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"When I'm living a good day, what am I spending my time on?
Do the sources of information I am exposed to each day support that type of lifestyle or distract from it?" – @JamesClear
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Are. You. Kidding. Me.
Vouchers supporters want to skip checks and balances and avoid an actual cost assessment of vouchers. Tell them how bad that is: legis.iowa.gov/legislators/f…
There's an interesting proposed change in HSB 31, the rules that govern the Iowa House. Rule 32 says any bills that go through the Education Reform Committee are exempt from Appropriations and Ways and Means, where their financial impact would be assessed. legis.iowa.gov/legislation/B…
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Implementing culturally-responsive instructional strategies helps ensure all students can learn.
bit.ly/3hLEa1T @diben
#teaching #learning #educoach #education
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It is amazing what students can do when they feel like their teacher believes in, supports, and truly cares for them.
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this is a tactic to wear down teachers, get them to leave their teaching positions & then point to public Ed & call it a failure. Email any of your kid’s teachers at any time & they’ll tell you what their teaching or look on the district website. – at Des Moines, IA
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Start 2022 by giving a fresh start to every kid every time.
#thatonekid
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How do you get better?
One moment, one day at time.
1% better each day over the course of your life creates big results.
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Please consider donating to @HardingWolfPack for beautification projects using the link below. dmps.revtrak.net/harding-ms-…
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Discomfort leads to growth. If you want to get better you have to be willing to be uncomfortable.
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SF159 - GOP bill to defund public schools by creating private school vouchers and charter schools...
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No matter what happens today, remember...
You might not be able to control all of yours circumstance but you can control how you respond to them.
Pause. Look for the good. Trust in a bigger plan. Respond instead of react.
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We are calling for the immediate removal of State Senator Zach Whiting after his comments on the senate floor yesterday.
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Too often we forget that discipline really means to teach, not to punish. A disciple is a student, not a recipient of behavioural consequences. -Daniel J. Siegel, The Whole-Brain Child
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The public frets about cheating with food stamps (the fraud rate is about 1.5%) yet doesn’t understand that zillionaires hide assets abroad and thereby deprive the Treasury of some $36 billion a year in taxes—enough to pay for high-quality pre-K and day care for all. -N. Kristof
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In her research on several Fortune 1000 companies, Carol Dweck found that employees in companies with a growth mindset have a higher level of trust in their organization, are more innovative, feel more supported in risk-taking, and have a greater commitment to their organization.
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Dr. Biden, good on you. You earned your title. It’s not like you got your doctorate at Trump University.
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“A calm brain is necessary for learning. The path to a calm brain depends on strong relationships, establishing routines, and building resilience.” @DrPamelaCantor
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2 Key Benefits of Having an Attitude of Gratitude
1. How you see the world determines the world you see. When you look for the good, you find more of it.
2. You can't be stressed and thankful at the same time. When you are feeling blessed you won't be stressed.
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Love this! What are you not afraid of?! #StrongEducator
