We are excited to learn from @BitsyParks at Summer Institute: Choice 2020. This is one of my favorite Choice Literacy | Ruth Ayres articles. I promise you'll be glad you read Bitsy's words. Read "Slowing Down" ---> ow.ly/ZoEx50ywF21

So inspired by these students and professors from Grace College, serving the homeless in LA. I have a homeless half-brother. We don’t know where he is or if he’s even alive. It breaks my heart that there are many like him, suffering with mental illness or life circumstances.😢

Don't miss this! TEN Choice Literacy | Ruth Ayres contributors are getting together on March 28 for our first VIRTUAL Spring Saturday. It's free and is going to be some of the best PD! We can't wait. Sign-up here ---> ow.ly/qaGH50ywF7J

Is anyone planning to join in on this virtual event with The Lead Learners ? Ruth Ayres runs an amazing consortium and we are all lucky enough to be invited to this amazing line-up! Who's joining me for a virtual viewing party? event.webinarjam.com/register/6/vm6… #LiteracyCoaching

Closing school is NOT an easy decision. It impacts academics, access to student meals and support services, staff & family jobs, incomes, daycare needs, stability associated with our routines, ... Local leaders are working hard to mitigate this impact. Appreciation ❤️ Proud.

Don't miss writing camp with Tammy Mulligan and her dogs Hoppy & Ranger. There's a new lesson every day! teachersbooksreaders.com

Transitioning to Online Learning: Pro Tips on What You Need to Know inservice.ascd.org/transitioning-… via ASCD Inservice

Let's keep workshop flowing in virtual spaces -- what are you doing to make this happen?

Congrats Jen Schwanke, Ed.D. 🎉 We are excited for you!

How’s everyone doing today?

Did you see the newest Big Fresh newsletter from Choice Literacy | Ruth Ayres? @MaryLeeHahn wrote the lead and it is packed full of useful resources! choiceliteracy.com/article/april-…

How can we bring our passion purpose and professionalism to the forefront of our experiences even in times of uncertainty? We hope that you’ll join #G2great this week and help us explore that question. Fran McVeigh ThingsMrGSays Jenn Hayhurst Valinda Kimmel, M. Ed.

PERKS News goes out every Tuesday. Don't miss our welcome back with the new "Click & Brick" Professional Learning Calendar! ow.ly/QJXH50Bl3fZ

Read my Sep 9 Newsletter featuring “Opinion | Kids Can Learn to Love Learning, Even Over Zoom” nzzl.us/GSGKwPI

EQ, not IQ, is the greatest predictor of success for young people, both as students and later as graduates.

I recommend this book to ms & H.S. Ss. Strong women who know the moves of the pawn in chess. ⁦Elizabeth Acevedo⁩

Don't miss our 2020-2021 Professional Learning Calendar! ow.ly/kIXQ50Bl4ca

Instructional coaches and teacher leaders -- sign up for September's THINK TANK. FREE for consortium members! ow.ly/YBnm50Bl4iG

Our website houses everything you need to know about presenters, workshops and Think Tanks! theleadlearners.org