Zainab Thuro

Second Grade Teacher—Westowne Elementary—BCPS—Catonsville, MD. Graduate Student: Instructional Tech with Educational Tech concentration.

[Sara Wink (she/her) Instructional Coach @SwinkReads]

I’ve been working hard to amplify books about POC. I recognize that equity/equality is necessary for the LGBTQ+ community too. In honor of my friends welcoming their baby daughter last week-I want to share this title. Kids need to see books like this too! #booksforchange

[Sara Wink (she/her) Instructional Coach @SwinkReads]

No elementary classroom library would be complete without this Award Winner by @mattdelapena This book can be used in so many ways-but most importantly to teach about giving back to others in our community. 1st-3rd grade teachers grab yourself a copy!

[Westowne Elementary @WestowneElem]

While we are coming to an end of our 2019-2020 school year, Ts are gearing up for welcoming our students in the fall. @BaltCoPS @ScottSRU9 @MrSchultzBCPS @kblannard https://t.co/zJlEbXsdOo

[Zainab Thuro @mrs_thuro]

Q is for Quiz Show: Alphabet Countdown!

@BaltCoPS @WestowneElem @ScottSRU9 @MrSchultzBCPS @LisaPachino

[Sara Wink (she/her) Instructional Coach @SwinkReads]

Yesssss! This. We need to be intentional with our teaching and that includes the texts we are using and providing!

[Dr. Darryl L. Williams @darryl_dr5]

Today in Randallstown, my son and I joined hundreds of residents to march peacefully against racial injustice and to listen to our youth leaders and elected officials speak about necessary change and action.

[Zainab Thuro @mrs_thuro]

Today was L is for Letter Day: Write a letter to future 2nd graders about what they need to know.

“Don’t be shy, ask questions.”

I will take this advice from my 2nd graders and remember not to be shy, but to ask questions, all the time.

@BaltCoPS

[Zainab Thuro @mrs_thuro]

👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿

[Mike Sievert @MikeSievert]

If you can’t listen to someone without simultaneously forming a “but what about…” response, then you can’t really hear them. That’s a problem.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

I wrote out some thoughts on how to make this moment a real turning point to bring about real change––and pulled together some resources to help young activists sustain the momentum by channeling their energy into concrete action. https://t.co/jEczrOeFdv

[Zainab Thuro @mrs_thuro]

Don’t lose that voice after one post. Keep the conservations open and often. #ifightformystudents

[Black Lives Matter (BLM) @Blklivesmatter]

When people take to the streets and organize socially and politically, things change. Across the nation, people have given voice to the pain and damage that police brutality has caused. It is time for America to listen. #InDefenseOfBlackLife #BlackLivesMatter

[Zainab Thuro @mrs_thuro]

Let’s go TEAM BCPS..we can do better! #blacklivesmatter

[Baltimore County Public Schools @BaltCoPS]

An important message from Dr. Williams: It is clear, now more than ever, that we as a country must have open, honest, and authentic conversations about racism and its devastating influence and continuing impact, including in our educational systems.

https://t.co/HjhGan7sTu

[Zainab Thuro @mrs_thuro]

#EnoughIsEnough #BlackLivesMatter #ifightformystudents @BaltCoPS

[A. McBride @amcbride28]

We can make a change together! Thank you @LESLionLab1

[A. McBride @amcbride28]

I must stand up, say something, not stay silent and interput inequities. I must do my part. Create change. ♥️🦁🐾 @lizturner210 @lori_widney

[Baltimore County Public Schools @BaltCoPS]

This afternoon, Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon announced that all Maryland Public Schools will be closed for the rest of the 2019-20 school year. Virtual continuity of learning will continue. More details to follow.

[Zainab Thuro @mrs_thuro]

💛💛💛

[Westowne Elementary @WestowneElem]

We would like to recognize our second grade team teachers: Ms. Cuttitta, Ms. Kochesfahani, Ms. Musacchio, Ms. Thuro, and Ms. Svat! We would also like to thank our third grade team: Ms. Jang, Ms. Oster, Ms. Spack, and Ms. Brady! Thank you for all you do! 🍎

[Zainab Thuro @mrs_thuro]

@ThuroOn3rd

[Trevor Noah @Trevornoah]

TEACHERS who are forced to do all your work online! I’ve got 50 more Surface Laptops to give away to any educators who need a new device. Please tag your favourite teachers and I’ll pick 50 at random. PS- Teachers, you’re allowed to be your own favourite and tag yourself! 🙌🏾