Celebrating Mrs. Thomas and kicking off summer reading! Bev Thomas Nan Bryant @jvanheukelum @TinaGenay @vacdeswps

The opposite of the deficit view is not a strengths-based view. We can acknowledge student strengths while ignoring conditions that oppress them or focus on assets while we harbor a racist ideology. Opposite of a deficit view is a clear, unbending commitment to racial justice.

My friends. State elections matter. Please share this with everyone you know who care about young people (educators, parents, humans). State elections matter, and Nov 6th is right in front of us! Adam Gidwitz RJ Palacio Jacqueline Woodson jasonreynoldsbooks Gayle Forman (she/her) @melissacwalker

Listen to these inspirational words for teachers from the man who originally taught so many what it means to be kind. #WorldKindnessDay

"I've sat back for far too long and experienced too many senseless killings with nothing changing and I am unable to remain silent on this issue."––@Pat_Northrup, in his speech at the #MarchForOurLives. #ParklandSchoolShooting

The complete speech appears in WE THE RESISTANCE, a new anthology that tells the history of nonviolent protest in the U.S., told only through the voices of activists. more here: bit.ly/2z3Ujqi (it's our newest publication we are most proud of!)

Did you know that our preschool teachers receive over 30 hours of dedicated professional development each year to strengthen their practice and improve student gains? For more information about our preschool program, including how to apply please visit: wps.k12.va.us/preschool

Thank you Chante White for sharing #HairLove with our PreK students #AfricanAmericanReadIn ⁦@InclusiveWPS⁩ ⁦@vacdeswps⁩

Mr. Jett, awesome reading of The Crossover! #AfricanAmericanReadIn ⁦@InclusiveWPS⁩ ⁦@vacdeswps⁩

Thank you Mr. Will for sharing The Undefeated with our 4th graders! #AfricanAmericanReadIn ⁦@InclusiveWPS⁩ ⁦@vacdeswps⁩

"By defining reading as mastery of arbitrary skill sequences, pupils who read widely & with good comprehension may be undervalued, while pupils who perform well on isolated-skill tests but who can't or don't care to read are lulled into complacency" -Ken Goodman (1927-2020)

Join me on Facebook Thursday, April 2 at 3:00pm EST/12:00pm PST for a LIVE reading of my book EACH KINDNESS! I'm partnering with the Penguin Random House and PARENTS #ReadTogetherBeTogether program to share stories with families during social distancing. See you at storytime!

Bilingual storytime tomorrow morning (April 3)! I will read Carmela Full of Wishes in English and educator Nadia Hernandez will read it in Spanish. Please join us if you can!

Please let everyone know: The replay of the Jason Reynolds News and Brendan Kiely In Conversation from Sunday will remain available through Sunday 6/7. Both Jason and Brendan are continuing to donate ALL their proceeds. crowdcast.io/e/5s5zhkoa

Bye-bye!!

Hi Paul Ryan I would really appreciate it if you #AllowTheVote on Universal Background Checks, thanks. Rt if you agree.