“Differences provide not just beauty in life, but they’re important to the quality of the world we live in. It’s richer because of our differences. We’re not lesser because of it. We’re stronger because of it" thehill.com/blogs/blog-bri…

CASC Daniel D Curry Thanks again to Dr. Curry for is monthly attendance at our CASC Executive Board Meetings and his interest and support of student leadership.

8 Things to Know about Your Contract mseanewsfeed.com/8-things-to-kn…

#InternationalDotDay is coming up on September 15th-ish! How will you be celebrating creativity in your classrooms or home? For fun ideas and to learn more about the day, visit: thedotclub.org/dotday/get-ins…

Oh the tears.

What Min said:

Raise your hand if you paid more in classroom supplies than Donald Trump has paid in taxes. ✋

Awesome! The baby dresses better than me!

One of my favorite ways FlipGrid can be used. This is especially great when your face may be covered with a mask. Students will get to see your whole face and hear your unmuffled voice before school begins! Learn the basic steps below:

So here we go again with the banning of books. #RedAtTheBone made the list. Oof. What are the independent bookstores near Leander, Texas? Y’all about to get a whole bunch of books to give away! pen.org/press-release/…

The Media Bias Chart, a name now trademarked by creator Ad Fontes Media (AFM), has answered this call with a systematic analysis and rating system for news and “news-like” sources, distilled into an easily shareable infographic. ow.ly/dMLn50FLw6l

Politicians who are set on dividing parents and educators have to start partnering with us on real solutions.

OK, I have had so many teachers message me that they are already burned out. So, I am going to give away (2) $50.00 gift cards (paypal) on Friday that can be used for massage, dinner, or whatever will help you refill your cup. Just retweet & let me know you're stressed out!

EDUCATORS and LIBRARIANS! I’m giving away two class sets of my newest graphic novel, Snack Cabinet Sabotage—one here, one on Instagram. To enter here: follow me + RT this tweet. Bonus entry: tag a pal who may want to enter, too! NOTE: I will share the winner here, NOT by DM!*

Important! 🙌

15 Frightful Favorites: A Fifth Grader’s Horror Booklist ow.ly/Euoe50LfeL1

A Wells Fargo bank in Tennessee tried to make a woman wear a mask before they would do business with her. Even the police are called and they back up the bank. Many people on the right are outraged over this. I get it. People hate mask mandates, but this is a corporation

This week, U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced a resolution calling for living wages, good benefits, and fair working conditions for all ESP who serve as the backbone of our schools. CAESS President Stacey Tayman spoke to what it means for ESPs to be heard.

"Lunch Counter Sitdown Invades South Carolina"--this month 1960: