How do you motivate students to move past the first "good" answer? #BuildingExpertise

When the answer is concrete... "2+2=4", instead of accepting "4", ask students how they got that answer, why is that the best way to find the answer, what is another way to find the answer? #BuildingExpertise #ProductiveStruggle

Are kids teaming AFTER learn or are they teaming AS learning? #ProductiveStruggle #BuildingExpertise

Check out these 3 suggestions for implementing culturally responsive teaching in the current situation—starting with using students’ background knowledge. edutopia.org/article/value-…

Little ones aren't the only ones who need SEL. MS/HS maybe even moreso. Those are some of the most stressful times in our lives, and those students need support. #BuildingExpertise

It's naive and will backfire if you ignore the trauma and fear we've all just been through and try to just "get back to normal" asap when we return. Name it. Discuss it. First step to healing is self-awareness. #BuildingExpertise

I want you to know that it’s okay if you don’t know something. It’s not okay if you choose to remain in that place of ignorance.

Today is Juneteenth—a day for celebration and remembrance that should be part of our collective knowledge of freedom struggles in this country. May our educators and youth continue the fight to ensure that the promise of freedom is delivered. tolerance.org/magazine/happy…

“Our interpretation automatically employs a script.” Are we stopping to control that script? Robert J. Marzano #buildingexpertise

The Wheels On The Bus Go Round and Round!

Smartest thing I heard from a supt recently: As part of reopening planning, arrange a simulated school day (or even 1/2 day) for key stakeholders (supt, bd, union pres, etc) to "attend" school under draft plan. From bus to class to bathroom, walk in their shoes b4 deciding.

If we want to open schools and keep them open start preparing today. Nebraska Medicine top doctor dispels face-mask myths and misinformation wowt.com/2020/07/08/neb…

Dear BOE, superintendents & principals, We see you. Your job is impossible. There are no perfect answers. You didn't receive training for this. There is no manual. We trust you to make the best decisions possible with the information you have. Godspeed (and rest, please rest).

Good Morning. I'm going to leave this little gem here... Debate your mom.

Westside educators continue the call for a safe and equitable return to schools. We are proud of our supportive school board members for issuing today's op-ed in Omaha World-Herald. Westside has done our job. It's time for our elected gov't leaders to do theirs. omaha.com/opinion/midlan…

We Should Be Concerned About the Mental Health of Principals blogs.edweek.org/edweek/finding…

Iowa retired teachers and administrators, in Governor Reynolds's most recent proclamation she temporarily suspended the bona fide retirement period and earnings limit relating to IPERS benefits and pay if a retired teacher returns to work as a teacher or substitute teacher.

I wish that all stakeholders of public school systems in Iowa would stop focusing on what schools are not doing, or what we missed, and instead celebrate and recognize all that our superintendents, school boards, principals, teachers and staff have gotten RIGHT!

AHSTW Intermediate is BLOWING UP with excitement on our last day before Christmas Break! We wish everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday Season! #WeAreAHSTW

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