When you are concerned about a child's literacy, call the parents. Please do not leave them out.

This thought-provoking video makes the argument that we need to shift from a "university for all" mentality to a "post-high school credential for all" approach. I recommend for students, parents, teachers. Thanks, Robin Turner youtu.be/bauDp4NdPK8 via YouTube

Using song lyrics can help teens see personal value in SEL competencies like self-awareness and self-management. 🎶 edutopia.org/article/using-…

When a child is tardy every day, talk to the child, call home, but do not label the parents irresponsible. You have not idea what is going on in their life. Proceed with kindness.

Wow! Take a listen! I can’t wait to hear how this event goes!

What if we asked every kid in America next fall as an assignment to tell us what they learned during the pandemic, how they grew, how they are different and what they wanted to do next? They could represent this multimodally and share within community! #educhat #engchat IEIatND

Northwest Football Camp is just around the corner. Here's the Revtrak link to sign up: waukee.revtrak.net/WS-Redirect/?w… #FearThePack

It's here! Our 2021 Northwest Football schedule! #FearThePack

Thank you Dr. Liz and the amazing, open hearted principals of District 4 for the mindful #heartmapping yesterday. Heinemann PD Heinemann #heartmaps #poetry

Love these beautiful #Heartmaps!

Amendment by Claire Celsi to require opportunity for public input on charter schools financials—since it is taxpayer money after all—defeated along party lines.

I’d really love to hear from legislators their rationale for voting against this.... 🤬

Agree! Why would this not be something everyone wants??

A good poem to have kids quick write to : Rupi Kaur Performs Her Poem Broken English | The Tonight Show Starring J... youtu.be/gbGV2PrWNqU via YouTube thanks @FelesKalliope

This would be a fun quick write with students: what are your superpowers?

Op-Ed: When reading to learn, what works best for students — printed books or digital texts? latimes.com/opinion/story/…

Executive function skills are one of the strongest indicators of future success, but how can we sharpen them in students? Four research-based strategies to support teenagers.

Normalize having at least one student on the interview panel for any position within a school system.

“Letting loose by playing games in the target language is likely to inspire greater enthusiasm and motivation.” A world language teacher shares how games can motivate online students. edutopia.org/article/boosti…