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Swansea, MA
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If you don't love AR, I'll bet that you're using it wrong! 🐷📕
Get students excited about reading! Accelerated Reader has great new features for the new school year. More details >> bit.ly/3AqiUWt
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I didn't think I could love anything more than teaching fifth grade, then I began working with teachers 😍 #loveatfirstsight #americasfinestteachers
So proud of our Teacher Liaison Team! They lead @DioceseSDschool with skill, humility, and humor!! ❤️#americasfinestteachers #teacherleadership
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In my experience, rarely have I encountered a situation where a teacher who had solid connections & rapport with students was struggling with classroom management.
The best way to prevent poor behavior is a strong #relationship.
“Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.” ―Benjamin Franklin #BeautifyEarth #LaMesa #KindnessMatters
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Whether you’re a parent, an educator or both, these conversation starters will help you bond with your kids. #KidsDeserveIt #backtoschool #tlap #leadlap #speaklife
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Today was a good day. 😊
Excited to be with @KellySerpaHowe discussing and learning more about the CA math standards and framework at #SDCOE! Thank you for the professional learning opportunity, @mark4math and @Audrey_Mendivil! #SDCatholicSchools #Standardsandbeyond
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"One key to closing the achievement gap might be to close the relationship gap first"
Neuroscience confirms that kids need strong, positive, supportive relationships to thrive in their education. blogs.edweek.org/edweek/lear… #ewopinion
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@toigniteinspire GROW! GROW! GROW! GROW!🥰
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See that? LOTS of reading aloud! 😍
What school needs to consist of during the first two weeks:
✔️Build Community
✔️Observe social behaviors
✔️Establish procedures
✔️LOTS of reading aloud
✔️Explicitly teach empathy
✔️4 min 1:1 time with each kid
✔️Call each family
#JoyfulLeaders
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Thanks for a great session this morning @smsmrsjohnston and @Jenalwayslrng! The High 5 Strengths Test was my favorite part! high5test.com. Always the optimist, that's ME! #Americasfinestteachers
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AR is great for word complexity but it doesn't measure TEXT complexity like themes @numberthirteenT @406hm: any thoughts? #USDEDU562
AR is great for word complexity but it doesn't measure TEXT complexity like themes @numberthirteenT @406hm: any thoughts?
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Good stuff! #USDEDUC562 teapaw.org/edutopia/status/667510…
