Perhaps a *silver lining to the nationwide school closures during the pandemic will be that, as a nation, we collectively decide just how difficult a teacher’s job is and pay them what they’re worth.

High school math Ts, I’m sharing all my playlists for Alg1, Alg2, Geo. Will try to add more detailed advice on how to use, but for now read my earlier posts. If they are helpful, let me know! #FuseRI @MathSchach jasonkappel.com/post/long-over…

This was a student’s response to this particular blog post. Teachers, don’t forget to listen to your students! Be patient. Be flexible. Be forgiving. We can do this.

3 hours into DL and I've learned a valuable lesson...my office chair is terrible! Any suggestions on an affordable, comfortable chair with free shipping?

Day 1 of distance learning✅. Did you or a teacher you know struggle today? Tonight we are launching a Rhode Island Distance Learning Helpline in partnership w/Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE). Our #FuseRI Fellows are here to help! Visit tinyurl.com/rihelpline to sign up for free coaching supports.

Day 1 of DL was amazing today. So great to “see” my Ss and check in. Also cool to see them help each other and troubleshoot (FaceTiming a friend in to our Zoom who couldn’t connect). Quote of the day from me to a HS junior, “could you put a shirt on please?” #WeGotThis

Even the best distance learning plans need implementation support. If you're a teacher and need some support, reach out to the RI Distance Learning Helpline to receive free coaching (ideas, feedback, and/or strategies) from an experienced #FuseRI Fellow! tinyurl.com/rihelpline

RISTE - Rhode Island's ISTE Affiliate Virtual Summer Institute opens its registration TODAY! Sessions run July 22-24. Visit ri-iste.org/Events-Calendar for more information!

Tomorrow is my first day teaching with students physically in front of me in 6 months. Excited/anxious to begin a professional challenge like no other I've experienced. Super excited to see my Ss in person! jasonkappel.com/post/distance-…

So the NYC DOE is calling their hybrid in-person/DL model “Blended Learning?” Do they not know that name is already taken? #icant

Anyone know a good tool to run a secure, electronic election? Need: 1 vote per person, only union members able to vote, open for a specific time window, must be anonymous, doesn't have to be free. TIA!

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Recently received 2 unsolicited, handwritten sticky notes. One was attached to a box of homemade cookies, the other to the windshield of my car. I feel like this pair sums up this school year rather well, but I don’t know why.

I can’t believe we are getting the band back together tomorrow! #FuseRI Reunion at the Girl Scouts of SNE offices in Warwick! More than 60% of our Fuse Fellows will be there. We can’t wait to share @HighlanderInst updates & hear about our fellows incredible work all over RI.