#ElonEd Archive

Our goals are to connect grads and current students, share ideas and advice, and be inspired. #ElonEd chat brings together experienced teachers and novice teachers to discuss best practices. We see our chat as a way to mentor future teachers who are students at Elon, and anyone who wants to join us in that effort is welcome.

Sunday February 25, 2018
8:00 PM EST

  • BFeeley_Elon Feb 25 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Welcome to the #ElonEd chat! Our goals are to connect grads, current students, fac/staff, and other educators to share ideas and advice and to be inspired.
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:01 PM EST
    The #ElonEd moderators this evening are @BFeeley_Elon and @TonyRoseNC. We are both Elon University employees and Board of Education members. We are looking forward to the conversation! Our topic is why #edpolicy matters.
  • BFeeley_Elon Feb 25 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Who is joining us for tonight’s #ElonEd chat? Tweet your name, location, year of Elon graduation (if applicable), and your major or job.
  • MrDpasion Feb 25 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hey @abssweb edus, tonight's #ElonEd chat is about #edpolicy and is being moderated by @BFeeley_Elon and @TonyRoseNC. Join in! It just started. #ABSSTweets
    • BFeeley_Elon Feb 25 @ 8:00 PM EST
      Welcome to the #ElonEd chat! Our goals are to connect grads, current students, fac/staff, and other educators to share ideas and advice and to be inspired.
  • Courtintheclass Feb 25 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hi, everyone! My name is Courtney Kobos and I'm a Junior at Elon. My major is English Secondary Education! #ElonEd
  • eceelon Feb 25 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Heidi Hollingsworth. Faculty member in the SOE. I'm all about early childhood policy! #eloned
  • jeffpcarpenter - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Jeff Carpenter, Sabbaticaland, #teachered #ElonEd
    In reply to @BFeeley_Elon
  • KristyPitts_ABC Feb 25 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Class of '97... Literacy Specialist based in Alexandria, VA #ElonEd
  • MsConesTweets Feb 25 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Wish I could join the #eloned chat tonight. Looking forward to reading the tweets later!
  • anniecrab Feb 25 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Anne Roycroft signing in for this chat. Director of Accreditation Elon Ed #eloned
  • robinbfrench - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Robin French | 2015 grad | Math teacher at Williams HS in ABSS | #ElonEd
  • MrDpasion Feb 25 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Dayson, STEM educator/ITF @gmsfalcon in Graham, NC. UNC '10. Sometimes my tweets make sense. #ElonEd
  • jeffpcarpenter - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:04 PM EST
    HI ROBIN! #eloned
    In reply to @robinbfrench
  • dc_price Feb 25 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hi all! Doug Price, Raleigh, not an Elon grad (#goPack), and 10th year teacher in Durham; currently teaching 6th grade PBL! #ElonEd
  • teacher__hannah Feb 25 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hannah Cheyney, Sophomore Elementary Education Major and PSJ and Psych Minor #eloned
  • jeffpcarpenter - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us, Doug! #eloned
    In reply to @dc_price
  • amburkoed Feb 25 @ 8:05 PM EST
    April, Assistant Principal #eloned
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Before we begin it is important to note that #edpolicy is developed at the federal, state & local levels and they each impact Ss and educators. We will be using a Q1, A1 format to keep the conversation connected. Don’t forget to use #ElonEd each time you tweet.
