#TXed Archive


Wednesday October 17, 2018
9:30 PM EDT

  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Howdy everyone! Welcome to #TXed chat. Tonight we talk about GRIT. What is it and how can we develop it? Please take the next few minutes to introduce yourself and tell us where you are from.
  • brpage12 Oct 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    I am planning on letting my Ss design how Thursday & Friday's math "money" lesson will go. I want them to teach me! #kidsdeserveit #TXed #edleadership #EDUchat
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Welcome to #TXed chat everyone. Please take the next few minutes to say hello and tell us where you are from.
  • Toups_J Oct 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    #txed Jerry Toups aka #JediOfBelieve HS Math Tr from the Hosuton, TX area.
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Question 1 is coming up... #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Welcome back brother. Glad to have you here again! #TXed
    In reply to @Toups_J
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    I am Michael from Brenham. Trying to chat and watch the @astros #txed
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Q1: What is GRIT? #TXed
  • Hahne_Elyse Oct 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Good evening y’all. Elyse checking in. #txed
  • vhsaldana Oct 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Victor. Principal. San Antonio. #WestAveEs #txed
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Hey #txed ! Kimberly, Reading specialist from north Tx.
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Welcome back @Hahne_Elyse #TXed
    In reply to @Hahne_Elyse, @Hahne_Elyse
  • amyleasure0914 Oct 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Hello all! Excited I am finally making one of these this year! Amy Leasure from Brenham!!! #TXed
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Hey @Hahne_Elyse ! Good to see you! #txed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Here we go with Question #1 #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Always great to have you here @Isham_Literacy #TXed
    In reply to @Isham_Literacy, @Isham_Literacy
  • vhsaldana Oct 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Grit is your willingness and/or desire to not give up/ give in, and knowing you can overcome and surpass anything that gets in your way. #txed #WestAveEs
  • christackettnow Oct 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Ok, I had to pull the Ag Commissioner 30 Day reports multiple times. I was sure I was missing something. But nope, the data is accurate. @MillerForTexas had 13 total contributions this reporting period. @KimOlson4TxAg had 964. #txlege #txed
  • bluebutterflysm Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Hi, Sharon, central Texas Reading & Dyslexia Specialist #txed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Welcome to #TXed @amyleasure0914 Glad to have you here.
    In reply to @amyleasure0914, @amyleasure0914
  • Toups_J Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    #txed A1 Grit is 1. Thinking like a 100 yard dash to the body 2. Complex problem solving 3. Thinking about thinking 4. the process of figuring out the WHY of things AND... 5. Thinking with #MorePower
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A1 GRIT: The ability/desire to persevere in the presence of pressure, resistance, and conflict. #txed
  • Hahne_Elyse Oct 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A1 Grit: the strength to persevere & keep going through the difficult. #txed
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Thanks! Kind words, indeed! #txed
    In reply to @PrincipalOgg
  • KRoznovsky Oct 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A1 The ability to stick with something until you’ve done what you set out to do. #txed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A1-Grit is embracing the struggle as you reach for your dream. You work hard to get there,but it is like walking throw waist high mud #txed
  • bluebutterflysm Oct 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1: Grit is getting back up and moving forward even when you've been knocked down. #TXed
  • amyleasure0914 Oct 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1 Until sitting in a session with @SuzanneMaxwell7 at Brenham U...I really did not know! Grit is having PASSION and a true why w do the things we do! #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1-Grit is knowing that you might not make it, but you are still going to try. #txed
  • PrincipalVest - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Jumping in late but I’m here! Jennifer Vest, Princopal @BrenhamElem #txed
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Question 2 is on the way. #TXed
  • PrincipalVest - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: Grit is how deep you are willing to dig when faced with obstacles or challenges. #txed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1 #txed
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Q2: Why is it essential for students to know about grit? #TXed
  • KayRouth Oct 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1: Grit is perseverance and detmination combined with flexibility to reach a specific goal. It’s your plan of action combined with willpower. #txed
    In reply to @TXEDMod
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1-Grit is messy #txed
  • PrincipalVest - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Well hello there, friend! Glad to see you here! #txed
    • KayRouth Oct 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT
      A1: Grit is perseverance and detmination combined with flexibility to reach a specific goal. It’s your plan of action combined with willpower. #txed
      In reply to @TXEDMod
  • barbeedreamteam Oct 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A1. Doing anything and everything to get down to business and help our kids succeed. No complaining, no excuses, just doing what we do best. #txed #neisdpln
  • drpwilliams_R10 Oct 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A1 sticktoittiveness how's that for. word lol #txed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Here we go with Question #2 #TXed
