Sean McComb

One human’s opinions | Serving kids | School Leader | Trying to live Micah 6:8, Matthew 5:6

[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

This schl yr...

Some will be cynical, find the broken, discourage.

Some will believe in better, help others, do more.

Choose your team.

[Isaac Saul @Ike_Saul]

Super smart piece from Annie Lowery on how Trump is shepherding a pretty good economy by almost all traditional metrics, yet the vibes seem permanently and unbreakably negative. I actually don't know where this goes or how it ends.

[Isaac Saul @Ike_Saul]

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[Isaac Saul @Ike_Saul]

The cost of war is genuinely astounding.

- First week of Iran war cost $11.3 billion
- Trump seeking a $1.5 *trillion* Pentagon budget
- Gas prices remain above $4
- Iran demanding billions in war reparations
- UAE now asking the U.S. for a "financial lifeline"

[Rod @rodjnaquin]

Mary M. Kennedy reviewed 28 studies on teacher professional development to find out what actually works. She discovered that the best programs help teachers think strategically or discover insights on their own, rather than just giving them step-by-step instructions to follow. Programs where teachers had to participate often didn't work at all, even when they were expensive and time-consuming.

Intellectual engagement means teachers actively think through new ideas instead of just being told what to do. In successful programs, teachers discussed research together, watched videos of teaching, and figured out solutions as a group. They talked about why certain approaches work and when to use them. This is very different from having a coach watch you teach and tell you what you did wrong.

The least effective programs treated teachers like robots who just needed better programming. They gave detailed scripts and checklists for teachers to follow exactly. Kennedy found these often failed, especially when teachers were forced to participate. Teachers are professionals who need to understand the "why" behind new methods and decide for themselves how to use them with their specific students. When they get to think, discuss, and problem-solve together, they actually improve their teaching.
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[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

@Ike_Saul My children literally live this “free” life in suburban Baltimore, now. I’m walking my dog past kid playing in leaves, bikes strewn on an adjacent sidewalk.

The greatest constriction on their freedom (and it’s not be disregarded) is club sports.

[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

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[Will Ahmed @willahmed]

Success is being excited to go to work and being excited to come home.

[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

If you’re quietly feeling excited about going back to school and (re)connecting with your educator crew, that’s quite okay! Even if it’s not most of what you’re seeing on socials.

(It’s also okay to appreciate and miss the change of rhythm that comes with summer!)

[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

.@Lutherville_Lab’s annual Box Day! A morning of joy, creativity, and collaboration for our primary kiddos to use their imaginations. 💛📦🧠🖤

[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

The Arts aren’t extra — they’re essential.

With a school rocked to our core by tragedy, it was the joyful songs from these children that helped us begin to heal.

There was nothing else that could have given us what was needed yesterday morning.

Forever grateful @alituni 💛🐾

[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

The @Lutherville_Lab team sending love and support from our school family to our extended fam @ Lansdowne. Love and care to you all. @SeymourTeach ❤️💙

[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

Last week we held our Mid-Year Celebration at @Lutherville_Lab. We honored student growth, enjoyed student performances, and laughed along with staff competitions.

#MindsOnWholeHeartsAllIN!#FindingJoy

[Jessica Powell @Jpowellart]

Wow! I was surprised and honored Thursday to receive the Lutherville Leopards lab coat 🐆 So happy to be a part of @Lutherville_Lab @Mr_McComb

[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

Signs of a culture of learning…

When you sit down in a 5th grade classroom for PD and find these are the notes students are leaving for others to find.

[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

Another great AEW visit! Thank you @chapelhilles and Mrs. Schultheis for helping this young lady blossom. 💗

[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

Such a blessing to partner with these teachers and parents.

It was so special to hear them speak to how we’ve worked for a more equitable environment and to honor the humanity of all.

@BCPS_DECP

[LuthervilleElementary @Lutherville_Lab]

Our Equity Guiding Coalition had the honor of participating in a panel at @MorganStateU as a part of the MD Cultural Proficiency Conference. We are grateful to represent LL and share the work we are doing for our community! 🧠❤️🐆

[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

@Jpowellart @Lutherville_Lab @RTwentey @sfisherBCPS What a joy to be in to visit! The students were ELATED to present their collage critters.

[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

4th graders arriving a minute early for Specials take the opportunity to play a game of statue. (Dance until leader turns around - then freeze!)

Bring the joy. 🤩

[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

…and kiddos collaborated on pumpkin collages. 🎃

[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

Fall Family Night @Lutherville_Lab was epic, as usual.

So proud of and grateful for what our little school and community pulled off for our students.

#ProudPrincipalPost

[Sean McComb @Mr_McComb]

And we Jazzercised!