Thankful Thursday: I am thankful for books and independent bookstores. Karen Bryant @SSIMS_AP @EducatorShorts

Whoa, even just hearing Bruce Springsteen mention The Replacements makes my day. “Slim Dunlap, in my opinion, is simply one of the best songwriters we have.”

My staff meeting during Zoom, as drawn by my 3 year old. We are all ready for a school year unlike any other! Karen Bryant SSIMS 6th Grade Team Leaders @SSIMS_JAGS

Do you or any kids have jokes to share? Namala made this wonderful joke and Drama of Works brought it to life! youtu.be/HgdqToyTY3o

The Silver Story Podcast Club students made this wonderful podcast about giving thanks: anchor.fm/silver-story/e…

Last month, #ELSpecialist Delia Dunlap collaborated with the Ministry of Education in Peru to teach English on the radio through the Aprendo en Casa (I Learn at Home) program. The program aims to reach students living in rural areas without electricity or access to cell phones.

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Thank you for the recognition of the hard work we do to promote peace and justice in our classrooms. Senator Ben Cardin Patrick Bilock MCPS

A peaceful society is one where there is justice & equality for everyone. Each of us can help make that a reality. #StandUp4HumanRights on Thursday's #PeaceDay & every day. un.org/en/observances…

SSiMS students 4 peace #PeaceDayChallenge

Brightening our school walls with incredibly creative posters for peace #PeaceDayChallenge

“Peace means accepting differences. Peace doesn’t mean being the same.” - 7th grade student #PeaceDayChallenge

The world needs 44 million additional teachers to achieve quality education for all. On #WorldTeachersDay & every day, let's speak up for teachers by calling for fair salaries & working conditions; policies that protect them; and the autonomy they need. unesco.org/en/days/teache…

Ceebrating the beauty of Peru for Hispanic Heritage Month at school!! My homeroom students worked on this project for a door decorating contest. Do you think they will win?!

Are you interested in #OnlineTeaching, teacher training, and making global connections? The Virtual English Language Educator Program application is open to experienced U.S. ESL/EFL professionals. ✨Apply today at elprograms.org for projects in 2024–2025!✨

During a summer camp in Mahdia, #Tunisia, #ELSpecialist Delia Dunlap led 138 university students and professors through cross-cultural communication, critical thinking, and debating workshops. #ExchangeOurWorld

#peacedaychallenge

The surprises just keep getting better 🎉✨ Delia Dunlap, Model United Nations World Studies Teacher at Silver Spring International Middle School, is our Middle School Teacher of the Year! 👏🎊 Congratulations! #CelebrationExpress #MCPSFutureReady

🚍✨ In case you missed it! MCPS honored 11 of its top employees during surprise celebrations across the county: ow.ly/5ztj50YrTAZ #CelebrationExpress #MCPSFutureReady

Silver Spring International Middle School students join 6,000 peers from 70+ countries at the National High School Model United Nations Conference — with two students having their questions answered by Kamala Harris.👏 Read all about it: ow.ly/FTaL50YzapG