SCCS 6th Grade Science

6th Grade Science Teacher!

[Bo Stjerne Thomsen @BoStjerne]

Study finds that regular exercise for students develops their overall cognitive and executive function and improve grades. @williamdoylenyc https://t.co/NGI6rM2Qea

[William Doyle @williamdoylenyc]

"DEVASTATING" mental health impact for youth from pandemic. Also, "screen time may be displacing activities known to be vital to physical and mental health, including sleep, exercise and in-person activity, research shows." @pasi_sahlberg
https://t.co/YWhnCieSRM

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teaching is hard enough, but almost unbearable when you feel unfulfilled, and undervalued. It's so important to treat staff in such a way that they want to stay and be their best!

[Pinecrest Academy @PinecrestAcadem]

Did you know all of our students from PreK3 through 12th grade have recess time?

[SCCS 6th Grade Science @MrPrevetScience]

Yup!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Just because some teachers would rather stay in the classroom than go into administration doesn’t mean they aren’t leaders. Many have amazing talents & ideas which can benefit a school by placing them in situations to use those talents. Embrace them and their talents!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Recess and play are not something students should have to earn and it doesn't take away from learning, but it is learning.

[SCCS 6th Grade Science @MrPrevetScience]

It’s time to start listening to the experts! Our students need to play!

[William Doyle @williamdoylenyc]

PLAY: the ultimate post-pandemic education policy.
@pasi_sahlberg @MikeHynes5
https://t.co/bPH71gGLam

[William Doyle @williamdoylenyc]

Violates the professional guidelines of America's largest teachers unions (AFT and NEA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Not OK!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

The best admin put teachers first. A teacher who is supported, encouraged, and appreciated will be the most successful classroom teacher.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

When we continue to make horrible decisions like taking away recess, electives, and the joy of learning while putting too much pressure on students just for a standardized test score, its time to do away with the standardized test.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Recess is not a privilege, it is a necessity.

[Bo Stjerne Thomsen @BoStjerne]

The importance of Recess: "... I can get all the energy out and in class I can focus more." @pasi_sahlberg @williamdoylenyc @jillvialet

[William Doyle @williamdoylenyc]

EXCERPT: "They need to play and run around about 500 percent more than they currently do and I suspect that one day, we will look back in shame at how deprived we allowed this generation of kids to be, in the name of academic accomplishment." (4)

[SCCS 6th Grade Science @MrPrevetScience]

All students need the opportunity to play, no matter their age!

[William Doyle @williamdoylenyc]

EXCERPT: "Play and exercise demonstrably boost academic achievement. Most principals should know this. But they ignore it."
Joshua Aronson, NYU Associate Professor of Applied Psychology (6 of 6)

[Neil deGrasse Tyson @neiltyson]

Dear Science Deniers,

(Anti-vaxers, anti-maskers, climate hoaxers, flat-Earthers, etc)

You found one another & communicate via stupefyingly advanced technologies that pivot on the discoveries of scientists.

Just thought I’d remind you of that fact.

Sincerely,
Your Smart Phone

[William Doyle @williamdoylenyc]

JAPAN LETS CHILDREN PLAY: My child attended a local Tokyo public school 5th grade. The atmosphere was love, kindness, joy and teamwork. Children served healthy meals to each other. Multiple outdoor breaks and recess every single day. (stock photo) @pasi_sahlberg @DianeRavitch

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

We spend 50% more hours in school than Finland. And they get 15 mins of recess every hour. They have NO standardized tests except for PISA in HS and they outperform us every time. If we can’t give students more movement, recess, and play time then we don’t understand education.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teacher Tired. Few people know tired like teachers. In fact research found that teachers make more minute-by-minute decisions than brain surgeons, and that includes running around all day with a room full of children! You DESERVE a "self-care summer"!

[SCCS 6th Grade Science @MrPrevetScience]

A must read if you are a teacher!

[Pasi Sahlberg @pasi_sahlberg]

Good read: "The Ridiculousness Of Learning Loss" https://t.co/Avc4FkqZnf via @Forbes @YongZhaoEd @DrTonyWagner

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Being kind, caring, supportive and patient with your staff doesn't make you a weak or soft admin; it makes you a leader.