“I just don’t want to change the trajectory of their lives...I want it as badly as I want to breathe. That’s giving 120% Are you giving 120?” - Eric Thomas #CUE19

“When you’re burned out, it affects your teaching. Be honest.... So you’ve got to take care of yourself.” - Eric Thomas #CUE19

“One of the challenges we have is that we push and push and push kids, but we don’t connect the learning with their lives. We have to get them to understand the value. WHY are you here?” - Eric Thomas #CUE19

Now on national stage, Palm Springs wrestler Cindy Zepeda has silenced all doubters desertsun.com/story/sports/h… via The Desert Sun

Sp proud of our PSUSD elementary teachers who are building conceptual understanding in mathematics with an open number line!

Our UNITED STUDENT BODY students are the BEST! Thank you so much for this! #WatchUsSoar Palm Springs USD

A new study gives some of the first biological evidence that presenting math in a way that encourages a #growthmindset changes not just students' motivation to learn, but the the way their brains tackle problems. edwk.it/2Ucj9Uq

Problems: ✅ Charter proliferation is out of control ✅ There's no local control over privately operated charters ✅ Local school districts can't consider potential negative impacts of charters on existing schools when reviewing apps ✅ Absentee charter oversight isn’t working

Solutions: 🗳️ #AB1506 🗳️ #AB1505 🗳️ #AB1507 🗳️ #SB756 Learn more: californiaeducator.org/2019/04/13/a-f…

Beginning April 22, all DSUSD elementary schools are accepting kindergarten registrations for 2019-2020. For the first time, a new dual language immersion program is being offered to kinders at @JacksonDragons and Reagan School. More info & requirements: dsusd.us/content/kinder…

Collaboration counts! #WeAreCTA + Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (the teachers' union SNTE Nacional ) is collaborating to help migrant children + youth based at the CA-­Mexico border w/ educational + other needs. 👉♥️👈 californiaeducator.org/2019/04/16/bui… #BridgesNotWalls

“For too long CA has routinely granted generous tax credits & exemptions which divert billions of dollars away from the general fund...These are $ that could be spent on classrooms, addressing housing crises or combating wildfires & climate change.” #SB468 latimes.com/politics/la-po…

So proud of our ⁦DHSHSOfficial⁩ scholars being honored at tonight’s Riverside County Student Academic Awards! You make DHS proud! #WatchUsSoar ⁦Palm Springs USD⁩

The Negative Consequences of Engaging in Power Struggles with Your Students theedadvocate.org/the-negative-c… via Matthew Lynch

MEDIA STATEMENT- Gov. Newsom’s revisions to State Budget proposal continue to focus on the needs of schools, colleges and poorest working families 👏🏽#RedForEd #CALeg #KidsNotProfits cta.org/en/About-CTA/N…

Thanks to #WeAreCTA member advocacy, #AB1505 passes! Huge shout out to the 44 Assembly Members who voted YES, which will ensure all matters related to #charter schools’ authorization, renewal and other key decisions be made by the local school communities. 👏👏👏

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Your DHSHSOfficial Math team is using this first week of summer to strengthen their collaborative practices Solution Tree PLC Institute. #WatchUsSoar Dr. Anthony Muhammad M. Acker Mr. Calhoun DHSHS Palm Springs USD

It's a #restorativejustice program instead of a punitive one. The goal is to turn it around after mistakes so students can be a strong member of their school & community — without becoming repeat offenders. californiaeducator.org/2019/06/19/tee… #CaliforniaEducator