5 reasons to let students choose what they read as often as possible: 1) Engagement: When students can pick what they read, they’re more likely to actually read. 2) Motivation: Giving students the freedom to choose boosts their motivation, making them want to read more. 3)

This would be amazing instagram.com/reel/C9vnUFyNJ…

A reminder as the new year begins. It's okay to... ...make time (all year) for human-connection activities. ...experiment w/grading. ...be flexible (to a fault). ...adapt curriculum (for fit). ...reset (multiple times). ...leave school at school. ...be real (human). It is OKAY.

It's time for #MathStratChat! Rules: post your favorite or a clever solution! It's also fun to comment on other's strategies. Tell us about your reasoning. Like/Retweet so others can see! #MathIsFigureOutAble #MathChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd #Mathematics

✨ I once heard my former supervisor say, ‘If I’m doing my job correctly, I'm making you so marketable that everyone is knocking on your door to hire you!’ 👏 That has stuck with me deeply. Yes, it meant I might leave for new opportunities, and yes, it meant she’d have to fill

I just got my sign-up ready for classroom takeover next week. I am so excited to get into classrooms and give our teachers a much needed break while getting to hang with our amazing kids. 18 classrooms x 30 minutes each = one happy principal!

Why are we still using the Danielson Model to evaluate teachers when countries that outperform us—like Finland—don’t use it or anything like it? Backed by Gates in 2009, it became high-stakes, but even Danielson says it's misused. Trust, autonomy, and support build better

Thank you to all of the educators that take risks for their students everyday! As educators, we're naturally focused on ensuring students can read, write, and tackle math—because, really, who wouldn’t want their students equipped with the basic survival kit for life? But here’s

Morale matters.

Principals must be instructional leaders, leading instruction right alongside teachers as they co-create meaning together. What will it take to begin to make the work "our work" in your school? #MathIsFigureOutAble #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd

Before you blindly rearrange, factorise then solve, it might be better to slow down and ask yourself: What do you notice? mathsbot.com/cpd

A Teacher's spark!

Education isn’t broken because of teachers. It’s broken because we ask teachers to be counselors, social workers, parents, and miracle workers—while still demanding perfect test scores. Fix the system, not the people holding it together.

Standardized tests have NO place in elementary education. They’re developmentally inappropriate for young children, who are still building essential cognitive skills like problem-solving, abstract thinking, and impulse control. Many also lack the fine motor skills or experience

When you get a reply & some feedback from John Hattie 🤯

By Design

Every teacher deserves a principal who will inspire them… encourage them… support them… and trust them.  Leadership matters.

I still have more books that would do better in kids' hands than on my shelves, so it's time for another #giveaway. Want to win these 9 picture books (some of which are signed)?⁠ ⁠ To enter: follow, like, and *repost* and/or comment and tag a friend. Winner selected Saturday!

A waste of time for all parties involved

*** UPDATE *** The winner is ... lfrk (bsky) - congrats! And stay tuned for more giveaways next week! *** END OF UPDATE ***