  • JFinneyfrock - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Finneyfrock here! | 2015 grad | Math teacher is Charlotte| Currently studying school leadership #ElonEd
  • brogers_20 Feb 25 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Joining a little late! Ben Rogers | Elon Class of 2019 | Secondary Mathematics Major #ElonEd
  • Dale_Chu Feb 25 @ 8:09 PM EST
    HAPPENING NOW: @scomorrison moderating a talk about the importance of #edpolicy. Follow along at #ElonEd! @Elon_Ed
  • Courtintheclass Feb 25 @ 8:09 PM EST
    #ElonEd
    In reply to @BFeeley_Elon
  • Courtintheclass Feb 25 @ 8:09 PM EST
    #Eloned
  • rb27215 Feb 25 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Ren, Associate Professor @ Elon #ElonEd
  • MrDpasion Feb 25 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1. The one that have the most immediate effect is policy at the local level. #ElonEd #Alamance4ED #VoteEveryElectionYall
  • eceelon Feb 25 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: Yes. #ElonEd
    In reply to @BFeeley_Elon
  • Courtintheclass Feb 25 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: This is definitely something I want to learn more about! My intuition says that it really takes all of them working together. Federal law is great but is meaningless unless implemented. #Eloned
  • BFeeley_Elon Feb 25 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Q1: Are the most impactful #edpolicy decisions made at federal, state, local level? #ElonEd
  • rb27215 Feb 25 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1 Fed, State, and local are all implemented at the local level where we feel it #ElonEd
  • jeffpcarpenter - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:13 PM EST
    In many cases the federal level is the least impactful of the three but it is not always the case. For example special ed policy at federal level is very important #eloned
    In reply to @Courtintheclass
  • KristyPitts_ABC Feb 25 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1: all three levels are impactful... the most intentional and insightful are most often made at the local and then state levels because they're closer to the Ss, Ts, and communities; one size does not fit all... #ElonEd
  • dc_price Feb 25 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1: depends on definition of "impactful." IDEA was "impactful" and was federal. Same with Title I. Current "reprieve" for K3 class size was impactful, but was state. Talk to any charter school person, they'll tell you most is state and local for impact. #ElonEd #edpolicy #ncpol
    In reply to @BFeeley_Elon
  • rb27215 Feb 25 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1 Current discussion at the state level about class size is an example of policy that directly impacts local funding #ElonEd
  • eceelon Feb 25 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1: Fed and state can lend some teeth to various efforts, but local is where policies can be responsive to the immediate context. #ElonEd
    In reply to @BFeeley_Elon
  • Courtintheclass Feb 25 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Thank you!! I am really enjoying learning more about Special Ed policy in Kim Pyne's class right now! #ElonEd
    In reply to @jeffpcarpenter
  • jeffpcarpenter - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:15 PM EST
    It would be very powerful if policies across all three levels really aligned and informed each other #ElonEd
    In reply to @Courtintheclass
  • brogers_20 Feb 25 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1: I think local is pretty impactful as you often see teachers being apart of or at these meetings. Feels like not too many teachers take part in the policy that comes at the federal or state level. Just my opinion! #ElonEd
  • anniecrab Feb 25 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1 also depends on the money trail and enforcement. If policy comes from law or mandates that are funded, makes a huge difference. What happens when local policy defies federal law? #eloned
  • teacher__hannah Feb 25 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1: I believe the most impactful #edpolicy decisions are made at the state level (b/c states differ so much), then the local level (b/c it's quicker and easier to implement), and lastly the federal #eloned
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:15 PM EST
    One limitation of local school boards is all policy must be in line with federal and state policies. #eloned
    In reply to @KristyPitts_ABC
  • Courtintheclass Feb 25 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Agreed! We need more representation at those levels! #ElonEd
    In reply to @brogers_20
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Anne, we work very intentionally at the local level to ensure this doesn’t happen. #eloned
    In reply to @anniecrab
  • robinbfrench - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A1: Decisions are made across all levels. Teachers, myself included, need to voice our opinions and get involved because we know best what happens in a classroom on a day to day basis. #ElonEd
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:17 PM EST
