I'm a 15 year #HISD parent, member, I've been a member of 4 ISDFCs, and I'm currently a superintendent appointed member of the DAC. I'm here to talk about LEAD version 5, and particularly the proficiency screener, both of which I believe violate Texas law.

The Model for Great Teaching highlights 4 key areas: 1️⃣ Understanding the Content 2️⃣ Creating a Supportive Environment 3️⃣ Maximising Opportunity to Learn 4️⃣ Activating Hard Thinking How do YOU implement these in your teaching practice? Share your experiences comments below👇

A high performing principal Harvard Elementary was put on leave. More than likely, she’s been forced to implement NES elements even though it’s an IB campus and they follow a totally separate curriculum. When she refused, she was put on leave. Typical behavior from @HISDCentral.

Great leaders are the Standard!

THIS IS NOT OK!!

The impact of losing experienced teachers on students and communities is huge. Generations rely on that consistency, and without it, enrollment will plummet. Once this mess is over, we'll need to focus on rebuilding our schools and supporting our educators. #HISD

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“if for any reason BOM determines any projects listed would not be in best interest of Dist, impracticable, no longer feasible, BOM by formal action may determine such projects impracticable or no longer feasible&instead undertake different project or projects authorized by Act”

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I'm a 15 year #HISD parent, member, I've been a member of 4 ISDFCs, and I'm currently a superintendent appointed member of the DAC. I'm here to talk about LEAD version 5, and particularly the proficiency screener, both of which I believe violate Texas law.

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ELC’s “Know Your Rights” series provides comprehensive information and tools for advocates working to enforce the legal rights to education of public school students. Read all reports in the series here: edlawcenter.org/publications/

Don’t fall for the Greg Abbott myth that Texans want vouchers. He calls vouchers “school choice” because he knows they don’t. Abbott lost as many House races as he won with his billionaire buy-off of #txlege Republican primaries are small % of Texans. VOUCHERS=SCAM! #txed

This is a very important story: HISD's underserved students are being failed by increasingly inflated graduation rates, advocates say houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-t… via @houstonchron

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For ppl curious about HISD: "Books are not the only things missing. Gone, too, are the small moments of discovery... Instead, students file in and out of these repurposed spaces with packets under one arm, a timer ticking down each segment of their day." shorturl.at/2Oyky

Please read & share: The #txlege shouldn't import a failed education policy that has a negative impact on student achievement from states like Louisiana, esp. since it would also harm the quality of instruction & services in public schools serving 5.5 million kids. Gina Hinojosa

Rep. Terri Leo Wilson Texas Public Policy Foundation You are clueless. Alice Linahan can elaborate. Research the TASAnet Vision. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 youtu.be/fEaqiF9ahdQ?si…

Focus on their strengths to build confidence. TeacherGoals

In a rare loss for religious rights at the Supreme Court, the justices on Tuesday refused to halt a massive copper mining project on a sacred site for the Apache in Arizona. Kelsey Reichmann courthousenews.com/supreme-court-…