Study: An approach to strengthening teacher-student bonds called the establish-maintain-restore (EMR) method can increase academic engagement by 33% and reduce disruptive behavior by 75%. edut.to/2EgAwZn

Take deep breaths. Take deep breaths. It's going to be OK. #mnwx

We need to make it safe for girls to fail: t.ted.com/1EMytZS

I still love ya Minnesota ❤ #troutbrook

Wear your crazy socks for #WorldDownSyndromeDay2019!

Thinking about this guy today on #WorldDownSyndromeDay2019 . The BIGGEST MN Vikings fan and best Uncle. 💗

Who says middles can't play back row? 😏

My 7th and 8th graders are hooked on Tom Rogers novel, Eleven! ZMCougars #eleven #tomrogers

So much fun exploring Quarry Hill Nature Center with our Kindergarteners! ZMCougars

The politics of school shootings crowds the memory of kids who die bit.ly/2Yok4Pn

voting matters.

This elementary school uses literacy practices like choral reading, annotation, and prediction to solve math word problems. edut.to/2VKULdr

Awesome morning Skyping with author, Tom Rogers from California! Tom Rogers ZMCougars

Thank you Ann Paukert and Scott Paukert for a great week of Little Cougar Basketball Camp! ZMCougars

Congrats to one of Minnesota’s largest employers, Target for this modest step in the right direction. Now we need a statewide #PaidFamilyLeave program that covers ALL workers with at least 12 weeks for life’s most precious moments! #mnleg startribune.com/target-boosts-…

Thanks Coach Nelson and Coach Heitmann for a great week of Cougar Volleyball Camp! Cougar Volleyball ZMCougars @Nelsonsclass

Stealing an idea from some author friends: I'm doing a #BackToSchool #Giveaway! Enter now to win FIVE copies of #Eleven for #teacher, #classroom, or #library. Just follow me (if you're not already) and RETWEET by Tuesday midnight. Winner chosen Weds.

Great morning at the K-2 clinic! The future of ZMVB is looking bright! ❤️🏐#LeaveaLegacy ZM Activities

Cougars get the 2 seed and will take on Triton at home on Thursday! Last regular season match on Monday at KW. #LeaveaLegacy ZM Activities

Day #3 of JH volleyball in the books. Lookin' good in purple 🏐 Cougar Volleyball