WHY do school districts keep purchasing iPads for students? They are SO expensive, and much less useful than chromebooks (which are 1/4 the cost). ny.chalkbeat.org/2021/3/19/2233…

Sahlberg and Hasak: Big Data Didn’t Work: It’s Time for Small Data dianeravitch.net/2016/05/13/sah…

Peg Robertson: Why No Protest Over Approval of Relay, a Fake Graduate School of Education? dianeravitch.net/2016/05/14/peg…

Great teachers are made, not born #teachertraining economist.com/news/leaders/2…

Looking for a Defense Against the Dark Arts prof, J.K. Rowling? Where do I apply? Trump, Death Eaters - I got this! x.com/BostonGlobe/st…

Wow! Hopeful that this will finally shift the dialogue around charters #educationforall x.com/DianeRavitch/s…

The problem with the growing effort to ‘disrupt’ teacher preparation in the United States - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sh…

Great analysis of #teachershortages We need to change the way we recruit, train AND support teachers Learning Policy Institute x.com/LPI_Learning/s…

Hi! I'm Mavis, a former math teacher and current coach for Ed Direction (Ed Direction) working with Utah Turnaround Schools! #utedchat

A2: Libs can ensure all Ss feel success and foster a growth mindset by helping them find books they love at the right level #utedchat

A4: Provide access and support so Ss can explore and get inspired by new tech #utedchat

Mavis - former middle school teacher, current ed consultant with Ed Direction #UTedChat

A1: Clear communication, plus high expectations for teachers and consistent instructional support to help them get there #UTedChat

Love this! Relationships are built by doing hard work together. x.com/vb_kristin/sta…

A2: Principals should help teachers set authentic goals, give them regular feedback on their progress, and provide the support necessary to reach them #UTedChat

A3: StrengthsFinder or a compass points activity allows teams to discuss their strengths and weaknesses in an objective way. Then they can action plan productive ways to work together #UTedChat

Hi everyone! I'm Mavis, an education consultant with Ed Direction. I'm excited to chat about awesomeness tonight! #UTedChat

A1: My grandmother! She was an amazing elementary teacher, then elementary education professor, with a lifelong passion for literacy #UTedChat

A2: I hope my students remember me as a teacher who genuinely believed in their ability to succeed, both as people and as mathematicians #UTedChat

A5: First choice Hogwarts, second choice East Dillon High so I could get inspirational speeches from Coach Taylor whenever I need them #fnl #texasforever #utedchat