Total eclipse day! 🌕☀️

A fan of endless learning. Are you? #dallasnews #LetterstotheEditor

I’m leaving my college freshman in Portland for spring quarter. I’m reminded that so many parenting moments require courage, and I’m thankful that I keep finding it when needed. (Also, spring in Oregon is my favorite.)

Damm: Anyone can be a reader dallasnews.com/opinion/commen…

Tips on how to expand your reading repertoire (or help a child do the same)

Damm: Fake royal photos and real spring blooms dallasnews.com/opinion/commen…

How can we root ourselves in reality when we’re not certain of what’s real? We’ve got to surround ourselves with what’s created — not crafted by humans.

Big thanks to Emma Stone for emphasizing the importance of collaboration and teamwork. ❤️

Damm: My game plan for defeating loneliness dallasnews.com/opinion/commen…

We rely on one another to take care of our neighborhoods, to support our small businesses, to watch out for children crossing the street.

When I left the classroom in January, I was conflicted. I love teaching, but the profession doesn’t always love us back. Today I made plans to teach a series of writing classes in my community, and I was reminded that there are often multiple paths to share your passion.

Why Texas refused $450 million to help feed 3.8 million hungry kids this summer | Sharon Grigsby
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In Denton tonight celebrating as my dear friend and former ⁦Dallas Morning News⁩ colleague ⁦Tyra Damm⁩ accepts an alumni award at ⁦Mayborn School⁩. Tyra is simply The Best.

I didn’t realize until I stopped teaching how much time I spent after hours thinking about lessons and students and grading while I was teaching. It’s taking some time to adjust. (And, honestly, I’m still thinking about my students and how they’re doing.) ❤️

Home from an evening of tutoring with some new bling — a handmade bracelet from a darling second-grader.

State testing does not reflect a student's intellect, this writer claims. Do you agree? #dallasnews #LetterstotheEditor

One of the best programs in Frisco ISD is Independent Study & Mentorship. Juniors and seniors choose a career-related topic, interview experts and create innovative products. These are a few of my former students who are doing incredible work. Reedy High School Pearson Middle School ❤️

Best teachers in Texas don’t need STAAR data dallasnews.com/opinion/commen…

The best teachers don’t need STAAR data. They are constantly assessing, teaching and reteaching to help students toward progress.

I am current on skin care, fragrance and lip gloss trends thanks to the 6th-grade girls I tutor.
(I was in 6th grade in 1981. I had no skin care routine. I coveted Love's Baby Soft. I used strawberry lip balm from a small metal tin.)

When it comes to the rules of civil conversations, adults already know what they should do.

‘You don’t have to participate in a dialogue you don’t want to have’ dallasnews.com/opinion/commen…