You know what’s the coolest in parenting? When you see your adult children doing their thing, in their element, and you’re amazed at the incredible human being that they are. To those who are still in the weeds of the early years … this is some good stuff on the other side.

That awkward silence where every second feels like an hour actually has its benefits, a 2021 study suggests.

When 9th grade students wrestled with math problems to find their own solutions before receiving instruction, their comprehension nearly doubled, compared to students learning via direct instruction only. Source: Kapur and Bielaczyc, 2012

Teachers have to recognize that they are not the focal point of the classroom if they want students to gain and keep knowledge, say educators. #EWOpinion Larry Ferlazzo edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Gear up for the #iReady Snowflake Challenge! Students who receive 90% or more on their online assignments will put a snowflake on the snowman. The class with the most snowflakes wins a special celebration! ☃️ ❄️ Take a look: bit.ly/3NnG2hc

All educators need to fully enjoy their holidays. Few people know tired like educators. Research found that teachers make more minute-by-minute decisions than brain surgeons, & if that's not tiring enough, remember the decisions are with a classroom full of students. Exhausting!

Reading counts! 📚

Have you tried greeting your students at the door? 👋 Simple words of greetings and encouragement can dramatically improve classroom dynamics, research found.⁠ ☀️

Recess is vital to education, not just a break but the heart beat of learning. Here, students build social skills, resilience, and academic foundations. Through unstructured play, they master problem-solving, teamwork, and even self-regulation, becoming well-rounded individuals

I have now turned in my paperwork for my reelection bid to the 24th District State House of Representatives. Please vote. VOTE RAPER

"timed math fact tests is the beginning of math traumatizing" Jo Boaler #youcubed Youcubed

State Representative Kevin Raper Was a huge asset to me as Freshman Leader. His support and friendship was constant. His passion for education, protecting children and families, and serving the needs of his district is evident in everything he does. He’s a great public servant and a better human

Congrats to Neyland Raper who has been named the Director - Football Operations & Competition for Big 12 Conference

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to both State Representative Kevin Raper and Representative John Gillespie!

“Texas fired me, but really I don't think Texas fired me. I think Texas did what God wanted them to do, because I was supposed to be at Tennessee. I thank Him every day for that.” - Rick Barnes

We are beyond thankful that State Representative Kevin Raper has returned to the General Assembly after a successful liver transplant in February. Rep. Raper is a light to our caucus and all who meet him, and we could not be more proud of his perseverance throughout his recovery.

The reason PD needs to focus on inspiration, affirmation, and strategies to maximize teachers' strengths! Doctorbradjohnson.com/contact