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This lesson hit me square between the eyes when a grandmother came into my office in tears.
She shared with me that she had been raising her grandson since he was 3 weeks old because his mother just up and left and they had no idea who the father was.
She said... (/1)
She shared with me that she had been raising her grandson since he was 3 weeks old because his mother just up and left and they had no idea who the father was.
She said... (/1)
every year there's one day that she brings her grandson to school and he has a complete meltdown and it leaves her heartbroken. What day? The day we do "Muffins with Mom".
She said, "though I do everything for him just like I AM his mother, I can't show my face at... (/2)
She said, "though I do everything for him just like I AM his mother, I can't show my face at... (/2)
that event because the other women will stare and whisper about how I'm not his mother, why am I there".
In that moment I knew something had to change. And I knew it wasn't going to be difficult.
I believe our schools should be places where we welcome all. Where our... (/3)
In that moment I knew something had to change. And I knew it wasn't going to be difficult.
I believe our schools should be places where we welcome all. Where our... (/3)
Social emotional learning seems to be the hot topic and buzzword of choice these days, and for good reason honestly.
But it's nothing new.
I will never forget hearing about the importance of teaching students skills like resilience, goal setting, team work, .... (/1)
But it's nothing new.
I will never forget hearing about the importance of teaching students skills like resilience, goal setting, team work, .... (/1)
fair-play, community involvement, and so much more. My initial thoughts were "isn't that the counselors job?" and "I don't have time in my class to cover that". Boy was I wrong.
Then I accidentally came across this organization called @ClassroomChamps ...... (/2)
Then I accidentally came across this organization called @ClassroomChamps ...... (/2)
and it rocked my world.
I learned I could connect my classroom with top performing Olympic & Paralympic athletes to help me teach them (and me) those skills.
I was immediately sold, & applied right away. Through my years as a classroom teacher and then school principal... (/3)
I learned I could connect my classroom with top performing Olympic & Paralympic athletes to help me teach them (and me) those skills.
I was immediately sold, & applied right away. Through my years as a classroom teacher and then school principal... (/3)
When this realization first hit me, it hit me hard.
I was working so hard to create a space that students (and adults) would love coming into every day. I thought I was killing it. Then one day my buddy, @E_Sheninger came to visit my campus. And one of his questions... (/1)
I was working so hard to create a space that students (and adults) would love coming into every day. I thought I was killing it. Then one day my buddy, @E_Sheninger came to visit my campus. And one of his questions... (/1)
to me was "when are you getting student input?"
Of course my first thought was "they're elementary students, they're too young for that". And the moment that thought entered my head I was embarrassed. Our kids are only too young for things that... (/2)
Of course my first thought was "they're elementary students, they're too young for that". And the moment that thought entered my head I was embarrassed. Our kids are only too young for things that... (/2)
WE make them too young for.
So I started Student Advisory groups to help look at current practices and spaces and see if there was room for improvement!
That group of PreK-5th Grade students redesigned our cafeteria seating layout, upscaled our student bathrooms, came... (/3)
So I started Student Advisory groups to help look at current practices and spaces and see if there was room for improvement!
That group of PreK-5th Grade students redesigned our cafeteria seating layout, upscaled our student bathrooms, came... (/3)
As teachers go back to school, I think it's important that they learn from what we have learned in hospitals. I will share some things and hope others chime in with their best tips.
#MedTwitter #NurseTwitter #teachertwitter
#MedTwitter #NurseTwitter #teachertwitter
First of all, if folks have any potential symptoms, they need to get tested and STAY HOME.
Common symptoms:
*Fevers/chills
*Shortness of breath
*Cough
*Fatigue
*Sore throat
*Headache
*Muscle aches
*Loss of taste/smell
*Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
Common symptoms:
*Fevers/chills
*Shortness of breath
*Cough
*Fatigue
*Sore throat
*Headache
*Muscle aches
*Loss of taste/smell
*Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
Unfortunately, though, we cannot effectively screen out all of those with active infections because some don't get severe symptoms.
Some folks who are infected are:
*Minimally symptomatic
*Pre-symptomatic
*Asymptomatic
However, we believe they can still spread infection.
Some folks who are infected are:
*Minimally symptomatic
*Pre-symptomatic
*Asymptomatic
However, we believe they can still spread infection.
I am writing a blog post to encourage more teachers to join Twitter for professional development. I want to include recommending some Twitter accounts that they should follow. Who do you think is someone that they should follow?
I will also be recommending TWITTER CHATS! Keep them coming! #masterychat #TLAP #edchat #kidsdeserveit #eduductTape #formativechat #digcit #satchat
Also, if you answer this question, I would love to quote you on my blog. "What are the benefits of teachers using Twitter and WHY do YOU use it?"
Kicking off #WalkBikePlaces with an infrastructure tour on @BlueBikesNOLA. Several under way now; I'm on the one that looks at public art, placemaking. #bikeNOLA
First stop: Jackson Square, National Historic Site, named for Andrew J. Led battle that saved NOLA in 1812 but owned enslaved people. Should his statue come down? #WalkBikePlaces
Beautiful murals! Families of Plessy and Ferguson reconciled with art in celebration. Studio BE right across the street--big studio space in covered warehouse. @BlueBikesNOLA station right here at park.