  • hmhinzie Oct 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A2: If students learn at a young age it is ok to give up and never try...they are in serious trouble later as adults. It’s only hard until you get it! #txed
  • PrincipalVest - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A2: As with any important lesson, it is possible that if we don’t teach it, no one will. We can’t assume every student comes with the same inner messages ingrained. #txed
  • Toups_J Oct 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    #txed A2 GRIT is when Ss GROW academically and as a human being. It is in the process of learning to #AlwaysBelieve in Yourself
  • drpwilliams_R10 Oct 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    a2...to hit any target you must know it exists and at least have some ideas/notions to wrap around it in our brain #txed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A2-Life is going to present them many challenge. They have to know that they can’t just give up when things get tough. #txed
  • vhsaldana Oct 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Because if they don’t, they’ll be joining the ranks of the students who the system didn’t work for. Education has changed so much and having the willingness to demand more from yourself is necessary in order to reach your fullest potential. #TXed #WestAveEs
  • barbeedreamteam Oct 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A2. Grit can be tied to work ethic. We don’t always get it perfect the first try. We have to work at it and find new ways until we succeed. It’s what we do every day, and it’s a life skill our students will carry with them forever. #txed #neisdpln
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A2 Some Ss already know about grit. Some Ss use up most of their grit just to keep coming to school, one of the most stable/safe places in their lives. #txed
  • amyleasure0914 Oct 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A2 It is important that are Ss know that we are passionate about them! We all want our Ss to show some Grit in their life! #TXed
  • Hahne_Elyse Oct 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A3 Our students will face trials and struggles every day. Being able to provide a lesson and soft landing for our students to overcome is vital. #txed
  • vhsaldana Oct 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Wildcat in the house! She’s great at helping kids with grit! #txed #WestAveEs
    • barbeedreamteam Oct 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      A1. Doing anything and everything to get down to business and help our kids succeed. No complaining, no excuses, just doing what we do best. #txed #neisdpln
  • bluebutterflysm Oct 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A2: grit is essential in making in through rough times and getting through it. There's no glory without struggle. Gotta do the work! #TXed #WhistleWhileWeWork
  • Tommyspall - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Wow! Very insightful article. I strongly suggest taking time to read this and view education from the perspective of actual educators. Enlightening to say the least. I LOVE this job, and am here to help all of you. #edchat #edtech #txed #education #bisdwired #BrenhamUnited
    • USATODAY Oct 17 @ 10:10 AM EDT
      We sent 15 teams of journalists to spend a day with teachers. What we found: they feel misunderstood, unheard and disrespected. And their concerns go far beyond salary. https://t.co/2XC1lyfDS2
  • PrincipalVest - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Well, thanks! I’m so glad I get to see your sweet family on FB and at football games! #txed
    In reply to @KayRouth
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A2-They need to know that some of the world’s greatest leaders were not the smartest in the room, but the one who had the grit to make things happen. #txed
  • KRoznovsky Oct 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A2-To know that it exists is knowledge of what to strive for. Also, they need to know that sometimes it’s not easy. Keep trying. Sometimes we all fail. Keep trying. That’s when the real growth and learning occurs. #txed
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Agreed! #txed
    In reply to @Hahne_Elyse
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Question 3 is coming up next. #TXed
  • baileymiller410 Oct 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Love this definition of grit, and I believe it is so important to teach/show students this. #txed #edfb4338
    In reply to @KayRouth, @TXEDMod
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Q3: How can we cultivate the confidence and optimism in our children that will allow them to power through low moments? #TXed
  • PrincipalVest - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    #truth #txed
    • Isham_Literacy Oct 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT
      A2 Some Ss already know about grit. Some Ss use up most of their grit just to keep coming to school, one of the most stable/safe places in their lives. #txed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A2-Because some of the greatest things ever accomplished were done so after many failures. #txed
  • KRoznovsky Oct 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A2 Just read a magazine article on Raising a Problem Solver. Going to send it out to my classroom parents as a parent, not their child’s teacher. Big idea- lose the perfectionist parenting and don’t let them quit. GRIT. #txed
  • baileymiller410 Oct 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Yes! I think it is so important for students to understand that it is okay to fail. Trying is key!! #txed #edfb4338
    In reply to @KRoznovsky
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Question #3 again #TXed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      Q3: How can we cultivate the confidence and optimism in our children that will allow them to power through low moments? #TXed
  • baileymiller410 Oct 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Working hard and having a good attitude can take you farther in life than your level of intellect. #txed #edfb4338