    What are some practical examples of #edpolicy being developed w/o enough input from educators in the field? #eloned
  • rb27215 Feb 25 @ 8:17 PM EST
    @ Tony, What happens if a local district violates state policy, such as school class size debate #ElonEd
  • dc_price Feb 25 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Interesting. How do you mean? #ElonEd
    In reply to @jeffpcarpenter, @Courtintheclass
  • jeffpcarpenter - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A1 it can vary by grade level and content area. For example federal policy more impactful in math and reading and special ed. #eloned
    In reply to @BFeeley_Elon
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Q2: What are some practical examples of #edpolicy being developed w/o enough input from educators in the field? #ElonEd
  • BFeeley_Elon Feb 25 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Well said @jeffpcarpenter. All are important and impact education but many times #edpolicy pushes and pulls on each other across the levels #eloned
    • jeffpcarpenter - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:15 PM EST
      It would be very powerful if policies across all three levels really aligned and informed each other #ElonEd
      In reply to @Courtintheclass
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A1 local: definitely. State: somewhat. Federal: Whatever. #eloned
    In reply to @BFeeley_Elon
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Technically, we could get sued by the state. We work hard with administration and our attorneys to make sure our polices are legal. #eloned
    In reply to @rb27215
  • MrDpasion Feb 25 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2. Using value added measures to inform teacher evaluation and pay, calendar laws, #ElonEd
  • rb27215 Feb 25 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2: agree with Dayson about all of these #ElonEd
  • Courtintheclass Feb 25 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2: At my high school they switched the bell schedule around every year. I could tell teachers didn't have a large impact b/c it cut their planning time, increased class sizes, etc. #eloned
  • dc_price Feb 25 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2: I haven't done enough research to note this, but from the little I have...it seems as if NCLB was made with less input than ESSA has offered to educators across the nation. Am I wrong? Slightly showing my age, I was still in HS when NCLB was signed. #ElonEd #ncpol #edpolicy
    In reply to @TonyRoseNC
  • robinbfrench - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Very true. Same idea as vertical alignment/teaming for curriculum across grade levels. #ElonEd
    In reply to @jeffpcarpenter, @Courtintheclass
  • kristennolan20 Feb 25 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A1: Local, state and then federal but all play an important part in #edpolicy as a whole! #ElonEd
  • Courtintheclass Feb 25 @ 8:21 PM EST
    I got this impression when visiting educational advocacy in D.C. over winter term! @ElonEdFellows @jeffpcarpenter hooked us up with some awesome site visits #ElonEd
    In reply to @dc_price, @TonyRoseNC, @ElonEdFellows, @jeffpcarpenter
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2 basing anything off of end of year testing. Not looking at growth over a semester or a year #eloned @MrDpasion
    In reply to @TonyRoseNC, @MrDpasion
  • anniecrab Feb 25 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2 could go down that road with federal or even local policy on arming teachers #eloned
  • jeffpcarpenter - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:22 PM EST
    Tru #eloned
    • robinbfrench - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:17 PM EST
      A1: Decisions are made across all levels. Teachers, myself included, need to voice our opinions and get involved because we know best what happens in a classroom on a day to day basis. #ElonEd
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2 running everything from license to texts to scoring through one particular company. You know who I am talking about @MrDpasion #eloned
    In reply to @TonyRoseNC, @MrDpasion
  • dc_price Feb 25 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2(b): The current "Class size chaos" mess from both last year and this year. Neither year had much input from teachers. The only reason anything "moved" in the chambers this year was because of the parents who raised hell, on behalf of the teachers. #ElonEd #edpol #ncpol #nced
    In reply to @TonyRoseNC
  • rb27215 Feb 25 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2 Or locally where Rockingham County, NC is looking at armed VOLUNTEERS in school. #ElonEd
    In reply to @anniecrab
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Dayson, I think the NC Calendar law of 2004 is a perfect example. #eloned
    In reply to @MrDpasion
  • jeffpcarpenter - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:24 PM EST
    I think policies tend to roll downhill Rather than there being both a bottom up and top down approach #eloned
    In reply to @dc_price, @Courtintheclass
