Great learning happening from Day 1 - community circles, respect agreements, read to self, outdoor science observations and establishing procedures/expectations. #DISDdelivers

John Hattie's landmark "Visible Learning" research concluded that one of the most important influences of student achievement is how teachers think about learning and their own role. Watch his keynote presentation from our #LeadersToLearnFrom event: youtu.be/UJyEXZuIgMQ

What a shameful example adults are setting in the case of a 12-year-old transgender girl | Editorial buff.ly/2nN0dJi

Strong and weak examples Olive Stephens ES

"When teachers started class by welcoming students at the door, academic engagement increased by 20 percentage points and disruptive behavior decreased by 9 percentage points." edut.to/2O56yiI

“Our children need to know the importance of civility, respect for differing opinions, an overall appreciation for the right to vote, and a sense of obligation to participate in the process. Our country’s future - their future - depends on it.” ~Dr. Wilson TASAnet Denton ISD

For the first time in a decade, the number of children without health insurance in the United States has risen — and Texas again has the largest share. bit.ly/2Qrhsj7

Santa came to visit a few Olive Stephens ES classes today! Everybody was on the good list. 😊🎅

We are growing fast but we will never become too big for a little one-on-one time with our students.

Celebrating our Teamie!! Teacher of the Year-REBEKAH PERRONE📚 Olive Stephens ES

Stephens StuCo delivering Valentine Grams this morning!! Thank you Bulldogs for the gazillion orders!!💕♥️💕♥️ XOXO-StuCo 🐾 Olive Stephens ES Chris Rangel, Ed.D. @ashleyw1099

We utilized a clip chart with ADULTS during our training this morning. Turns out that adults absolutely hate this public display of behavior. Resulted in anxiety, disengagement, fear, resentment and embarrassment. If adults don’t like these tools, how do you think kids feel?

Our new outdoor Edumarkings were completed this week. Thank you to our AWESOME PTA for their hard work in raising the money for these great additions to our recess areas. The students will love them!!!

Stephens 5th graders are ready for Ryan String Fling!

The Stephens teachers are jazzed about Home Grown!!!! Olive Stephens ES @rgriffithi Fetterman Kaitlyn Ashlen Thornton Melissa Jo Davis #DentonHomeGrown

Such a great way to start the year...the 7th annual brunch provided by Shady Shores Baptist Church! Bettye Myers MS Olive Stephens ES

Honoring the incredible staff ⁦Olive Stephens ES⁩ ⁦Denton ISD⁩ ! A great start to another great year! #MakingADifference

When they're speaking your love language 😁😁♥️#cakeforbreakfast

We had so much fun during house PRIDE! V-E-S-T-I-G-O we’re the house of Vestigo! Olive Stephens ES

It snowed in art today! Olive Stephens ES