    In reply to @PrincipalOgg
  • barbeedreamteam Oct 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A3:celebrate effort.Celebrate when students learn from a mistake.If we create an environment where students feel like they need to be perfect, they’ll never build up the confidence to go for it.We’re stripping them of the opportunity to develop grit, an essential life skill.#txed
  • KRoznovsky Oct 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A3 I do this by encouraging them constantly. “I see your wheels turning. I know you’ll get there. It’s just not where it needs to be YET. Keep at it! I’ll check on you in a few minutes.” They usually beat me to it. #txed
  • claire4texas Oct 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    If you don't know about RootEd, you should! They're a grassroots, public education advocacy group founded right here in north San Antonio. I was happy to sit down and answer their thoughtful questions on public education and school finance. #txlege #txed
  • bluebutterflysm Oct 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A3: acknowledge it, talk about it, and model it. Today's rough moments are not cat in cement. Tomorrow is a new day with sunshine on the horizon. #TXed
  • Toups_J Oct 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    #txed A3 BY BELIEVING IN THEM! #AlwaysBelieve in Yoursef = Rule #1 #ItWorks This has been my 1st rule since 1990. It has changed lives. One day schools will use #AlwaysBelieve in Yourself as their school theme!
  • hmhinzie Oct 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A3: encourage and praise the little things! #txed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A3-1) Strong Relationships 2) Recognize effort 3) Praise progress #txed
  • bluebutterflysm Oct 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Set > cat #txed
    • bluebutterflysm Oct 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
      A3: acknowledge it, talk about it, and model it. Today's rough moments are not cat in cement. Tomorrow is a new day with sunshine on the horizon. #TXed
  • PrincipalVest - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A3: #1 - MODEL it. In every situation, with every person, even the ones that drive you nuts. If they see us lose our cool, get down, complain, etc. then that becomes an acceptable way to live and operate. #txed
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Question 4 is at the door! #TXed
  • KelleyJAndrews - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Sorry I am missing #txed tonight! This is my current situation...grades!!!
  • Hahne_Elyse Oct 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A3 Provide the safe landings and support to students when they fail or struggle. Give students an opportunity to see their recovery. #txed
  • amyleasure0914 Oct 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A3 Relationship...relationship...relationship!!! I have a student that is at a low...got him coming in...going to get breakfast from McDonald’s...making a reach to get him to see brighter results! #TXed
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Q4: Grit will demand risk-taking. How can we help children step out of their comfort zone, even when there is a possibility of failure? #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A3-We have to be vulnerable and share our low moments with them. Share how we overcame. #txed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A4-We can’t beat them down for at least trying. #txed
  • KayRouth Oct 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A4: Trust. Establish the relationship, build the trust, watch the magic happen. When kids feel safe, the growth will happen. #TXed
    In reply to @TXEDMod
  • Hahne_Elyse Oct 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4 Cultivate the learning is a journey motto. Take risks, show your struggles, and share what you’ve learned and noticed. #txed
  • baileymiller410 Oct 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Love this! So important to acknowledge it, but also important to move on. #txed #edfb4338
    In reply to @bluebutterflysm
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4 Share your own struggles and failures with Ss. Model your own risk taking for your Ss daily. #txed
  • barbeedreamteam Oct 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4: reward trying and effort above “getting it right”. While our ultimate goal is for kids to show their understanding by getting things correct, it’s more important to develop an environment where kids are excited to take risks, and celebrated for doing so. #txed #neisdpln
  • tracyshingler Oct 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4: Making sure they know their classroom is a safe place, where they can take chances without criticism by peers; without fear of failure. #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    @astros are working on grit at this moment. #txed
  • KRoznovsky Oct 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4 Relationships and the climate in the classroom. This is ALL on the teacher. For them to take risks, they have to feel safe. They like to see you take a risk and mess up, too. Then it’s cool to be the mess up. #txed
  • amyleasure0914 Oct 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A4 Impossible stands for I’m possible....get Ss to realize that we all fail but success is just making the attempt to try and keep at it!!!#TXed
  • bluebutterflysm Oct 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A4: explain that we are there to help them, guide them, protect them, & support them...no matter what. #UnconditionalLove #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Impossible stands for I’m possible! #TXed
    • amyleasure0914 Oct 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT
      A4 Impossible stands for I’m possible....get Ss to realize that we all fail but success is just making the attempt to try and keep at it!!!#TXed
  • Toups_J Oct 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    #txed A3 I will soon be a published author. My 1st book "The Story of Always Believe" will be coiming out in November! This Saturday I will present at a Fort Bend P-16 Math Summit on this book.
