I’ve seized the challenge from Andrew Maxey and ready to read, learn and share with my fellow Twitter educators! Our voices, on behalf of our children, are needed more than ever. Missed you guys!!!

As “lists” continue to be released ranking our schools I can’t but wonder how we’ve allowed test scores to replace what truly matters - the joy of learning?

What if schools focused on the needs of the children rather than test scores - a Maslow before Bloom movement? ajc.com/blog/get-schoo…

Great read for Friday that reminds us of the “science” associated with reading instruction. Maybe time to reassemble the panel and see what new research has emerged. edweek.org/ew/articles/20…

So excited to have so many young families attend tonight to learn about this innovative educational opportunity for their children!! Look for our “Porch Parties” starting this weekend as we share our vision for i3 Academy!!

12 Classroom Teachers / 8 Curriculum Specialists / 5 Community Members / 7 Community College/University Professors & Directors + our ALSDE supporters worked for 1000s hours to develop the AL Math Course of Study!! If you have a question ask us!!#ALStandardsByALTeachers

With the Alabama Legislature back in session teacher, parent and student voice could not be more important!! Look behind the headlines of increased funding for education for the rest of the story - thanks Alabama Arise!! alarise.org/news-releases/…

Yes, we all need to support our colleagues who brought their expertise to the writing of these standards but it’s far more - it’s time to take a stand on who decides education policy in our state - UNITE Support the 2019 Alabama Mathematics Course of Study mathalcos.blog/?fbclid=IwAR1x…

Teachers, leaders, professors....check the action in Montgomery regarding the setting of academic standards in our state! Time to unite and let our voices be heard!!

Here’s the rest of the story boys and girls - speak up!!!

Ok folks - the momentum is growing - keep voicing your informed and educationally sound thoughts with your legislators! al.com/news/2019/03/a…

Another respected state organization standing strong for our students!!

Since I received NO responses when I asked non-educators to list an Alabama math or ELA standard, I thought I would share some of these learning outcomes that have been called “liberal” and “socialist” on Twitter threads TODAY. Here goes... Kindergarten math:

Here’s a challenge to all of my fellow educators...when you call your legislator, regarding our current standards In ELA and Math, ask them if they have read them in their entirety and if not how could they vote to repeal or approve them then post their response by name!

Tommy Bice Here’s the problem: When you call you talk to a receptionist or get voice mailbox or even a voice mailbox not set up... I know because I called all 22 sponsors of #SB119...left my name & number...ZERO called back...including my Senator Dan Roberts...

Here’s a question to ponder...where is your State Board of Education member’s voice in this Common Core debate as their authority, and your representation, is potentially being stripped away. I’m calling mine, Yvette Richsrdson, today and would urge you to do the same!

If you thrive in an environment where your ideas and thoughts are welcomed and respected, where collaboration, autonomy and an entrepreneurial spirit are embraced, where the whole child will always be the focus - i3 Academy is for you!!

Looking for the most innovative, caring and creative teachers who thrive in a culture of respect and collaboration with a laser focus on the needs of students and their families to join the i3 Academy team! Hope to see you on January 30th!!

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