2018-19 TnReady Update per TN Dept of Education * Students in grades 3-4 will take TnReady tests on paper. * Students in grades 5-8 will take English, math and social studies on paper, but the science test will be taken online. * Students in high school will take all tests online.

Can #reading fit into the curriculum as the books get longer and the math gets more complex? @KaraNewhouse bit.ly/2ICxqQW #edchat #mathchat #interdisciplinary

Curiosity is what makes students *want* to learn. How do you plan to inspire it in your students this coming school year?

A study of UK classrooms finds evidence that a well-designed physical learning space can boost students’ academic performance in reading, writing, and math by 16%. edut.to/2zCnKVV

8 Habits of Teachers Who Value Productive Struggle 🤔🏋🏻‍♂️🏋🏾‍♀️💡 (by MIND Research Institute) #edchat #education #elearning #edtech #k12 #teaching

When teachers get curious instead of furious, they don't take the student's behavior personally, and they don't act on anger. They respond to student behaviors rather than react to them. edut.to/2NgD5xx

Dennis is full of knowledge about social media & technology and how it applies to teenagers. Parents, check out the Digital Dangers video series we taped with him last year. It's full of important information for parents & students: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

We are starting a Math Club!!

Beautiful artwork done by one of our 8th graders! Amazing!

7th graders doing mission impossible! Such a fun activity!

Getting ready for 8th grade night at HMS!

Great win last night against SSMS! Go Hornets!

Mrs. Edwards class is busy learning about thermal expansion and contraction.

A leader doesn't become strong by putting others down. A leader becomes strong by lifting others up when they are at their lowest. #leadership

Yogi would be great at this! x.com/mindshiftkqed/…