Here's how T Derrick Roberts goes beyond "Any questions?":

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Your vision for your Ss is life-changing, says educator Heather Buckman:

Teacher retention isn’t complicated: If you want to keep the best teachers, treat them like they are the best. People rarely walk away from a place where they feel valued, supported, appreciated, and trusted as professionals.

If you're wondering whether your SEL efforts are having an impact, it might be time for a data-gathering walkthrough. This tool from CASEL will guide your path. schoolguide.casel.org/casel-walkthro…

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How much we learn by observing and listening to our students!

💫 Joyful, meaningful learning happens when the learner develops an earned sense of confidence. We build it with a continuous feedback loop of guided instruction, gradual release of responsibility, questioning based on current understanding, celebration of incremental progress.

In her article Help Black Boys Belong, Dr. Scales shows school leaders how culturally responsive practices can replace punitive approaches that treat children like problems. A powerful must‑read in the latest National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals #PrincipalMag. Full article: naesp.org/resource/help-…

Yes! Math anxiety is contagious. If you’ve got it, keep it to yourself, please. Instead, try to model curiosity, courage, persistence, willingness to ask for help, and even……joy in working together to figure things out!💫

Ourjob is to teach the students we have. Not the ones we would like to have. Not the ones we used to have. Those we have right now. All of them. #education #teachers

We spend so much #time chasing the next BIG #milestone that we forget to enjoy the SMALL moments already happening. Sometimes the quiet coffee, the deep breath or a simple laugh is the best part of #life❤️ #mindfulliving #gratitude #simplejoys #mentalwellbeing #PersonalGrowth

I’m a high school principal. Last week, I had to call a senior, Leo, into my office. Our system showed he had missed twenty days this semester. That’s automatic failure. He walked in, head down, wearing the same hoodie he’d worn all week. I had the suspension papers typed out.