New evidence from USC to my point: the kids are not OK. healthpolicy.usc.edu/evidence-base/…

"if you asked my teachers about my family, they would have told you . . . my parents didn’t value education. Why? Because . . . what my parents were doing to support my education didn’t fit the traditional, one-dimensional profile of an engaged parent." tntp.org/blog/post/its-…

School leaders, take note! This is how to make meetings better for your teachers and staff--->bit.ly/3rcsmJi #Edchat #EdLeadership #LeadUpChat

How do you keep your students engaged in the virtual classroom? One solution: add gaming elements to learning activities to increase engagement and motivation. (Via edutopia) to.pbs.org/3nIYClc

In times of uncertainty, our most creative thoughts can happen through play f-st.co/9mEE0Ys

Children’s Screen Time Has Soared in the Pandemic, Alarming Parents and Researchers nytimes.com/2021/01/16/hea… Thanks Ned Johnson for sharing with me.

"Reframe the conversation from looking for cheaters to looking for learning." globalonlineacademy.org/insights/artic…

4 essential behaviors of the most inclusive leaders f-st.co/5Qnerly

Q: What's the difference between performance character and moral character? A: Performance character lasts for a game. Moral character lasts a lifetime. insideoutinitiative.org/2018/01/11/the…

This is what white privilege looks like at your workplace f-st.co/T7exD8Q

What my teens are feeling almost twelve months in: ✅ low motivation ✅ frustration ✅ lonely ✅ uncertain What can we do? Start by listening more than you speak. Follow the 80/20 rule: listen 80%, talk 20%. 9/10 teens need a sounding board, not a bunch of tips.

The February 2021 Klingbrief is out. This month's selections include #SEL from the Start, #HowToCitizen with Baratunde, and resources from MindShift, Adam Grant in The New York Times, National Congress of American Indians, and many more. Check it out at ow.ly/BUE950DLgBu

'A Most Beautiful Thing': An Unlikely Bond Between Chicago Teens from Rival Neighborhoods newblackmaninexile.net/2020/12/a-most…

This is a fascinating read #edchat #k12 #teachertwitter

The report also identified teacher practices that contribute to students’ growth mindsets.edweek.org/leadership/gro…

Many teachers struggle with imposter syndrome, or feelings of self-doubt or inadequacy, often in spite of evidence to the contrary. bit.ly/2Q5QwYb #edchat #k12 #teachertwitter

People with high emotional intelligence tend to do better at work. So what habits do they have that set them apart? f-st.co/jAibMKI