At the Jordan District Education Foundation Economic Summit Phil Dean Chief Economist at Gardner Institute teaches that there is a strong correlation between educational attainment and economic outcomes. #uted#utpol
Ed leaders expect us to have high expectations for our kids, but why don’t they have expectations for their teachers? Be a warm demander: Have high expectations while being warm and caring. @pamseda1 session, Choosing to Lead,speaking truth abt what students deserve. #NCSM22
Dr. Kristopher J. Childs asking a good questions: What stage am I in as a leader? Am I willing to be “in the dark” place of the cocoon in order to become something different for my staff and students?@MathEdLeaders
I have a few new followers since my #NCSM2022 session so I’ll share again! If you are a preservice or novice teacher please consider taking our survey about your experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. Please share with the PST and novice teachers you know!
We need to avoid any messaging that manipulatives are only for those who struggle or "Only if you need them" This stigmitizes mathematical modelling which is critical at ALL levels of learning. Concrete modelling is a critical/integral part of strong mathematical thinking.
Thinking about biological collections lately I'm reminded of the time that somehow at age 4, I got a personal tour of the @UCBerkeley entomology collection (Essig?) from a kind scientist (anybody know who?!). Asked my parents how on earth THAT happened, and it turns out...🤯