  • PrincipalVest - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    A4: Again I would say model it - if we say “take risks” but we never do, what message do we send? I would also say be prepared to support failure which inevitably happens when you take risks. #txed
    In reply to @TXEDMod
  • edtechqueen Oct 17 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Hate that I missed #Txed tonight. Surprise visit from family, so spending time with the most important people in life.
  • OCIGroup Oct 17 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    D123 Education Town Hall, School Tour Report. #txlege #txed @ Twain Middle https://t.co/aMo7Xmxyky
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Question 5 in one minute. #TXed
  • Toups_J Oct 17 @ 10:01 PM EDT
  • baileymiller410 Oct 17 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    What is the best advice that you could give a new teacher for building relationships with students? #txed #edfb4338
    In reply to @KRoznovsky
  • antraasa Oct 17 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Voters BEWARE! Please retweet. @Texasscorecard = #EmpT news from 8 billionaires and millionaires from West “Texas” attempting to remove liberty, freedom and voice from the #Texas GOP Voters... #dontfallforit #iwantmygopback #txed #txlege
    In reply to @ZachMaxwell, @texasscorecard, @EmpowerTexans, @texasscorecard
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    A4-Do we celebrate those who try something new. At school, we give out a Couarge Award for students doing the right thing or not giving up. #txed
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Q5: A growth mindset helps when developing grit. How have you or could you teach kids about what a growth mindset is? #TXed
  • vhsaldana Oct 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Another Wildcat! #txed #WestAveEs
    • tracyshingler Oct 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
      A4: Making sure they know their classroom is a safe place, where they can take chances without criticism by peers; without fear of failure. #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Family first friend. #TXed
    In reply to @edtechqueen
  • vhsaldana Oct 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Nothing builds trust like sharing your own story. #txed
    • Isham_Literacy Oct 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
      A4 Share your own struggles and failures with Ss. Model your own risk taking for your Ss daily. #txed
  • baileymiller410 Oct 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    So important in the classroom!! #txed #edfb4338
    In reply to @barbeedreamteam
  • bluebutterflysm Oct 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    A4: it's okay to fail and make mistakes, it's how we all learn. Fall down while running with scissors, + you won't do that again.#TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Find out something about them other than what they like at school. #TXed
    In reply to @baileymiller410, @KRoznovsky
  • PrincipalVest - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Eat lunch with them, talk with them at recess, ask questions, be authentic, share parts of your life so they know you too. #txed
    In reply to @baileymiller410, @KRoznovsky
  • vhsaldana Oct 17 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    By modeling it. By sharing those struggles. By showing them that you don’t have to end how you began. #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT
      Q5: A growth mindset helps when developing grit. How have you or could you teach kids about what a growth mindset is? #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A5-Watch the @MLB playoffs. You don’t win the first game...you try again the second game. #txed
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 17 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A5 Again, sharing your own struggles and growth with your Ss. Model, Model, model! #txed
  • KRoznovsky Oct 17 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A5 We’ve been doingnit since the beginning of the year. Setting goals. Data tracking. Reading Growth Mindset books. Reflecting on how they apply to us. Using the word YET all the time. It’s catching on guys! They reminded me today that their 🧠s are stretchable! #txed
  • PrincipalVest - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A5: As an admin team, we are goal setting alongside the teacher with every 4th grader in our school. Building relationships while talking about setting goals to be better than we were before. I’m LOVING this time. #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT
      Q5: A growth mindset helps when developing grit. How have you or could you teach kids about what a growth mindset is? #TXed
  • vhsaldana Oct 17 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    I would add, showing them something different than what they may be stuck in. There’s a whole world outside of what they currently know. Expose them to more. Sometimes, that’s all it take to want more. If you want more, often times you are willing to do more. #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT
      Q5: A growth mindset helps when developing grit. How have you or could you teach kids about what a growth mindset is? #TXed
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    LAST QUESTION coming up. We are going to try something new with this question. #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A5-We got to show them how far they have come since the start of the year. Talk about those challenging days but let them see what happens when they don’t give up. #TXed
