“Show it off, actually display it, perform it, make videos about it, write poetry about it, so they are really bringing themselves into the room.” Helping students embrace and express their identity builds confidence and a sense of belonging.

In short, you're unifying everything you teach--skills, concepts, lessons, and more--under a single topic, theme, or appropriately complex essential question--an overarching question or 'big idea.' teachthought.com/pedagogy/a-sim…

For parents with math anxiety, raising kids provides a chance for a do-over. You can try experiencing the world through their eyes: a world that's made of math and full of wonder. kqed.org/mindshift/5663…

"I'm here to stand up to this behaviour... I'm proud of where I come from. I'm proud to be from Ochapowace First Nation. I'm not just doing this for myself. I'm doing this for all people of colour & for the next generation." Ethan Bear's statement in response to racist comments.

50 Questions To Help Students Think About What They Think Using the right questions creates powerful, sometimes multiple answers and discussions. #teaching #learning #questions #criticalthinking bit.ly/2zA2I64

Teach students (and yourself) to embrace the silence. So often, that is the space where higher level thinking, curiosity, creativity, and understanding are born. Sketchnote via 🌍 ναℓєηтιηα gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽

Assume positive intent… #maslowbeforebloom

"Being positive does not mean ignoring the negative. Being positive means overcoming the negative. There is a big difference between the two." Marc and Angel Something Personal, Professional, and Profound - (Email #87) buff.ly/3kWSJRP

For teachers, it's getting harder and harder to unplug. Research shows that "pervasive connectivity" can take a toll on your mental and physical health—and that's amplified for teachers. Here are some ideas on how to set better boundaries.

Six Tips for Developing Students’ Executive Functioning Skills ascd.org/blogs/six-tips… via ASCD

A life in quotes: bell hooks theguardian.com/books/2021/dec…

You know what to do ⭐️ OG Anunoby 🇸🇰🇨🇦 | #NBAAllStar

We’re McLOVIN all the votes for Pascal! Let’s keep it going 👏 #PascalSiakam | #NBAAllStar ⭐️ 1 RT = 1 Vote ⭐️

"We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education. The complete education gives one not only power of concentration, but worthy objectives upon which to concentrate." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that" - Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay

Today we remember and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., a man who advocated the use of nonviolent means to end racial segregation and became a prominent civil rights leader.

February is #BlackHistoryMonth, celebrating the long history & importance of the Black community to the development & enrichment of Canadian society. We also need to recognize how systemic oppression continues to create challenges & barriers.

February 1 marks the first day of Black History Month! Throughout the month, we'll be showcasing how #UCDSB students are learning & celebrating black history and culture. #WeAllBelong Visit our resources & learn more about trailblazers past & present: ow.ly/Yjgi50HIQ6Q