Look back and be grateful; Look ahead and be hopeful; Look around and be helpful; Look inside and be thankful. ~ Paulo coelho #ThankfulThursday

"Embracing the Constant of Change" buff.ly/31T8ygg via Allyson Apsey

How do we close ALL achievement gaps? ICLE Senior Fellow and #LeaderEd expert Tyrone Howard shares 5 guidelines for #EdEquity success: spr.ly/60141y4zs #Equity

• A word of Encouragement from a teacher to a child can change a life. • A word of Encouragement from a spouse can save a marriage. • A word of Encouragement from a leader can inspire a person to reach her potential. ~ John C.Maxwell #Leadership

The State Fair Community College Foundation welcomed Russell Childers, Erica Peterson and Kent Harbit to its Board of Directors at its Nov. 21 meeting on the Sedalia campus.

When PLCs focus on the "what and when" of instruction, they can lose sight of "the how". bit.ly/2lzYF7D

365 days a year... “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others” -MLK Jr.

Since education has been my career, a word about educators across our state and nation. It has been uplifting to see public, charter, private, parochial, & all education professionals working together for our children in a time of crisis. Thank you for your leadership.

There have always been children around the world who have not had the opportunity to go to school because of poverty, war, or discrimination. This morning I am remembering them. I hope we never take education for granted.

George Couros More truthful words have never been spoken. Can apply to so many aspects of both education and life right now. Inspirational! (Even from a Canadian Islanders fan!!) #AFocusedFuture #LeadershipMatters #LGR

When you have 20 people (parents, teachers, followers) saying positive things & 1 person saying negative, if you focus on the negative, then you are saying that person’s opinion is more important than the other 20. Don’t get wrapped up with negative people.

Absolutely crucial for the long-term success of any school system and its students.

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Congratulations Mandi!

Hey #DoodleAndChat this is the survey for my dissertation. I would appreciate if you would take the survey and retweet. Thanks!