If you see beauty & magic in someone, tell them. They may not see it yet and your words may be what unlocks their vision of themselves. Just walk around unlocking magic. I have decided that’s how I want to live. Inside or outside of the classroom. Unlocking magic #Ratchetdemic

Another #firstweek activity is to have students organize their Drive. Have you ever looked at their #Googledrive?? It's similar to looking under their bed! #messy Too many times we assume Ss have #Google skills and don't explicitly teach them. bit.ly/3JNqrUZ

Accurate! 💯

#U46EquityMatters "Identity work is the work! ... Let's do the work!" ~~ Rich Milner

Be like Ted. Teamwork makes the dream work ☀️

I occasionally get pushback when I mention Finland education. But they let kids be kids. Recess every hour AND they even let them play in mud puddles. Imagine the joy!

Mrs. Carlson & Mrs. Roche’s 6th Grade Class Gompers Jr. High is hard at work! They’re learning about division of fractions. After a quick whole group lesson, students were off into their workstations and small groups sharpening their fraction skills.🎲#d86 math #d86hope #d86curriculum

Research found simple, open-ended, non-realistic toys with multiple parts, like a random assortment of Lego, inspired the highest-quality play. Children are creative, engage in problem solving, interact with their peers, and use language. #learningthroughplay #playwithpurpose

We spend millions to implement research based practices. BUT, we ignore the extensive research that shows how play, recess, & physical activity, can improve focus, self regulation, and on task behavior, as well as academic achievement, interpersonal skills & mental health.

Compliance is not the end game. We want to do more than prepare students to do well on tests and follow the rules. We want to prepare them to make sound decisions, use their voice, and MAKE the rules. #LeadInclusion #EdChat #UDL #Inclusion #SEL

Absolutely! Do something for someone else today - just because you can! #LeadershipByExample #leader #BeKindAlways

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The Mayor of Aurora, Mr. Richard Irvin, surprised the Illinois Teacher of the Year, Dr. Rachael Mahmood, with a proclamation today celebrating her achievement. Indian Prairie 204 Dr. Rachael Mahmood City of Aurora, IL

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