Day 7: I was nominated by Katrina Joyce and Sandy Mills Everyday I will post a picture of a day in the life of an educator. I will post w/o explanation and nominate someone else to take the challenge. That's 7 days and 7 pictures. Today I nominate @MrGreenbergD21

#21learns

Listen to the teachers.

As many middle school librarians know, recommending titles to 11- to 14-year-old students can be a delicate balancing act, taking into account reading difficulty, complexity of plot, and maturity of content. These 13 titles may help. ow.ly/yH5y50E3iLr

"You have to build the culture first. If the culture isn’t there for kids to collaborate in a productive way, if you don’t define that and what it looks like and coach that, it won’t work." EdSurge Jin-Soo Huh edsurge.com/news/2021-03-1…

There’s nothing to lose by giving a #student a second chance. Nothing. Nada. Zilch. There’s only the possibility of strengthening a #relationship, demonstrating the power of #empathy, and instilling a glimmer of hopeful recovery. #edchat #education

I appreciate people who are willing to change their mind. It reflects intellectual humility, courage, and honesty. It reflects a willingness to consider new evidence, new ideas, and new ways of thinking. We need more of that.

Success! 🎉  I'm a Newsela Certified Educator newse.la/ncecomplete

Reading aloud can seem a little daunting, especially if you’re a new teacher — but it's one of the best parts of teaching! #BackToSchool

Are your high school kids acting like middle schoolers? Middle schoolers acting like elementary kids? If so you’re not alone. Socially & academically many students are 1.5 yrs behind where they “should” be. It’s not your fault. Don’t give up. This year is a marathon not a sprint.

These haunting stories from the past, present, and future tilt toward the supernatural and paranormal. #podcasts #Halloween ow.ly/eUE050GwJme

Thanks for the wonderful landscaping! CCSD21 Operations

Looking for a fun activity to share with your students and families for winter break? 📚 Check out these adorable and fun "Winter Break Reading Bingo Cards" from our friends at Capstone 📚 & Buncee ❄️ You can download or make changes here... buff.ly/3Ev5FpG #tlchat

Please join Buffalo Grove High School and its International Relations Club by donating supplies to Ukraine. See full details below. BG_Bison #21Learns

Playing with blocks, playing with art, pretend play - all forms of play offer unique and wonderful benefits! #Playmatters

How should students read, write, & think like a scientist, historian, mathematician, or literary scholar? These lists "can act as starting points through which teachers can begin to think in terms of disciplinary literacy." ascd.org/el/articles/di…

Twitter Friends, w/ the family’s permission, I’m relaying the request of Dr. Keely Roberts, a current IL Supt., for all of our collective thoughts & prayers over her & her family, especially her son, Cooper, who is in critical condition after attending the Highland Park Parade.💔

Please share and repost. This is a high school friend’s son, missing. Was last seen in West Hollywood. No parent should have to go through this.

“They are forced to ask people walking by to pass in a water bottle or a bag from the trash or use their food trays — or, in the worst cases, just use the ground because the guards won't let them out to access the bathroom,” Texas Public Radio Texas Civil Rights Project tpr.org/criminal-justi…

This was a fun and eye-opening read. theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…