Perla Vega, NBCT

Lifelong learner. Citizen of the world. #BeWillbern

[@lorenagerman on bluesky 💗 @nenagerman]

Hey teachers,
After a biased comment is made and you missed it (for whatever reason). Don't ever be afraid to go back. Bring the convo back to the moment. Model for Ss what it's like to make time to stand up to bias. It's never too late.

[Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience]

Don't forget nonfiction read alouds. Here's a list to get you started:
https://t.co/XNEKEzEwB8
#nerdcampnne2021

[edutopia @edutopia]

Classroom decorations affect learning. If you’re tempted to go all out, check out what the research says.
https://t.co/Lx03EwzzyW

[Perla Vega, NBCT @msperlavega]

Excellent points raised. #DEI Pay BIPOC Educators for Their DEI Labor https://t.co/vyyGmXCWST

[Perla Vega, NBCT @msperlavega]

@CyFairISD Power in my area has been out since 2 am, as it is the case for many employees. Please reconsider.

[Perla Vega, NBCT @msperlavega]

Very powerful advice ! Advice for New Social Justice Educators: "I Wish I Had Known" https://t.co/RVVj2CU5cf

[Perla Vega, NBCT @msperlavega]

Skippyjon No: Confronting Mis- and Under-representation of BIPOC Identit... https://t.co/dRT40tvRfn via @YouTube

[Perla Vega, NBCT @msperlavega]

"Yo Soy Muslim" is a beautiful account of what it means to grow biracial and be grounded in one's identity. A must #read in the #elementary classroom. #weneeddiversebooks #connecttoliteracy #literacy @DonnaTovalin @HigaredaPerez

[Perla Vega, NBCT @msperlavega]

Healing affirmations! #CyFairisdEquity #bewilbern

[Perla Vega, NBCT @msperlavega]

#Willberntweets

[mrgarcia2018 @Mr_Garcia2017]

#willberntweets #bewillbern Ms. Kincade, this is a great example of differentiation & incorporation of movement in a lesson... Way to go!

[Perla Vega, NBCT @msperlavega]

ABL fun! #BeWillbern #ELL

[Perla Vega, NBCT @msperlavega]

A great resource! #WillbernTweets

[mrgarcia2018 @Mr_Garcia2017]

#bewillbern excellent resource for ELLs to write poetry and expand vocabulary

[Perla Vega, NBCT @msperlavega]

This mindset creates a culture of inclusiveness in our classrooms. #WillbernTweets

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

We glorify results. Students usually only see the end product of people who succeed. We must glorify the journey! #growthmindset #teachergoals

[Perla Vega, NBCT @msperlavega]

Students #collaborating as they #revise their Personal Narratives. #BeAWillbernWriter #BeWillbern

[Perla Vega, NBCT @msperlavega]

Strategies for community building

[edutopia @edutopia]

Community building in the classroom starts on day one. Try these strategies to begin forging strong relationships with students. https://t.co/nN0Miaexx1

[Perla Vega, NBCT @msperlavega]

@BerronesTeach @cultofpedagogy Social/emotional skills are so important for our our kids to develop!

[Perla Vega, NBCT @msperlavega]

Following Scott Rocco, Brad Currie, Todd, Shelly Sanchez, Dave Burgess, Starr Sackstein, Sean Junkins and Billy Krakower to expand my learning horizons. #WillbernTweets

[Perla Vega, NBCT @msperlavega]

@cfisd_elar2_5 Rubric walls empower students to own their learning. 💪🏼#literacyliftoff #assessmentcapable

[Perla Vega, NBCT @msperlavega]

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