"Studies show that Ts spend 7 hours a week scouring the internet for materials. That’s basically a school day! When do they get to focus on pedagogy, and on individual students, & the cues from S work?" Read more from Jana Beth Francis: #CurriculumMatters curriculummatters.org/2018/12/19/im-…

Oak Ridge School District is ranked #1 by Niche K12 again for 2019! ow.ly/a2ul50kmQnm

8 Pi Day activities! #math #maths #iteachmath #geometry #PiDay yummymath.com/2019/get-ready…

There is a big difference between Evaluating Teachers and Developing Teachers. Teachers don't want to be watched. They want to Grow, Improve, and become Better!

Teachers become nervous about being evaluated when they worry about what their principal is going to think about their lesson. When admins and teachers are a team and are continually working together for developmental purposes, nerves go away and GROWTH HAPPENS!

Whoever is doing the talking (and thinking) is usually who is doing the learning. Read this post to learn about ways you can limit teacher talk and have students take ownership for their own learning! bit.ly/2HlWXMb #studentvoice #engagechat #edchat

AVID applications are due Friday, 1/24! 8th graders who want to apply should find the link on their ELA teacher’s Canvas page. Don’t forget to ask 3 teachers for evaluations. We can’t wait for the c/o 2024! 👩🏽‍🎓👨🏻‍🎓📚🔑💻

Elizabeth McFall @lizzymactn makes sure the sun rises each day for Oak Ridge Schools! Thank you for using your special skills to make sure we not only survive but continue to improve!

AP students: Take these 5 steps ahead of your AP Exams. spr.ly/60131A4GS

On July 28, there is a great virtual STEM PD opportunity for K-12 teachers focusing on hands-on and interactive STEM activities in virtual environments, building community, and connecting to STEM professions provided by UTK. Click link to register. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Thank you, @DaleLynchTOSS for coming in person to recognize Dr. Borchers as East Tennessee Superintendent of the year! We are so thankful to have him in Oak Ridge! Bruce Borchers TOSS

It’s time for the Holly 🌲 Jolly selfie!

Join us for Mental Health 101 for ORS Parents & Guardians-a virtual event on January 27 @ 6:00 pm! Scan the QR code to register or click bit.ly/ORSmh101 Oak Ridge Schools Linden Elementary Willow Brook Elementary School Woodland Elementary Glenwood Elementary Robertsville Middle JeffersonMS @ORHSCounseling Oak Ridge HS

"If my younger self met me now, he would be very surprised that I ended up becoming a math teacher. He would probably remember how hard it was to feel connected to mathematics because the content rarely felt relevant to any personal experiences." edreports.org/resources/arti…

This is the week! If you are not using you Missouri football tickets, we South Knoxville Elementary would love to send some kids to their first ball game! Please retweet! WBIR Channel 10 Tennessee Football @wvltpacker John Becker WATE 6 On Your Side 🐝Santa Vol 🍊🎅🏈⚾️🏀🐝 Coach Lance UT System President Randy Boyd Donde Plowman Knox News

It is that time of year with Tony Jolly and me to say, “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas!🎄

A grade is not feedback. Feedback happens when students have an intended goal & a success criteria to assess how their individual evidence of learning measures up. Then, the teacher provides tools or pathways to guide learners to reflect & revise. An 82% doesn't do any of that

Empower Public Schools, Not Vouchers #gmsdinfocus

For the first time ever, Tennessee scored above the national average on all 4th and 8th grade NAEP Assessments. One would expect the Governor to be out touting this accomplishment. Not happening because it doesn't support the voucher legislation. chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2025…

We didn’t do the Christmas 🎄 Holly/Jolly post, so we’re a little late. Happy Spring from Holly & Jolly!