Inclusion unisonedu.com/2022/03/23/inc… via Unison EDU check out my latest blog in inclusion.

Thank you educators. 🧡

What is wait time? #Sketchnote via 🌍 ναℓєηтιηα gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽

🪜"Scaffolding is what educators do first to support student success."🪜 #Sketchnote via Julie Woodard

A 2018 study conducted with middle school students showed that when teachers welcome students at the door, academic engagement increased by 20% and disruptive behavior decreased by 9%. -From the book Teachers These Days. #togetherweRfife #teachertwitter #middleschool #edchat

The best way to build strong relationships with students is to engage in frequent 1-1 conversations. The challenge is finding the time to do that. The key is to design a classroom where students drive their own learning so you have the time to drive the individual discussions.

Differentiation doesn’t just apply to students. Teachers and leaders have a wide diversity of skills and experience as well. They need personalized professional development and support. Otherwise, their time will be wasted, which is the most precious resource they have.

When people are in a "Learning Zone" they get "complex and innovative work done." Ideas via Amy Edmondson #Sketchnote via Tanmay Vora ✍

I avoid the word "earn" when discussing grades w/ students. It implies a transaction in which teachers compensate students w/ a grade in return for their work. But I want my grades to simply communicate their achievement. It's not a factory. It's a 21st century classroom.

"Power is not like a remote control..." #Sketchnote via Kristin Wiens

New research suggests young children don't seek help in school, even when they need it because they care deeply about the way others think about them. In fact, kids sometimes go so far as to cheat at simple games to look smart. Kayla Good Scientific American scientificamerican.com/article/why-ki…

This father-son duo completing their first IRONMAN will warm your heart 🥺 (via Johnny Agar)

Today, October 25, is #WorldSpinaBifidaDay! It's a day to advocate, educate, and come together as an international community and raise awareness. No matter how you're a part of our community, someone in your network can learn from you. #SBAM2022 #SpinaBifidaAwarenessMonth

Tier 1 is IT. When it is where it needs to be, Achievement increases Misbehaviors decline Learning happens Stop throwing money, programs, interventions & the kitchen sink at Tiers 2 & 3. Tier 1 is where our work is & the problems get solved, And it requires intentional design.

How many levels of failure do you need in your classroom? Minimum #grading is a good practice to improve the accuracy & equity of grading for those not yet ready or able to move away from the percentage scale. Minimum grading reduces the levels of failure from 60 to 10.