Educator. Servant-Leader. Nerd. Boymom, Dogmom, Catmom. Hopelessly flawed and still learning. Driven to seek challenges and help people solve problems.
"In lieu of an 'icebreaker' to launch the new school year, think about having each grade or team in your building put their accomplishments together and share them with colleagues, students, parents and the community."
(Via leader @Schoolguy)
.@KUTnathan and I talked to several people who described former Austin council member Chris Riley as kind, hardworking and an excellent listener.
Many of the changes he fought for over a decade ago came to fruition in the past year. He died Sunday: https://t.co/QmoweEgTpM
Teachers shared the books that their students couldn’t put down—and even sparked a love of reading. 📖 🧡 See all of their recommendations: https://t.co/VZcJ61WSXR
“What I love most about music is that it transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. It’s the language we all speak. That’s because music is understood with the heart. And it goes right to the soul.” - @SecCardona.
#MIOSM#MusicInOurSchoolsMonth#FridayFeeling
Powerful message from our friends @HoldsworthCentr
“Go talk to an educator. Hear the passion they have for the kids they’re teaching, for the difference they’re making. If you can’t be inspired by that, nothing is going to inspire you.”
“Language is tied to identity. You don't have to give up your identity of who you are in order to learn English,” says newcomers teacher Efraín Tovar. See how this educator supports newcomer students’ English proficiency—along with their sense of belonging and identity.
We have a Governor pushing vouchers against the clear will of Texans: @GregAbbott_TX
And an Attorney General intimidating Texas voters opposing vouchers: @KenPaxtonTX
They are both bought and paid for by billionaires who would destroy #txed
One thing stops them:
YOUR VOTE!