You may forget you said it, but they’ll always remember♥️ #spreadconfidence

Dear Community - We are putting out a call for licensed mental health professionals to attend the vigil tonight to surround our hurting community with resources. If you can dedicate your time, we’d so appreciate it. (Compensation will be available). Please message me directly 🤍

Anger is often seen as an irrational emotion. But it’s not due to the absence of logic—it’s due to the presence of threat or harm. Getting mad is a sign that something important to you is at risk. Understanding what makes you angry is a prism for understanding what you value.

You can’t control the quality of your students’ weekend. But you can have a huge impact on their Monday morning.

If you look at the people in your circle and you don’t get inspired then you don’t have a circle, you have a cage. Nipsey Hussle

In order to stand out, we have to know what we stand for.

This is so valuable 💜 🌐 behaviorflip.com #behaviorflip #restorativepractices

When I gave up my grading goggles, I learned to see. I no longer saw the graded in the grading. I saw the learners in the learning. Of course, they were there all along, the humans in the room. And I'll never not see them again. Lose the goggles. #NoGradeNovember21

Always. #teachers

Teachers care about their students, and they understand that connecting with students is more important than ever. But they cannot carry the weight of the responsibility for the social and emotional health of all their kids. That’s too much to bear. It takes a village.

Sometimes, kids make bad choices. Sometimes, they really screw up. We hold them accountable... but we can also extend some grace. They need to know we still like them. They need to learn a lesson... but it is never constructive when they feel alienated from us.

Authenticity is more than speaking. Authenticity is also about doing. Every decision we make says something about who we are.

“Great schools are not just led by the administration; they are led by teachers too. In great schools everyone owns the vision...and everyone is on a mission.” #EssentialTruths Danny Steele

I asked teachers how they improve in their job. From over 200 responses, these were the three dominant themes: 1) Collaborate with and observe colleagues. 2) Solicit feedback from students. 3) Reflect on what worked and what didn’t.

Join our Health team by applying online at ankeny.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.a… We are seeking applicants with 5-12 Health, Middle School Generalist, or willing to obtain certification.

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Are you or someone you know looking for an opportunity to join our schools? We are seeking candidates for our 12 month building secretary position. The position is open until June 17th. To read more about the position or to apply today, please visit ankeny.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.a…

Holiday breaks are a great time to recharge but they are also a great reminder just how much your students love you. Not every kid enjoys or wanted the break. Some kids will spend the entire holiday break counting the minutes until they walk back into your class.

Do you want to spend Thanksgiving with us? RT for a chance to win a pair of tickets to #NEvsMIN.