How well you take criticism depends less on the message and more on your relationship with the messenger. It's surprisingly easy to hear a hard truth when it comes from someone who believes in your potential and cares about your success. #SaturdayMorning

Yoga can't be taught in Alabama's public schools due to what the Alabama Department of Education describes as "its religious roots." HOWEVER, teachers may instruct students on poses, exercises and stretches... they just can't call it yoga. trib.al/iELbLdX

At water-starved Lake Mead and Lake Powell, 'the crisis is already real,' scientists say. "Lake Powell now sits 48 percent full, and Lake Mead is 38 percent full." - Ian James via azcentral azc.cc/2BWhMR8

Schools Can Keep Kids Safe Without Giving Their Teachers Guns nyti.ms/2NDkJaH

"The day of the launch, she said, 'imagine a history teacher making history.'" Beloved social studies teacher and Challenger crew member Christa McAuliffe would have been 70 years old today. t-t.site/2wuq2Th

This world needs Love and Logic: weareteachers.com/lawnmower-pare…

How do you improve schools? Start by coaching principals, says new study via Chalkbeat chalkbeat.org/posts/tn/2018/…

The jigsaw methods have an effect size of 1.20! Here's a great article that explains what it is, and offers a 6-step process to running a jigsaw activity in your classroom: teachhub.com/jigsaw-method-… TeachHUB #Visiblelearning

Challenger Challenge! Our only PTA fundraiser for the year! Thanks Big Al Alabama Athletics, CMS Cheerleaders and drumline Challenger Middle School HCS, and Steve and Jeff from 104.3 WZYP for helping us out! #buildingshade HCSChallengerelem Huntsville City Schools Erica Cottingham Jacqueline Kelly michelewallace

A new study finds that greeting students at the door increases engagement by 20% and reduces disruptions by 9%—effectively adding 1 hour of learning per day. edut.to/2N8NH65

If you want to be a world changer for people everywhere, be a day maker for the people right next to you.

So true!We couldnt do it without her!@danna_freedman Huntsville City Schools

Interactions are huge. Thank you ladies! Jacqueline Kelly Kimberley Loomis Erica Cottingham Challenger Aim High!

This teacher believes the pen is mightier than the pencil. (Erased mistakes = missed opportunities.) edut.to/2NpQyYi

37 students having fun and learning math at CES Khan Academy. Bursting at the seams 🤗Jacqueline Kelly Kimberley Loomis Wendy Graham Challenger Aim High! Huntsville City Schools michelewallace @#gatehsv

An astonishingly simple (but extremely effective) technique to sharpen your listen skills: Before your respond in a conversation, take a breath. Seriously. That's it. It'll help. psychologytoday.com/blog/the-refug…

For all the teachers Jacqueline Kelly Kimberley Loomis Trineka Nash Stephane Stegen @

Happening now....The amazing Challenger Elementary teachers are involved in meaningful data discussions to better support their students. #teamwork #itsallaboutthestudents #leadingandlearning michelewallace Huntsville City Schools

Guy I know was complaining about making his 8th grader's lunch. I didn't have presence of mind to say anything so 3 days later I made this. I don't think the guy's is on Twitter, this is my therapy.

Yes, this IS important.