#oklaed Archive
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Sunday October 30, 2016
Shawn Hime - OSSBA Executive Director and tonight's chat moderator
Kevin Hime Superintendent voting yes on SQ779
Jason Midkiff- Superintendent Purcell
Kelly Husted Supt at Allen Bowden
Your bank may offer notarization services, as well. Mine does.
Rick Cobb, Mid-Del superintendent, blogger, and adjunct professor
Michelle Waters, 9-11 English, Wayne High Schoool
Rob Miller, Asst Supt. Sand Springs . Voting YES SQ779, NO SQ790, and YES for in Dist 37.
Claudia Swisher -- resident loudmouth. Already voted YES for 779, by mail!
Nancy Williams - Reading Specialist - Idabel Primary South.
Meghan Loyd, one very tired choir teacher after Round One of All State yesterday!
Valarie Farrow, AP Tulsa.
Brandi Williams- science specialist. I'll be here until I leave to be Brandi Williams- bedtime storyteller.
John Bennett, Emeritus Professor in VIRGINIA (yay!!!), lurking tonight.
Jason James. Supt at Alex PS - Advocate. Excited about our future.
Michelle Russell Cordell elementary Counselor
Kenny Ward Principal voting yes on SQ779
Tyler Bridges, Asst Supt for . Voting and fighting for .
We love you and applaud your loud, intelligent mouth!!!
Debbie Hoffman, principal, Cache 5/6; fmr ELA teacher
Eric Justin Bates band director Oklahoma Union schools along with being an anxious Cubs fan.
Jennifer Seitsinger, 1st grade, Moore
Melinda Parks, social studies teacher and proud Westmoore Jaguar!
Danielle, 10th grade English, Alt. Ed.
Michelle Russell. Cordell Elementary Counselor.
Aaron Baker, rabble rouser and history teacher.
Once again we has a crowd of super stars joining
I figure I have a bit more license to say what we all think...since I'm retired! :)
Amanda Smith, 5th ELA/SS, Moore
Janalyn Taylor, Clinton Principal
Whittney Darko Heritage Hall Spanish Teacher
Debra Thoreson, P of 1st grade girl, T of English 3 & AP, Dewey High School - P of Little Red Riding Hood for a few days
Kathy Dunn, Mid-Del Assistant Superintendent
Tutaleni Asino, checking in from
Shirlene, pre service biology teacher at OU
Will be in and out tonight, need to get some homework finished but interest in topic"
Lee Northcutt - Superintendent Caddo Public Schools
Welcome students of Make sure to use the as well as on all tweets!
Meghan Bender, AP Union Highschool
*mumblemuttercerealgrumble*
Mindy Dennison, Carl Albert Vocal Music
Kim, 5th T Little Axe, out of breath from my run.
Krista Steiner, Spanish Teacher
Clinton Middle School
Jack Reed, Assistant Principal, U.S. Grant High School
Is 779 pretty much the topic of the hour?
Q1 - How is the teacher shortage crisis impacting your school?
Good Evening ! Tonya Gaunt, Clinton Public Schools, Tech Integration and ELL
Adam McPhail. Principal, Canton High School.
David, parent, former board member
Retired Orch Broken Arrow.
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Drew. Adair HS. I teach history. Just your average Homo sapiens.
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I was told today I shouldn’t argue with idiots. So I won’t argue with Andrew Spiropoulos, I’ll simply say he’s wrong!
Glen Abshere, principal of Roosa Elem. Claremore Schools.
Good evening!
Joy Hofmeister, State Supt.
Ready4 tonight's chat.
Jimmy Hartford Math@ CushingHS
A1 Lots of emergency certifications - even with the positions we've had to cut
A1- is experiencing larger classes, eliminated courses, more substitutes and too many emergency certified teachers.
Michael Reid - chief accountability officer,
A1: Some larger class sizes. Far fewer experienced Ts. Don't think we have it as bad as many, though.
A1) We have a hard time filling positions, especially Special Education teachers.
A1 our classes are huge and our kids don't have as many class choices, among other things.
A1-Para's doing what teachers use to, less offerings, and fewer librarians :( https://t.co/ZKqgkCVbGA
Q1 - How is the teacher shortage crisis impacting your school?
A1) Not sure if the teacher shortage is a problem because the budget shortage stops us from looking.
Linda Reid, Site Principal, Jenks, 2007 Okla TOY
have had 6 different teachers teach biology the last 6 years https://t.co/zLC8g1JZ2e
Q1 - How is the teacher shortage crisis impacting your school?
Terri Cullen assoc prof. Ballot in the car already notarized
A1: Our district lost some paras this year. As far as I know, no certified faculty are gone, but we feel every loss a small district
Doug Brown Supt checking in
Hi ! Amy Presley, History with Broken Arrow High School joining a few minutes late
A1: Number of quality apps is considerably down. Much harder to make tough personnel decisions when you're afraid you can't get apps.
a1 34 in some classrooms and loss of electives, counting copies, zero budget other than fundraising, cleaning our own rooms
A1: We still have an open Math position. Anyone wanna teach 7th and 8th grade Math and me in a building with this ray of sunshine?!
We have more kids who want to take advanced science classes than people who can teach them. Blessing/curse
Sarah Fahringer, elementary teacher in Edmond
Richard Stroud, 8th grade ELA at Jarman in Mid-Del
Exactly. https://t.co/0v7BDRMzhj
A1) Not sure if the teacher shortage is a problem because the budget shortage stops us from looking.
I don't have a certified co-teacher!!! We are short 2 in our building! https://t.co/YBF451Szo3
Q1 - How is the teacher shortage crisis impacting your school?
Good evening - Ryan Owens with
A1) emergency certified teachers. They are doing a great job but they are at a disadvantage.
A1) It's affecting in a big way! I need a 5th or mid level math teacher. Open for two weeks now. Not many applicants
A1 -- with lots of newbie teachers w/o traditional training, huge burden on career teachers to become teacher-prep programs.
DeJa Clift, stay at home mom getting masters in educational leadership
A1: A lot of my friends lost jobs. I lost my job, but thankfully my district found another wonderful place for me.
A1 - Our school was able to fill all vacancies, but it was up to the last week. https://t.co/1TcPX2IUUD
Q1 - How is the teacher shortage crisis impacting your school?
Sheryl Rexach, Putnam City Schools Principal
Jason Perez... Executive Director of TLE
sliding into tonight's chat!
A1 - class sizes are growing (some at 40+ in MS)
Our teacher Ed enrollment is down. Making teaching less desirable.
A1 Well...I have 28 first graders in my class. 3rd grade is sitting at 31 students per class. It's a little crazy!
Brian Hayes, Glenpool Middle, Hollerband.
A1) We had a math opening 2 years ago and had 2 apps for it.
A1: fewer teachers means fewer choices for students at HS. Kids can’t take the electives they want.
Larger class sizes, positions eliminated
Jun kim, Dir of Tech, Moore - walkin the
I cannot like this response although it is very true...:( https://t.co/4jFIXKJEh1
A1- is experiencing larger classes, eliminated courses, more substitutes and too many emergency certified teachers.
A1. It's one of the reasons OU has more science teachers graduating in May than it has in a long time
A1 We have 2 empty math positions & 1 emergency certified math T.
Terri Cullen oueducation assoc prof. Ballot in the car already notarized
A1: fewer qualified applicants; necessary to be creative to fill some vacancies such as sped, Spanish,
A1: T shortage is causing excessive class sizes in early childhood & me to employee Ts in their non subject specialists area
A1: Departments take turns from year to year being short a teacher. https://t.co/c0tW6Cox0P
Q1 - How is the teacher shortage crisis impacting your school?
A1b: We also have to be more diligent with subs - using people during plan hours, etc to cover, and the library just closes
A1 Our school is lucky-still has manageable class sizes (24 in early elem) but I can easily see it getting worse in the near future
Teaching is still a wonderful life. It's teaching in Oklahoma that's much less desirable :-) https://t.co/lm5ullvM9R
Our teacher Ed enrollment is down. Making teaching less desirable.
Am seeing a drop in enrollment at Ed Schools around the state. https://t.co/89ojZUpQFS
Our teacher Ed enrollment is down. Making teaching less desirable.
A1: we have a certified T in every classroom. That is all I will say. :)
A1. My kids classes were cut. Less electives. Larger class size https://t.co/Ryjm21egRm
Q1 - How is the teacher shortage crisis impacting your school?
A1: due to higher class sizes students that need more attention to excel are falling further behind
Q2 – What non-salary teacher recruitment strategies do you think would help with the shortage?
A1) Fewer qualified applicants, especially in high needs areas - math, science , & spec ed.
A1: Like most schools, trying to find certified people is getting tougher and tougher.
A1: increases the need for tech in labs which impacts student access to resources. Limited space, limited systems
A1 could not find certified teacher for math. No certified apps
I think it definitely showed on the A-F report. Fewer AP courses and electives. https://t.co/BwPuyHv4v4
A1- is experiencing larger classes, eliminated courses, more substitutes and too many emergency certified teachers.
Addie Acosta, 3rd Grade Teacher, Clinton PS
I agree. It's just a harder sell when you read the headlines on the news. https://t.co/zoeNLh2cKp
Teaching is still a wonderful life. It's teaching in Oklahoma that's much less desirable :-) https://t.co/lm5ullvM9R
Our teacher Ed enrollment is down. Making teaching less desirable.
Good evening! Science teacher and SNU student excited to join
A1: beyond the obvious issues the shortage limits the opportunities students can have. No T to lead a class then there is no class
A2-more support and recognition that testing does NOT adequately show real learning for all students
A2 - Statewide loan forgiveness programs similar to what and OU have for future teachers.
A2 - I love the recent growth of teacher cadet classes for high school students.
Do we tag in our posts for ?
A1: Some upper level courses have had revolving door, used to have 20 apps per job, now 2
A2: Make new teachers feel like they're joining a loving family - not moving on to Gilligan's island! https://t.co/ZeunlxTIal
Q2 – What non-salary teacher recruitment strategies do you think would help with the shortage?
A2: student loan forgiveness. Tuition at my univ. was $63/hr 15 years ago. Now its $213/hr. https://t.co/y55If8z1rd
Q2 – What non-salary teacher recruitment strategies do you think would help with the shortage?
A1: huge class sizes, exhausted Ts, lots of new Ts and new Ts that are alt. cert. that have never had educational training
A1: larger class sizes, people working longer hours, fewer qualified teachers to fill openings, sense that we are moving backwards
The teacher shortage crisis is difficult for all of our schools in . Our teaching force turns… https://t.co/FVUzq4U9jC
Q1 - How is the teacher shortage crisis impacting your school?
A2) I just make sure people know what an awesome district I'm in.
And this further tires certified staff to help mentor. https://t.co/1qXKrNruUn
A1: Like most schools, trying to find certified people is getting tougher and tougher.
Loan forgiveness free masters degree https://t.co/GU9KQTO7O5
Q2 – What non-salary teacher recruitment strategies do you think would help with the shortage?
A2 - The recent legislation to improve teacher certification reciprocation.
A2; More plan time w/ mentor Ts, dept, 1-2 preps instead of 3 or 4. Time is valuable. RESPECT! https://t.co/YyrbGqo59s
Q2 – What non-salary teacher recruitment strategies do you think would help with the shortage?
A2 Better legislators and better public policy
A2: A purposeful show of respect for from elected officials and media. Our T's suffer from lack of respect for them as professionals
A2 Until Oklahoma gets the salaries up, there will be a problem.
A1b negative press & low salaries resulting in drops of up to 30% in some College of Ed enrollment. What will we do in future?
A2- Help with Student loans https://t.co/pupvdyBAHl
Q2 – What non-salary teacher recruitment strategies do you think would help with the shortage?
We are still 5 days but have lost some staff and students to the 4 day week schools https://t.co/lueaa8BXsO
Q2 – What non-salary teacher recruitment strategies do you think would help with the shortage?
A2: people have got to respect the profession and see us as professionals. Appreciation goes a long way
A2 loan forgiveness would be great. I've got so many loans it makes me want to cry
And helping 28 firsties log in is really not very fun!! LOL https://t.co/lb3X9iVmVL
A1: increases the need for tech in labs which impacts student access to resources. Limited space, limited systems
A2: I think loan forgiveness would be incredibly effective.
A2: Won't matter what 'recruitment strategies' we consider unless we can get a legislature not actively seeking to destroy public ed
A1: larger class sizes, fewer opportunities for Ss, less time for T collaboration are just a few impacts of the shortage on
A2. Smaller class size, adequate resources for teachers to include textbooks oklaed
A2). More involvement with teacher education programs. My students respond so well when they feel welcomed in things like this chat
A2) Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues.
Yeah!! Another Spanish Teacher on Bienvenida
A2) Being welcoming and letting them know they have great teammates with work with and support from As.
A1. Teacher shortage is only one problem the high turnover is the bigger problem for inner city schools
A2: I think any T who graduates from an OK college should get a portion of their student loans forgiven for every year of service
We have several Ts signed up for RTCF! Hoping that will help some of ours!
With regard to Q1 answers, the oil-paid politicians including the governor see no problem... Do they go to private schools?
Out of curiosity, what are the class size requirements of 1017?
A2 Mentor teacher program, more so than 5 minutes in the workroom to ask how your semester is going
A2: More beginning of the year door prizes. https://t.co/WuasQvQE43
Q2 – What non-salary teacher recruitment strategies do you think would help with the shortage?
A2:. Teacher leadership opportunities. Establish a recognized career ladder for educators
A2: Get policy makers in place that "get" education. That will be a start
A2 understanding from the community that teaching is not a thro away job its a profession full of professionals and a vital mission.
A2: surround new teachers with at least a year of robust professional development options much like Teach for America supports
Q3- and are working hard to get feedback about the future of state Testing. What would your plan include? Why?
A2 Positive atmosphere & culture are a good start. Job is too hard not to have fun.
totally agree - & perhaps a program to pay for education-related masters degrees that seem more and more necessary
A2) Give teachers tax breaks on classroom supplies that were purchased out of their pocket.
A2: Removal or reconfiguration of an inaccurate A-F system. Replace it with a more wholistic approach to school quality.
A2: loan forgiveness! Retention is just as big a problem potentially than recruitment.
A2 -- strong support for first year teachers with common planning w/ mentor, lots of observation time.
If I could get my master's paid for, I would do it in a heartbeat -- right after I finish NBCT. https://t.co/AgZt0yOsJ0
Loan forgiveness free masters degree https://t.co/GU9KQTO7O5
Q2 – What non-salary teacher recruitment strategies do you think would help with the shortage?
Just lurking on the chat tonight, I love reading all the interesting thoughts!
A1: luckily, we had our positions filled before the first day of class. But just barely. https://t.co/P1FQaIWIC2
Q1 - How is the teacher shortage crisis impacting your school?
Q2 It might help to remind others what a great profession it is. A calling. Speak well of ourselves and attract others. Hopefully..
Hi ! Little late getting here tonight, but I'm here! Kas, Elem lead learner
A2: Well, it should be $$. If we want professionals in classrooms, we have to compensate them as one does a professional. #779
A2 Respect is key. Teachers need to feal valued as professionals.
A3: I'm still a bit fuzzy on all the celebrating we did about eliminating so much testing b4 we started working on tons of new tests
A2: I think as an aspiring teacher the one thing that would sway me towards a school more is if the school had mentoring
A3: Scaffolded support where needed - not the "cured in 6 weeks" stuff. Accurate testing (whichever method)
A2:. Strong mentorship and supports for new teachers!
A1. RESPECT! From community, Admin., but most importantly from our state government! https://t.co/1JmzVMxgVT
Q2 – What non-salary teacher recruitment strategies do you think would help with the shortage?
A2: Most important thing we must do - treat teachers as professionals, stop micromanaging, give them time and support, trust them
A2: smaller class sizes, more planning time, instructional support, and up to date learning materials
A3 Ideal would be alternating reading and math every other year 3-8 grade; ACT in HS. Nothing else.
A2: I'm going to second loan-forgiveness. Also, strong mentor programs. https://t.co/a47lTzAzRM
Q2 – What non-salary teacher recruitment strategies do you think would help with the shortage?
A3: 1 test/suite that will not take more than a month of teaching away from Ts & lrng away from Ss. https://t.co/smdCtIQuCj
Q3- and are working hard to get feedback about the future of state Testing. What would your plan include? Why?
A2: Maybe communities could offer teachers benefits like, discounts on groceries, health care, etc.
Oh man this would be great!! https://t.co/5s2IXTBRkP
A2) Give teachers tax breaks on classroom supplies that were purchased out of their pocket.
What guidelines are there for mentor teachers? I think sometimes they aren't much help.
Now, there's a budget solution not thought through!!! https://t.co/F04TBhpLrK
We are still 5 days but have lost some staff and students to the 4 day week schools https://t.co/lueaa8BXsO
Q2 – What non-salary teacher recruitment strategies do you think would help with the shortage?
A2: Reach out to 🍎Ts in another states that are having difficulty finding work in over saturated areas like the Bay Area.
A2: reinvest so that higher education reps could serve as mentors again with purpose and collaborative spirit
A2)Less paperwork, less test prep, more pedagogy and more trust in our teachers. Put education back in the hands of EDUCATORS!!
A2b) is 24/7 happy hour at sonic for Ts considered non salary recruitment?
Thank you and 3218 task force for recommending ACT/SAT test for HS
Read the full report here - https://t.co/RWBmEdqGVA
Lurkers always welcome in https://t.co/tvNZ29jREX
Just lurking on the chat tonight, I love reading all the interesting thoughts!
Trying to provide access to new technologies either free or at discounted costs to employees
And pay for the NBCT too? ;-) Even with the ELO scholarship, it'll be a lot out of pocket!
A3) I would have testing created by the LEA, following guidelines from the SDE.
Hey, ! Little late, but I'm here! Allison Hogue, 9th Grade English over here at Wagoner HS!
A3 - We're on the right track. Dump it all and put in place a track toward the ACT. https://t.co/ZJaKmDyIuq
Q3- and are working hard to get feedback about the future of state Testing. What would your plan include? Why?
A3: I don't even know how to answer that. Just getting something solid to Stand on would be great.
Hi, my name is Stephanie Cavner.
A3 -- my legislative goal this session is to end high stakes for and third graders.
Offer competitive salaries that rival other places to recruit + successfully transition out of state 🍎Ts.
A2: para support, more hands on deck, reduce stress on limited finances with supplies and appropriate copies ect.
...And reinstate the NBCT stipends! https://t.co/lxijC1vpUx
And pay for the NBCT too? ;-) Even with the ELO scholarship, it'll be a lot out of pocket!
A3: I don't know...I sucked at the ACT and it was a terrible thing for me so I'm torn based on my own experience.
A3) Lose automatic retention and bring back modified tests.
I wish. We need more donors that see masterS scholarships as great investment in OK. is g… https://t.co/nxQiDWmRWI
If I could get my master's paid for, I would do it in a heartbeat -- right after I finish NBCT. https://t.co/AgZt0yOsJ0
Loan forgiveness free masters degree https://t.co/GU9KQTO7O5
Q2 – What non-salary teacher recruitment strategies do you think would help with the shortage?
A3) Testing that shows true growth during the same school year not one year to the next.
a3 regular drug tests for presidential candidates. oh you mean public ed.
A3-Just really want to see more of a growth testing system. https://t.co/dCRLuqPXGq
Q3- and are working hard to get feedback about the future of state Testing. What would your plan include? Why?
A2 great atmosphere between admin and staff, also great mentoring programs
The current program is unfunded, & luck-of-the-draw. We need a strong program that truly supports new teachers.
A2 Long range idea - what about Future Teachers of America groups back in schools?
A3: Personally, I'd do away with every non mandatory test at every grade level.
A3b: Bring back modified testing!! Our SPED population needs it!
Looking forward to the day students take meaningful assessments and schools don't get meaningless grades
YES - & your phrasing of how we are currently "putting reading into a box" is so spot on.
Get rid of all the testing for 3-5 ESP 5th! You're testing my babies too much!! https://t.co/H0MCTqwbKH
Q3- and are working hard to get feedback about the future of state Testing. What would your plan include? Why?
I'm not celebrating. I see no change. It's only gotten worse in my MS world.
I'll be honest, this is a concern in going for a 2nd one in Admin
Super thankful for the ones we already have, goes without saying!! https://t.co/A9gBbsbC18
I wish. We need more donors that see masterS scholarships as great investment in OK. is g… https://t.co/nxQiDWmRWI
If I could get my master's paid for, I would do it in a heartbeat -- right after I finish NBCT. https://t.co/AgZt0yOsJ0
Loan forgiveness free masters degree https://t.co/GU9KQTO7O5
Q2 – What non-salary teacher recruitment strategies do you think would help with the shortage?
A3 ACT, maybe, but only if we're careful about how this is used, cut scores, etc. I'm not entirely sold on any plan yet.
A3 I'd like to see tests designed to help Ts help Ss, instead of ranking, sorting, and labeling Ss.
A3) Quicker results, less tests, & less legislative input.
I like your thinking!! https://t.co/ItGct0G6zt
A3: Personally, I'd do away with every non mandatory test at every grade level.
just tax breaks. When I was at Ok State job fair, Kansas schools offered no taxes in certain counties for 5 years.
A2. A way to keep the Ed majors that come to college here staying here to teach.
A3: Any testing used to grade growth in an A-F type system needs to be designed to measure growth.
A3: In a perfect world testing would be more effective, less often, and kids and parents could receive feedback
A2 I'm partial to quality PD, planning periods spent planning, effective mentor supports. 1/3
A3. Figure out a way to make it FUN. Help the kids feel like they are doing it for a reason. https://t.co/gSM7r9i8Mw
Q3- and are working hard to get feedback about the future of state Testing. What would your plan include? Why?
The good news is is an admin one may pay for itself no true of others
A3 tests for HS that have meaning beyond HS not just EOI under another name. 3-8 tests that are streamlined & meaningful.
A3: review statewide competency based education as purported by iNACOL report written by Chris Sturgis, 2016
A3. I'm a fan of ACT because it is using the same Ss to assess growth every year. It also serves a purpose college/career readiness
A3only federally mandated tests.Charge local school leaders w/ implementing any additional accountability, leaving more time 2 learn
A2: Also keep in mind
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A3: tests are relevant and appropriate for Ss and Ps are most appropriate! ACT has been the goal of since 2008!
Q4 – and are working hard to get feedback about the future of accountability (A-F). What would your plan include?
Thanks. In that case, the budget shortage has caused us to be short at least 1 T per grade level.
A3: Modified tests for IEP Ss, ACT for HS
a3 take 8th grade tests. oops again, i must read these questions more slowly
A3: the pressure put on admin which trickles down to Ts is unreal! We test b4 the state test to prepare them for the state test.
I totally agree. If our new teachers feel like an essential part of the community, they'll want to stay!
Cubbies! Cubbies!! ...I am multi-tasking!
A4 get rid of A-F entirely. It's a hot mess.
A3: No state testing; student, teacher, school progress determined by self-assessment and follow-up discuss… https://t.co/rYXjT46lxZ
Q3- and are working hard to get feedback about the future of state Testing. What would your plan include? Why?
A3) Automatic retention is the trickle down economics of the education system
A4: Cont convos w/ Ts, As, Ps in schools! Criteria that actually assesses what a school does! https://t.co/rN1DZklKlm
Q4 – and are working hard to get feedback about the future of accountability (A-F). What would your plan include?
A3: I think we need to utilize ACT and Aspire. We need a test that measures growth. We also need good data to help kids
A3: And we need to remember that just because the state doesn't test it - it still matters!
A3. Finland gives just one test at 16 years old and leads the world
A2 A true teacher leader track: too many good ones heading off for admin or otherwise for $ raise. 2/3
A4: If we must keep A-F it has to become more wholistic. Current A-F shows virtually nothing about any school. Except poverty.
Yup. Complete ignorance in legislation at that level too. We still need to fix it.
A3 No more highstakes testing in 3rd. There are other ways to measure growth.
checking in late ,Dawn Collums, OKCPS
I agree with you on growth testing. Teachers need to be accountable for one yrs. learning. Not everything before that.
A4) Remove the penalty for graduation rate affected by students who begin high school in 9th grade if they turn 22 before 4 years.
Short visit in the chat. I got a daughter waiting to read Harry Potter. Have a great night!
A4 - A valid reliable system that provides accurate multiple measures of school effectiveness. Not a poverty map
A4: I'm moving to Norman in June. As a parent looking at elementary schools, A-F is useless. Tells me nothing about the school.
I agree. https://t.co/G6MQr6vcHr
A3. I'm a fan of ACT because it is using the same Ss to assess growth every year. It also serves a purpose college/career readiness
A4) Measures that reflect school culture, parent involvement, & student involvement.
A4 if the scores drop in a subject because a brand new teacher took over for a career teacher, that should factor into the A-F
A2- School daycare would be a huge draw for teachers new to the district w/ littles. Our district has one and it's awesome!
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A4) please let it be something that's useful to schools. Current A-F is pure garbage!
A4: This A-F system is a hot mess.
I'm not sure about FUN, but some of our big kids tell us the ACT matters to them. That has not been said of our OCCTs.
A4 Call it something else. Anything else. Letter grades are just comfort food for the willfully ignorant.
A3: The correct number of standardized tests needs is zero. ESSA keeps up trapped in same box we've been in for 20 years.
A3 I would do away with the mandatory 3rd grade testing. It is/has caused so much anxiety for the students and teacher
A3. Schools cannot be judged by test scores
A strong contender for Tweet of the Night! https://t.co/MrTC9KXc4M
A4 Call it something else. Anything else. Letter grades are just comfort food for the willfully ignorant.
A4 The simplicity of the letter grade doesn't match the complexity of the system. Confuses public & maligns schools unfairly
A4) Something like the PGPs. Include credit for efforts to identify problems and fix them.
A4: A-F needs info. Extracurriculars? Clubs? GT? AP? Socioeconomics? Grad rate? Class sizes? Enrollment #'s? None of that in A-F.
A4) It's time to flunk A-F. It perpetuates the myth that our schools are failing.
I really like this idea!! https://t.co/zH7WCfOYUA
A3: No state testing; student, teacher, school progress determined by self-assessment and follow-up discuss… https://t.co/rYXjT46lxZ
Q3- and are working hard to get feedback about the future of state Testing. What would your plan include? Why?
I'd be fine with this! Lol when I was in school, we tested 4th, 8th, then in HS. I turned out alright! https://t.co/GYqgKpXi2Q
A3. Finland gives just one test at 16 years old and leads the world
A4: Any plan that includes comparing poor schools to rich schools is not "accountability". It's classism and racism.
Assessments needs to be more sensitive the needs of the community, not all schools need the same metrics https://t.co/52crscmE75
Q4 – and are working hard to get feedback about the future of accountability (A-F). What would your plan include?
A4 I don't think an A-F system is the best way to grade Ss & it's certainly not a good way to evaluate schools.
A4: I think we need a system that provides timely, useful feedback and that DOESN’T pit schools against each other.
A4) Socio-economic status has to be included somehow. We as educators know that it plays a part and too many folks don't think of it
A4: a system that provides valid, reliable, and useful data that parents and educators can use to measure progress
A2 Teacher supports! Show how the community appreciates its Ts and how colleagues support each other. https://t.co/ca1TXlVRsY
Q2 – What non-salary teacher recruitment strategies do you think would help with the shortage?
True but we would need a complete overhaul of the US education system https://t.co/lVrgpNIzC7
A3. Finland gives just one test at 16 years old and leads the world
Absolutely!!! Ts should NOT seek administrative positions for $$$. If they WANT this, fine; but need great… https://t.co/rSMKF7kvSF
would be good to have a formal teacher leadership track for T leaders. We need gr8 T leaders that remain as T leade… https://t.co/DBrsqYG9gs
A4) Something that counts the efforts of more than 50% of the Ss and Ts at my school.
Exactly! Some schools have difficult situations and environments and not necessarily bad teachers and vice versa
A4 Modify when an ELL student "counts"on the grade card. Anyone taken Spanish 2-3 years? Can you pas a test in it? I didn't think so
A4 We should take a page from the Audi Player Index & make our A-F more comprehensive & reflective of schools
Would love to ditch the A-F system for our S's much less for our schools! https://t.co/IidgHKEpOM
A4 Call it something else. Anything else. Letter grades are just comfort food for the willfully ignorant.
A4: When talking about accountability, we need to make sure who it is we're being accountable to. There seems to be some grey areas
Q5 - What are the most important issues for during the 2017 legislative session?
A5 - Building relationships with new legislators is very important for
A4b: When I was in high school, we took the ITBS tests a few times and never even learned how we did - got all the info, no stress
Effort, and continued learning. Re-learning, re-doing an assignment or test. Motivation is high. Learning happens.
a4 i also would like to see a modified obe from the olden days
A5: keep the voucher wolves at bay. If has a good election, build on our momentum. We aren’t going away.
A5: keep the voucher wolves at bay. If has a good election, build on our momentum. We aren’t going away.
A4) Accountability? How about trust? Let the town and school board hold districts accountable.
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I, too, believe in subsidized housing for teachers.
Nice! Letter grades in education are just comfort food for the willfully ignorant. https://t.co/BdQekxDdAh
A4 Call it something else. Anything else. Letter grades are just comfort food for the willfully ignorant.
A5: Accountability and Assessment will be the guardrails of the session, funding, and T shortage issues will be important!
Agree! Spent hours trying to explain system on FB week to people who feel it must be as black/white as A-F. It isn't
A4b) Less focus on bottom quartile. Some students are counted up to 8 times while others are counted twice.
A5 we must keep ESA/Vouchers at bay.
A5) Funding!!! With the increase in health care costs any increase in salary will be lessen by the ACA.
A4: My A-F Plan would NOT include any of the letters from A thru F! https://t.co/vQtkccouUt
Q4 – and are working hard to get feedback about the future of accountability (A-F). What would your plan include?
RSA grade placement committee needs to be made permanent https://t.co/X7XaReiDlc
Q5 - What are the most important issues for during the 2017 legislative session?
Seems like the system is flawed. Good schools can look bad. & struggling schools go unnoticed Overhaul of what is evaluated
A5 budget budget budget budget budget budget budget budget budget budget....did I mention budget?
A5: The voucher wolves are on the prowl.
A4 - must think outside the box. There are many indicators of school effectiveness other than test scores
A5 There are going to be roughly 40 new legislators: building relationships and building consensus on smart solutions is key.
A5: When passes we need to all get together to cooperatively discuss how our tax structure needs to change to benefit ALL.
A5: Holding elected officials feet to the fire to correct yrs of putting business above . Time for a change!… https://t.co/PVQfIgL4Kt
Q5 - What are the most important issues for during the 2017 legislative session?
A5: Budget! And accountability for S futures, not current grades. https://t.co/tY4VYSu2yZ
Q5 - What are the most important issues for during the 2017 legislative session?
A5) Education funding, teacher shortage, RSA, so much that needs addressed it's hard to say which is most important.
A4. More former educators on school boards school boards cannot just be a launching pad for political careers
Making your voice heard. I have never contacted a legs, but that stops now. I promise to active this year. https://t.co/bXrI2JAvvq
Q5 - What are the most important issues for during the 2017 legislative session?
A5 - I would say funding is the number one issue! https://t.co/9N5hCHVqTj
Q5 - What are the most important issues for during the 2017 legislative session?
A5) most important issue for this legislative session is to work w/ POLs to craft effective legislation for OK Ss, Ts, Ps
A4: Do away with that non-sense. Try a different system, if you must. But this system is so broken. https://t.co/fjUVMg5TMS
Q4 – and are working hard to get feedback about the future of accountability (A-F). What would your plan include?
A5: Approving the Ss state assessment plan
A5: Funding, teacher shortage, funding, and funding.
Q5 Doing whats best for all kids! Providing Ss with qualified teachers & smaller class size.
A5) Teacher recruitment & retention. New Accountability system.
A5- Funding restoration, A-F throw away, Testing change to growth & ACT! https://t.co/8PDMXDkXos
Q5 - What are the most important issues for during the 2017 legislative session?
A5) Funding and shutting down the vouchers. Protecting our insurance benefits as well.
A5) Respect. When I'm told by a legislator that I'm too ignorant to understand the issues, there is a problem.
A5 continuing to create awareness and educate our communities. We have to keep the momentum going!
That is right - remember that in the absence of our voice, others will speak for https://t.co/jzkuLEYFt3
A5 There are going to be roughly 40 new legislators: building relationships and building consensus on smart solutions is key.
A5 watch out for ESAs, consolidation
A5 Keep watching the legislature like hawks so they don't erode public ed any further
A5: Stay the course, keep fighting against ESAs, Charters, and Ed Reform!
A5 T salaries, testing, A-F revision - preferably abandon A-F & use a revised OA School Report Card
A5) Amendments to third grade retention... again.
A5 have to help understand that even w/SQ790 we will still not have the resources we need!
A4: I'm just not sure I give an A to F anymore. Most important things that schools do for kids cannot be measured.
A5b: Let's just pay for the S's ACT, get rid of the other tests, and only "grade" by the average ACT scores.
A5: To gain respect and willingness back from legislators. cannot be viewed as the enemy. WE are here for children and our future.
I couldn't agree more! https://t.co/L4t34A6mPS
A4. More former educators on school boards school boards cannot just be a launching pad for political careers
and a change of thinking.
A4: We need a commitment to our students. How many years were we promised ACE Funds for remediation/intervention?
A5: Teacher shortage, funding, grade placement committee
Hey, Cubs...a grand slam would be great...right now. OK??
and when my rep says we are "atheist" public schools who don't teach character traits. WHAT??
A5b: Funding. New Accountability. RSA. Funding. Assessments. Funding. Did I mention funding?
A5: hard to say until after the election beyond continuing a good fight
We need more educators as well as people educated in in ! https://t.co/AfkvP0UCYN
A4. More former educators on school boards school boards cannot just be a launching pad for political careers
A5 Money and respect, same as ever
a5 besides the obvious, starting the process to boot anti-public-ed legs in the future, LoveKyleLess
A5c: And figure out where all that promised Lotto money is going...
I'm done wishing for respect. I want my students to be a priority. It's about them. I will manage. They're our future.
A5) We have to make sure that the passage of 779 doesn't mean the legislature makes other cuts elsewhere
We sure have spent a lot of money on Great Expectations if we aren't teaching character! https://t.co/MhARWjRAyu
and when my rep says we are "atheist" public schools who don't teach character traits. WHAT??
And those that have or can open their minds! ! https://t.co/wIYkZKf4rc
We need more educators as well as people educated in in ! https://t.co/AfkvP0UCYN
A4. More former educators on school boards school boards cannot just be a launching pad for political careers
And that Ts aren't intelligent enough to know how to run education.
Positive note - Last year was probably the best year we've had at the Capitol in my career on legislative policy issues
There cannot be any more important task - except for getting pro-education legislators elected!!! https://t.co/i5IJZjFIlw
A5 - Building relationships with new legislators is very important for
#1 is focusing on kids' needs not legislative desires.These are little humans who deserve best we can give https://t.co/iGEELuuv82
Q5 - What are the most important issues for during the 2017 legislative session?
YES! a State Board Member suggested to me that instead of $$ we give Ts "awards" like recognition at football games!
A5: Is it pessimistic to just hope for common sense?
First time in this chat. I am a student of Library sciences.
Doing and staying true to what WE know is best for our students.
A5: For the legislature to stop doing dumb things. But that's a lot to ask of any legislature. https://t.co/CuYNEz9DDp
Q5 - What are the most important issues for during the 2017 legislative session?
Let's all make this year even better! https://t.co/LGpgj3CqLK
Positive note - Last year was probably the best year we've had at the Capitol in my career on legislative policy issues
Teacher shortage, per pupil funding and teacher salaries https://t.co/X10Aij1blT
Q5 - What are the most important issues for during the 2017 legislative session?
Q6 -The RSA team determining retention or promotion expires this year and the law adds limited knowledge for retention. Thoughts?
Q5 - finding a better solution for teacher raises instead of HB779
Effective classroom activities require significant plan time. There is not enough in https://t.co/9MjU3q84lw
Q2 – What non-salary teacher recruitment strategies do you think would help with the shortage?
Well, that will pay the bills, right? Nothing wrong with the idea, but...
Many thanks to the work by for big wins for . https://t.co/FqQ87wprYI
Positive note - Last year was probably the best year we've had at the Capitol in my career on legislative policy issues
Welcome to the best on ! rocks!
Supplant v Supplement. https://t.co/2mnujlQRIt
A5) We have to make sure that the passage of 779 doesn't mean the legislature makes other cuts elsewhere
A5 Plenty of positive policy side adjustments made in 2016: any cleanup that might be necessary should be taken care of.
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Positive note - Last year was probably the best year we've had at the Capitol in my career on legislative policy issues
A6 - We need to make the local team permanent allowing those that know the child best to make the decision.
A6) it will absolutely be heartbreaking!!
A5b: Ensure that our new Legs. don't drink the Ed Reform koolaid from ALEC.
A5b: Ensure that our new Legs. don't drink the Ed Reform koolaid from ALEC.
First time in this chat. I am a student of Library Sciences
, It's not a chat Q--inspired by START W WHY -- what do you see as the mision, purpose, of our coalition? Would love to hear answers.
A6 RSA needs to go gently into that good night. Flawed flawed flawed https://t.co/0nreV28Fvp
Q6 -The RSA team determining retention or promotion expires this year and the law adds limited knowledge for retention. Thoughts?
A6 Much like the governor's staff on budget compromises, this deal made me want to puke when we took it.
A6) The RSA is not fair to ELL students.
I will love them, educate them, make sure they're fed, you know MY JOB, now you do yours!
A6) it is imperative we con’t w/ the cmte which makes educational issues based on the individual and not a number on a test
A5: Can we legislate RESPECT? Re, re, re, re 'spect. Sock it to me. Sock it to me. Sock it to me. Sock it to me.
A5) Continued constant vigilance against ESA/vouchers, remove auto retention from RSA
A5 Making sure they don't reduce our benefits.
Also deserves some credit for our success this past session! https://t.co/PcNluzglOj
Many thanks to the work by for big wins for . https://t.co/FqQ87wprYI
Positive note - Last year was probably the best year we've had at the Capitol in my career on legislative policy issues
Shout out to my dearest friend on th2 chat, he is always giving out good stuff.
A5 Funding! need 2 show their support 4 or we'll continue to see great Ts flee the State. How will schools improve then?
Making the best decisions for our students and putting the needs of our students first! https://t.co/aSyI9FXJha
Doing and staying true to what WE know is best for our students.
A6: Ridiculous! Show me ANY research that shows retention is typically helpful in spurring student achievement. Anyone? Anyone?
A6) That's got to be a local decision that involves Ts, As, and Ps of the child. It's a case by case issue.
Retention based solely on the outcome of a single one day data point is absurd and akin to professional malpractice
Time to make committee permanent and look at eliminating standardized test from promotion decisions https://t.co/t3Gfa5RZ9t
Q6 -The RSA team determining retention or promotion expires this year and the law adds limited knowledge for retention. Thoughts?
Are you talking about the students or the new legislators? https://t.co/8XTGlOf9y6
I will love them, educate them, make sure they're fed, you know MY JOB, now you do yours!
A6) There is only one word for this How can someone believe one test determines if a student moves to the next grade.
We must pass 779. We cannot count on the legislature giving us a raise. They've proved that time and again.
Which question are you answering? Looks like everybody is starting their tweets with A1, A2, etc. I'm swamped!
Exactly. But what do I know? I am also a "liberal union thug." (Who happens to be a non-union, conservative R).
A6: The RSA team must stay!
Who are the "peers" that will be reviewing? Sincere question...
779 is the only solution on the table
A6) I have had third grade parents already asking me about opting out of the tests.
definitely, Early Ed could be our positive, science-based alternative
A6: Want to see REAL help for kids, not just "quick fix" that helps them pass that they lose over break. https://t.co/js5UByOAZA
Q6 -The RSA team determining retention or promotion expires this year and the law adds limited knowledge for retention. Thoughts?
A6 a one-time test to determine the educational future of 8 & 9 year olds. Can't hate it anymore than I already do. Chunk it.
A6: It has to be a decision made by those closest to the S.
A5 Budget will still be a challenge. $600m in onetime cash to overcome from FY17 and just about every agency asking for more $.
A5 If we have to give a test that determines retention we MUST KEEP THE RSA TEAM! No one knows Ss like Ts who work w/them every day!
A5: Address education funding, extend reading committees in RSA, then leave us the hell alone. needs a breakA !
A6 Who are the saddest Ss at your school? The retained; that's who. A single test score determines a child stays back? Criminal!
A6: we eliminated high stakes for high schoolers...why would we subject 9 year olds to them?
Shame on them https://t.co/AU2QootBFl
A5) Respect. When I'm told by a legislator that I'm too ignorant to understand the issues, there is a problem.
I'm not originally from OK, but what happened to Continuation school.
A6 RSA committee needs to remain.
I agree!! https://t.co/bd8l7KKo4y
A6: we eliminated high stakes for high schoolers...why would we subject 9 year olds to them?
Exactly! This makes absolutely zero sense to me!!! https://t.co/NgHPUo8rjF
A6: we eliminated high stakes for high schoolers...why would we subject 9 year olds to them?
A6 -- don't give me that lie about 'kids can't read.' Every 3rd grader can read...at their own level. Enough! This is child abuse.
Bc 9
Years olds can't drop out! https://t.co/H9lWq6qNCg
A6: we eliminated high stakes for high schoolers...why would we subject 9 year olds to them?
We have to persuade them to shift priorities from invalid achievement tests to trusting relationships & socio-emotional
A6b: We need to keep kids back who can't read. But why stress them to the point they can't do well on the test?
TRUTH! https://t.co/KwtPyVe2if
A6 -- don't give me that lie about 'kids can't read.' Every 3rd grader can read...at their own level. Enough! This is child abuse.
A5: Address education funding, extend reading committees in RSA, then leave us the hell alone. needs a break !
Keeping the RSA team in place does not mean that Ss who can't read will be passed on. https://t.co/3Zw3w0gQdX
A6: I'm torn. Many hate it, but I have to deal with kids being passed when they can't read well enough-it affects a… https://t.co/2nHA0vQCTN
Cont. school is for students struggling academically and/or behavioral issues. Alt school is for girls that get pregnant or bullied
A very strong contender for Tweet of the Night!!! Winner announced at end of chat and gets a virtual donut!… https://t.co/0aSFKCbGYb
A6: we eliminated high stakes for high schoolers...why would we subject 9 year olds to them?
I assume you won't be voting for that one!
Can I like this a million times!!!! https://t.co/TzGwfBaMs5
A6 -- don't give me that lie about 'kids can't read.' Every 3rd grader can read...at their own level. Enough! This is child abuse.
Sort of truth - when I get an 11th grader who is a "problem" and figure out it's because he can't read... SAD!
Ugh...that answer makes me want to...quoting ...puke.
Just popped in to see the topic. Didn't expect to stay. Guess I have a lot of opinions tonight :) lol
A5- Teacher pay & finding a different way to assess low achieving IEP students. Giving them the state test is ridiculous.
A7 - Elect supportive legislators and PASS SQ779!
Q7- What should the #1 goal for be for the 2016 elections and the 2017 legislative session?
A6) RSA committee needs to be made permanent
From the sound of it, alternative school is both here. I've never heard of continuation school, but it sounds good!
In my experience, this is the exception, though lots of kids who are below "level."
a7 seen and heard! i personally need to be more involved and encourage others the same
A7: KIDS first. This means quality people in the classroom, funding for programs, SUPPORT rather than a slap & so much more
And retaining in the 3rd grade does not mean they will miraculously become readers https://t.co/ZNdkFYN3iI
Keeping the RSA team in place does not mean that Ss who can't read will be passed on. https://t.co/3Zw3w0gQdX
A6: I'm torn. Many hate it, but I have to deal with kids being passed when they can't read well enough-it affects a… https://t.co/2nHA0vQCTN
A7 Budget improvements
Money doesn't buy happiness, but it does buy school supplies, and that's pretty close.
A7 Get rid of the anti- pro-voucher legislators
My vote is pretty useless to make changes. I have & John Sparks. We like them!
