One time, I was at a Q&A with Nora Roberts, and someone asked her how to balance writing and kids, and she said that the key to juggling is to know that some of the balls you have in the air are made of plastic & some are made of glass.

I often hear people (generally men) try to validate the unreasonably high standards they hold their ADHD kids to, usually mixed with a lack of any sort of positive support or understanding, by saying “I don’t believe that everyone should get a trophy”. 1/9

Here’s one White educator's ideas for making "antiracist work everyday work." (Hint: it starts with self-examination.) edutopia.org/article/how-wh…

The word “y’all” is the greatest gift the South has ever given us It’s inclusive. Fun to say. The possessive is amazing—y’all’s? Yes “You guys” out there should all give it a try. Y’all will love it

Weird neurotypicals, asking every question but the one they really want the answer to. . .

2nd Circuit of Appeals says that an FBA is not an evaluation under IDEA; not subject to IEE. This is not binding here (Tx), but very unexpected counterpoint to common understanding and interpretation from DoE and others. bit.ly/3iwtr9i

This book is almost 50 years old and it is still the best use of breaking the 4th wall in any medium

Eric Hale is the first Black man named Texas Teacher of the Year: "I’m not the first to deserve it" wapo.st/2ItAqU6

It’s about reaching students where they really are. Teaching Isn’t About Managing Behavior by Christopher Emdin / The Atlantic buff.ly/2CAWF89

We are eager to work with President Biden on fulfilling his campaign promise to double the number of school psychologists in our schools. Tell us why this promise matters to you using #NASPAdvocates

No matter how busy we are or how stressed we are, there's always time to treat those around us with both courtesy & respect. Always.

🎉 It’s official. The Netflix of SEL is here. This is a BIG deal for us & hope you share in our excitement as we release the first ever streaming platform solely for social emotional learning. Subscribe, share, tell a friend! lessonsforsel.com/seltv #SEL #SELTV #NetflixOfSEL

Step 1: get excited Step 2: overcommit Step 3: get overwhelmed Step 4: melt down Step 5: get through it Step 6: forget how hard it was Step 7: repeat all of this forever ...just me? 🤣 #ADHD

Probably the most important thing I EVER learned about my ADHD. youtu.be/HszXKZO_H18

Today in school psychology… Literally. NEW BOOK! The second volume of **Today in School Psychology: This is Why a Day Without Direct Contact with Students is Wasted** is now available! Trust me: you need this book. Not only because it’s going to be a collector’s item one day

It's ok to call in sick. It should be ok to call in sad, too. There's no stigma if you get the flu or break your leg. We need the same compassion for emotional pain as physical pain. Failing to address mental health leaves people suffering in silence. tedtalks.social/WLAdam

Here are the top 15 behavior rating scales ranked: 15. You 14. Should 13. Never 12. Rank 11. Behavior 10. Rating 9. Scales 8. Because 7. They’re 6. All 5. Helpful 4. In 3. Different 2. Ways 1. BASC-3