Telling the students the "why" of the importance of the content or skill they're learning in class shows them that you respect their time and effort enough to not do what they perceive as meaningless work. #kidsdeserveit #teachergoals

#relationships #teachergoals

Model #bravery as a teacher if we want kids to be brave too #growthmindset #teachergoals

This applies to high school students as well.

To the educators and students that are put to the test every day and keep coming back #growthmindset

For kids fascinated by the night sky and its many wonders, bookmark our Space unit. (Including 3 free topics!) ow.ly/u9wW30hEDZS

Remember that some kids come to school hungry, stressed, and traumatized--especially coming off a weekend. A smile and a high five are free to give, yet might mean the world to students when they see you tomorrow #kidsdeserveit #teachergoals

This week YHS had a 14% decrease in the number of students failing at least one class compared to 2016-17. This is a 51% decrease compared to 2011-12. #yorkdukes

Veteran teachers: You can and should still learn new tricks. Newer teachers: New tricks aren't always better than old tricks just because they're new. We can all learn from each other no matter how long we've taught. #collaboration #teachergoals

When picking pregame music, 80s music sounds like a safe bet. There are so many classics! But if this song made it through the screening process, the superintendent would not be happy. With Neptune GameTime, you don't have to worry about inappropriate music playing at your games!

"For me, Grade Cleanse is a welcome relief because it takes me back to the beginning, declutters my mind, and help me focus on what is truly important: student success." -Kelly Skipworth, Green High School, Ohio. Grade Cleanse: goo.gl/FihVNN

Proof that some students need more than content--they need your love #kidsdeserveit

#teachergoals

Looking for #InquiryBasedLearning ideas for your classroom? Join us for Tuesday's Free Webinar featuring lesson ideas for #PresidentsDay. cards.twitter.com/cards/1wqp3i/5…

10 Things Teammates Don’t Let Teammates Do In CHAMPIONSHIP CULTURES 1. Cut Corners 2. Whine & Complain 3. Make Excuses 4. Act Selfishly 5. Disrespect Each Other 6. Divide the Team 7. Trash the Coaches 8. Embarrass the Program 9. Give Up 10. Let Teammates Down Jeff Janssen

Kids doing work with no choices=doing it for their teacher. Kids doing work with minimal choices=doing it for teacher, but slightly more engaged. Kids doing work where they select the topic and how they present learning=empowerment and high engagement. #teachergoals

If our focus is solely on "engagement" in the classroom, we've created a culture where the student needs a teacher to learn. If we focus more on empowerment, the student gains ownership over their own learning, growth, and direction. #InnovatorsMindset