Kim Tagge

Educator | Innovator | Team Builder | Autism Advocate #leadership #innovation #noboxthinking #inclusion #lifelonglearning

[Kim Tagge @kimtagge]

Happy Prime Day! 💥 Thanks for the space!
Let’s do this! Hoping to clear the items that are on sale! 🎉

This 2nd Grade teacher could use some help!

A sprinkle or retweet is so appreciated! ✨ #clearthelist

https://t.co/KcsQ1tCWGD

[Coach the Coaches @WinningCoaches]

-- via @AllistairMcCaw

[Allistair McCaw @AllistairMcCaw]

QOTD:

[The Principal’s Office @educator4ever36]

Parents - this one is for you.

[Citizen of Kansas @Citizen_of_KS]

Too many people think it’s the teacher’s job to have just the right song and dance to please the students into maybe paying attention to the content. Reality check, it’s our job to deliver content. It’s the students job to take in and apply said content. We’re not entertainers.

[Tony Vincent @tonyvincent]

Microsoft Designer has a new limit of 15 credits (prompts) per month on free accounts. Those with a MS 365 subscription get 60 credits/month to spread between CoPilot and Designer.

There are alternatives you can use for free after you run out of credits.

https://t.co/8vBwZ96FjC

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

A neglected predictor of success and happiness is doing chores from an early age.

Kids who do regular chores in kindergarten get better math scores in third grade—and they're more satisfied with their lives.

Giving kids responsibility shows trust and builds character.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

If the students come first then:

[Leander ISD Athletics @LeanderisdATH]

Join us this Saturday, Dec 21st at 3 PM as the Vandegrift Vipers take on the Southlake Carroll Dragons at AT&T Stadium for the State Championship! 🏆🏈 @VHSFootball

[Daniel Pink @DanielPink]

We're drowning in 'how-to' but starving for 'why-to.'

The purpose isn't just feel-good fluff - it's a performance multiplier.

When leaders trade two 'how' conversations for two 'why' conversations, engagement can soar.

[Kim Tagge @kimtagge]

@RealeNikki @sbellsnyder @wfaa Nor are they required to educate all students. Something conveniently overlooked by politicians who know not what they talk about!

[Kim Tagge @kimtagge]

This 👇👏👏 If we add, we must subtract. Reflective practice.

[George Couros @gcouros]

Less is more.

The less “new” that comes our way in education, the “more” likely it is that we can create exceptional learning experiences for every single learner. When we are thoughtful of what we add, and subtract, this creates a space for staff to develop knowledge, opportunities for application, and ultimately, expertise.

When many talk about the idea of innovation in education, it is often focused on doing “new things” but it should be on doing “better” things. How can we ever become good at something if we have no time to practice or deepen our knowledge?

Many organizations (including education) are always touting being on the “cutting edge” as they are embracing the “latest and greatest” technologies or even perhaps strategies. 

The problem with this focus is that if you are consistently focused on doing the “new” thing, you probably never had a chance to get good at the last item or initiative.  It is a cycle that continues over and over again.

Being “future ready” does not disregard important strategies from the past. They are viewed as foundations to be built upon.

There will always be new opportunities available in education, and also things that we should no longer do. New does not equal “good” and “traditional” does not equal bad. It is about what serves learners, no matter the time that the practice originated.

But, if you believe that something is imperative to add on to an already full plate of educators, you don’t simply ask for a bigger plate–you look at what can be removed.

Less is more.

[Kim Tagge @kimtagge]

@Champdebloom @Eduventuring04 2/2 So far I've learned: I really enjoy kids, meetings and paperwork are unnecessarily high, communication is poor, change management is not understood.

[Kim Tagge @kimtagge]

@Champdebloom @Eduventuring04 1/2 This is the question. I think it's hard to answer. After leaving the classroom for 7 years I've returned. I'm giving it 1 year to make a final decision.

[Kim Tagge @kimtagge]

@espn again you can't seem to schedule well! No way to watch the start of the Longhorn game without yet another station upgrade to espn to watch.

[Kim Tagge @kimtagge]

@SEC @OU_Football @espn @TexasFootball That is RIDICULOUS! Two weeks in a row SEC. Hate us that much?

[Kim Tagge @kimtagge]

Ridiculous @espn! Get to the Longhorn game!!

[Kim Tagge @kimtagge]

@MarcusLuther6 🤯 in the midst of all the BoY stuff a great reminder that we only get 8 months! Note to self: Set the 🎯and be intentional. Every. Single. Day.

[Kim Tagge @kimtagge]

Wish list 🌱 looking forward to returning to the classroom and learning with the next generation!

[Page Keeley @susanpagekeeley]

V2 will be ready this fall (maybe sooner) and now completing Vol 3 which will complete the trilogy of Uncovering Student Ideas in Life Science. #NSTA #NSTA24 #NSELA #NGSS #NABT #TSELA