After 20 years of high-stakes testing, we haven’t improved outcomes dramatically for kids. In my opinion (and the opinion of most of the educators I know), we’ve narrowed... forbes.com/sites/petergre…

"The program is helping throughout the building. Previous methods never caused a cultural shift for the whole school. We're creating responsible, respectful, life-long learners." theitem.com/stories/new-ch… #LIM #k12 #leadership #edchat

So proud of this leader! Way to start our day! @Lauren_Leahy_ Arcadia Unified #LeaderInMe #Kindergarten

The Ashley Elementary Fall Family Fun Night is rescheduled for Thursday, October 18th from 6-8! We look forward to seeing you then.

Good morning #fallcue! Come hangout at either 8:30 or 10:00 this morning. No better way to start your Sunday morning than a session on homework.

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Don't miss the fun next week at Ashley Elementary! #godolphins

I love being DavisElemRCISD. The students are absolutely surrounded by an environment that constantly reinforces the "you can do anything you set your mind to" message. The Leader in Me #ThePowerOfYet #RCISDJOY

Ah-ha! iReady is a great tool for remediation! Ashley Elementary

Q1: Why is it important that we seek feedback from our students? #KidsDeserveIt

5 research-based tips for decorating classrooms: 1. Showcase student work 2. Share inspiring role models/quotes 3. Keep 20-50% of the walls clear 4. Use visual aids to reinforce learning 5. Avoid displaying student scores My latest edutopia article: edutopia.org/article/dos-an…

Habit 5 is one of the most important habits in my opinion. "Seek first to understand, then to be understood". Effective communication starts with being a good listener. edutopia shares a great article about interpersonal skills: ow.ly/9Jgb50jvBtN #tlim #motivation #k-12

YES! Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. The Leader in Me Ashley Elementary

“Leadership is affirming people’s worth and potential so clearly that they are inspired to see it in themselves.” ow.ly/O8tg50jwDii #leadership #video #edchat

Book Character Day was a success! Ashley Elementary CCSElemEd @CCSSuptConnelly

“Rising up to and overcoming challenges, building lifetime relationships, and forging positive connections to school won’t directly result in better test scores. It will result in better people. Isn’t that what we’re really trying to accomplish?” Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. Dave Burgess

Teach... and #GoNoodle Like a PIRATE!!! Read my #GoNoodlePirate guest post in honor of the release of their Pirate Life video!!! blog.gonoodle.com/2018/11/teach-… #tlap #LearnLAP #XPLAP #PlayLAP #LeadLAP #RunLAP #BalanceLAP #KidsDeserveIt #DitchBook

Bulletin board fun!

Kickoff to Month of the Military Child!