Tara DeVaughn

Secondary Math/Science Content Coach. Supporting Ts, 7-12, in navigating remote learning.

[David Devaughn @CoachDevaughn]

Proud of this girl and all her hard work in the classroom and on the soccer field. Signed her letter of intent to Doane University to play soccer. @DoaneWSoccer #proudDad#go tigers

[Ron Taylor @RonTaylor79]

I’m blown away that teachers still assess all students the same way on the same day. Is it not crystal clear that students learn at different rates? Why then are we sticking to a system that is SO flawed. And worse, most times students are never given an opportunity to recover.

[SpacesEDU 🚀 @spaces_edu]

In Ep 6 of our #GrowthOverGrades podcast, educator @AllisonETEC shares some wisdom, "Keep it weird." "Don't be afraid to laugh at yourself." 🤣

When it comes to teaching middle school, what advice would you share? 🤔

Listen to the full episode here: https://t.co/upsL7ckowG 🚀

[Tara DeVaughn @tara_devaughn]

@ItsMeganHunter @Desmos For sure!

[Tara DeVaughn @tara_devaughn]

How do you know students are engaged don’t want to stop...they come back and ask to keep going during student support time!
@Desmos for the win.

[Tara DeVaughn @tara_devaughn]

@bpulcini08 @pgliljedahl Just read this chapter and circled this in red 5 times!

[Tara DeVaughn @tara_devaughn]

Or in 2 year algebra programs, often for more than 2 years, yet some how it’s a S issue…hmmmm

[ThingsMrGSays @mrbgilson]

Teacher pondering: How often are the students we have on "intervention" watchlists only there because we refuse to change our practice? Happy Wednesday :)

[Tara DeVaughn @tara_devaughn]

@MGundersonAK We picked Frost!

[Tara DeVaughn @tara_devaughn]

@coachrogers100 @Scout2462 That pic of you two on the couch…I wish I could love it times 1000!! Happiest of birthdays Betsy.

[Tara DeVaughn @tara_devaughn]

Yes!!!

[Tyler Rablin @Mr_Rablin]

The way we're panicking to figure out how to "catch students up" is evidence that we haven't been trying to meet students where they're at all along.

We think, "But they no longer fit into our timelines!"

But, like, they never did. We were just treating fairy tales as truth.

[Tara DeVaughn @tara_devaughn]

@SoccerEclipse @usacupsoccer @RodoSports @FDNMSports @akhockeychecker And the 05g just won!!!!

[Shelby is on bsky 💗💜💙 @Sneffleupagus]

Wonder if we're ready for the conversation that some people don't want math education to change, because if everyone can be good at it, then that must mean they aren't smarter or better than everyone else. 😶

[Tara DeVaughn @tara_devaughn]

YES to this whole thread!!

[Tyler Rablin @Mr_Rablin]

The push for minimum grading (ie. - giving 50% instead of 0 for missing work) often creates friction in a staff because it isn't approached correctly. It's a stop-gap solution for a bigger problem that's never truly addressed.

A thread...

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[Tara DeVaughn @tara_devaughn]

Working with an Alg1 T looking for project for Ss to demonstrate their understanding of applications of quadratics. Any help would be appreciated! #iteachmath #Algebra #MTBoS

[Kareem Farah @Kareemfarah23]

When we build classrooms that are reliant on live lectures and fixed pacing, we build classrooms that are unresponsive to students’ unique needs. We become inflexible when students require personalized supports. We end up focusing more on control than the whole child.

[Tara DeVaughn @tara_devaughn]

Yes!

[Tara DeVaughn @tara_devaughn]

@SamRoyer907 @NCTM @TrenaWilkerson You’ll be great! And super excited to jump in your classroom and talk geometry while you share your expertise.

[Tara DeVaughn @tara_devaughn]

@abel_jennifer Thanks Jennifer. For some schools bandwidth is going to be an issue so having all students online won’t be an option. Love @Desmos and many Ts are already using it.

[Tara DeVaughn @tara_devaughn]

In need of help...those with hybrid teaching experience, what are some class structures/routines you’ve found success with? My district is transitioning to fully open but giving families the choice to stay remote #hybridlearning #iteachmath #MTBoS