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[kittra hewitt @KittraH]

so many headbands ideas! https://t.co/PPzqmVxOde

[TXPOST @TXPartners4OST]

We're celebrating the #HeartOfAfterschool by recognizing @HCDEtx Program Manager Monique Smith! Join #TXPOST in thanking Monique, her colleagues, and all #outofschooltime professionals who work tirelessly to support Texas kids.

[edutopia @edutopia]

A good warm-up activity will activate prior knowledge *and* pull students into the day’s content. Here are 7 that make for a strong start. 🔥 https://t.co/DcJyBTiXzU

[Jason Kennedy | Stop Teaching & Design Learning! @letsquitteachin]

The ONLY instructional strategy with a NEGATIVE effect size: Lecturing. -0.26 or 1/2 a year's loss

Why? It's passive.

There's no room for engagement or interaction necessary for deep understanding & skill development.

Just a lot of one person talking.

[TCEA @TCEA]

March is Women's History Month...check out these resources for lesson planning 👇

https://t.co/iupXX6Ks77
#WomensHistoryMonth #edutwitter #librarytwitter

[NAA @NatlAfterSchool]

Check out the latest NAA resource, the OST Leader’s Guide to Equitable Communications! This guide empowers OST programs to embrace diversity and inclusion through thoughtful communication choices, fostering safe spaces for all youth and employees.

https://t.co/ROPfJ6QiQQ

[SEL4US @SEL4USA]

Students and educators join us on March 8, 2024 12:00-12:50 PM Eastern Time in mastering SEL promotion using perspectives from the younger generation itself. Learn from how to use social media methods as tools for student action. SELRegister Now: https://t.co/NzGA2r9TeF #SELday

[summerlearning @summerlearning]

Our annual, virtual, and free of charge Summer Planning Bootcamp is next week! View the full schedule and register here: https://t.co/r0aJkpwAR7

[Westside Montessori School in Houston, TX @MontessoriHTX]

📚Get ready to celebrate literacy & creativity during our #SpiritWeek! From March 4-8, in conjunction with #ReadAcrossAmerica Week, #students are encouraged to dress up each day according to a different theme that reflects the joy of reading.

#montessori #education #read

[Mind in the Making @MITMNews]

Mealtimes are prime learning opportunities 🥰 Talk about colors, shapes, and textures of food. Count bites, sing songs about fruits and veggies, and make healthy choices together.#childdevelopment #executivefunctioning https://t.co/MJjLbhdksA

[TCEA @TCEA]

Do you have students who regularly finish work early? Try these ideas for using flexible centers with enrichment and extension activities.

https://t.co/jLya7tIymO @emilyforedu
#educhat #teaching #learning

[CASE for Kids @HCDE_CASE]

📣Get ready for the Level Up Afterschool is Cool Expo on March 2, 2024, at the University of Houston- Downtown! Students will explore topics like career awareness, entrepreneurship, networking, and more. Learn more at https://t.co/7Nzm1WueR3

[CASE for Kids @HCDE_CASE]

📣Join us at our Spring Symposium as we amplify the power of 'Youth Voice.' Dive into engaging workshops, networking, and connect with fellow OST professionals. Let's elevate youth voice together! https://t.co/WVf3zb6gqH #OST #MakingAfterschoolcool #SpringSymposium #YouthVoice

[TCEA @TCEA]

🤔🤔🤔 Is Emotional Intelligence Superior? What do you think?

https://t.co/ImVBnBpc5E via @eLearngraphic + @Edu_minatti
#education #skillbuilding

[edutopia @edutopia]

Many theories about the rise in teenage mental health issues exist. A recent study takes an entirely new approach. 🤸

[CASE for Kids @HCDE_CASE]

Join us for a day of networking, workshops, and building OST relationships centered around the theme of youth voice! Don't miss out on this empowering event. https://t.co/WVf3zb6Ogf #YouthVoice #OST #MakingAfterschoolcool @HCDEtx

[edutopia @edutopia]

Dominoes and dice deserve a place in your classroom! 🎲

Recent research found that playing board games improves number recognition, comprehension, counting, and more:
https://t.co/SZaiAxuhtl

[Chiquita Estavan, MA @ChiquitaEstavan]

Yesterday was a day full of magic 🤩and girl’s empowerment! 💕🌟🌟🌟🌟💕🌟 Our girl boss participants will never forget this experience! A special thank you to @ImMeFoundation for the collaboration! @TiffanyForAlief @DrJYAndrews @AliefISD_CIA @AlbrightMS @HouUnitedWay

[CASE for Kids @HCDE_CASE]

Wishing everyone a joyous Lunar New Year! May the Year of the Dragon bring you happiness, success, and good fortune. 🧧🐉 #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheDragon