Andrew Ranson

International Educator. Learning Coach. Group Development Facilitator. Taco-enthusiast.

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@WrittenByHanna Murder in Brooklyn by Lauren Wilkensen. Two books ago it was American Marriage and I can’t stop thinking about it —- soooo good

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@izzieteaches A few years ago, I had two pieces of writing about very different topics published within a few months of each other. I shared these pieces with my supervisors and other admin/colleagues in leadership. No one from that group ever talked to me about either topic.

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This is a terrific 2 mins for international school leaders and teachers to take in and process in next meetings about school culture

[Jonathan Rosa @DrJonathanRosa]

Rethinking educational marginalization at last week’s Yidan Prize Summit

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“Bottle Claus” - epic nickname. And a fun story about the importance of preparation and teamwork https://t.co/yX08zgUpBt

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@justintarte Love this idea! And I predict that everyone who works as a substitute will completely reverse their preconceived opinion of education policy as a result

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@Cabal_Educator I saw it. I was surprised that it was more like Grease 2 than Top Gun 1. They doubled down on the cliches. Even had a musical number.

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@EvieN One man flash mob?

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Frameworks to (re)shape your life! Esp love the black line/green line diagram

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

A framework is a way of thinking about a problem that provides clarity and improves decision making.

The most powerful frameworks I’ve found:

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@jadabird Teenage Bounty Hunters was my surprise “just below prestige” pandemic steaming fave!

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Later today I’ll facilitate my first in-person meeting in 2.5yrs! #nowammies

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One of the obstacles to becoming a high functioning team is the loneliness teachers often feel — esp true due to pandemic consistions. Ever-necessary connections can come from listening routines and focusing on shared concerns about student learning

[edutopia @edutopia]

When teachers meet as a team, it's important to focus on a few discrete areas. Here's what one educational consultant recommends. https://t.co/FXPSYlqhMn

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I wish my math teachers way back had known about research like this! https://t.co/xbfsp23UWV

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When MakerSpaces were running through schools with abandon, each advocate I listened to made a point of bragging about all-nighters in the studio to meet deadlines. The excitement was real. Interesting to consider implication of long term patterns

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

In toxic cultures, time off is a reward earned by working to exhaustion. Burnout is proof of commitment, and vacations are required to recover.

In healthy cultures, time off is a right granted to everyone. Well-being is a top priority, and vacations are encouraged to rejuvenate.

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Academic freedom for educators includes having the freedom to (confidently) engage young minds in complexity.
Why the School Wars Still Rage https://t.co/gv6LTEzmbk via @NewYorker

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Annnnd . . . this is @beloudstudios fundraising season, so if you have a few bucks, consider sending their way.

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One of the most innovative educators I know co-founded @beloudstudios to teach young kids how to be DJs and podcasters. Last week, @Billboard wrote about their oral history project with Preservation Hall musicians. Pretty sweet! https://t.co/GSPQAQiimK

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One of the most innovative educators I know co-founded @beloudstudios to teach young kids how to be DJs and podcasters. Last week, @Billboard wrote about their oral history project with Preservation Hall musicians. Pretty sweet! https://t.co/GSPQAQiimK

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I have a silly pandemic stat: I just assembled my 26th piece of Ikea furniture in 13 months.
What's your silly pandemic statistic?

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Determining the difference between income, identity, and work is key to authentic living. Interesting to ponder how the concepts here might apply to the lives of teachers and education models
https://t.co/N2FbIPsx7G

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I remember my supervisors in my first year of teaching spending maybe 90% of our time together emphasizing 'classroom management.' Since then I've seen the light of supporting self-direction in students (& colleagues). Wish I got on this path earlier in my career @alfiekohn

[Education Week @educationweek]

When will we stop trying to “manage” children? asks Alfie Kohn.

Here’s what a more democratic learning community could look like. #EWOpinion
https://t.co/PTIhVPqgf3