy @NAESP @ASCDcommunities @E_Sheninger @Wes_Kieschnick @GustafsonBrad @BethHouf @DrGregGoins @thomascmurray @Catlin_Tucker @Steph_Strader Starts with trusting relationships… having a great team that collaborates, shares, and learns together! Grow the collective commitment that we are better together!

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

@katiemartinedu @dbc_inc @TaraMartinEDU @PaigeCouros I’ll take any cover—just can’t wait to see inside! We’re looking to evolve our practice and become more Learner-Centered!

The green (#2) is unique... I say go with that..., unless it adds to the production timeline!😎

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

@katiemartinedu What an opportunity to be curious and practice being beginners. New school, or not...Let’s do this for our learners and imagine what schools could be!

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

@dvodicka What if... we drive our work and decisions through the lens of our VMVs? Thanks @dvodicka for reinforcing the importance of prioritizing our school design efforts around shared Vision, Mission, and Values. Learner Centered Leadership is a great read for school leaders!

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

Nothing like the power of connection & collab to foster motivation, engagement and productivity! Experienced today with awesome core team-call’s it Swift Water Synergy! Great reminders @dvodicka-will build in Transition Monitors to keep the pulse for all stakeholder groups! Thx

[Devin Vodicka, EdD @dvodicka]

“Strengthen intra-group connections: This is another counterintuitive approach at a time when people feel overwhelmed.  Increasing collaboration turns out to be an incredibly helpful way to sustain and improve engagement. ” https://t.co/s0CvcnlNof

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

Excited to grow our learning community! Let’s work together to foster student ownership and agency. Thanks @dvodicka for the future focused message... and reminding us to include the kids! 😀

[Devin Vodicka, EdD @dvodicka]

" ... we must focus efforts on ensuring that shared values serve to align individuals within the community around a greater good. This will require a fundamental reset of our relationships with students as partners in their learning." https://t.co/skxwobvb4p

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

How might we design for and grow into this vision of our new school ? “We are a welcoming community of learners who inspire and empower each other to lead, innovate, and dream!”

[Peninsula S.D. @psd401]

We are pleased to share our newest elementary school will be named Swift Water Elementary following a school board vote at the PSD Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25.

Read More: https://t.co/noNyHGFJsY

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

How might we leverage these #LearnerCentered practices to support all learners as we (@PSD401) shift between remote, hybrid and in-person formats? Let's continue welcoming everyone, building relationships, and growing all learner's ownership of learning.

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

1️⃣ Feedback, not grades.
2️⃣ Lead with love not lessons
3️⃣ Minimize synchronous online meetings
4️⃣ Remember no one size fits all
5️⃣ Set up one-on-one time
6️⃣ Keep it simple
7️⃣ Offer grace

Ideas via @Larryferlazzo.
Sketchnote via @wendi322

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

@PSDLearns @Pioneer_STEAM @psddli @AltitudeLearn Congratulations @Pioneer_STEAM and #PSD!Takes a whole community to create an amazing learning space... as well as some awesome leadership! Hats off to Capital Project Director Gillespie, Supt. Jarvis, Principal @Steph_Strader & Project Manager Rosendahl! Go Pathfinders!

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

How might we...design & create a culture of learning for ALL? In schools, we can grow that “home” environment, model pushing to the “edge” & foster the “groove” of learning in ALL of us! #LearnerCentered author @KatieMartin is on to this... “Teachers create what they experience.”

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Researchers found that when adults continue to learn at their jobs they are better at creating that experience for other people. https://t.co/l9nr0PhwRE

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

New Year’s resolutions... How might we lift and support each other as learners in 2021? Count me in for growing community with kindness, caring and connections!

[Katie Martin @katiemartinedu]

“You know that the antidote to exhaustion is not necessarily rest?”
“The antidote to exhaustion is wholeheartedness.” https://t.co/UxqSauSjMy

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

@dvodicka Fostering relationships... Just what we need as we plan for conferences! Using this opportunity to empower learners to reflect, set goals and take ownership of their learning. We can start this with our K&1st by helping them assess & share where they Glow and want to Grow!

[Devin Vodicka, EdD @dvodicka]

"Relationships have always been at the heart of education. Check Ins create the space to cultivate strong relationships and also create a surface for students to better understand themselves and to take ownership over their own learning." https://t.co/faPCWNe8OX

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

So excited to see the progress of your new home @Pioneer_STEAM ! Shoutout to @psd communications & @Steph_Strader principal for an awesome behind the scenes tour! Go Pathfinders—wishing you well on your journey to design and create a school-wide culture of learning!!😃

[Pioneer Elementary @Pioneer_STEAM]

Check out this Sneak Peak of our new building, Pathfinders! https://t.co/4x9tL5hRDm

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

Let’s empower change-readiness in our schools, our leaders, our learners’ as we embark on a new year: Ground in our WHY; Champion strengths in ALL; Nourish the team; Grow yourself! Thx for guiding us to what matters most!@Getting_Smart

[Getting Smart @Getting_Smart]

Here's 4 actionable ideas and resources you can implement right now to cultivate your school's change-readiness for fall. @Mrs_KV @Learn_Forward #BackToSchool #EdLeaders #Teachers #PersonalizedPD #PersonalizedLearning https://t.co/3nmRZPaQx0

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

@plugusin CRT - I can learn more & do better. What’s my implicit bias with expectations? @Ready4rigor shares that CRT requires best practices for how kids learn (ie.PBL) “in a way that repositions the student as the leader of his own learning.” #BeTheChange w/ high expectations for all!

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

PSD Friends... What ideas do you have for school in The fall?? Take a look and share your feedback! @psd401

[Peninsula S.D. @psd401]

We want to share the work that has been done in planning for the 2020-21 school year due to COVID-19. Please read more at https://t.co/8jeOYjRiwD and then provide your feedback at https://t.co/hryGWvI5ej.

[David Brooks @dabrooksy]

What if... we use Design Thinking in ‘this storm’ of injustice to empower learners? “Driven by our students' curiosity & supported by expert educators, we can use the model of design thinking to help students design the change they want to be in the world.”@lportnoy #BeTheChange