66 immigrant children separated from parents at border are in Chicago via.wgntv.com/s1lGp

75% of Americans say immigration is a good thing, new Gallup poll finds, a record high that includes majorities from all party groups. abcn.ws/2tnfSlJ

From beginning to end, this week was politically disastrous for Trump — and for Republicans hoping to build momentum heading into the fall campaign | Analysis by Chris Cillizza cnn.it/2yBaPD7

“Grading teachers doesn’t make them more effective; constant conversations and snapshot observations will,” @mssackstein argues. blogs.edweek.org/teachers/work_… #ewopinion

Video: My Thirty Minute Presentation On Teaching English Language Learners larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2018/06/23/vid…

Heading back to Toronto after spending an eventful 5 days in Chicago working on Equity & Inclusion + #iste18. My 💖 is so full! Rafranz ⁷ Sarah Thomas, PhD

I just got back from Chicago, where walking down the streets of downtown Chicago I got smiles, nods and hellos to make us feel welcome. Hearing about the Muslim Ban is so devastating. I believe that we can make a difference together. Thank you for the kindness Chicago.

Study Finds That If Teachers Make Students "Feel Like They Matter," Then Behavior Is Better - Who Would Have Thought? larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2018/07/02/stu…

Research shows that social and emotional learning has significant academic, career, and lifelong benefits. It's time to stop calling them "soft skills." #SEL x.com/edutopia/statu…

Week one down. Year 21 of teaching, and I continue to be inspired by our amazing students! I look forward to seeing my students achieve their goals and succeed! #leydenpride

Make a Difference Day 2018! The ExcELLence Club is feeding children in the Philippines!

Making a Difference by packing food to send to children in the Philippines! Make a Difference Day 2018...ExcELLence Club!

Make a Difference Day 2018! Leyden ExcELLence Club packing food for people in the Philippines. ❤️😊 #leydenpride #makeadifferenceday

ExcELLence Club packing food to send to the Philippines.🇵🇭❤️👍🏼😊#leydenpride #makeadifferenceday

A record number of colleges and universities have dropped the SAT as a requirement, but more high schoolers than ever are still taking the test. nytv.to/VdMg

In the Writing Center, we know that your words matter. Thank you to the members of the #Leydenpride community who used their words to comfort and strengthen others. You rock!

Although today is an E-Learning day, you can still show your #LeydenPride by doing something good today. Start a chain reaction of positivity, love and care - that’s what it means to be a Leyden Eagle!

Drawing is a truly powerful learning tool, involving visual, kinesthetic, and linguistic areas of the brain all at the same time. 🧠

YOUR mental health matters too. As teachers we spend a lot of time worrying about and tending to others. We get emotionally drained, and fast! Give yourself permission to take mental health breaks to reset and recharge. You can’t help others be their best if you aren’t YOUR best