2nd year teacher during a summative evaluation conference - "I'm ready for students to take intellectual control in my classroom and move away from identifying answers as 'right' or 'wrong'. I want to discuss through their thoughts". Wise beyond her years!

Personally check in on 'your people' today. They need more attention than the emails. The emails will be there later.

If a school is failing to "perform," look at the leadership, not the teachers. You'll likely find the "why" pretty quickly.

When a former student calls and says, "I quit my job for mental health reasons" all I can do is respond, "I'm proud of you! You made the right decision. Now reset and find a find a new path on your journey."

It's Music in Our Schools month! This video is really awesome. I am grateful to have worked with, and currently work with, some incredible music educators who are still making music happen! youtu.be/3S2s_uC5cH4

It was an amazing discussion to have! Check it out -- fb.watch/442G4WssG8/

Thanks for having me Bryan Daniels!! You've got some AMAZING students. Continue to do great work!