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Mike Ford

@FordMike

Educational leader, search consultant, leadership coach, retired superintendent of schools, author, past president of Learning Forward

 Finger Lakes, New York
Joined July 2021
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Imagine if student engagement was as easy as flipping a switch. At Audio Enhancement, that is exactly what we do. Our microphones and speakers help students hear clearly, connect better, and stay engaged, making every classroom experience more impactful. #StudentEngagement #EducationInnovation #AudioEnhancement
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Every school day is filled with unexpected glitches and hiccups.  The best leaders respond with poise, perseverance, and a positive attitude.
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We say PLCs matter, but then hesitate to hold teachers accountable for their evidence. Why? Because deep down, we pity them. We’re afraid of pushback, of them leaving, of them being unhappy. But pity doesn’t build professional culture—accountability does.
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🚨GIVEAWAY🚨 In honor of #NationalChickenWingDay, we are giving ONE lucky winner a gift certificate to @BarBillTavern & a bottle of their famous wing sauce! 🍗🤤 ➡️ To enter, just RT & make sure you are following us! Must live/work in WNY. Winner announced 8/1/25 - good luck!
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David Wright gets his #5 retired by the @Mets today! LIKE and REPOST for a chance at this autographed baseball from the former Mets captain. Rules: mlb.com/network/about/social… | NoPurNec, US/18+, Ends 7/22
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“Currently most of the 1,100 surveyed programs that prepare elementary school teachers aren’t spending enough time developing their content knowledge in math. Knowing foundational math content inside and out is crucial to effectively being able to teach it, Peske said. Often elementary teachers say they are wary of teaching math; a boost in math knowledge might help.” @HKorbey on the NCTQ study of teacher preparation to teach math:
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Happy Easter ... – at Kaanapali, HI
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One of the biggest mistakes some leaders make is putting up with non-performers too long. When you do not remove people who will not or cannot do their job, you are dooming your organization to failure. Don’t use the excuse that you cannot find someone better.
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I spoke with a superintendent this morning who told me that he did not have time to read. He doesn’t need more time. He needs more focus. Time is never a constraint. Choices are. All great leaders are great readers.
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Applications are open for the Learning Forward Academy! Over 2 1/2 years, expand your professional learning capacity with colleagues from around the world. Scholarships available! Learn more: learningforward.org/academy
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Very sad to learn today that Lee Shulman, who, among many huge accomplishments, invented the idea of pedagogical content knowledge, has just passed away. I fondly remember our sold-out joint dialogue with students & faculty at @HKUniversity in 2018. A great loss. @pasi_sahlberg
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If we get this retweet to more then 5k retweets I’ll send a lucky fan a pro bowl Jersey #ProBowlVote #DionDawkins – at New York, USA
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The Finger Lakes takes in 6K tons of trash a day at the Seneca Meadows landfill and 3.5K tons a day at High Acres, plus 2K tons a day at Mill Seat. That's a total of 11.5K tons a day -- the most trash of anywhere in the country by some 2.5K tons a day.
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Kids need consequences from people who love them before they end up with consequences from people who don’t.
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Wild Card tickets. Parking passes. And all the tailgate supplies.  RETWEET for your chance to win the Ultimate @LabattUSA Playoff Game Day: bufbills.co/3k5t63S
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Full-time teaching position open at ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL (grades 4-6). Start date would be ASAP (as soon as practical). Learn more or apply via this link: bit.ly/WI_JOBS, then click "Elementary (K-6)." Know someone who may be interested? Please share! @mcramer17
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An incredibly generous BillsMafia member who wishes to remain anonymous is looking to send 3 pairs of fellow BillsMafia to this Sundays game in honor of #3 ❤️❤️❤️ To enter for a pair of tickets, simply RT this tweet. Winners will be drawn at 9pm tonight ❤️3️⃣💙 – at Buffalo, NY
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Good employees get frustrated when bad employees are not held accountable.
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Here’s the agenda and background materials for Board of Regents’ meeting on Monday and Tuesday. Some issues — school mascot regulations, state aid proposal regents.nysed.gov/meetings
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There are still those (hey #professors!) who believe low grades equal a rigorous class. Grades are a reflection of the quality of teaching! With excellent teaching, there's no limit to how many students excel. #LeadInclusion #EdChat #HigherEd
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