A great reminder about how educator mindset impacts learning!

"Keep it simple: Get the right people on the bus, meet regularly, build a shared knowledge of PLC implementation, & influence those around you!" bit.ly/381oNMC

3 powerful practices that accelerate student learning. "The only people who can create the guaranteed and viable curriculum are those who teach it. Teachers must be engaged in identifying essentials." #CovidSlide Mike Mattos

We can implement practices proven to ensure all students learn at high levels, but if educators assume some students are incapable, the practices won’t matter. This is the power of culture...our assumptions become our reality. #CovidSlide #mindthegaps

Vote August 4, 2020! The Non-Homestead Millage Renewal will not affect primary residences. It is not a new tax but a continuation of the current rate. If fails, WUS loses $3.66 million/year for 4 years. FAQ's at ow.ly/eVpC50zRJy2

Nothing diminishes hope faster than focusing on things you can’t control. The key is focusing on things that you and your teammates can directly influence...like effective instruction, assessment, intervention, and extension.

Teachers, we are offering one-hour training sessions to help you get started with Khan Academy Kids, our app for children ages 2-7. We'll set up a class, create assignments, demo features, & answer your questions. Register here for our FREE training!

Much of the ed. value of read alouds lies in the interactivity. Here's a video demonstrating an asynchronous/recorded read aloud that encourages interactivity. Probably not as good as synchronous IRAs, but likely better than just reading straight through. ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/re…

It is extremely important for educators to work on their mental & physical health right now. Whether school is in person or virtual, we are dealing with stress that we have never encountered. Take time for yourself daily/weekly - read, walk, rest, spend time with loved ones.

With so many distractions and energy vampires descending on educators, this is more important now than ever! #StartingAMovement #StartWithTheCrown Tom Hierck Solution Tree

Open educational resources (OER) provide a broad range of high-quality resources. goopenmichigan.org. #OER #OpenAccess #opentextbook #edtech #studentsuccess

Why use OER? Provide teachers with greater flexibility and freedom to design learning experiences. goopenmichigan.org. #OER #OpenAccess #studentsuccess #remotelearning #onlinelearning #equity #openpedagogy #accessibility

Why use OER? Personalize learning and customize experiences for students. goopenmichigan.org. #OER #OpenAccess #studentsuccess #remotelearning #onlinelearning #equity #openpedagogy #accessibility

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WHY OER? By using OER to create a full curriculum map with multiple supporting resources, teachers have more options, greater flexibility, and increased comfort in teaching materials.#OER #OpenAccess

Being on the same page matters! Each time your team comes together to make important decisions, use fist-to-five strategy to identify your levels of collective consensus. After all, teamwork makes the dream work!

Thank a teacher. Thank a bus driver. Thank a custodian. Thank a counselor. Thank a substitute. Thank an assistant. Thank a front office. Thank a psychologist. Thank a social worker. Thank a cafeteria staff. Thank a first responder. Thank an administrator. Who might you add?

Girl Scouts and #DisneyOnIce is there anything better?

A PLC “Ready Classroom”: 1) Essentials identified 2) CFA for each essntl 3) Success criteria for each CFA 4) Calendar of dates for each essntl, incl interventions 5) Plan for when kids don’t meet success criteria. These should be team-determined & clear to kids & parents. #atplc