  • BFeeley_Elon Feb 25 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A2: Initial rollout of class size law in N.C. is a good example. The intention (low class sizes) was positive but not enough input from local districts about HOW to implement it. #ElonEd
    In reply to @Courtintheclass, @dc_price, @TonyRoseNC, @ElonEdFellows, @jeffpcarpenter
  • rb27215 Feb 25 @ 8:24 PM EST
    Lobbyists from tourism were very important in that decision disregarding individual districts. #ElonEd
    In reply to @TonyRoseNC, @MrDpasion
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:24 PM EST
    or top makes policies and everyone else scurries around to figure things out #eloned
    In reply to @jeffpcarpenter, @dc_price, @Courtintheclass
  • MrDpasion Feb 25 @ 8:24 PM EST
    #RhymesWithEarson #ElonEd
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @TonyRoseNC
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:25 PM EST
    that is right Phearson #seewhatIdid #eloned
    In reply to @MrDpasion, @TonyRoseNC
  • BFeeley_Elon Feb 25 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Q3: What are the most effective ways teachers can influence and become involved in giving feedback to #edpolicy makers? #ElonEd
  • brogers_20 Feb 25 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A3: Voting! #ElonEd
  • MrDpasion Feb 25 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A2. Also the lack of policies not being developed can be examples of voices not being represented #EquityInEd #ElonEd
  • rb27215 Feb 25 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A3: be informed about policy decisions and advocate as well as vote INTELLIGENTLY #ElonEd
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:27 PM EST
    I hear that one #eloned
    In reply to @MrDpasion
  • anniecrab Feb 25 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Q3 Teachers who use evidence, data and action research to show policy makers what is happening can be very impactful #eloned
  • Courtintheclass Feb 25 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A3: After gaining some teaching experience, I would love to research for a think tank or do advocacy work in some way! #ElonEd
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3 first don't yell and scream. Tink through what your message is and have student voice to support it. and Vote #eloned
    In reply to @BFeeley_Elon
  • eceelon Feb 25 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3: Find out who the decision-makers are; then share research, exemplars, and offer to share their expertise with the decision-makers. #ElonEd
    In reply to @BFeeley_Elon
  • robinbfrench - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3: Definitely get involved. I think some might shy away from getting involved because they don’t necessarily feel knowledgable and they don’t always feel heard when they are involved. But… strength in numbers. Also VOTE, always exercise your right to vote. #ElonEd
  • rb27215 Feb 25 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Anyone can communicate directly with their elected officials, but policy watch organizations speak with a collect voice to elected officials. #ElonEd
  • kristennolan20 Feb 25 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3: I think it is important for teachers to be knowledgeable about #edpolicy and vote for the people that will make a difference #ElonEd
  • MrDpasion Feb 25 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3. Vote, educate yourself on policies, attend board and council meetings, talk with your elected officials and those appointed. You may think they are out of reach, but they aren't. They work for you. #ElonEd #Alamnace4ED
  • KristyPitts_ABC Feb 25 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3: Go to meetings, know who your reps are, know what the upcoming topics are that will impact you, have an opinion, use your voice! Talk to reps when they visit schools, invite them to your classroom... #ElonEd
  • dc_price Feb 25 @ 8:28 PM EST
    It's intimidating at first...but actually schedule and meet with them! OR...have them out to your school. I've done both, and they have both been fabulous experiences. #ncpol #nced #Eloned @dcraighorn @GraigMeyer
    In reply to @BFeeley_Elon, @dcraighorn, @GraigMeyer
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Anne, as a board member, these types of things speak volumes when shared. #eloned
    In reply to @anniecrab
  • jeffpcarpenter - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:29 PM EST
    unfortunately that is sometimes how it happens #eloned
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @dc_price, @Courtintheclass
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:29 PM EST
    And be as Famous as Dayson helps #eloned
    • MrDpasion Feb 25 @ 8:28 PM EST
      A3. Vote, educate yourself on policies, attend board and council meetings, talk with your elected officials and those appointed. You may think they are out of reach, but they aren't. They work for you. #ElonEd #Alamnace4ED
  • jennwstrange Feb 25 @ 8:29 PM EST
    The #ElonEd Twitter chat is on fiiiiire. There is still time to join in the #edpolicy chat!
