Parents/caregivers should not be told a child’s reading level. A level is a TEACHER’S TOOL only. #FPLiteracy

Instead of giving parents/caregivers a level, show them a book that their child has been reading at the beginning of the year vs. later in the year. #FPLiteracy

The classroom library should NOT be organized according to level, but according to categories such as topic, author, illustrator, genre, and award-winning books. #FPLiteracy

A new report confirms our worst fears about climate change: we have a dozen years to get it right or sea levels will soar. That’s the equivalent of only two terms in the Senate. On November 6, we must out the deniers. And vote as if the world depends on it. Because it does.

Just because a child cannot read a text, does not mean he can’t think or talk about it. This is the goal of Book Clubs. #FPLiteracy

Having some memory problems, Donald J. Trump? Should we call for a doctor? Here’s something you won’t “forget,” Mr. President: You’re the least popular president in modern history & your allies will go down hard in the midterm elections. 22 days. Tick-tock, tick-tock.

#Research suggests that when we see and use gestures, we recruit more parts of the brain than when we use language alone, and we may activate more #memory systems The Hechinger Report bit.ly/2vfD6h3 #edchat #gesture #embodiedlearning

RETWEET if You Promise me that you will Vote in the 2018 Midterm elections! LIKE if you will Vote Democrat across the board!!

Love this from Irene Fountas- the kid is not stuck in the level the teacher is stuck in his/her teaching. We need to rethink our teaching moves. #LFA2018

Trauma doesn’t just change the way you feel, it changes the way your body responds to stress. When there is a history of #trauma, it is harder to deactivate the flight and freeze response in order to return to social engagement. What can help change this? See thread below ⬇️

One of the first steps to helping children through #trauma is to teach them self-regulation coping strategies. If you need some ideas on what strategies students can use when they fee upset or unfocused, check these out below. #TraumaInformed

The school bus doesn't have to be a burdensome commute. Educators are putting this time to good use Gail Cornwall bit.ly/2wXqRUy #edchat #transportation #parents #adminchat

Human Neurodiversity Should Be Celebrated, Not Treated as a Disorder | Op-Ed | NowThis binged.it/2SQP1Zs

this deaf baby hears his mother’s voice for the first time with the help of a hearing aid x.com/asuka_250/stat…

Must-see video of #MLK answering a critical question. Watch. Share. #MLK90

Resource room students at Zoller Elementary decided to take on #oneword2019. Each student thought about a future job. Some couldn't pick just one. They then chose their one word to help them cultivate their dreams. Happy 2019 everyone. What is your #oneword2019? Schenectady Schools

Hey Panera Bread! I'm #TeamBroccoliCheddar. I can't get enough creamy goodness.

Making Kids Read Fast is NOT the Goal of Fluency Instruction; Making Meaning Is therobbreviewblog.com/uncategorized/… via Evan Robb

We tell our kids that hard work always pays off. What happens when they fail anyway? mag.time.com/cv1vzwJ

I just wrote a Action Network letter: Tell Your NY Legislators: Choose Justice, Protect Students!. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-y…