Laura Roop

Director, Western Pennsylvania Writing Project; University of Pittsburgh faculty

[Writing Project @writingproject]

10 reasons to give students a “Genius Hour”, one hour a week devoted to interest-driven learning: https://t.co/fMtpSlR0N8 #NWPBestOf16

[Laura Roop @laurroop]

Folks, if you haven't read this thread, you should. https://t.co/CniwaeMz4b

[Sarah Kendzior @sarahkendzior]

1988 WaPo article: Trump was sought out by Soviets in 1986, invited to USSR in Jan 1987, flew to USSR in July 1987 https://t.co/vIfbGsUoLq

[Maria Popova @themarginalian]

So. Good. Seamus Heaney's advice to the young, which doubles as a mighty set of New Year's resolutions https://t.co/JyyRopFu0A

[Laura Roop @laurroop]

Thank you so much for your passion, intelligence, and service on behalf of the American people. https://t.co/m200Wq6Om3

[President Obama @POTUS44]

It’s been the privilege of my life to serve as your President. I look forward to standing with you as a citizen. Happy New Year everybody.

[Andy Hargreaves @HargreavesBC]

Best start for babies. Scotland follows Finland on baby box idea @NicolaSturgeon @pasi_sahlberg @JohnSwinney @CarolCampbell4 @DrJeanforkids https://t.co/b5jftVW210

[Writing Project @writingproject]

Watching fellow teachers at work + letting them watch you can have big benefits for your practice: https://t.co/RXmqnqI67g #NWPBestOf16

[Laura Roop @laurroop]

Ack. https://t.co/YYn4Cl57DG

[Vivian Mihalakis @VivianMihalakis]

We need to read and to be readers now more than ever, writes @WillSch https://t.co/RxvJs5tlVP via @WSJ

[Doctors w/o Borders @MSF_USA]

"We need to seriously ask, what kind of world do we want for tomorrow?" @JoanneLiu_MSF @refugeesdeeply https://t.co/2TH2vzP7m3

[Doug Lemov @Doug_Lemov]

It took me a long time to realize that many reading issues are about knowledge, not skills.

https://t.co/kThIuR6of8

[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

Interesting development. Seems the quality of the pre-K program may really matter. Imagine that. https://t.co/rrehveInnS

[Writing Project @writingproject]

3 activities to help students read like writers and apply mentor text lessons | @AllisonMarchett https://t.co/rLOabPfnVG #NWPBestOf16

[A Teacher’s Joys and Sorrows @TeachersJourney]

"Neither poverty, nor the diverse nature of our population are excuses not to educate everyone." - Robert John Meehan

[Sen. Bernie Sanders @SenSanders]

There is not a single state where working 40 hours/week at the minimum wage is enough to afford a one-bedroom apartment. That's an outrage!

[Laura Roop @laurroop]

Not good, in all likelihood... https://t.co/C6Xkh8KtRS

[ABC News @ABC]

North Pole temperatures expected to soar 50° above normal as Christmas nears. https://t.co/r7NpEZLvRo

[Educator Innovator @innovates_ed]

The Root Cause Tree: an organizer to help students analyze causes + consequences of social problems. https://t.co/j7LmGAnFju #EIBestOf16

[Laura Roop @laurroop]

Uh-oh. If the Republicans are terrified... https://t.co/IgNRBAWVFa

[POLITICO @politico]

Lawmakers are loath to say anything remotely critical of Trump, fearful they might set off his horde of enforcers https://t.co/LxHz8Tsx6n

[Writing Project @writingproject]

Students who create + iterate for an authentic audience are more active, engaged learners. https://t.co/MkKctvw3Wi #NWPBestOf16

[Pitt Admissions @pittadmissions]

We’re so proud to be one of the top 50 global universities according to @usnews! #H2P #Pitt2021

[Jorja Good @JorjaBGood]

It's coming. I've never been afraid before. #TheResistance https://t.co/v4dEV1JtBa