Kristi Hicks

Wife, Mom, and Educator. Find a way to make a difference... You got this! Thoughts and opinions are solely mine.

[Adam Parkhomenko @AdamParkhomenko]

Let’s get 500 retweets on this new video highlighting who Tim Walz is

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

🚨🚨🚨TRUMP SHOOTING UPDATE:

The FBI confirms that the Republican who shot Trump used an AR-15.

The SAME gun more than 30 law enforcement officers were AFRAID to confront in Uvalde that left 19 children dead.

The SAME gun that’s been
the weapon of choice in many of the most horrific mass shootings in recent memory, including the Covenant school shooting in Nashville just two weeks ago.

The SAME gun brandished by Republican radicals like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert.

The SAME gun worn as a pin on the lapels of disgusting GOP lawmakers.

This is what we need to scream everywhere:

If 30 armed officers wearing full tactical gear with ballistic shields are too afraid to confront a single gunman with an AR-15, they SHOULD NOT be in the hands of civilians.

We have the answer. It’s the guns.

BAN ASSAULT RIFLES NOW.

[Kristi Hicks @kmch3130]

@hinsonashley Interesting. We need to trust our judicial system by individual basis??? I think not.

[Lee Ann Jung, PhD @leeannjung]

👥 Students who have #IEPs are not "special education students." They are simply students. They belong to every educator they have. Receiving a service shouldn't impose an identity. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #TeacherTwitter

[Kristi Hicks @kmch3130]

If you won’t take my word, take his! ❤️

[TJ Hockenson @TheeHOCK8]

I graduated from a small town in Southern Iowa. Join me in advocating to Governor Reynolds and legislators that AEAs are needed for ALL kids in ALL schools. No changes needed! @KimReynoldsIA

[Lee Ann Jung, PhD @leeannjung]

❌ Let's stop asking special #education #teachers to support assignments and instead give them the flexibility to support SKILLS. ❌ #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #UDL #SuccessForAll #MasteryChat #GlobalEd #Inclusion #UDLchat #UDL #TeacherTwitter

[Kristi Hicks @kmch3130]

@ProGOne_1 @PedsGeekMD @IAGovernor I was going to respond to dispute your “data” but then looked at your bio. No need.

[Kristi Hicks @kmch3130]

@OK_Used_Cars @gazettedotcom This is a false statement.

[Nathan Boonstra, MD @PedsGeekMD]

Further evidence the AEA report that @IAGovernor commissioned by an out-of-state company is hokey. https://t.co/DBm63xSocv

[Nathan Boonstra, MD @PedsGeekMD]

Hold up - this straight from the consultant report @IAgovernor is using to justify her AEA dismantling bill. Looks to me like Iowa kids with disabilities start out with lower than average test scores in early grades, and make tremendous gains over other states by 8th grade!

[Kristi Hicks @kmch3130]

A teacher’s perspective on how GWAEA has helped her grow in her profession. Thank you for sharing your experience @Annahicks__ !

[Grant Wood AEA @GrantWoodAEA]

GWAEA's induction coaches reduce new teacher turnover! 82% of beginning teachers who participated in this consortium remained in their roles for at least five years compared to a statewide average of 69%. Learn more:
https://t.co/aYgupnLaeX
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#EveryDayatAEA #GWAEAPRIDE

[𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫, 𝐄𝐝.𝐃. @kschlomer]

There is no support for HSB 542. If there’s desire to improve AEA, then set a committee of parents, school bd members, teachers, superintendents, AEA staff, health care providers, community members, &legislators to study the system. Spend a year on it. No reason to rush. #ialegis

[Sarah Trone Garriott @SarahforIowa]

Contact the members of the Education Committees to share how important AEAs are!
Senate: https://t.co/fFDoYCXtRw
House: https://t.co/GBSVMaCJh4

[Sarah Trone Garriott @SarahforIowa]

In the Senate Education Committee we have a presentation from @IAReading. They partner with Area Education Associations to implement with students, educators, and districts. Many of these services would be cut under the Governor’s proposal.🧵

[Brad Buck @DrBradBuck]

A narrative being pushed about AEAs is that they lack oversight. They have local Boards and are accredited through the State. The “AEA Bill” moves the authority for supervision to an unelected state employee under the direct supervision of the… Governor. People see it, right?

[Andy Crozier @acrozier22]

The Iowa legislature needs a better plan for the AEAs. Here is my letter to the editor expressing their value to Iowa schools.

https://t.co/1bxhRsWvKz

[Joy Kelly @joykelly05]

In a culture that uses “hero” too casually, today it is reserved for Perry (Iowa) HS Principal Dan Marburger, who died of injuries sustained while protecting students/staff from a school shooter on Jan 4. My prayers are with the heavy hearts of Dan’s family, staff, & students.🙏

[SAI - Iowa @sai_iowa]

It is with deep sadness that we learn of the passing of Dan Marburger. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and the Perry community during this difficult time.

[𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫, 𝐄𝐝.𝐃. @kschlomer]

Interesting. As Iowa Dept of Education prepares to dismantle AEAs (under legislation not even out of committee) its own website shares how great the CURRENT AEA SYSTEM IS. https://t.co/2AjmPWGivv Should make advocating easier if the DE has publicly posted it for us.#ialegis

[Kristi Hicks @kmch3130]

@RobSandIA No, at least from those that are actually doing the work. Unfortunately, there are current legislators that are in agreement. They need to be convinced otherwise. Thank you for your advocacy!