When it comes to #edtech in the classroom ask yourself these two questions to determine effectiveness: 1. Are kids thinking? 2. How are they applying their thinking? #leadered #edchat

Creating apaces where students and staff know they belong. @AmyMolinsky Erika Johansen Kimberly Nagy

Educator Shengnan lays out a language learning strategy that gets students moving *and* collaborating: edut.to/42ESpMr

Do your classroom and home bookshelves include and affirm children with disabilities? Marlena Corinne Duyvis | buy THE ART OF SAVING THE WORLD! Julia E. Torres (MAEd., MA, MLIS) Choosing children's books that include and affirm disability experiences kqed.org/mindshift/6204…

“Who is doing the thinking in your classroom?” Teacher crystal frommert realized she was encouraging students to mimic rather than think for themselves. Learn how she shifted the dynamic: edut.to/49dkkp0

So thankful to be part of the ESL Blended Spring PD. Staff from Willow Bend examined age culture to better understand why their 2nd graders do what they do. #d15schools #multilingualdepartment #atthecore #knowingourstudents #culturallyresponsivepractices

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Partnered w/ Mrs. Soenksen & introduced cultural behaviors to 8th graders. Language supports & word banks helped ALL students engage. I learned 8th graders need to trust to feel comfortable learning in cooperative groups. If they don't, they practice competition. #d15schools

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I love visiting classrooms where CLR teacher leaders are building a strong classroom community so that students feel a sense of belonging. Colleen, I am so proud of you! #clrteacherleaders #treeofculture #classroomcommunity #culturalresponsivepractices #d15schools

6th graders at GMS dig deeper into fairness and share their opinions in small groups. 🙌🏼 #d15teacherleaders #d15schools #atthecore

Free resource! 🎯📷Using HMH INTO READING & Reading Strategies 2.0? Download the alignment between every objective from every module grades K-6 to explicit, clear, concrete, and engaging strategies. jenniferserravallo.com/downloads/p/re… **not meant as an endorsement of HMH Into Reading.

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This week, 3rd grade and 6th grade teachers spent time focusing on their students' age culture. Teachers examined their own behaviors and how their biases can come through in their instruction. #culturalresponsivepractices #ageculture #kinesthetic #sociocentric #d15schools

“Sometimes, not knowing something can benefit us if we are willing to model our own growth through the process.” - George Couros More here: georgecouros.com/are-we-willing…

Session 6 is a wrap! Last night, our virtual book study on the Identity Conscious Educator met to talk about disabilities. What an incredible group of dedicated staff. 🙌🏼📚@d15schools #identityconsciouseducator #virtualbookclubs

Celebrating teacher leaders tonight. It's a stressful time of year, but taking time to unwind w/this group was just what we needed. I'm lucky to work w/such committed & inspiring individuals. 🍕🙌🏼🍕 #d15clrteacherleaders #culturallyresponsiveeducators #d15schools #foodislove❤️

Taking time to revisit guidelines for success in our final days at CSJH. Staff members examine specific values and what we want being a Wildcat to stand for at CSMS. #d15schools ##proudtobe15 @CSJHWildcats

Middle School Welcome Weeks 2024 in the books. Thankful teachers are open to partnering. Creating content is one thing, but seeing lesson can be different. Looking forward to hearing feedback and developing follow-up. #instructionalcoaching #welcomeweek #d15schools

What an incredible start to our Saturday! Staff across buildings took time out of their weekend to deepen their understanding of the CLR pedagogy. We are so lucky to have this group of leaders.❤️#d15schools #d15teacherleaders #culturalresponsivepractices