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Kate Adams

@Kateinclusive

Mom of 3 sweet humans; Special Educator passionate about inclusive educational practices and the value of learning differences. All means All ❤️

 San Jose, CA
Joined August 2017
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Please listen to @ehanford's immensely important podcast Sold a Story: features.apmreports.org/sold…. It's the story of how we taught reading wrong for decades to millions of kids bc we believed what was pleasant to believe not what was true about learning.
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More than 650 teachers sign a response to the letter about Sold a Story signed by Calkins and other ed professors, authors and curriculum developers last week. "As teachers, we have seen it with our own eyes." righttoreadproject.com/2022/…
For the Students We Wish We’d Taught Better

For the Students We Wish We’d Taught Better

This Letter Was Originally Published in The Hechinger Report To the Editor:  Re OPINION: A call for rejecting the newest reading wars Nov. 18, 2022 We are teachers who were sold the very story…

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“With authentic inclusive education, students do not have to ‘fit into’ the preexisting conditions of the class. Rather, the classroom and school environments are designed to provide the supports and structures that every student needs to succeed." #quotes #inclusion
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“We don’t always succeed in what we try—certainly not by the world’s standards—but I think you’ll find it’s the willingness to keep trying that matters most.”
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@NPR5 May 2022
A new study found kids who used one of the world's most widely used reading intervention programs did worse on exams than those who didn't use it — another hit to its credibility after cognitive scientists refuted its central theory. n.pr/3MRnhA2
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Why some California school districts are changing how students earn grades      edsource.org/?page_id=664226 via @edsource
Why some California school districts are changing how students earn grades

Why some California school districts are changing how students earn grades     

Dropping D's and F's and working with students to master the material is seen as a way to improve learning and boost equity.

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For many educators, technology comes with the expectation that they are “always on.” It’s unsustainable. From modeling expectations to keeping cell phones clean, here’s what should be under consideration for schools. @edutopia @YoukiTerada edutopia.org/article/defendi…
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"The relationships in a kid's life are like the roots of a tree," said educator Kent Pekel. "When kids have strong roots they can grow, they can thrive, they can withstand the storms life throws at them." kqed.org/mindshift/55144/rel…
Relationships Are Important. How Do We Build Them Effectively With Kids? - MindShift

Relationships Are Important. How Do We Build Them Effectively With Kids? - MindShift

It's an education cliche to say that relationships are at the center of learning. But what tools can teachers use to actually build strong relationships with their students? Kent Pekel of the Search...

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Important reframe... #DailyDoodle @monadelahooke
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#goodforthesoulmorningwalk ❤️
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Saturday morning staff, parents and students of USD walking around to get out the vote. We need 66.7% to vote yes for the measure Q. Please please encourage your neighbors and friends to vote. There is exemptions for seniors who can vote yes and then be exempted from the tax.
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Such dedication in #usdlearns! Thank you @SJellin @laurenvanherk and Mika for giving your Saturday morning to support our outstanding staff and students!! @jen_petroff @tomusdboard @VickieGBrown @ParentsofUsd @anotherschwab @LisaTeachesTech
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We ❤ you @SJellin!! Congratulations on your recognition from @ACSA_info as an outstanding administrator! We know of your excellence! Now, all of the educators in the state will know! @anotherschwab @LisaTeachesTech @usd_hr @jen_petroff @tomusdboard @jcorippo @Joe_Sanfelippo
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All teachers can be successful in serving students with #LearningDisabilities. Find actionable steps for school leaders in the recently released guide from @NCLDorg and @UnderstoodOrg ncld.org/forwardtogether/sch… #ForwardTogether
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An inspirational morning with @k_shelton in #usdlearns ! @anotherschwab @SJellin @LisaTeachesTech
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"I do not think White teachers enter the profession wanting to harm children of color, but they will hurt a child whose culture is viewed as an afterthought," writes Bettina L. Love in this back-to-school "must-read": edwk.it/2z3kujp #EWopinion #BackToSchool2019
Dear White Teachers: You Can't Love Your Black Students If You Don't Know Them (Opinion)

Dear White Teachers: You Can't Love Your Black Students If You Don't Know Them (Opinion)

It isn't enough to "love all students," writes the University of Georgia's Bettina L. Love.

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Spent my day teaching educators and school personnel the importance of self-care and self-love through mindfulness and yoga. Overwhelmed with the love that came in and out of this space all day #treatyoself #USDlearns #youreworthit
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Recess isn’t a privilege. Children need time for unstructured play so they can practice social skills. Teachers can learn so much about their students by watching them play. @GregSantucciOT #JoyfulLeaders #SEL
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How might you be a #ChampforKids this year? Here's some back-to-school inspiration from educator Rita Pierson's beloved #TEDTalk: ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_e…
Every kid needs a champion

Every kid needs a champion

Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like.'" A rousing call to educators to...

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#InnovateInsidetheBox :relationships matter. They can't be contained in one classroom, they are collectively for ALL students at the school site. What will you do to intentionally show all Ss at your site they matter?costarella1.edublogs.org/no-… #UDL #LCInnovation
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