Many teachers report that they are gaslighted by everyone from their administrators to their colleagues. They are repeatedly told how important they are and how they should prioritize their well-being, and then asked to do the exact opposite. kqed.org/mindshift/5754…

One of the best paths to a good job is through a strong union. The American Jobs Plan will create millions of good-paying, union jobs.

During my #NEARA21 keynote, I asked us all three questions: 1. What needs to be done to make our aspirational vision a reality? 2. What is our role, as proud educators, in fulfilling the promise of public education? 3. What are you prepared to do? Reply with your thoughts 👇🏾

#neara21

Reminder! Summer meal pick-up will take place today, and every Monday throughout the summer, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meals are provided at no cost to District 97 students. If you have any questions or are unable to make it, please contact Carla Ellis at [email protected].

💭"When these questions drive our work, we will see a new type of pedagogy emerge where teachers become (re)invigorated for the profession and students are engaged."-⁦Gholdy Muhammad⁩ ⁦AMLE⁩ Read more here:amle.org/12-questions-t… #Education #Curriculum #CultivatingGenius

D97 Language Acquisition teachers wish everyone a phenomenal first day back to our students and families and hope for a magnificent school year! #BacktoSchool2021 #WeAreD97 Oak Park District 97

There is no better day to bring up the fact that the education system would crumble if not for the unpaid labor of educators. #LaborDayWeekend

This is heartbreaking and so relatable. Teachers deserve so much better. Link to original video: vm.tiktok.com/ZM8NoUBCh/

😂🗣 Candace Parker If you take away ANYTHING from CP's Mic'd up it should be: "You're human, so LET'S GOOO" 👏

If you are near Oak Park and River Forest, come and visit the ofrendas around these two communities. Use the QR code’s below and enjoy. #DayOfTheDead #celebrateALLcultues #DiaDeMuertos

Ofendas de los estudiantes Para Día de los Muertos. Buen trabajo. #oakpark97 @oakpark97 #bebrooks97

¡Gracias Opportunity Coalition-UNITY for the beautiful staff offrenda & snacks for Institute Day! Brooks Middle School #bebrooks Oak Park District 97 #WeAreD97

Thankful for all of the languages spoken at ⁦Brooks Middle School⁩ by students and staff. Reminding everyone that they belong here. #bebrooks97 #WeAreD97 ⁦Oak Park District 97⁩

Today is “La journée internationale des professeurs de français” (International French Teachers Day). We are thankful for our French teachers: Mme Bultas, Mme Kelly, Mme Wehman, Mme Suerth, & Mme Maggio! 👏👏👏 lejourduprof.com Brooks Middle School Oak Park District 97