Thinking about the physical space of my room as I re-enter the classroom: Flexible Classrooms: Research Is Scarce, But Promising edutopia.org/article/flexib…

There is finally a consignment shop for teachers! It is located on on Rt. 47 in Huntley and now open. The owner is a former teacher and really nice. Super cute store! I now have a place to sell some of my personal prize possessions teaching items I no longer need.

Make Your Daughter Practice Math. She’ll Thank You Later. nyti.ms/2OLVKCO

This article shares significant challenges and stress teachers are experiencing in school districts around the country. More than ever, We must be Champions for our adults like we are champions for our students. This will be a focus for D59 #D59ALT edutopia.org/article/burnou…

Spiral: Easy Way to Practice Multiplication for Kids mathgeekmama.com/multiplication…

Something to think about: Skim reading is the new normal. The effect on society is profound | Maryanne Wolf theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Creating our Padlet wall to document all of the amazing books we read this year! Sharon Kranz Paul Kirk

How do you know when Ss need some extra support? T Katie Flaws is implementing self-assessment turn-in trays as a way to check in:

4th grdrs learn to write a sentence using a noun and a verb. We are building knowledge to avoid writing fragments and run-ons! Patterns of Power is helping us get there! #writing #grammar #PatternsOfPower #JotLotShare @writeguyjeff Grove Avenue Elementary

Lines staff driving around neighborhoods today to visit with their students from a safe distance! ❤️#BSD220 #ilschoolsstepup

I love my job. I’m tired. We work to excess in the current climate. Blessings to all who manage and love kiddos virtually!

I have never been so proud to be a teacher. I love my students! The work is difficult, but there are rewards every day. Even now, growth and progress! Go kids!

3 Grove Avenue Elementary teachers along with other Barrington 220 staff share their Global experiences via Ingage Unlimited w/ BOE tonight!!

At Roslyn Road, the Little Gingerbread Man runs from sharks and Chicken Nuggets! #kindergartenlove

Apple’s Tim Cook: “...it’s more important to learn coding than a foreign language...Coding is a global language; it’s the way you can converse with 7 billion people.”

Joslyn Katz x.com/fountaspinnell…

“Does what we assess reflect what we value? Do we value what we assess?” -Myron Dueck

Whether it’s integrating technology or standards-based grading: Success can be compromised when new ideas are applied to old systems. New ideas are supported by new systems.

Check out this amazing class library! These 5th graders never run out of something to read!