Jessica Mann

Teacher of high school English. Reader of anything and everything. Runner of short and long distances alike. Cookie lover.

[Jessica Mann @jessica_mann_]

Good discussion today on nat'l security v. privacy. A lot of kids say, "I don't have anything to hide--go ahead, NSA." Surprising. #1984

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

CA students weigh in on their first experience with Smarter Balanced Assessments #edchat http://t.co/USfhOsht2s

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How much ink would we save if we ALL switched to Garamond as our default font?

[Hidden Brain @HiddenBrain]

Getting paired up with strong students can help weak students. Only, not always. http://t.co/anLRAYyfZ2 My #NPR story

[Jessica Mann @jessica_mann_]

Putting my name in for the Chicago Marathon lottery tomorrow. Not sure whether I want to be accepted or denied. #gulp

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This is exactly right. It can be hard to shift to this kind of classroom, but it's worth it!

[Jessica Mann @jessica_mann_]

@runnersworld When you leave the house with a problem and come back with a solution.

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@kellyhillesland Those are the BEST days...the days you know you made a difference. :D

[The Onion @TheOnion]

Changes To The SAT http://t.co/QiDe06v36A

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@jaclynsmith345 @CaryZieren You ladies are giving me feelings of inadequacy! I WILL WORK ON IT AND FINISH IT!

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@JMarlinkCWP, "unconferences" TOTALLY work. Thank you for making it happen!

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Thanks @CWP for a another great weekend. I learned a lot and enjoyed seeing @rochelleramay, @jaclynsmith345, and @CaryZieren. Good tired!

[NPR Books @nprbooks]

Wherefore art thou robo-Shakespeare? MIT student uses a computer program to compose a sonnet: http://t.co/rHylCrhGbh

[Jessica Mann @jessica_mann_]

@RampantFire I know. Benefit of living in CA rather than the frozen north. But we have almost no water. So there's that.

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This week's bounty from my CSA. Frissee, spinach, Dino kale, leeks, pistachios, apples, carrots,… http://t.co/EdHgY36SLf

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@RampantFire wahoo! If that doesn't work, you should talk to my principals. We'll get you in!

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Tomorrow, I'm welcoming a former student into my classroom as a future educator for the first time. #GettingOld #comingfullcircle

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@RampantFire I made a quiche this summer that had a sweet potato crust. It was also tasty. Feel free to pass any excellent ones my way!

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@RampantFire looks delicious! Was it?

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@RampantFire I don't mind grading them, but I wish I got time allotted to do so...not just on top of everything else! :0