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[EastlakeCheer @Eastlake_cheer]

Registration now opened for our @Eastlake_HS_ Falcon Cheer Summer Camp! We are ready to kick off the Summer Luau style! All ages welcomed 🌺 #TeamSISD @Eastlake_HS

[Isabel Ramirez @Iramirez_ELMS]

Super proud of our @Eastlake_Middle Scientists for representing us so well at the district science fair. Your hard work and passion for discovery made us all so proud!

[Gabriela Elliott @Eastlake_Middle]

Súper proud of all of our Raven Scientists that represented us at district level science fair! #ConnectionConsistencyCommitment #TeamSISD @Iramirez_ELMS @yirigo_ @TOaxaca_EMS 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬🐦‍⬛

[Eastlake Volleyball @Eastlake_Vball]

Congratulations Alyssa, Mia, & Alayna!
1-6A 2nd Team All-District
@EHSFalconSports

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Powerful reminder.

[TCEA @TCEA]

🔄🛠️ A Detailed Approach to Substituting Exams with Valuable Performance Activities l Performance Tasks

https://t.co/iR45JvPUPM via @ajjuliani
#teachertwitter #teachersofx #learning #education

[TCEA @TCEA]

New teacher? Focus here:

✅ Teach first—avoid burnout from extra committees.
🖼️ Cozy room > perfect room—display student work.
🤗 Mistakes happen—own them, move on.
🛑 Say no when needed.
🍃 Self-care is a nonnegotiable.
😉 Find a confidant.

https://t.co/nI4QqDrgSI via Little Smarticle Particles
#teacherlife #nttchat #teaching

[TCEA @TCEA]

👨‍🏫Class is done. How can we end it effectively? Using digital exit tickets can bring closure to your day.

Discover ready to use templates PLUS...an exit ticket builder 😱🙌

https://t.co/YefD7cB3U5 via Ditch That Textbook
#edutwitter #teaching #learning

[TCEA @TCEA]

👩‍🏫 What do you do in your classroom twhen a student finishes early?

📸 Brain Blast via @finleyt
#teachertwitter #learning #education

[TCEA @TCEA]

Sure, high schoolers think they know everything (just ask them 😉)…
But real #criticalthinking? That takes practice. 🧠✨
These 10 strategies help students analyze, question, and problem-solve like the future world-changers they are.

Ready to level up their thinking? 🚀➡️ https://t.co/X8SK1pMeh3
#hschat #teaching #learning

[TCEA @TCEA]

🧩 Transform your classroom in minutes—not months!
Ever thought about creating memory matches, drag‑and‑drop quizzes, trivia, or even board games... without writing a single line of code? Canva Code empowers you to design interactive learning experiences using just your prompts.

Unleash your creativity👇

https://t.co/91aMfAcU2F via @EducatorsTech
#edutwitter #edtech #gbl #educoach

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Relationship centered.

[Justin McMillan @justinwmcmillan]

What separates good teaching from great teaching?

Effective feedback.

Hattie’s research tells us that feedback has an effect size of 0.70—almost double the average. But not all feedback is equal. According to Hattie, “The most powerful single influence on achievement is feedback…but it must be timely, specific, and help the learner know where to go next.”

Dylan Wiliam expands on this with his five strategies for formative assessment. He reminds us that feedback should cause thinking, not compliance. If students are not using feedback to move their learning forward, it’s just noise.

Susan Brookhart emphasizes that feedback must be clear, purposeful, and aligned with the learning target. Vague praise or criticism does little. Students need to understand what they’re doing well, where they need to improve, and exactly how to do it.

Grant Wiggins said, “Feedback is not advice, evaluation, or judgment. It’s information about how we’re doing in our efforts to reach a goal.” In short—feedback should not end the learning—it should ignite it.

And let’s not forget Carol Dweck, who teaches us that how we frame feedback impacts whether students develop a fixed or growth mindset. If we want students to persist through challenges, our feedback must reinforce the process, not just the person.

So in your classroom:
•Make learning goals clear
•Give feedback during the learning, not after
•Use student work and peer feedback to promote ownership
•Keep the focus on progress and next steps

Great classrooms are built on a culture of feedback—where students don’t just hear it, they act on it. @VisibleLearning @dylanwiliam @SusanBrookhart @CarolDweckDSU

[TCEA @TCEA]

💡Google Docs can do more than you think.
These 10 hacks will save you clicks, time, and sanity—so you can focus on teaching, not formatting. 📎 Try one today, thank yourself tomorrow.

https://t.co/0oogfXRNcS
#edutwitter #edtech #googleteacher #googledocs

[TCEA @TCEA]

Gamification ≠ Game-Based Learning.
One adds game elements, the other is the game.
If you’re blending games into your teaching, this quick breakdown is a must-read ⬇️

https://t.co/ea9rUV5VEh via TYTO Online
#gbl #teachertwitter #k12 #edutwitter

[TCEA @TCEA]

🚨 Spoiler: Teaching like it’s 1995 won’t cut it.
What does modern pedagogy look like in 2025 and beyond?
Time to rethink how we define great teaching.👇

https://t.co/tYsFMo4Hc5 via @TeachThought
#education #learning #k12

[Kyle Niemis 🔜 #ISTE26 @KyleNiemis]

Summer PD sorted! 😎
This one sheet is packed with everything you need for the whole summer, for you or your staff. Top platforms, popular topics, and it's literally click-and-go. Coaches/trainers: tab two lets you modify or assign if you need.

https://t.co/fjmaCVgkSn

Enjoy! 😀
#edtech #edchat #teachers #youcanwithquizizz #quizizz @quizizz

[TCEA @TCEA]

📚🤖 Where Books Meet Bytes!
Think libraries are just about dusty books? Think again! Discover how modern school libraries are merging classic reading with cutting-edge tech to create dynamic learning hubs. From coding between the shelves to digital storytelling, see how librarians are leading the charge into the future of education.

https://t.co/roV8TaJNh4
#librarytwitter #txlchat #edtech #edutwitter