Matthew Brewer

HS science Teacher, father of 4 beautiful children, Finalist; 2014 Washington TOY. Let's learn something new together! #WAEdu #EdChat He/Him

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

New admin, don’t let imposter syndrome make you feel like you have to know or do it all to prove you’re a leader. Your staff doesn’t expect you to know/ do it all. Just be trustworthy, relatable, supportive, value them & have their back. Leadership is Relationship

[160 FARMS @160Farms]

Thoughts?

[Matthew Brewer @mbrewer_SL]

@ballardam I take comfort in the fact that I can rarely tell when someone else is experiencing imposter syndrome. I know it's much more common than I see it so it is probably less noticeable in me...

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Remember the quote we often hear for students, "when a flower doesn't bloom you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower". This is also true for administrators, teachers and staff. Never underestimate the importance of a positive culture.

[Shari Conditt, NBCT @ShariConditt]

Woke up this morning to some of my AP Gov kids sitting in my living room talking about judicial review & the legislative process. They snuck into my house at 4:30 am to surprise me. We had coffee and chatted. What a perfect graduation morning. My heart is full.

[Monte Syrie @MonteSyrie]

Let’s use our “power” in the present.
#Project180

[Tyler Rablin @Mr_Rablin]

Everyone's like, "High-stakes standardized testing is bullshit because it doesn't help us teach the kids!" and then we often turn around and give a 100-question multiple choice exam that won't be graded until after the students are gone.

Like, those are the same thing.

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[MisterRogersQuotes @MisterRogersSay]

“Would you just take, along with me, 10 seconds to think of the people who have helped you become who you are? Those who have cared about you and wanted what was best for you in life. I’ll watch the time.”

[Matthew Brewer @mbrewer_SL]

@TeachMrReed You can learn a lot about a teacher based on their hat policy...

[Matthew Brewer @mbrewer_SL]

@JaniceWyattRoss It gives students a chance to focus on learning instead of scores.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

LEADERS, Never underestimate the impact you have on the culture of your school. Yes, everyone is ultimately responsible, but you are the thermostat. Support, encouragement, and appreciation set the temperature exactly where staff and students can all thrive and excel.

[Daniel Willingham @DTWillingham]

"Teaching to others" is a VERY effective active learning strategy. New data show teaching to an imaginary audience (camera) is superior to live audience, which = distracting. https://t.co/9a4i1evicv

[Brad Latzke @BradLatzke]

My MN teacher daughter got another "opt out" letter today from the Freedom Foundation.

FF is a right wing Koch-backed union busting corporation backed by dark money.

The letter is full of drivel about personal liberty. They won't stop.

Support your union!

[Matthew Brewer @mbrewer_SL]

I'm just going to throw it out there before I do my own Googling. Is there a known correlation between high test scores on standardized tests and success later in life?

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Let Summer Begin Giveaway! Just retweet for a chance to win some inspirational reading for this summer! Winner will be announced Wednesday at 8pm
https://t.co/Y2aoufSpxj

[Math for Love @MathforLove]

Just thought of a #WouldYouRather in the spirit of https://t.co/27IDZa72jb:

Would you rather your hair grew at a rate of a sixteenth of an inch per hour, or a sixteenth of a mile per year?

Defend your answer with math.
(Also, try it with students, and tell me how it goes)

[OpenSciEd @OpenSciEd]

We've got exciting news! 🤩 All of our Middle School Science Units are now located in Google Classroom! 🎉

Using our Google Classroom Uploader Tool, you can access Google Classroom posts and assignments for each unit. This tool will save you time by loading an editable draft post for every lesson, with links to the lesson materials. Best of all, this version of our materials can be accessed for free from our website!

Check it out here: https://t.co/Ob8AsJQqEz

#inspirededucators #motivatedlearners #OpenSciEd

[Matthew Brewer @mbrewer_SL]

I think I might have found a way to separate teachers in to two camps. Just ask them about wearing hats. Forget every other controversy, ask them about hats...

[Matthew Brewer @mbrewer_SL]

@Larryferlazzo Why do I get so grumpy at the end of the year? Is it frustration, sadness or regret?