Charles Willis

I put students at the center of their learning of critical reading, analytical writing and habits of work through History at Lexington High School (MA).

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

Today we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay. But there are 364 other days in the year to learn and teach about how women have worked to make our world a better place. Here are a few of our favorite resources to help you get started. #IWD2019 https://t.co/oe8tALXdIU

[Charles Willis @flippedwillis]

A HUGH thanks to all the School Counselors out there, especially @JeremieBateman and @LexHSCounseling for the supports you provide to ensure our students are successful! #NationalSchoolCounselorWeek

[Ken Templeton (he/him) @kentempletonela]

Reading “Zimmer Land” by @NK_Adjei in class with students today. I asked them first what they knew about Trayvon. First class, not one students knew who he was. This is part of why #BlackLivesMatterAtSchool - sometimes we assume kids know all about it and many don’t. (1/2)

[Charles Willis @flippedwillis]

@foxandknife and @KAkunowicz delivered a delicious meal at the soft opening last night! The open kitchen, atmosphere and staff were fantastic! #topchef

[HuffPost Queer Voices @huffpostqueer]

Without black history, there would be no American history. Period. ✊🏾 https://t.co/mVKY6oEWEn #BlackHistoryBuiltThis #BlackHistoryMonth

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

A black queer person was brutally attacked for just…being. We must instill in young people the value of embracing each other’s distinct identities—all of them. #LGBTQ #JussieSmollett https://t.co/WUBjsrv1Ru

[HuffPost Queer Voices @huffpostqueer]

Police confirmed that Jussie Smollett's attackers cited Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan during the racist and homophobic attack. https://t.co/lwYuSuWlKj

[Maxine Waters @RepMaxineWaters]

Jussie is my friend - a very talented & beautiful human being. It is so hurtful that homophobic haters would dare hurt someone so loving and giving. I'm dedicated to finding the culprits and bringing them to justice. Jussie did not deserve to be harmed by anyone!

[Sarah Chaves @sarita__chaves]

So happy to have this article up at @groknation. It explores how my father’s life before his untimely death marked my own ambitions. In an attempt to reach my goals, have I abandoned my… https://t.co/H62BDeI7Jo

[Charles Willis @flippedwillis]

It’s only fitting to leave this one for day seven! @jk_rowling

[Charles Willis @flippedwillis]

Day six posting just the cover of one of my favorite books with no explanation. Today it’s @KristenLKish Cooking #yum

[Charles Willis @flippedwillis]

Day 5. Speak No Evil by Uzodinma Iweala’s

[Charles Willis @flippedwillis]

Today it’s @velvetrage

[Charles Willis @flippedwillis]

Today it’s a cover of Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man”

[Charles Willis @flippedwillis]

Students participated in a gallery walk of posters that summarized claims/evidence before engaging in a Socratic seminar. #sclchat

[Charles Willis @flippedwillis]

Today it's @gayrodcon @BoyErased. @sarah__chaves I challenge you to post the covers of 7 books you love. No explanation.

[Charles Willis @flippedwillis]

Starting today I'm responding to @ktempletondms challenge to post the cover of 7 books I love. No explanation, just the cover. Here's @TaNehisiCoats Between the World and Me

[Charles Willis @flippedwillis]

I'm in! I'll start tomorrow.

[Ken Templeton (he/him) @kentempletonela]

I missed a day but am still doing this! @TeacherTrinh challenged me to post the covers of 7 books I love. No explanation, just the cover. Today, it’s Sing, Unburied, Sing, by @jesmimi and I invite @flippedwillis in on the action!

[Charles Willis @flippedwillis]

Took a page from @ellnshea and gave students the choice to share something they are grateful for from 2018! Helps put this time of year in perspective.

[Charles Willis @flippedwillis]

Ha! Fortunately students got their groans out earlier in the week!

[Ken Templeton (he/him) @kentempletonela]

@flippedwillis https://t.co/TwVy9oxUIr