K.D. Simmons

Elementary LMS, unabashedly addicted to children's/YA lit. My thoughts are my own (though they may be influenced by things I read & the students I care about).

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

Thank you, @jenniferlagarde, for giving ideas toward some actionable steps we can take within the space of the library.

[Library Girl - See Pinned Tweet @jenniferlagarde]

I want to use this thread as a way to think about concrete steps that school (and other) librarians can take to begin the work of #antiracism in their libraries. I don’t have all the answers, but I know the conversation is important. And I have a sense that those of us who are...

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

Working on my listening and echoing. Thank you for taking the time to offer this guidance, @trussleadership.

[Truss Leadership @trussleadership]

To my white educators: Today, you’re posting about social justice, buying antiracist books, following brown folks, and temp changing your profile pictures. (thread)

Here’s what I need you to do tomorrow:

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

As always, remembering the windows and mirrors and sliding glass doors...

[We Need Diverse Books @diversebooks]

Holding a virtual event? Homeschooling your kids? To help navigate this difficult time, We Need Diverse Books has compiled a list of resources (which we will be updating continuously) for:

- authors
- booksellers
- publishers
- parents & educators

https://t.co/SuTNbIBfUq

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

Having all the fun, but seriously (that's only 12...). That last round was something else. @geekswhodrink #GeekBowlXIV

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

All of this!

[aeriale celebrates native heritage month @arcticisleteach]

Art is not a reward.
Music is not a reward.
Playing outside is not a reward.
Reading books of choice is not a reward.
Field trips are not a reward.
Food is not a reward.
Being able to move in a classroom is not a reward.
Children are human beings & should be treated as such.

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

What's more inspiring than seeing kids who are empowered to use their creativity and voice?! Thanks @90secondnewbery & @iamjameskennedy for giving our kids this amazing opportunity. From the opening number to all the stellar films, today was time well spent. #90secondsanantonio

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

To say I am impressed by the setup, @BexarBibliotech & @HEB, would be an understatement. From the red carpet for the student filmmakers to the free popcorn and shirts to Newbery books for sale by @TwigBooks to a visit from El Jefe himself, no detail was left unseen. #90secondSA

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

"Playfulness is the intellectual part of playing." Just one piece of insight shared by Dr. Sandra Kaplan at today's GT Consortium. Empowered with tools to advocate for my students. #learningtolearn #giftededucation @Trinity_U @USCRossier

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

And they say history is boring. Love this!

[Bill Holohan SC @BillHolohanSC]

A history lesson for people who think that history doesn't matter:
What's the big deal about railroad tracks?
The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. That's an exceedingly odd number.
Why was that gauge used?
Well, because that's the way

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

Library Leadership conference in South Padre? Don't mind if I do. Just waiting for 4 o'clock check in. Ready to #launch. @TXLA

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

By they, I mean the Merge VR Headsets. As a glasses wearer since 4th grade, I greatly appreciate the intentionality of design.

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

My photo for the ‘Merging AR/VR with the Library’ mission in the ‘LRR2019’ GooseChase game: https://t.co/B9AaBE1Ksj #LRR2019 @MergeVR And they have room for glasses!!!!

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

Creating compassionate culture. #notatiste #notatala #stilllearning #stillgrowing #lovethepearswag

[Pear Deck Learning @PearDeck]

To our friends #notatiste — we haven't forgotten about you! We've saved some #PearDeck swag to give away to one lucky winner. To enter: Reply to *this tweet* and tell us what teaching means to you, using only 3️⃣ words!

Contest ends Wednesday at 2pm CT. Good luck! 🍐

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

@KReilley5 @JasonReynolds83 #goals

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

Finishing up my yearly review, and just grabbed HitFilm Express to help me out! Powerful, FREE video editor with 140+ effects included for Mac & PC #filmmaking #summerlearning https://t.co/Dr2uyqZy9G

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

After my first year at a new school, this is a much needed reminder. Here's to the refining and revisions, both personally and professionally.

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

We hope no matter your plans this summer, you'll find time to retool, rebuild, and reenvision for next year (after a much-deserved break, of course)! #WednesdayWisdom #NCTEvillage

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

Ready to hear the good, the bad, and our plans going forward. @DiegoBernalTX #txlege

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

Our children deserve better.

[TAMSA @TAMSATX]

Additional high-stakes added to #HB3. Texas students need your help. Call your senator TODAY. https://t.co/z9lpm18M3S

Follow this link to find your Senator https://t.co/xpgd32STUp

#txlege #txed @RYHTexas @pastors4txkids @tasbgr

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

Our children deserve better.

[Rey A. Saldaña @rey4sa]

Want to know how our schools slip into more high stakes testing? It starts with language slipped into bills you have never heard of, being heard on days you're too busy to notice. Funding should not be tied to tests. Email your TXSenator before Monday 👉🏽 https://t.co/NSfp8FZMP6

[K.D. Simmons @tooYAlit]

Please pay attention, Texas. This is NOT the way to school finance reform.
More STAAR? The Texas Senate Proposes Even More High-Stakes Testing for Students. https://t.co/q7MmeasM3Y