Now, more than ever, we need to establish a connection with families when the year begins.

Signs of an open mind: Listening to opinions that make you think hard, not just views that make you feel good Choosing friends based on the decency of their behavior, not the similarity of their beliefs Seeing disagreement as a chance to learn, not a threat to your ego

Here is my "Welcome Back to School 2020-21" letter to students and families. This might get interesting. fishing4tech.com/fishin-solo-bl…

Gracias Dr. José Medina (él, he, his, him) for the constant inspiration

Wondering whether you should require students to turn on their videos during virtual class meetings? Here's an infographic to help you rethink that idea #remoteteaching #edtech #isteten #remotelearning

See how hand signals can help promote *equitable participation* whether class discussions are taking place online or in-person. ✌️✌️

The login process students use to connect to Zoom will change beginning the morning of Tuesday, 9/22. The Community Update sent to families this evening included a link with details. A reminder will also be sent to families tomorrow morning. smusd.org/news/what_s_ne…

How We Pronounce Student Names, and Why It Matters cultofpedagogy.com/gift-of-pronun… #culturalcompetency #ESL #relationshipsmatter #k12 #teachertips

#MedinaMondayMessage: DL Leadership 2021 - 2022 Planning Tips; As we plan for next school year, what #duallanguage foundational components should guide the decision-making process? #C6BiliteracyFramework #SocioculturalCompetence #CriticalConsciousness

Someone took a chance on me and hired me as a teacher... and then as an AP... and then as a principal. I am grateful. We all have benefited from those who took a chance on us... who believed in us!

The point of gratitude is not just to feel it; it's to show it. Experiencing gratitude serves our happiness. Expressing it reminds others how they matter. As an emotion inside a journal, gratitude is fleeting. As an action in the outer world, it lasts. thriveglobal.com/stories/adam-g…

While Teacher Appreciation Week is great, the truth is teachers need more support and encouragement every week, all through the school year. This work is challenging. So clear the barriers. Lighten the load. Create the conditions so educators can thrive. That’s appreciation.

Congratulations Natalia. We are SO proud of you! Major in Peace Studies…go change the world❤️ #ChapmanU

Can you stick to the challenge for seven days?

Some students go an entire day at school without anyone saying their name. Be the adult who speaks to each student by name. Everyone loves to hear their name.

I’m a gun owner. Do not tell me our Founders conceived of this carnage when they wrote the Constitution. Do not tell me they would have tolerated this madness. Do not tell me that teachers must be armed. And do not tell me your AR15 is worth more than another 14 children’s lives.

It takes a monster to kill children. But to watch monsters kill children again and again and do nothing isn’t just insanity—it’s inhumanity.