Is it better to solve problems in isolation or by collaborating with others? Harvard research says . . . neither. The best solutions come from "intermittent collaboration" -- group work punctuated by breaks to think & work by ourselves. news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/…

Asking students straightforward, simply-worded questions can be just as effective as intricate ones. Start tomorrow with these five:

Love these Ss from #kckps playing pickup Fb after completing against each other at XC.

2018 was a big year in education research. From debunking learning styles to identifying the effects of classroom decorations, here are the studies every educator should know about. edut.to/2Ely1HP

Being an administrator has shown me that you can’t force people (staff, kids, families alike) into much but that you can love them into almost anything. When we understand the needs of others & do our best to meet those needs we’ll see the best of them every time. #LoveWorks

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SEL works! More than two decades of research shows SEL leads to increased academic achievement, improved behavior and a strong ROI. Learn more here! casel.org/impact/

Since the NCLB era, some people have tried to tie learning in the arts (music, drama, visual arts, etc.) and physical ed to better reading and math scores. While that is certainly true, please know that there is value in the arts and PE by THEMSELVES! Kansans told us that!

5 non negotiables for success w ur toughest kids. 1. You have to like them. 2. Private is better than public. 3. Some is better than none. 4. Late is better than not at all. 5. 2nd to last word is best. #edchat #kidsdeserveit #thatonekid #tlap #culturize

I don’t think there are many people who wake up with a goal of doing a poor job at work. Most people are doing the best job they know how. It is the leader’s job to take people where they are… and give them the tools, resources, training, and encouragement they need to grow.

Why is SEL important??? Because our kids need THIS! ALL OF THIS! Tustin Unified #socialemotionallearning #zonesofregulation #socialthinking #TUSDthrives

Holding students accountable and demonstrating compassion are not incompatible notions. You can always extend grace while you provide discipline. You can always respect their dignity while you administer consequences.

Want to know what a new high school designed from scratch might look like? Check out the The Mastery School at Hawken, set to open in 2020. And explore the great resources on this website! ⁦Hawken School⁩ ⁦Scott Looney⁩ redesigningschool.org

When administrators spend time in classrooms, they are reminded how much those teachers have to plan, how much they have to manage, and how unbelievably patient they are. Teachers are the heart and soul of every school.

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Help KCKPS ELA Curriculum Instructional Coach Alli Rice bring home a NATIONAL award! Vote for the Amplify Science of Reading Star Award here: survey.alchemer.com/s3/6660654/Sci… #SOR #KCKPSredefined #IamKCKPS

Vote for Alli!!! Way to go! Alli is a driving force behind the work of KCKPS in making reading instruction more explicit, systematic, and cumulative. Follow the brain science! #structuredliteracy #teachreading

Parents who have kids in public schools are mostly happy with them. Outsiders are causing most of the trouble in school board meetings and getting ridiculous laws passed. Parents and educators have to work together to save our schools. via @NYTOpinion nytimes.com/2022/03/19/opi…