As the school year comes to a close, I'm going to continue working for equity reform and closing achievement gaps in education, both professionally with BCPS PAR and personally. #TeamBCPS #BCPSCares #BlackLivesMatter

COMING SOON: Pandemic, Protest, and Politics: Writing Realities and Conjuring Possibilities #MWPWriteNow ✍️ 🌻

#MWPWriteNow 3 weeks of writing starts NOW! ✍️ Details for how to join ⬇️ 🌻shorter invitations to write will be posted here 🌻use the link to find longer invitations and the padlet to post 🌻use the hashtag #MWPWriteNow nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%… Writing Project

Pandemic, Protest, and Politics: Writing Realities and Conjuring Possibilities #MWPWriteNow Day 1️⃣ Share a photo or drawing of your quarantine writing or teaching space. Where did you spend your time? How do you see your space differently after this experience? Writing Project

Day 2️⃣ #MWPWRiteNow Share a photo, a drawing, some words and phrases, a quote--that captures your quarantine life. Looking for more? Check out this link ⬇️ docs.google.com/document/u/1/d…

I lived in Minnesota from 1997-2005, during which time Senator Paul Wellstone tragically died while campaigning for his reelection. This simple quote has always stuck with me, especially over the past few months. #MWPWriteNow

Day 4️⃣ How has your understanding of Black Lives Matter evolved? Share an image, words, a quote, a drawing that have helped you to understand the Black Lives Matter Movement #writenow #MWPWriteNow Writing Project

WEEK 2 of Pandemic, Protest, and Politics: Writing Realities and Conjuring Possibilities #MWPWriteNow Writing Project 🌻What is bringing you joy during this turbulent time? Share a picture, a word, a phrase, a few sentences, or more. 🌻Looking for more? nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

🚨 COLLABORATIVE POEM 🚨 Contribute to a collaborative poem titled Summer 2020 is Like... Use this form to add your line (name optional), and we’ll post the final poem at the end of the week google.com/url?q=https://… Writing Project #writenow #MWPWriteNow #teachers

Summer 2020 is like being sequestered on a beautiful, serene island surrounded by mass chaos just beyond the horizon Summer 2020 is like waking up to a new world every morning. Even though the world is the same, we are changed. #MWPWriteNow

The BCPS Consulting Teachers (PAR Program) want to welcome all new teachers! We are so excited to work with all of the first year teachers! Thank you for choosing BCPS!

I just signed a Action Network petition: Say No to Ripping Up Local School Schedules. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/tell…

Hope you enjoy the September edition of MWP Notes... bit.ly/2F9Fo76 #MDWritingProject

Join #MDWritingProject for a socially distanced writing walk at Hampton National Historic Site on Saturday, Sept 26 from 11 a.m. to noon. Let us know you'll be there: bit.ly/writingwalk

BCPS colleagues, please consider registering for a CT Info Session next Friday!

A great opportunity for Maryland students and teachers to share their writing through Maryland Voices: marylandvoices.home.blog

We are so proud of Keith Lewis! Thank you so much for your dedication to PAR, you will be missed!

Are you interested in becoming a Consulting Teacher? Please join us at one of the four Aspiring CTs information sessions to learn more about the impact you can have on student achievement and teacher success! Information was recently posted in the News Hub BCPS PAR Baltimore County Public Schools

We hope to see you this Tuesday at one of our two Q & A sessions for aspiring CTs! Please sign up through the news hub link! Baltimore County Public Schools

Curious about the Consulting Teacher role & how CTs support teachers in BCPS? Interested in speaking to a current CT? Join us on Thurs., Dec. 16 for an Open-Door session! Sessions are 4-5pm or 5-6pm virtually. Hope to see you at this informal open-door session! Baltimore County Public Schools