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Nathan, good words. As the recipient of some of those yells and screams, I concur :-) #ElonEd
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @BFeeley_Elon
  • brogers_20 Feb 25 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3: I think it's easy for teachers to feel like small fish in a big pond, especially when dealing with policy. Sometimes you just need to find your school of other "fish" with the same ideas and keep swimming until you make a difference! #ElonEd #persistence
  • jeffpcarpenter - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:30 PM EST
    i don’t necessarily have a problem w/ SOME policies being made at the top as long as the people at the top seem to have some sense of the realities of schools & occasionally listen to the voices of teachers #eloned
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @dc_price, @Courtintheclass
  • dc_price Feb 25 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3: Don't hesitate to ASK. The majority of my expriences with those in #edpolicy decision-making roles has been because I asked. I got to shadow @DrJuneAtkinson for a day. I met talked with @dcraighorn about PreK on the phone. ASK. ASK. ASK! #ElonEd #ncpol #nced
    In reply to @BFeeley_Elon, @DrJuneAtkinson, @dcraighorn
  • anniecrab Feb 25 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3: more collaboration, less confrontation. offer to help with a working group or townhall meeting. Don't wait until it's too late. #eloned
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Yelling only gets both parties mad and increases the barriers that have to be crossed #eloned
    In reply to @TonyRoseNC, @BFeeley_Elon
  • dc_price Feb 25 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Uh...hello. Common sense? #ElonEd #nced #ncpol
    • jeffpcarpenter - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:30 PM EST
      i don’t necessarily have a problem w/ SOME policies being made at the top as long as the people at the top seem to have some sense of the realities of schools & occasionally listen to the voices of teachers #eloned
      In reply to @nathan_stevens, @dc_price, @Courtintheclass
  • Courtintheclass Feb 25 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3: Leading discussions with those around you. Engage in meaningful conversations with your coworkers, family, peers, and students! #ElonEd
  • alhwilliams Feb 25 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A3: I think sometimes the first step is just realizing we have a voice. Too often we feel we must be "above the fray" but we should be using our voices, writing and voting on what is needed in our students' lives, schools and community. #eloned
  • brogers_20 Feb 25 @ 8:32 PM EST
    So whether that's joining a think tank or doing advocacy work like @Courtintheclass said, I think it's important to find ways to collaborate with others! #ElonEd
    In reply to @Courtintheclass
  • MrDpasion Feb 25 @ 8:32 PM EST
    I hear no one really likes that guy. #ElonEd
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • Courtintheclass Feb 25 @ 8:32 PM EST
    So true!! Having that professional learning network is so important. If you don't know the answer, someone else will! #ElonEd
    In reply to @brogers_20
  • jeffpcarpenter - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Not enough teachers have opportunities to speak with legislators. #eloned more of those conversations need to happen for better #edpolicy to result
    In reply to @dc_price, @BFeeley_Elon, @DrJuneAtkinson, @dcraighorn
  • dc_price Feb 25 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Absolutely! And we have some fabulous partners in education, like @HSG_NC @HSG_Ed , whose partnerships are meant to elevate teacher voices. #nced #ncpol #ElonEd
    • alhwilliams Feb 25 @ 8:32 PM EST
      A3: I think sometimes the first step is just realizing we have a voice. Too often we feel we must be "above the fray" but we should be using our voices, writing and voting on what is needed in our students' lives, schools and community. #eloned
  • eceelon Feb 25 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A3: Inform parents about policy-makers and policy-making procedures, especially when there are decisions being made that affect their children. Parents are powerful advocates. #ElonEd
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:33 PM EST
    It can be posting student voices about what they want. Sometimes people out there need examples of what is needed. Sharing is important #eloned @MrDpasion
    In reply to @brogers_20, @Courtintheclass, @MrDpasion
  • Jsmithapush Feb 25 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A3; know your reps, email your reps, attend public info sessions when asked for feedback, and vote! It is easy to feel insignificant in regards to #edpolicy but teachers should be leaders in this area #ElonEd
    In reply to @BFeeley_Elon
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A3: Brian & I would like ABSS teachers to you know you can email all board members re: policy from our board website: https://t.co/fugIysPHur #ElonEd
    In reply to @BFeeley_Elon
