Maybe…just maybe this will be the year when the opening assemblies that are held to explain rules and expectations will resonate with students.

Admin: We are starting the year earlier because we want to get a good start without any interruptions. Also Admin: School will be closed today due to excessive heat.

Playing two truths and a lie at in-service might not be advisable. Teachers are far less filtered than they used to be.

Reasons your new administrator picked your district for the next 3 years until they take another admin job: 1) their EdD program is being reimbursed 2) they messed up royally in their last job and HR didn’t vet 3) no one else wanted them #edchat

Principal: why did you give this student an F? Teacher: they never came to class and plagiarized all of their work. Principal: did you put this into LinkIt? Teacher: no. Principal: then it doesn’t count.

To those who have off on Monday: enjoy the long weekend! To those who have inservice on Monday: I hope you feel better on your sick day!

I wonder what percentage of responses to parent emails asking why their child is failing would include something about a cell phone.

Bathe yourself in data!

I actually like Linda McMahon for Education Secretary. Given how scripted and artificial education has become, I can’t think of a better fit.