#ThoughtForTheDay If we are walking into work believing that what we do is not making a difference or no longer matters, then we must ask ourselves, "Why are we showing up?" No matter what - keep believing that you are making a difference because you are. #Culturize
#ThoughtForTheDay When we try something new & it works it feels great & often gives us the confidence to try something new again. When we fail it can be painful & make us doubt ourselves. Remember, tough times are about making us better & hopefully different. #LiveYourExcellence
@tatereeves: I support a teacher pay raise. The Senate has already passed the Lt. Gov’s plan & I know that the Speaker & the House have always been supportive of raises for teachers. I’ll be eager to sign any raise that the #msleg can send me. Our teachers have earned it. (2/2)
In his State of the State address, @tatereeves shares, “We need to ensure that parents have the choice to save their child from a district that lets them down. And we need to reward our teachers for the exceptional, life-changing work that they do.” (1/2)
State Board of Ed monthly meeting begins. Among other items, agenda for today’s meeting includes WorkKeys and suspension of compliance with several state laws, SBE policies, manuals & process standards for the 20-21 SY due to pandemic
"YOU choose how you want to approach each day, so carry the banner in a positive way by bringing a positive voice to EVERY conversation and EVERY interaction." @casas_jimmy#culturize#RCSDTraditionofExcellence
Chairman Jason Dean reports constant conversations with @tatereeves regarding decoupling of assessments from accountability. Says will probably be January before Board votes on this matter.
#ThoughtForTheDay We often fail to put in the necessary time on the front end of a task, job or conversation because “We don’t have the time.” Ironically, we then find the time to clean up a mess after the fact. We determine our AFTER by determining our BEFORE. #Culturize
RCSD would like to recognize our October District Certified employee of the month, Matt Dickerson! We appreciate your efforts in moving our district from great to BEST!! Congratulations! #RCSDg2b#traditionofexcellence
BREAKING: Gov. Tate Reeves just extended his "Safe Recovery" executive order through Dec. 11. He also placed 15 counties under a mask mandate. https://t.co/p1PyJkP0kv
RCSD is looking for EDUCATORS to change the world with us! Register here https://t.co/4GOtsER03n for a ZOOM interview during our Fall Virtual Career Fair on November 12th! #RCSDg2b#traditionofexcellence
MPE’s 2020-21 classroom grant application is now available. We’ll award up to 40 of these $1,000 grants for our members to try a new idea or buy the extras for a great lesson plan or project. 9/4/20 application deadline. https://t.co/9pI8uR3GRQ
In my latest post, I reflect on the road ahead for school accountability after the 'skip year.' I argue disruptions will have a significant multi-year impact, but provide a means to improve on the status-quo if we approach 'restoration' the right way. https://t.co/V7JNsjzTev