Ellen Rainey

[Arkansas Times @ArkTimes]

For a private school family making roughly $300K annually, a LEARNS voucher will effectively cancel out their state income tax bill, @ArkDavey writes.

LEARNS can be thought of as a giant tax cut for these well-off Arkansans — or, simply, a welfare check.

https://t.co/thdhTr6AMR

[John Denton @JohnDenton555]

For these UK-based #STLCards fans getting to see their team play in the London Series is a dream come true.

“I don’t want a birthday present, I don’t want a Christmas present; I want tickets & there’s no argument about it.’ This is everything to me.”

https://t.co/s4UpKJDmTR

[HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL @HARBERBSB]

We are so proud of @Brothers_Blaze and @macmccroskey5 ! Proud of your accomplishments, achievements and your team’s unforgettable run, but more proud of how you achieved it with class, character, humility and integrity!Thank you and looking forward to seeing what you do next!

[ACTFL @actfl]

World language educator and heritage language (HL) speaker, Martha Nyikos, talks about reaching for language equity through a heritage language parent in her recent TLE article. Read more in the latest issue of TLE: https://t.co/GBOzUjOlj7
#TuesdayTLE

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

”Last night, while waiting to board our plane, our daughter Carter was being her usual inquisitive self wanting to meet and say “hi” to everyone she could, until she walked up on this man.

He reached out and asked if she wanted to sit with him.
He pulled out his tablet and showed her how to draw with it, they watched cartoons together, and she offered him snacks.

This wasn’t a short little exchange, this was 45 minutes.
Watching them in that moment, I couldn’t help but think, different genders, different races, different generations, and the best of friends.

This is the world I want for her.

In a country that is so deeply divided by beliefs, I want her life to be filled with moments like this... not liberal or conservative republican or democrat, socialist or capitalist, just HUMAN.

Joseph from Samsungus in Oklahoma, if this should happen to find you.

Thank you for showing my daughter what kindness and compassion looks like.

Continue to shine your light in the world.”

Credit: Kevin Armentrout

[HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL @HARBERBSB]

TWO OF HAR-BER’S FINEST OMAHA BOUND!!!

We couldn’t be prouder!!

Congratulations Blaze, Mac and all your ORU teammates!! @macmccroskey5 @Brothers_Blaze @ORUBaseball

[Chris Jones @JonesForAR]

I thought this was fake.

Look, travel to and speak with extremists all you want. This is America!

Just don’t use my tax dollars to pay for it.

@BartHester I was at Boys State when you spoke against hate. 👍

You’ll make sure our tax dollars aren’t funding this summit right?

[Springdale Schools @sdaleschools]

Summer Meals! Please see the flyer below for info.

[Springdale Schools @sdaleschools]

Outdoor STEM education was the focus of summer learning today for K-5 students at Elmdale Elementary School! Students enjoyed beautiful weather while learning about plant lifecycles and the mechanics of prosthetic legs! #SpringdaleFamily

[Avant, The Language Proficiency Company @AvantAssessment]

NEW BLOG: "How Expensive is Dual Language Immersion, Really?" Dive into Brandee Mau's latest post discussing the real costs of DLI programs and the typical barriers that may hinder their implementation. Spoiler alert: DLI might be more affordable than you think! (1/2)

[Teaching Solved @TeachingSolved]

@actfl Another important note is that teachers don't have to come up with a distinct activity for each station to put students in groups. It's a lot of effort to prepare all the separate stations and it's often just as useful for them to do the same activity again with different peers.

[ACTFL @actfl]

"Having students rotate through learning stations or engage in design thinking can keep them motivated as the year winds down." https://t.co/XAaIPXog3f

[Springdale Schools @sdaleschools]

Congratulations to the 463 graduates of Springdale High School! The grads earned $5 million in scholarships and were celebrated in a commencement ceremony today at Bud Walton Arena. #SpringdaleFamily

[Springdale Schools @sdaleschools]

Har-Ber High School celebrated 634 graduates today at a commencement ceremony at Bud Walton Arena. The Class of 2023 earned some $15 million in scholarships! Congratulations, Wildcats! #SpringdaleFamily

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

A glimpse into our wonderful trip to Lesotho📚🇱🇸🫶 @rogerfedererfdn

[Trevor Packer @AP_Trevor]

With the conclusion of the 2023 AP exam administration, make sure your students know how to get the credit they earned, as well as how to use their free score send. Learn more: https://t.co/fxICXa5RDi #APExams

[Avant, The Language Proficiency Company @AvantAssessment]

This insightful article highlights the validity of a two-skill Writing and Speaking assessment, such as Avant STAMP WS, to be used when a four-skill test is not available.

[Avant, The Language Proficiency Company @AvantAssessment]

Just released: JNCTA issue featuring Global Seal of Biliteracy's Executive Director Linda Egnatz and Avant's Director of Assessment and Research Victor D.O. Santos, PhD's new white paper "Expanding Assessment Options for Learners and Speakers of Less Commonly Tested Languages".

[HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL @HARBERBSB]

WE DID IT!!! AGAIN!!
2023 STATE CHAMPS!!