Kaye Jakan

PreK-8 Literacy Consultant, Storrs, CT UCAPP 20-22

[Paul Gorski @EquityLiteracy]

Coming soon!

[Dr. Rachael Gabriel @RacheGabriel]

Opportunity knocks, and @SonjaCherryPaul is making sure we hear it over the din of the status quo.

[Jay McTighe @jaymctighe]

For 25 years, Understanding by Design® has provided a robust curriculum planning framework. Here is the most current suite of UbD resources, including latest books, curriculum design software, on-line learning, consultations, and free articles/podcasts. https://t.co/8qJkaKygeX

[We Need Diverse Books @diversebooks]

Every week but especially during #BannedBooksWeek, we believe in the power of collective action. So here's some grassroots good: after fundraising earlier this year, we gave over 1,500 care packages with these books to orgs that serve LGBTQIA+ youth! 💖🌈

[TCEA @TCEA]

🗣Can we talk #math for a moment?

❗Math Talk is a great way for Ss to develop STRONG communication skills while deepening their understanding. Get ideas for convo starters & other activities⬇

https://t.co/O9GIbSF9RE via Mrs. Winter's Bliss
#mathchat #learning #skillbuilding

[PBLWorks @PBLWorks]

Sure, teachers have been assigning projects to students for years. But Project Based Learning is something completely different. So what exactly is the difference between Project Based Learning and "doing a project"?
https://t.co/lMcErY9pH2

#PBL #teachers #k12

[Dr. Rachael Gabriel @RacheGabriel]

“Most every student who falls in love with learning does so not because of any particular curriculum but because they encounter a teacher who gives them permission to think.” Gorgeous piece, ⁦@esaumccaulley⁩ https://t.co/I23t7uXTxu

[Saadia Faruqi @SaadiaFaruqi]

Happy Monday! I'm giving away 20 hardcover copies of the new Yasmin titles! Follow me, RT and like this tweet for a chance to win. 10 winners will be chosen. USA only.

[Kaye Jakan @jakankc]

@MrNickFlynn Congratulations! @MrNickFlynn

[Dr. Rachael Gabriel @RacheGabriel]

1/4 Curriculum is like jarred spaghetti sauce.

Some people use it straight from the jar even though they know it's too salty.

Some add ingredients to improve it bc they know how to cook, but don't have time to start from scratch.

[Penguin Young Readers School & Library @PenguinClass]

Beyond thrilled and excited to share the educator guide for @JackieWoodson's picture books written by @TchKimPossible! Get activities, discussion questions, prompts, and more to bring these three incredible books into your classroom!

Download the guide: https://t.co/TJsHqHVGrf

[Carole Boston Weatherford @poetweatherford]

I have never had a book win as many accolades as UNSPEAKABLE. More than 40 awards, honors and best-of lists. It’s been an incredible journey. Thanks for all the love! ⁦@LernerBooks⁩