Always look for a reason, any reason, to build a child up. School is about so much more than just academics.

How you can encourage reading skill growth in your Ss – no matter the discipline you teach (via T Susan Barber): edutopia.org/article/6-tech… #edchat

Excellent provocation idea that will give Ss the opportunity to explore concepts and think critically about how history is recorded. #inquirybased #criticalthinking #socialstudies

⏰ Principles of Instruction⏰ 10 🔝 TIPS that all teachers should take into consideration when planning.  via 📸Teacher Takeaways #education #edutwitter

The 3C’s of Student Engagement and Instructional Design 📚✏️ 1 - Cooperative Learning 2 - Critical Thinking 3 - Creativity Enhance student learning by incorporating the 3C’s into instructional activities as often as possible.

"I love inquiry-based learning!" 😍 T Samantha Futrell gave her Ss this "cheat sheet" to support their pursuit of knowledge: #TeacherTwitter

Essentials for classroom and school culture 📚🙌🔥 1 - Student Engagement (great instruction) 2 - Building Meaningful Relationships 3 - An Environment where students feel accepted, seen, and valued! #NextLevelTeaching #NextLevelLeadership

Be the kind of educator that notices the kids that don’t get noticed.

The 1st lesson of the year is a special one! 🤩 Here are 4 things you can do to set a positive, purposeful tone for all the lessons that'll follow it. edut.to/3Yks1HA

Strong classroom communities can help foster a strong school community. Check out this guide from CPS Dept of Student Voice & Engagement, and consider bringing it to your team this back-to-school season. docs.google.com/document/d/1ln…

"Wrigley’s approach to architecture was in many ways identical to his approach to marketing. Be anything but ordinary!" f-st.co/eXWPYpy

🚨 Media literacy starts here! Use the SIFT strategy to empower students to question sources, verify info, and think critically. Ready to boost your lesson plans? 👇 buff.ly/4hdxzKt #edutwitter #educoach #teaching #learning

Light up your classrooms with an innovative environment 💡 Sketchnote via Julie Woodard

The most important thing to get ready in your room…IS YOU! Kids are going to walk in and see their name and know if they are supposed to be in that room. Then they’ll look at you…and know if THEY BELONG. Just got to take care of each other. #LeadFromWhereYouAre #1minwalk2work

Your attitude, energy and leadership are contagious. Don’t be a germ. Decide to be Vitamin C today! 📖 pg 21 from Jon Gordon's “The Power of a Positive Team”

One of the most in-demand skills in Silicon Valley is a software program released 40 years ago trib.al/5bChhAN

Many are capable, few are COMMITTED. Mike Tomlin nailed it. It’s not about what you’re capable of - it’s about what you’re willing to do. Many people have talent, but commitment and excellence are rare. Commit, show up, do the work, and stack the days.

This is a multi-billion dollar business Dusty robotics just invented a new tool that every single construction company will end up buying Just like a Roomba, it drives around, but it’s not cleaning, instead it’s printing the floor plan on to the slab. So simple, so powerful

HEARTWARMING: #Bucs star quarterback Baker Mayfield noticed fans holding a flag of his alma mater, Lake Travis High School before the game so he called them down. Mayfield then took a photo with the family and spent time with them: Baker is a class act 👏