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Watch a student respond to "List the dimensions of a rectangle with a perimeter of 24 units." Read more here on why:
bit.ly/2r4DsRa #MTBoS
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When I talk about doing away with standardized tests, one push back from NON educators is how do you hold teachers accountable. Well Gates foundation et.al. spent 700 millions dollars only to find out standardized test do NOT reflect teacher effectiveness.
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Getting ready to teach fractions? Be sure to check out our free game, SATISFRACTION! Kids can learn to identify, simplify, compare, and calculate fractions. Great for whole class, small groups & independent practice! tangmath.com/satisfraction
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How do we ease students back into academics after a break or long weekend? Check out this post to learn how one teacher implements Minimum Mondays: bit.ly/3TOeGSt #edchat #mindfulness #teacherchat
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New research on how kids best learn letter-sound pairings! Hint: Get ’em up and moving! 😄
A Better Way to Learn Your ABCs
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"Thank you for being KEY to our school's success!"
By adding handwritten notes to these keys, leader @BarbaraGruener builds a culture of gratitude.
drive.google.com/file/d/0ByL…
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By ending classes intentionally, you can "add extra oomph" into your lesson, says educator @finleyt.
Give one of his 22 finishers a try:
edutopia.org/blog/22-powerfu…
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Leaders, consider sharing this with math teachers and coaches who want to support student dialogue!
(Via instructional leader @MrsBrooksPUSD) #MTBoS #ITeachMath
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Each of the rectangles on this grid is an opportunity for a teacher to sign their name and learn from a fellow educator!
(Peer-to-peer collaborative staff learning wall via P @KaitlinCurran2)
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It's a fresh Monday! Dream BIG and grab those opportunities!
📸Unknown #mondaymorning #teacherlife #edchat
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A few of my core admin beliefs:
🍏 Please don’t apologize, I trust you.
🍏 Love kids first, teach them second.
🍏 If you need to be absent, be absent. We will make it work.
🍏 Wear what makes you happy.
🍏 Drive safely. 🙃
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How should school leaders spend their time? Promoting and participating in teacher learning has an effect size of 0.84. #edleaders #edchat #LeadershipDevelopment @VisibleLearning @ASCD #collectivegreatness #achievementteams #studentcenteredleadership
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We are so happy to announce the official release of my latest professional book, “Mitigating Curricular Chaos.” — It’s for teachers, teacher leaders, school & district level administrators interested in finding and reaching your instructional North Star. #educationalepiphany
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A guide for tutors in your school community who want to build more culturally responsive relationships:
sites.google.com/search-inst…
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"Changing the way I organize and communicate PD! Thanks @brightmorningtm for so many insights in your PD Book!" —Instructional leader @mrshowell24
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Ever tried teaching middle school math to kids who don't know their times tables, can't do mental math, don't know basic factors/multiples, can't reason thru problems, don't have basic, problem-solving strategies? Every one of those skills can be taught using problems like these!
Sometimes life throws your curve balls, this ones name was Hurricane Ian. It’s the little things that bring rays of sunshine when the sky feels gloomy and unclear. ❤️
My first Color Fun Run was a blast! Thank you Westgate PTA for organizing such a special experience for our students and to all the families that participated and volunteered! @my_pcs
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3 common practices of principals leading for math equity, via leader @Amipsong:
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