Sara Olson

Director of Teaching, Learning & Technology, celebrating student and adult learning as we all grow!

[Sara Olson @saraolsonTRF]

@MGullingsrud Send my prayers for strength and healing.

[Sara Olson @saraolsonTRF]

Vote.

[Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz]

I asked some friends to help me explain why Election Day might be a little different this year.

The four of us don't agree on everything. But we do agree on this: The 2020 election is too important to sit out.

Go vote.

[Tim Kanold @tkanold]

Warning sign # 2 for burnout in our profession: A lack of personal accomplishment - we can only see and feel what we haven't achieved this week. So let's choose to celebrate (every week) student progress caused by our positive daily effort! #heartandsoul #atplc #nodeficitthinking

[Sara Olson @saraolsonTRF]

❤️

[Minnesota Department of Education @MnDeptEd]

Minnesota educators can access free, online mental health training through @Kognito and @mnhealth. The interactive training meets educator suicide prevention training requirements and allows educators to grow their ability to support students in distress. https://t.co/t0EyYlmP9b

[Minnesota Department of Education @MnDeptEd]

Did you know? P-EBT food benefits are for your school-aged child. You may be eligible even if you do not receive SNAP. Applications available in English, Hmong, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese. Apply at https://t.co/pstIno8FfW

[Sara Olson @saraolsonTRF]

@rrv_mary Congratulations Mary! Happy retirement.

[Sara Olson @saraolsonTRF]

Best part of my day: book study with passionate, compassionate teachers/principals that have big hearts. We are better people and educators because of each other.

[Northland Community & Technical College @NorthlandCTC]

💰The Northland Foundation is awarding over $65,000 in scholarships for next fall! Fill out one simple app to be considered for numerous awards. Time is running out to apply--don't miss out! ⤵️

📅: DEADLINE June 15
🔗: https://t.co/XfLTE3lvFr

#GoNorthland // #NCTCFoundation

[Mrs Whatsit's burner phone @MadeleineLEngle]

"Nothing, no one, is too small to matter. What you do is going to make a difference." A Swiftly Tilting Planet

[Responsive Classroom @responsiveclass]

Have you heard the great news?! We are now offering virtual #SEL professional development courses this summer on evenings and weekends beginning in July! #teacherPD #RCsummer #nights #weekends

Check out the full schedule here and save your seat: https://t.co/62moaGPFQR

[Mary Mehsikomer, CETL, ISTE Certified Educator @MaryTMM]

#MNDLSummit has been planned in 11 days by some incredible educators. This is amazing. Would you like to be a moderator for one of the sessions? Go to https://t.co/ulEZG7D0PO or attend the summit by registering at https://t.co/rbVLme4lgI

[Sara Olson @saraolsonTRF]

Consider joining our team!

[Minnesota School Boards Association @mnmsba]

Are you or one of your colleagues interested in a new job opportunity? The MSBA Executive Search Service is accepting applications for the Thief River Falls Public Schools superintendent position through Monday, April 27, 2020. Visit https://t.co/xWfUWCwSJD for information.

[Hopkins Schools @Hopkins270]

Hopkins teacher Shannon Finnegan has moved forward in the Minnesota Teacher of the Year process! She is now one of the top ten finalists for the coveted award. We’re rooting for you Shannon — best of luck! #HopkinsPride

More: https://t.co/yqYju6v4Sw

[MPR News @MPRnews]

Updating reporters on the government’s COVID-19 response, Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday said that it was unlikely that school buildings, which he’d ordered closed through early May, will reopen this semester.

https://t.co/nGNU1zmVsJ

[Andrew Lloyd Webber @OfficialALW]

I didn’t think I’d ever get such a response to this little tryout! Here I am in my own self-isolation. The song that came out on top was ‘All I Ask Of You’ - ALW

[Responsive Classroom @responsiveclass]

Virtual ideas for Morning Meeting or Responsive Advisory Meeting: https://t.co/kYYAoHITLj

[Sara Olson @saraolsonTRF]

Sending our love to @erikafactor #MrsKLove

[Minnesota Department of Education @MnDeptEd]

MDE is updating Minnesota's K-12 Academic Standards in English Language Arts and wants your feedback! Draft #1 of the new standards and instructions on how to submit feedback is available here → https://t.co/KtLV1tkcyI