Relationships isn't just the 4th R in education...it's the first one.

Outstanding Nike US Women’s soccer win spot x.com/Nike/status/11…

My best advice for finishing out the summer is to stop and smell the roses. School is like running on a treadmill at full speed for ten months. Enjoy these last few moments. Breathe. Take it in. Go for a picnic. A walk. A bike ride. #pd4uandme

New article in Edutopia!! Co-Regulation!!! A new lens for discipline!!!!! edutopia.org/article/role-e… edutopia.org/article/role-e…

'….The good news is that anyone can help with this part of ‘therapy’ – it merely requires being present in social settings and being, well, basically, kind.' Bruce D. Perry, M.D.,Ph.D. unconditionallearning.org/2018/01/15/wha…

Yes and yes.

How to clean & disinfect groceries properly. Thx . for sending! PSA Safe Grocery Shopping in COVID-19 Pandemic – UPDATED!!! youtu.be/sjDuwc9KBps via YouTube

Teachers are not happy to be off. They are stressed. They are concerned. They are overwhelmed. And yes, they are worried about kids. 😪

Schools, as we begin week three. Remember We have increasing cases of the virus. We have increased number of unemployment claims. We still have shortages at grocery stores. Higher stress & depression among children & adults. Let’s fill the GAP w/ Love Grace Affirmation Patience

We are living in a difficult time, & the unknown is scary. But I do know that we must remain steady. We can’t allow fear or panic to guide us. The lives of Michiganders are at stake. We must stay the course to save lives. Stay steady. We’re going to get through this together.

⁦John Krasinski⁩ Thank you! Everyone should watch every episode. We all need Some Good News! youtu.be/Eg08rJGKjtA

Do White People Get It? Racism Through the Eyes of a Black Male Teacher edweek.org/tm/articles/20… via Education Week Excellent read!

When I find myself in tough conversations, when I am being held accountable, when I am called to unlearn, relearn, or just learn — This is my mantra. It’s been a game-changer. Less armor. More learning.

I predict the Wall of Moms in Portland may become a far more enduring representation of the future of America than the “wall” along the Mexican border.

Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: "I do not need Rep. Yoho to apologize to me. Clearly he does not want to. Clearly when given the opportunity he will not & I will not stay up late at night waiting for an apology from a man who has no remorse over calling women & using abusive language towards women."

Now more than ever, we need to confront hard history. "Confronting hard history" (Hasan Kwame Jeffries | TEDxOhioStateUniversity) ted.com/talks/hasan_kw… via TED Talks

Important to have those conversations throughout the school year!

The podcast is back! We launched Season 1 of #UnlockingUs with a convo about FFTs — effing first times. We're launching Season 2 with a convo about Day 2 — it's one of my favorite subjects (and least favorite challenges). You can listen here: bit.ly/2QMz7Av