Kody Hookstra

Middle school Journalism/Yearbook teacher, owner of Ferdinand the Bulldog, part-time cook, part time colloquial collector, 3-chord-strummer.

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@TheLostOgle Too late for some folks over in Mustang. Roof off, annnd an alert.

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@altonbrown Pho (especially spicy)

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Coaches, teachers, anyone experiencing anxiety…

This is pretty incredible and I think instantly useful.

Let me know if you try or connect with anything in this episode! https://t.co/T5lFc0ZlY7

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Teachers should be slow to show the world what their students can do and quick to remind students of their own abilities. What are you trying to prove?

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The safest exploration comes by recommendation.

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Anyone have a read on epigenetics and mask straps pushing ears forward?

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Most frequent but of encouragement I have for kids: Good luck! Don’t give up!

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First thought after returning from virtual, “oh man, these kids have lost all confidence.”

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There were only 13 students, but there were two different websites, two different logins, on distance learning. Literal virtual hell on earth. #loginfail #login #virtuallearning #distancelearning #middleschool

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Overheard from our 9yo - “Hong Kong goes big.”

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Number 1 goal for students in 2021: be brave, try something new

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@radiojrod That time lalaland almost beat moonlight

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Had students give themselves 3 bits of advice for next year. Top 2: Live a little // Don’t worry about what others say about you

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Something I missed - some students will adapt if I adapt.

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Listening to the public comments of a local school board meeting reminds me of just how much parents don't understand how schools work. How do we do better at helping our communities understand the work we do?

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Someone says Toxic Positivity and I don’t think it exists. Delusion, on the other hand.

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40% of students surveyed in 2nd hour said if they were given $1K that they would give it to their parents.

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It’s been awhile. I think it’s time for some observations.

[Jefferson Terrace Academy @terrace_school]

Thanks @E_Sheninger and @Wes_Kieschnick for guiding practices in remote learning for students. Both speak to the mind and HEART of education.

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36 minutes staring at the Couchbed ad.