TodayPGH

TodayPGH shares stories of Pittsburgh educators to inspire future generations, lift up the profession, and build bridges of empathy.

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“One day, I hope focus shifts towards what is best for students rather than what is best for parents…”

– Dr. Payal Mital, Biology Educator @SouthFayetteSD https://t.co/B2mS5Xx2SY

[Gregg Behr @greggbehr]

NEW #film featuring some public schools where love and learning are linked. Here's the premiere of "Beacons of Hope, Part 3." @remakelearning @AASAHQ

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“In the future, my dream is for all of my students to feel engaged, stimulated and loved…”

– Ms. Michon Gallaway, Pre-service Educator @PittEducation @famefundpgh https://t.co/5HyrJ4hYb5

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“Kids are our future. In the future, I would hope that the world becomes better than when we got it. It is up to the next generation to make this happen and teachers contribute to this as well…”

– Pre-service Educator @PittEducation @famefundpgh https://t.co/qR35ZENgUG

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“My hope is that this field would become more highly valued and that there would be more respect for what we do…”

– Ms. Laura Vinski, Pre-service Educator @PittEducation https://t.co/Pwy1JgpZZo

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“One day, I hope my scholars find what they are passionate about and be confident in doing so…”

– Ms. Brandi Hart, Middle School Educator @PropelSchools @RMU https://t.co/xXYzqwLExa

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

1️⃣ Amplify student voice
2️⃣Display student work
3️⃣ Give choice in reading, writing, products, etc.
4️⃣ Build relationships
5️⃣Focus on students
6️⃣ Put a spotlight on cultures

Sketchnote via @ValentinaESL

[Shane Safir @ShaneSafir]

As I prepare to write a next book for @CorwinPress on #pedagogiesofvoice, I'm inspired by Douglas and Nganga's article on critical pedagogy and radical love.

What does it mean to belong? How do we cultivate belonging as an on-ramp to deep learning?

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“For my students, my hope is that they feel empowered to use their voices. Student voice and agency matters…”

– Ms. Sonia Ewell, High School Educator @TNA_Bulldogs https://t.co/MHweeP7MY8

[Justin McMillan @justinwmcmillan]

If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they are not good enough but because they can be even better, there is no limit to what we can achieve.���Dylan Wiliam
@dylanwiliam

#CultureOfLearning #GrowthMindset #FormativeAssessment

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“One day, I hope education is held in the highest esteem by society…”

– Mr. Jamal Jones, History Educator @PropelSchools https://t.co/mhEcDNBDwh

[PA Needs Teachers @paneedsteachers]

We had a HUGE day in Hburg yesterday, meeting w/ legislators and holding a one-of-a-kind press conference. TY to our educators, advocates, and coalition partners for your amazing work! 🙏🏼

Our work is not done yet though ...

[Teach Plus PA @TeachPlusPA]

LaShawn Digbohou (LIFE Male STEAM Academy) on equal access to resources in and outside the classroom: https://t.co/hnoGG3B8br

[Teach Plus PA @TeachPlusPA]

62% of school districts report staffing shortages as their biggest concern for the 2023-24 school year, according to a @PSBA report. With this stat on top of record low teacher certifications, it’s high time that legislators take action. You can help: https://t.co/tmz88aFrLK

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“I want every child that walks through our doors to know that they are a priority—to not just our teachers, but for our district, our society, and for our policies to reflect such a statement…”

– Mr. Sean Means, History Educator https://t.co/8xS1XbaLGr

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“One day, I hope scholars will be in learning environments where they can see themselves in the picture with educators connecting to their interests, goals, and history…”

– Ms. LaShawn Digbohou, Math Educator @MACS_Pgh @PropelSchools @TeachPlusPA https://t.co/J8iLPocT0H

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“One day, I hope to create positive change and make the systems better for our future leaders…”

– Ms. Preena Patel, Graduate Student @PittEducation https://t.co/WcKgfl9Tc0