  • rb27215 Feb 25 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Professional organizations arrange days to meet with legislators in their offices, but all elected officials are willing to meet with constituents in their districts. #ElonEd
  • dc_price Feb 25 @ 8:34 PM EST
    What makes you say that they don't? Honestly curious and trying to understand this tweet. #ElonEd #ncpol #nced
    In reply to @jeffpcarpenter, @BFeeley_Elon, @DrJuneAtkinson, @dcraighorn
  • MrDpasion Feb 25 @ 8:34 PM EST
    opportunities are there, effort has to be made to do it. Was able to speak with @arneduncan while he was Sec. of Ed about fed policies and programs, and spend day at Dept of Ed. Opportunities exist. #ElonEd
    In reply to @jeffpcarpenter, @dc_price, @BFeeley_Elon, @DrJuneAtkinson, @dcraighorn, @arneduncan
  • BFeeley_Elon Feb 25 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A3 (commentary): many answers to Q3 have included the need to vote and mobilize others. The ballot box remains the ultimate form of advocacy. #ElonEd
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:34 PM EST
    This is true but there are so many realities #eloned
    In reply to @jeffpcarpenter, @dc_price, @Courtintheclass
  • jeffpcarpenter - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:34 PM EST
    common sense, yes. common occurrence, not sure. #eloned
    In reply to @dc_price
  • dc_price Feb 25 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Fully agreed. #ElonEd #ncpol #nced
    In reply to @MrDpasion, @jeffpcarpenter, @BFeeley_Elon, @DrJuneAtkinson, @dcraighorn, @arneduncan
  • jeffpcarpenter - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:36 PM EST
    good point. folks may grasp one reality but overestimate how much it applies to other contexts #eloned
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @dc_price, @Courtintheclass
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Excellent Anne! #ElonEd
    In reply to @anniecrab
  • MrDpasion Feb 25 @ 8:36 PM EST
    teaching is a political act. Don't forget. #ElonED
    In reply to @BFeeley_Elon
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Q4: What changes in #edpolicy do you think would benefit students and teachers in NC? #ElonEd
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:37 PM EST
    This thread is why I like talking to Jeff #eloned
    In reply to @jeffpcarpenter, @dc_price, @Courtintheclass
  • Courtintheclass Feb 25 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A4: More training and support for general ed teachers in working with ESL students & more ESL specialists in schools! #ElonEd
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A4 more real classroom visits that aren't photo opps. Go into a classroom and be a student to see what is happening. Learning is about being a participant #eloned
    In reply to @TonyRoseNC
  • dc_price Feb 25 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A4: Calendar flexibility! #nced #ncpol #ElonEd
    In reply to @TonyRoseNC
  • eceelon Feb 25 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A4: Any and all policies that support children and families before they set foot in K-12 schooling. Without a strong foundation, it's all a game of catch-up. #ElonEd
    In reply to @TonyRoseNC
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:39 PM EST
    no you are thinking of @nathan_stevens See #nathanisajerk #eloned
    In reply to @MrDpasion, @nathan_stevens
  • brogers_20 Feb 25 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4: Would love to see more collaboration between special educators and general educators to give all students a better chance of succeeding! #ElonEd
  • MrDpasion Feb 25 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4. Recognizing the implicit bias and sometimes explicit violence that occur in our systems of power and creating policy to change that. Suspension rates of SOC and "achievement gap" for example. #ElonEd
  • eceelon Feb 25 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4: Once they enter K-12 schooling, developmentally appropriate kindergarten. #ElonEd
    In reply to @TonyRoseNC
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:40 PM EST
    That’s good feedback. Thanks for sharing that perspective. I can see where sometimes gen ed training is overlooked in areas where we have specialization. #ElonEd
    In reply to @Courtintheclass
  • dc_price Feb 25 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4: setting aside more funding and spots in PreK, statewide, to allow more children to gain experience before entering into K5. #ElonEd #ncpol #nced
    In reply to @TonyRoseNC
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Amen!!!! #ElonEd
    In reply to @dc_price
  • BFeeley_Elon Feb 25 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Agree. Our school board and superintendent @wch33 continue to advocate for this to be determined at the local level. #ElonEd
    In reply to @dc_price, @TonyRoseNC, @wch33
  • JimConnor_STEM Feb 25 @ 8:41 PM EST
    #ElonEd A3 Frequently share stories of T role in academic progress and student success everywhere. Then vote for #NCPols who acknowledge T importance.
