A wise teacher knows that showing empathy & compassion to students doesn't mean you are weak & soft. It means you are strong enough to care. #edchat #education

A New Jersey school district uses a four-year induction program to support teachers in the difficult early years. edut.to/2u82HW5

328 studies over 50 years show that direct instruction (structured guidance for teachers, teaching discrete skills before application, daily checks on learning, regular testing for mastery) has consistent, large positive effects on student achievement: bit.ly/2Leaaxl ($)

"ADHD study links symptoms with screen time" cnn.it/2utoIyO

Transformational teachers share best practices, build mentoring relationships, observe their peers, keep things fresh, model their subject's usefulness, and demonstrate caring beyond what they teach. edut.to/2zW4uCX

6 ways to build rapport with students: "It’s about learning who they are, accepting and celebrating their uniqueness, and really listening to them." edut.to/2Onmhpm

Do's and Don'ts of Classroom Decorations: New research shows that what you put on your walls can affect your students’ ability to learn. Here are a few tips to maximize your space: edut.to/2D59Exs

Learning alongside our Early Learning educators as we dig into the new draft Early Learning Framework! Powerful conversations! #bcearlylearningframework #sd67 #Deeperlearning #bced Todd Manuel Judith King Maureen Dockendorf OneSky for all children

#well-being inquiry wrap up #outdoor #play #regulation #kindness #wonderchild #tadl2019 ⁦Vancouver Foundation⁩ ⁦Sandra-Lynn Shortall⁩ ⁦Jane Bertrand⁩ #sd67 ⁦Todd Manuel⁩ ⁦Allen Beckingham⁩ ⁦⁦Jenny Mitchell⁩ ⁦Leyton Schnellert⁩

I am so excited - my book is available for pre-order. It is filled with stories of inspirational change when people learned the ideas.The book is for teachers of any subject, parents, business leaders etc. Nice words from Carol Dweck & Laurene Powell Jobs Jobs: tinyurl.com/JBLimitless

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As you rest and reset this #summer, consider experimenting with a #gratitude practice to stay balanced into next fall ow.ly/dFrd50uJn2Y #edchat #mentalhealth #positivity

It was the Muskoka Chair #TheChevroletRace. Tweet what happened on tonight's episode for a chance to win a #ChevyBlazer. cards.twitter.com/cards/265wi2/7…

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Example #962 of fixing the kid rather than rethinking the curriculum, the pedagogy, and the role of students in making decisions

Thank you to ⁦Jo Chrona⁩ for consistently challenging, supporting and encouraging us to always reflect on our own biases and assumptions. ⁦NOIIE⁩

Thank you to Kathy Pierre and Leona Prince for a powerful and important beginning to our day Judith King Todd Manuel Allen Beckingham Melissa Burdock @sarafdavidson SD67 (Okanagan Skaha) Schools ICER: UBC Okanagan

We had a beautiful morning at k’əmcnitkw floodplain #restoration #whatneedstobereclaimedhere? #whatneedstoberestoredhere? #decolonizingprofessionallearning Todd Manuel Marcus Toneatto Allen Beckingham Janice Moase @sarafdavidson Judith King Leona Prince Melissa Burdock SSHRC

Learning about the Early Learning Framework alongside Maureen Dockendorf with amazing educators from SD67 and SD53 #sd67 #sd53 #mejdockendorf