The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 21! See the Back to School section on our website for more information: fcps.org/backtoschool

Be the difference for THAT kid. THAT kid can’t read, falls asleep in class, forgets his homework, is always hungry, and says he hates school. THAT kid needs you the most. You can help change THAT kid's life trajectory. Thanks for caring because I was THAT kid 40 years ago!

Very interesting study about screen use in early childhood.

The right questions promote deeper thinking and help make learning stickier.

NEW VIDEO: The Progression of a Number Line in Grades K-2. gfletchy.com/progression-of… #iteachmath

NEW VIDEO: Progression of a Strip Model Diagram. I love this model because it lays a foundation for understanding unit rate and proportional thinking. gfletchy.com/progression-of…

Inclusive school leaders structure the master schedule to allow teachers time to plan together, and include special educators in grade-level or content-area meetings. All students benefit from the expertise of all teachers. #LeadInclusion #TeacherTwitter #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders

All that and a fire crackling in the fireplace...

It's here! "Developing Curriculum for Deep Thinking: The knowledge revival" is an open-access book that explains why knowledge needs to be at the heart of the curriculum: bit.ly/41XMBzf

FCPS Special Education is excited to officially open its Family Resource Center for families to access support and resources. Please Save the Date for our Open House on February 21, 1:00pm-4:00pm Wang Xingwen Madsion Street, Frederick Md 21701!

Educators ✔️out this grant opportunity! The LET’S GRO Grant is perfect for initiatives that immerse students in: 🍅Growing, harvesting, & preparing fresh foods🌾Exploring botany & nutrition 🌍Promoting environmental stewardship 🔧Applying engineering practices #GROWithMAEF

Something to strive for...

Let’s celebrate! World Down Syndrome Day is on Friday, March 21, 2025!  Rock Your Socks and post pictures to commemorate! Post your sock pictures and use #WDSDatFCPS and #LotsOfSocks!

Fun socks for World Down Syndrome Day! #WDSDatFCPS #LotsOfSocks

🧠 CLT! Dylan Wiliam said that Cognitive Load Theory is ‘the single most important thing for teachers to know’. This guide summarises some key ideas from CLT and offers 6 strategies to optimise instruction and maximise learning. 🌱 Support my work by tapping REPOST and grab a

“Currently most of the 1,100 surveyed programs that prepare elementary school teachers aren’t spending enough time developing their content knowledge in math. Knowing foundational math content inside and out is crucial to effectively being able to teach it, Peske said. Often

We are so happy to honor Kayla in this way and to support an organization she would ❤️. instagram.com/p/DLXgNBctxxQ/…

“Preschool children’s mathematical knowledge predicts their later academic success in both reading and math even more than reading skills do” Early math shapes how students learn for years to come. Read more in Dr. Kristin Umland’s latest #IMxBlog post → knowim.org/earlymath

Chronic absenteeism is rarely about motivation. For many MLLs, it’s about barriers they face & if school is safe, welcoming, & worth coming back to. When leaders pair high expectations w empathy & connection, attendance becomes a byproduct of belonging. drive.google.com/file/d/1FvRsd7…

🎁 FREE GIFT: FULL ROSENSHINE CPD PACK! To celebrate 50 consecutive weeks of ⚗️DistillED, I’ve put together something quite cool… Over the past year, Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction has been one of the most requested topics from teachers and school leaders. So I’ve put