A3: Over the years I have worked with many special needs students. One thing I've noticed is when I talk to those students and show them kindness and spend time with them other students will follow my lead. Students are always watching us. #HCISDReads

I try to ask teachers how they are doing as they come in for PLCs. That opens the door to conversations and getting to know them better. Education is so fast-paced, we have to remember to build in human time. #HCISDReads HHSS Library Harlingen HS South

Tracy Hitchcock, IC, ⁦Harlingen HS South⁩ We participated in P&A Book study today during different PLCs. Here’s a sample of our “old school” Twitter participation with our CTE dept. Lots of rich discussion. #HCISDReads

More focus (my perspective) needs to be placed on district- and campus-administrator learning about foundational literacy and numeracy skills AND how they communicate their learning to staff. How can you conduct an appraisal/observation if you aren’t aware of the science?

Message to students at LA Morgan School of Health, Medical Science, & Engineering. ⁦Galveston ISD⁩

#UDL - student choice to demonstrate understanding (not a one-size option). ⁦Lee Ann Jung, PhD⁩ NCTE CEL

Friends, don't miss this great professional learning webinar with Daryl Michel (Mick-le), PhD and Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D. on 12/8. It's guaranteed to be a rich conversation, and we're thrilled to host!

Thank you Sarah Rafael García for a great presentation. I never really thought about before, I am first generation too. NCTE CEL #CEL22

And you can find 10 Key Series documents from The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk (e.g., middle and high school reading, writing, vocabulary). meadowscenter.org/resource/10-ke…

“…there’s one [idea] that we can put to bed for good and for all: that it is the job of parents to teach their children how to read – and by extension, that parents are to blame when children struggle in this endeavour.” Kudos ⁦Pamela Snow⁩ pamelasnow.blogspot.com/2023/04/callin…

“There is no established curriculum for the science of reading– it refers to a large body of research that must be woven into the craft of teaching.” Good article. Thanks Sarah Mervosh nytimes.com/2023/04/16/us/…

Such important questions when coaching! Regarding #5: Advice solves the problem in the moment, but it doesn't really solve the problem; takes away agency; and creates dependency. Thought-provoking conversation between Jim Knight 🇺🇦 and @CmunroOz during #COACHED2023.

On the 27th straight day of filming “Forrest Gump,” Tom Hanks was tired & worried. During a scene on the famous park bench, Hanks stopped & said to director Bob Zemeckis, “Hey, Bob…is anybody going to care about this movie? I don’t think anybody’s going to care.” Bob replied,

Check out all of these ANCHOR CHARTS & POSTERS from @Zearned to download for free 📥 sbee.link/h48dnkypma #edutwitter #teachertwitter

The research is clear: Let the children play—and not just during the summertime! If you want smart, healthy, well-rounded children, it pays to invest in recess.

My walkie went off with a frantic voice saying, “Code R, we have a runner.” I ran from my office and my assistant was pointing to the door. I broke one of the first rules of school, no running in the hall. For a big dude, I was moving very rapidly. I went out the door and saw a

Coaches/administrators - here's one The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk resource to support reading interventions. Intervention supports classroom instruction to meet student needs (requires careful planning & communication). Just sitting behind a computer screen isn't the answer. meadowscenter.org/wp-content/upl…

It’s the ultimate way to conquer fear and it’s my #1 mindset strategy. When love is moving through you, fear has no power over you. Learn to embrace the journey, live with courage and thrive in all that you do. When you love it, you won’t fear it and you’ll conquer challenges