The @gop just don’t care.

When the first movie was really bad it rarely leads to a successful sequel.

A few helpful tips for teachers on how to avoid burnout and taking it out on your students. “4 Ways Teachers Can Stay Grounded edutopia.org/article/4-ways…

Culture beats strategy. Strategy is important but it is your culture that will determine whether your strategy is successful.

Tell me some adults in your school aren’t really good at pouring gasoline on a little tiny fire. I’m not saying the kid isn’t at fault, disrespectful, rude, etc.. I’m simply asking do you pour gasoline or water? Goal = Defuse. Every time.
#thatonekid

If education is really “all about the kids” then why does it generally:
*limit physical activity, play time, the arts, socialization
*focus only on standardized tests as success
* give students little voice/input into learning
* focuses on their weaknesses not strengths

If we're more precise in our own understanding of mistakes and in our communication with students, it will increase their understanding, buy-in, and efficacy as learners. Mindset Works kqed.org/mindshift/4287…

'Spend more time getting to know students’ WHOLE selves – and less time trying to control or “fix” them' Zaretta Hammond chapter on Learning Partnerships is a must read to consider 'how' to move forward.
mindfulmathcoach.com/episode54 US Math Recovery Council®

This. 🙌

Just posted a photo @ Tres Hermanas Winery instagram.com/p/CWt0XXmvi1Gy…

A sign of a good culture in schools is when students walk up to the adults instead of away from them.

'Wouldn’t it be nice to eradicate “I don’t know” from your classroom?'
Guest post by Connie Hamilton, Author/Consultant (she/her)
#studenttalk #studentengagement #edchat
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#HappyPoetsDay to the writer who taught me to love poetry, the inestimable icon Maggie Smith, who lives rent free in my head.

Schools across the country say they’re seeing an uptick in disruptive behaviors. Some are obvious and visible, but others are quieter calls for help, like students putting their head down and refusing to talk. Kalyn Belsha Chalkbeat kqed.org/mindshift/5857…

Diversifying Your Classroom Book Collections? Avoid these 7 Pitfalls kqed.org/mindshift/5702…

What can food trucks teach us about virtual and hybrid learning?
via Dr. John Spencer
spencerauthor.com/food-truck-hyb…

Incredibly powerful, must-watch moment.

Thank you, Eddie S. Glaude Jr..

Supporting students in choosing who they want to become is what AVID educators do every day! #AVIDMindset #AVIDCommunity

Coming down from 3 amazing days of AVID DigitalXP with Elective Teachers & Instructional Coaches.. We rocked a digital Socratic Seminar and realized you don’t have to be sitting in the same room to build community! #AVIDDigitalXP #thisisavid #avidcommunity

A little late posting my dance, but inspired to be part of the powerful compassionate (and fun) AVID family... we got this! #AVIDStaffDev