To all my educators friends struggling to balance personal and professional responsibilities while also grappling with the grief of uncertainty and loss during this difficult season, be kind to yourselves. You are making a difference! Good Enough, For Now solutiontree.com/blog/good-enou…

"Once the storm is over, you won't remember how you made it through. You won't even be sure if the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person who walked in. That's what this storm's all about." -Haruki Murakami

What does a mask do? Blocks respiratory droplets coming from your mouth and throat. Two simple demos: First, I sneezed, sang, talked & coughed toward an agar culture plate with or without a mask. Bacteria colonies show where droplets landed. A mask blocks virtually all of them.

The FDA just approved the first prescription video game — it’s for kids with ADHD - The Verge theverge.com/2020/6/15/2129…

With AP Conference cancelled, where can you learn from experienced & diverse teachers & leaders? NOT for AP alone! This FREE online "slow-conference." Srsly, volunteers put this together. Register to get your spot. #aplit #aplitchat #aplang #aplangchat bit.ly/2ZpSnHW

Possibly the best Eng Lang Arts & Eng Ed Conf until @NCTE - & it's free! No catch, really. NOT FOR AP ALONE. We wanted to fill a professional & nerd gap for Eng tchrs, so a bunch of us did this. #engchat #edchat #aplit #aplitchat #aplang #aplangchat eventbrite.com/e/mosaic-2020-…

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This was sent prior to any TX districts given chance to see it. You are seeing it at the same time as us. We are just as frustrated; please know that we are working through ever-changing info as quickly as possible & will update when we can confirm details.Thx for a little grace.

What are your best tips when your world gets turned upside down (from a new job or a new team or a new boss or a new crisis) - and expectations are extremely high? 3/3 A few of my tips are outlined in this incredible sketchnote by @edtech_amelia 💙 #ThriveThroughtheFive

Thanks @sjunkins for doing this.

Rethinking Teaching 2020 - Google Drawings docs.google.com/drawings/d/1d_…

No matter what happens today, remember... You might not be able to control all of yours circumstance but you can control how you respond to them. Pause. Look for the good. Trust in a bigger plan. Respond instead of react.

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With thanks to Jane Martin

Got a 2.4 GPA my first semester in college. Thought maybe I wasn’t cut out for engineering. Today I’ve landed two spacecraft on Mars, and am now designing one for the Moon. STEM is hard for everyone. Grades ultimately aren’t what matter. Curiosity and perseverance matter.

A poor leader will tell you how many people work for them. A great leader will tell you how many people they work for.

A big thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Clark and Dr. Linda Parker for leading an insightful session on the power of collaboration and connection across districts this morning! #TogetherWeAreBetter #TASA2022 LParkerEdD

“Anything worth having is uphill. Leaders must climb the hill first.” Leadership is intentional. #TASA2022

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on this panel alongside these brilliant educators discussing leadership and campus transformation! N2 Learning Dr. Walter W. Berringer III #TASA2023