  • bluebutterflysm Oct 17 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A5: learning & adapting keep the brain active and young. No one wants to do the same repetitive task, all day long, forever. #ChangeIsGood #TXed
  • Toups_J Oct 17 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    #txed A5 A5 Since 1990 my 1st rule "Always Believe in Yourself" has enabled Ss to achieve a growth mindset. You can't make the kids believe, but you CAN inspire them! Read my book! #ItWorks
  • vhsaldana Oct 17 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Practice it. Practice losing and dealing with it in a safe environment. If they can learn that losing isn’t the end of the world, but rather another form of teaching, they won’t get stuck when they hit a road block. #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      Q3: How can we cultivate the confidence and optimism in our children that will allow them to power through low moments? #TXed
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  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Q6: Your turn! Take this time to share with everyone your challenge with helping students develop grit? Let's use all the experts here to come up with some solutions. #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A6-Challenge is trying to keep them going forward after they doing something great. Feel at times that it is one step forward and two steps back. #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A6-Trying to develop leaders with a #growthmindset instead of follewers with a fixed mindset. #TXed
  • Toups_J Oct 17 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    #txed A6 This is the flow chart used in my book to show how I inspire my Ss to #AlwaysBelieve You achieve this through the relationships you build and by role modeling in your words and actions the Fruits of the Spirit. #BlessedCareer
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 17 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A6 Challenge is trying to get them to use their grit instead of their ability to entertain other Ss. Some Ss feel it is easier to make others laugh than make an attempt to persevere! #txed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    I see that also. #TXed
    In reply to @Isham_Literacy
  • bluebutterflysm Oct 17 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A6: I keep reinforcing that the past is gone, and the child can have a brighter future. The past may be like a ghost lurking in the closet, & we don't have to live in or stand by that closet all day. #TXed
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    As always, the #TXed team appreciates your participation. Your dedication is remarkable. Keep developing your grit and finish strong this week.
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 17 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    I know relationships are key, but I only see some of my Ss twice a week for an hour. My time with them is limited. I need to make every minute count! #txed
    In reply to @PrincipalOgg
  • KRoznovsky Oct 17 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A6 The challenges for me are the kids who rarely fail. Then when they do, it is the end of the world. And 😬sometimes their parents take it harder than they do😬. Knowing that they will face so many more ‘fails’ in life and being gentle with the newness of failure is hard.#txed
  • Toups_J Oct 17 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    #txed educators #YouAreAWEsome Tomorrow is Friday EVE! #AlwaysBelieve
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Thanks for a great #TXed chat! Finish strong this week friends.
  • vhsaldana Oct 17 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    My challenge is overcoming the challenges Ss faced at home, in the time that I have them, often times with limited support from home. It truly does take a village, and sometimes the village is only at school. But this is when we practice grit and don’t give up. #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:08 PM EDT
      Q6: Your turn! Take this time to share with everyone your challenge with helping students develop grit? Let's use all the experts here to come up with some solutions. #TXed
  • amyleasure0914 Oct 17 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A6 I teach jr high...Challenge in itself! Trying to kids just to want to do their work on a daily basis is a challenge...if I could only create video games for everything!#TXed
  • bluebutterflysm Oct 17 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Thank you #TXed team. You are the ultimate rock stars!
  • KRoznovsky Oct 17 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Stay positive. Reinforce the YET. And don’t squash the confidence. Make them believe they’ll do better the next time and that their progress is more important than anything else. #TXed
    • KRoznovsky Oct 17 @ 10:14 PM EDT
      A6 The challenges for me are the kids who rarely fail. Then when they do, it is the end of the world. And 😬sometimes their parents take it harder than they do😬. Knowing that they will face so many more ‘fails’ in life and being gentle with the newness of failure is hard.#txed
  • DinahMillerTX Oct 17 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    Daughter attended K-12 Title I with exception of 7-8 public jet high. Graduated Ivy League. On time. And not in a bubble. #BlockVote #txed #txlege
    In reply to @MrsCollins1787