James Kroll

Assistant principal passionate about humanities, service & servant leadership | bowtie enthusiast | enjoyer of hummus | dad | views my own

[School District of Lee County @LeeSchools]

The District is partnering with the Miami Dolphins to distribute hurricane recovery supplies and hot meals on Tuesday, October 11th.
Distribution starts at 11:00 a.m. at North Fort Myers High School.
World Central Kitchen will be cooking hot meals and serving all week from North

[School District of Lee County @LeeSchools]

In partnership with @MDCPS, the District is distributing fresh fruit, juices, snacks and packaged sandwiches on Wednesday.
Students, families, staff or anyone who is in critical need are encouraged to stop by 2855 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

[National Theatre @NationalTheatre]

Just listen. Hush. Listen with us for a little while.

It is @MichaelSheen performing the Welsh poetry of Dylan Thomas in #UnderMilkWood.

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

Review of research on grades, w/special emphasis on univ science classes: "At best, grading motivates high-achieving students to continue getting high grades - regardless of whether that goal happens to overlap with learning." And "at worst"? Don't ask...: https://t.co/K55AaU28vH

[Larry Ferlazzo @Larryferlazzo]

Q&A Collections: Writing Instruction https://t.co/2o05Rylbfj

[Trevor MacKenzie @trev_mackenzie]

Some of the most inquiry rich schools I connect with have somehow done a magical thing: they have normalized talking about HOW we teach.

Amongst staff there’s trust, openness, reflection, & learning. Teachers are inquirers.

Now just imagine the impact this has on the students.

[Dr. Steven Weber @curriculumblog]

You can’t overstate the importance of the first 45 minutes of the first day of class.

Students ask:
1. Can I trust you?
2. Is this a safe space?
3. Does my voice/perspective matter?
4. Can I succeed in this class?
5. Do you care about me? #edchat

[Daniel Pink @DanielPink]

How to praise like a pro:

- Praise the process, not the person.

- Praise what your child has control over.

- Don’t praise by comparison.

- Beware of praise inflation.

- Rather than praise, offer descriptive feedback.

https://t.co/FEIOvbox5W

[James Kroll @jameskroll]

@Chavez_Monica1 @alicekeeler @michelestork & @alicekeeler is super generous! Her website is a treasure trove resources. We've used her scripts to personalize progress reports we created in slides. Huge time saver and personalizing them engaged the parents & students. #EME6425 @michelestork https://t.co/DQZB9cPnxS

[Lexington Middle @lxmsmiddle]

Mark your calendars, Lynx! Open House is August 4th from 4:30-6:30. Meet your teachers, sign up for athletics and clubs, and purchase school apparel! Parents, join us to learn ways you can support your middle schooler and sign up for the Early Lynx before care program.

[James Kroll @jameskroll]

@FarrarKacee @E_Sheninger @michelestork Also, for others checking the chat, the graphics he uses are terrific for mico PDs and he is usually up to share them in high res if you send him a DM. Very generous and supportive. #eme6425 @michelestork

[James Kroll @jameskroll]

A2 - Favorite accounts to follow, @LennyDutton @sjtylr @Larryferlazzo & @AllYallEdu. Powerful perspectives and transformative resources. Best part - always willing to share! #eme6425 @michelestork

[James Kroll @jameskroll]

A1 - Power in growing your PLN, finding & engaging w/ diverse perspectives. Can be helpful to grow your own bubble but even more so to create/join new ones. Embrace and use confusion #BarryJentzEntryPlan #perspective #eme6425 @michelestork

[Trevor MacKenzie @trev_mackenzie]

This week's sketch: the Teacher Librarian: Your Inquiry Superhero as a partner in inquiry and supporter of student agency.

Find them all at https://t.co/lcR9O1pfWX

#inquirymindset #inquiry #aussieed #ukedchat #edchat #ibpyp

[Eric Sheninger @E_Sheninger]

Pedagogical Leadership https://t.co/34zSC0jPcl #edchat #aussieED #808educate #edutwitter #edleaders #edleader #edleadership

[James Kroll @jameskroll]

@teachsymposium @digitaesse @monikak24326496 @TechNTEL4U @CathleenLacey @stephenmoss88 @libroscompty @moore2_learn @TraciPiltz @kblundstrum @surfingsulliva5 @L_Bettencourt7 @mrserinjewell

[Equality Florida @equalityfl]

JOIN US: Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the Transgender Youth Sports Ban into law, Florida's first anti-LGBTQ bill since 1997.

Fight back against this transphobic law by attending a rally to protect trans kids TODAY: https://t.co/orKGdGVFxY

[Lexington Middle @lxmsmiddle]

Service in action! Isabella‘s 8th grade @iborganization Community Project almost finished! Nice touch finishing the restoration during our Art Walk. #IBMYP #leetweets

[James Kroll @jameskroll]

Active inquiry through @ProjectZeroHGSE ‘s visible thinking routines for ELLs and All! Powerful and transformative training by @easkelton!

[IB MYP @ibmyp]

Take these free PD courses to learn more about some key areas of the #IbMYP curriculum. These courses currently cover interdisciplinary teaching and learning, the personal project and service as action. https://t.co/LClyAO7get