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4 more flexibility. This can be taken how you want #eloned
    In reply to @TonyRoseNC
  • KristyPitts_ABC Feb 25 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4: scheduling, support for students that are not pull out, teacher pay #ElonEd
  • Courtintheclass Feb 25 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Thank you so much! This is what I'm focusing on for my undergrad Teaching Fellows research project. #ElonEd
    In reply to @TonyRoseNC
  • dc_price Feb 25 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4: equitability in funding at the district level; which ultimately will affect teacher and principal pay as well. Our current set up is slightly (if not heavily) antiquated. #ElonEd #ncpol #nced
    In reply to @TonyRoseNC
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A4 It is weird that neither one of us mentioned in-classroom taco bar #eloned
    In reply to @MrDpasion
  • Jsmithapush Feb 25 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A4: technology funding; lowered classroom size caps WITH funding #ElonEd #edpolicy
    In reply to @TonyRoseNC
  • dc_price Feb 25 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Obviously being at a charter school puts me in this category; but I long to partner my voice for advocacy with the public schools to champion why they should get the same benefits of calendar flex as I do. #ElonEd #ncpol #nced
    In reply to @BFeeley_Elon, @TonyRoseNC, @wch33
  • BFeeley_Elon Feb 25 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Good point. I would take it a step further to say this would also improve the support given to ESL parents and guardians as well. #ElonEd
    In reply to @Courtintheclass
  • alhwilliams Feb 25 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A4: Repeal the "calendar law". Could write a dissertation here, but I think most of us understand why breaking for the holidays and then taking exams is counterintuitive and don't forget about that AP exam schedule. #eloned
  • robinbfrench - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A4: Frustrating that lots of improvements tend to circle back to money but having the necessary funding is crucial. Ex: teach technology without tech resources (I am lucky—I have Chromebooks but not all my colleagues do and therefore are limited). #ElonEd
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A4 more time for experts to help in the classroom to get deeper into learning #eloned @MrDpasion
    In reply to @TonyRoseNC, @MrDpasion
  • brogers_20 Feb 25 @ 8:46 PM EST
    @BFeeley_Elon @TonyRoseNC is there any chance that you would let a future educator like myself shadow one of you for a day? Trying to get an idea of all the policy that goes on within education and think it's best to by experiencing it firsthand! No worries if not! #ElonEd
  • anniecrab Feb 25 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A4: it would be amazing if there were common student teaching observation protocols for more shared mentoring and feedback across all institutions for all school clinical experiences. I know local peeps don't appreciate intervention but it would be beneficial!#eloned
  • BFeeley_Elon Feb 25 @ 8:47 PM EST
    Q5: If you could tell your local Board of Education one #edpolicy to adopt or change at the local level, what would it be? #ElonEd
  • robinbfrench - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A4: Class size. I almost ran out of desks last semester. Class size makes a HUGE difference for both the Ss and Ts. Everything I can think of stems from funding though. Investing money in the right places is important. #ElonEd
  • MrDpasion Feb 25 @ 8:47 PM EST
    🙈🙉🙊#eloned
    • MrDpasion Feb 25 @ 8:40 PM EST
      A4. Recognizing the implicit bias and sometimes explicit violence that occur in our systems of power and creating policy to change that. Suspension rates of SOC and "achievement gap" for example. #ElonEd
