My 13 year old daughter has talked for several years about how much she loved her 5th grade teacher. I asked her what she liked about her. Her response: “She liked US!” So simple… yet so profound. Kids gravitate to the teachers that like them. They can tell.

Just as it would be strange if a doctor didn’t read research or an attorney didn’t read case law, it is just as strange if teachers of reading don’t read literature themselves.

Every single day these families are separated, another child goes to sleep terrified because they don’t know where their parents are. All because of a policy used to punish immigrants fleeing violence. This remains a human rights abuse.

Discovering your students’ answers to these questions can help you create positive conditions for learning.

Motivate instead of reward, help instead of punish. ow.ly/5VUX30lARzR #edchat #profdev

"Reflection is the most underused yet most powerful action in bringing about school change." -Responsive School Discipline Get the book: bit.ly/2PMO83n #Inspiration #Reflection #SchoolCommunity #SchooLeaders #SEL #ResponsiveClassroom

“Teacher credibility has a strong effect size on student learning—.90.” Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher share ways to build it. bit.ly/2wskEz3

I don’t understand why giving kids the opportunity to try, get feedback, and try again during football practice is considered good coaching, but giving kids a chance to try, get feedback, and retest in an academic course is enabling? #AmImissingsomething?

Some say that giving kids redos on a test will not prepare them for the real world. But how many adult exams are given once w/no second chances? SAT? ACT? Drivers’ test? Contractors’ license? The Bar? Medical boards? Virtually every real life exam allows redos...

John Hattie's landmark "Visible Learning" research concluded that one of the most important influences of student achievement is how teachers think about learning and their own role. Watch his keynote presentation from our #LeadersToLearnFrom event: youtu.be/UJyEXZuIgMQ

By teaching compliance, we risk creating “excellent sheep”--students who play the game of school but lack true engagement and critical thinking. Lee Ann Jung, PhD Dominique Smith Ed.D #satchat bit.ly/2PMFan5

Did you know that September is #SuicidePrevention Awareness Month? One conversation about mental illness and suicide can change a life. Know the warning signs and where to seek help: nami.org/suicideawarene…. You are not alone.

The environment educators create is a big part of classroom and school wide success! inservice.ascd.org/six-tips-for-c…

“Children can learn to decode words without knowing what the words mean. To comprehend what they're reading, kids need a good vocabulary, too. That's why reading to kids and surrounding them with quality books is a good idea.” apmreports.org/story/2018/09/…

How do you bring curiosity & wonder into your classroom? #ReflectionRC #CuriosityandWonder #PowerofOurWords #ClassroomCommunity #SEL #SocialEmotionalLearning #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolTeacher #ElementaryEducation #ElementaryTeacher #ResponsiveClassroom

Complaining only promotes set backs and negative attitude. Why would we choose that? Commit to positive and growth mindset. #dcgexcellence #anthonymuhammad

January is a great time to have your class reflect on the #HopesandDreams they set at the beginning of the year! #GoodBooksAll #GrowthMindset #RCinAction #Inspiration #JoyfulClassrooms #Reflection #ClassroomCommunity #SEL #ResponsiveClassroom x.com/meghan_l_smith…

Learning more about instructional coaching and the importance of setting quality goals #dcgexcellence

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