Children in the 21st (century) have been transformed from net producers of their own toy and play culture, to net consumers of play culture imposed by adults. ~ David Elkind

In this time of crisis, how you treat all stakeholders in your school community reveals your commitment and connection. What you do for them and what you ask of them right now will have an enduring legacy.

These strategies can be used in the classroom or at home. Hope it’s a great week! VBSchools @PBIS4VB Aaron Spence VBOPEC #vbalwayslearning

Check out this letter from our Virginia Teacher of the Year, Andrea Johnson Andrea Johnson, NBCT ow.ly/PYEh50z6WYG #VAis4Learners #C4LinVA #VATOY20

Research has found that children who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) get significant relief from their symptoms and are able to concentrate better if they spend some time outdoors. ~ The National Wildlife Federation

OPINION: This is not home schooling, distance learning or online schooling. ajc.com/blog/get-schoo…

Tonight, let's have tributes of appreciation for school teachers. Because you're amazing, vital engines of optimism that our nation can and will become a better place. Thank you to all who answer the call to service. May the country that emerges appreciate you more.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs explains some very important dynamics in the classroom, and it’s essential to understand this for classroom management. It explains why embarrassing students often leads to disrespectful behavior. So don’t embarrass kids.

There's not a lot of research on dysgraphia yet—but here are a few signs to look out for, plus some strategies to help affected kids express themselves. A piece I edited for edutopia with @youkiterada.

“Every child's life has been turned inside out, & the primary focus should be on emotional safety, not mastering content.“ School counselor Phyllis Fagell, LCPC offers 7 ways to help students cope w/ uncertainty: bit.ly/2L2VLBy

Finland Will Become The First Country In The World To Get Rid Of All School Subjects curiousmindmagazine.com/goodbye-subjec… via dead Mind Magazine. Thanks Mike matsuda

"They're ready to speak to their problems and not react to their problems." These preschoolers are learning the words to describe how they feel—a building block of self-regulation.

Thank you VBCPS for the forum tonight. I learned from the panel and commenters. Listening and reflection to continue and action steps to be taken. VBSchools Aaron Spence Title I VBCPS Mister Swoops

It's much easier to help a faculty that simply doesn't KNOW better, than to help one that KNOWS, but STILL refuses to DO BETTER. #BeBetter #SAMEpage #Schoolculture #VASCD #Teacher #leadership

Dear BOE, superintendents & principals, We see you. Your job is impossible. There are no perfect answers. You didn't receive training for this. There is no manual. We trust you to make the best decisions possible with the information you have. Godspeed (and rest, please rest).

I never sleep the night before school opens. I'm excited, apprehensive and I know that we will do our best to support our students & families and meet them where they are. Here's to possibly the craziest school year ever! Let's make it awesome!