You don’t have to be an administrator, grade level chair, or department head to be a leader in you school. Your title doesn’t matter. You just need to care about making it better. Passion and commitment can transform any culture.

Great resource for teachers on student privacy during virtual learning and beyond!

It’s not that I’m so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer. Albert Einstein Sketchnote via Julie Woodard

Still listening, researching, consolidating all of the potential school opening options. “Just open up, like usual” is not the answer. Considering all stakeholders - teachers, students & families - is. No easy answer. Thanks NK admin for working on best options.

Deeper analysis. I’m following the scientists, just like I would if I needed a cancer specialist. #science

Too much is at stake for us to ignore the way we think and how it influences decision making. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/… #SchoolBoards

As a school board member, I’m listening to parents and teachers and am conflicted. herviewfromhome.com/living-decisio…

We can make the best out of any option we choose, if we remember that maybe kids aren’t being left behind. Maybe we’ll work together to make learning better. facebook.com/14617809583414… #SchoolBoards #education

Ladies and gentlemen. New Kent High School Graduation 2020. Thanks to our community, seniors, staff & everyone that made this happen. Please enjoy & share!! vimeo.com/434347989/3537…

“Yes, I’m trying to teach standards and adhere to rigor just like I would in the classroom, but my students are experiencing this global, traumatic event, and I’m [trying] to engage them as much as possible.” --Art teacher Barbie Atkins. #artchat Kansas NEA bit.ly/30MRsCd

This site is filled with resources and support for teaching reading in the virtual classroom. Check it out! VDOE4Humanities #CommittoLitVA

I don't know who needs to hear this, but your lessons don't need to be perfect right now. Many kids are benefiting from just interacting with you. #teachergoals

Virtual opportunity to adopt a cow! What a great activity during these disconnected school times! discoverdairy.com/adopt-a-cow/

How to engage youngest learners in remote learning educationdive.com/news/how-to-en… via @EdDiveK12

Dear Teachers, Seeing many of you yesterday echoes the sentiment of how important personal connections are. Take time to be YOU in your virtual connections. Remember, we will get through this day by day. Thanks for all you do!

During these challenging times, parents who are Gardeners might be especially a good thing. kqed.org/mindshift/5130…

Have a Plan B.

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NSBA President's Perspective: The agenda against public education nsba.org/ASBJ/2020/Octo…

I am a #ProudEducator. 35 years in public education - 19 in K-12, 16 in higher ed and 18 yrs as a school board member! It feels great to be connected as a W&M grad, committed to a life time of education! #WMEducationWeek #WMSOE