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:48 PM EST
    great idea #eloned
    • brogers_20 Feb 25 @ 8:46 PM EST
      @BFeeley_Elon @TonyRoseNC is there any chance that you would let a future educator like myself shadow one of you for a day? Trying to get an idea of all the policy that goes on within education and think it's best to by experiencing it firsthand! No worries if not! #ElonEd
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Certainly Benjamin. Another excellent thing would be to attend a school board work session where lots of that work is done. #ElonEd
    In reply to @brogers_20, @BFeeley_Elon
  • MrDpasion Feb 25 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A5. Restorative justice over suspensions and an equity plan of action for the district. @BFeeley_Elon @TonyRoseNC #ElonEd
  • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:49 PM EST
    and funding to bring some of these folks in #eloned
    • nathan_stevens Feb 25 @ 8:46 PM EST
      A4 more time for experts to help in the classroom to get deeper into learning #eloned @MrDpasion
      In reply to @TonyRoseNC, @MrDpasion
  • robinbfrench - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A4: This seems minor but it is important to have functioning facilities. It too contributes to the environment and atmosphere of a classroom. #ElonEd
  • alhwilliams Feb 25 @ 8:51 PM EST
    Yes! If the student teacher relationship is one of the defining factors of how students will do in class, it stands to reason that we need more teachers/fewer students in class to cultivate those authentic relationships. #eloned
    In reply to @robinbfrench
  • BFeeley_Elon Feb 25 @ 8:51 PM EST
    My contact info is on the Elon directory. Let's grab a coffee at the Martin Alumni Center (my office) or lunch soon. #ElonEd
    In reply to @brogers_20, @TonyRoseNC
  • KristyPitts_ABC Feb 25 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A5: class size with support, guidance, and funding - can lead to greater equity/access, but needs consistency and guidance bc class size alone will not make a difference - what Ts do instructionally in that class matters #Eloned
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Excellent point! That is not minor Robin. It is an area of board focus. Please let someone know if you have non-functioning facilities. If no resolution, escalate! #ElonEd
    In reply to @robinbfrench
  • Jsmithapush Feb 25 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Not minor! I think it is a reflection of how a community cares for its Ss and Ts. #ElonEd
    In reply to @robinbfrench
  • BFeeley_Elon Feb 25 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Absolutely not minor; I couldn’t agree more. #ElonEd
    In reply to @robinbfrench
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Q7: Last Q was about local. Now lets discuss federal: Q: What is the single #edpolicy change that you think could have the biggest impact on improving our educational system in the U.S.A? #ElonEd
  • TonyRoseNC Feb 25 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Ditto on the contact info @brogers_20 Would love to meet you at the @ElonOakHouse one day #ElonEd
    In reply to @BFeeley_Elon, @brogers_20, @brogers_20, @ElonOakHouse
  • MrDpasion Feb 25 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A7. Please see my previous tweets ... #ElonED
  • scomorrison - Moderator Feb 25 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Looking forward to reading through the #ElonEd chat... couldn't get home in time to participate!
  • Courtintheclass Feb 25 @ 8:58 PM EST
    A7: Providing more federal funding for education in general so that state & local gov can better execute #ElonEd
  • KristyPitts_ABC Feb 25 @ 8:59 PM EST
    A7: policy that supports all Ss (All means all) and provides funding to do what it takes to ensure all students succeed at all levels (pre-school to graduation)... kids have to be seen as OUR responsibility and no blaming... do the work @iamwesmoore #Eloned