Have a student you're struggling with & you're out of ideas? Try the 'two-by-ten' strategy: For two minutes each day, 10 days in a row, have a personal conversation with the #student about anything the student is interested in, but NO school or behavior. #edchat #education

Opened minds and hearts.

What Types of Sound Experiences Enable Children to Learn Best? kqed.org/mindshift/4682…

A structured literacy approach arguably works best for the vast majority of learners and is essential for youngsters (15-20%) who may experience difficulty learning to read/write. Birsh & Carreker’s great guide provides the latest in research-based instructional approaches.

My kids tonight: "Mom, check this out." :) Impressive

So how has Canada overtaken so many other countries in education? Andreas Schleicher, the OECD's education director, says Canada's "big uniting theme is equity". #equity #edpolicy #suptchat bbc.com/news/business-…

Grade 7 & 12 Recognition ceremony 2019. So happy to see so many students and families show up to celebrate! DeltaSchoolDistrict

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! We're highlighting a few of the many diverse Indigenous languages that exist across the country. Learn lessons from language keepers and see what's being done to promote and preserve original languages. cbc.ca/originalvoices #OriginalVoices

Thanks, Terri Farnden (Counsellor/District Coordinator with DSD#37), for sharing this book. Love the idea of “data therapy” and being in a state of “Factfulness”. Here’s to kicking off the first day of summer with a really good must-read!

Great day with students, families, friends!

Education Week edweek.org/ew/articles/20…

7 great metacognitive questions for students. The research shows that metacognitive strategies can be taught—and lead to better planning, preparation, and performance. A short piece I edited for edutopia.

Stevens' version has been viewed nearly 1 million times on Youtube. trib.al/MijS5cz

Test drive the template. Self-Personalize any Professional Learning opportunity. Reflections from my Week at Harvard – Meredith Akers meredithakers.com/2019/07/07/sel…

ICYMI: York University professor asks Peel board to consider not teaching To Kill a Mockingbird theglobeandmail.com/canada/toronto…

Many thanks to both Claire and Librarian Lisa! Story Studio is ready to roll with a seasonal theme.

How to avoid compassion fatigue: Care for your staff so they can care for the world. Forbes highlights mental health literacy program developed by @UBCEduc bit.ly/2NUCqEw

How More Teachers are Being Trained in the Science of Reading kqed.org/mindshift/5531…

Zoom Cheat Sheet

Just received the book I ordered online so I will be happy reading this outside in the sun today...Let the children play !!!! Pasi Sahlberg 😀