True - but I wonder if something like additional reading tutoring in 2nd grade would be a better option than passing
A7 -- vote for every pro candidate on the ballot, then start creating strong relationships with leggies.… https://t.co/UyUiqPCbdb
Q7- What should the #1 goal for be for the 2016 elections and the 2017 legislative session?
A7) Elect those who will fight for our students. Vote for the issues that will give our students opportunities.
A7: Vote YES on and support pro candidates! https://t.co/K7iG3grSWs
Q7- What should the #1 goal for be for the 2016 elections and the 2017 legislative session?
A7 Elect legislators that understand & are willing to do what is right for our kids!
A7 Elect legislators that understand & are willing to do what is right for our kids!
PASS SQ 779 https://t.co/OHQCRIVHNw
Q7- What should the #1 goal for be for the 2016 elections and the 2017 legislative session?
I would too. It seems like there should be a way to make it not feel like a punishment, but a second chance.
A7: Kids First! That is all I'm going to say. That...and go vote.
A7: Make education a priority. https://t.co/SYmnV6NJuh
Q7- What should the #1 goal for be for the 2016 elections and the 2017 legislative session?
A7: Communication that wants what's best for ALL Ss. Get legislator's to see we are all in the same lib, ju… https://t.co/2pmTaraB06
Q7- What should the #1 goal for be for the 2016 elections and the 2017 legislative session?
A7) Make sure our students, teachers, schools, and districts have a voice at the capitol.
A6 A Ts job is differentiation; better to move a child forward & provide the help they need than keep them in 3rd grade forever
A7) Getting as many Pro-public ed candidates voted in and getting those may not be on board with things that will be beneficial.
A7: 779 has to be passed! If only I could get my Republican friends to see past the word tax!
Poverty. Impoverished school districts are jumping more hurdles than wealthy school districts.
A7: For to be on the offensive instead of defensive from Day #1. When we don't have to fight off poor ideas we can craft great ones.
A7 elect ppl who understand the value of public ed and will prove it with their actions https://t.co/K1zF9WiPL1
Q7- What should the #1 goal for be for the 2016 elections and the 2017 legislative session?
A7 get people out to (pro-ed candidates, please), and build positive, working relationships with
A7: Do what we need to do to protect our kids and T's from poorly conceived legislation. Then just care of each other and love kids.
A7 Make great again! Or something like that.
I am new to this discussion board how do you find the questions
I think we need to educate Ps to make reading a priority; help Ss love reading, not hate it.
:you state raise is $5000 per yr. How much is total raise https://t.co/bEy7DnGBRB much will the penny generate yearly.
A7 elections-get educators/ed friendly folks elected; leg session-fix funding for , will require BIG overhaul of budget/priorities
And DON'T wait until Day #1. Forge partnerships after the election. Reach out and offer to help. https://t.co/WlkJID2Z0h
A7: For to be on the offensive instead of defensive from Day #1. When we don't have to fight off poor ideas we can craft great ones.
In MS I have Ss who are low readers, but high math/science achievers. Retention for 1 Subject is an injustice
I would love to attend the new law conference and only discuss a few law instead paperweight size book
A7 is it possible we get A moratorium on legislation so Ts can focus on S learning & Pols can focus on the budget!?
Most at risk students are identified early and receive tutoring and interventions from kinder on.
I'm TOTALLY with you. One class I have reads with elem Ss twice a month to remind all how it can be fun!
A7: exercise your right that many fought to give us. VOTE! And vote with kids in mind.
A7: Vote in a large part of the 'teacher caucus' to send a message to all that is a priority.
A7b: We cannot, must not stop after Nov. 8. We must continue to share our collective voice & thoughts. Squeaky wheel and all that.
Brilliant https://t.co/4hAPlCQ17d
A7 is it possible we get A moratorium on legislation so Ts can focus on S learning & Pols can focus on the budget!?
A7 Elect leg who respect educators & utilize their guidance on education issues. We don't ask Ts how to legislate medicine, do we?
I love this idea! https://t.co/yTYoVAyjKr
I'm TOTALLY with you. One class I have reads with elem Ss twice a month to remind all how it can be fun!
Tomorrow at 7AM on 1640 AM: Will the Wiener emails matter? What do the latest polls mean? Why is wasting millions on bond issues?
A7: I've said this before. Build 's institutional power. Maybe hire a community organizer? https://t.co/AZZdT8FfoS
Q7- What should the #1 goal for be for the 2016 elections and the 2017 legislative session?
A7: I've said this before. Build 's institutional power. Maybe hire a community organizer? https://t.co/AZZdT8FfoS
Q7- What should the #1 goal for be for the 2016 elections and the 2017 legislative session?
What?! Repeating the same material twice won't fix things?! That can't be right.
A7 We need to push for more funding not a decrease in funding. This is apart from teacher pay raises. Schools need operating money.
just follow along you will pick it up fast Glad you could join
A7: show teachers and students that they matter. Kids ARE our most valuable resource, and we should make a priority!
A6) RSA teams need to remain. Parents, teachers and schools determining RSA plan for students is working. https://t.co/fUjh97zRjn
Q6 -The RSA team determining retention or promotion expires this year and the law adds limited knowledge for retention. Thoughts?
https://t.co/i7yvAyk1A5
A7: I'm in the minority, but voting No on 779 and electing legislators who support education and have real solutions to our budget situation
A7: DO something about education. Stop talking. Stop promising. And just get crap done.
I voted for MY teacher caucus candidates! and https://t.co/iHihsk5jpf
A7: Vote in a large part of the 'teacher caucus' to send a message to all that is a priority.
I would hire as Community Organizer. She's doing it already! Might as well find a way to pay her!
Reading is one skill, though, that can help or hinder in all other areas. One who cannot read is at a disadvantage
It's just that simple... https://t.co/q7FRVx7TDJ
A7: exercise your right that many fought to give us. VOTE! And vote with kids in mind.
Retention just promotes the public school to prison pipeline, especially when done 2xs or more.
A5 The feds asserting the OK economy grew means reduction from federal sources for Medicaid. OHCA asking for $40m just to offset.
absolutely. Just not convinced retention is the answer.
We must support if we are to have any chance of increasing T pay. tried political fixes and we were unsuccessful.
Hmmmmm Those nice buildings that are falling apart were better right? https://t.co/7hlzySCwuS
Tomorrow at 7AM on 1640 AM: Will the Wiener emails matter? What do the latest polls mean? Why is wasting millions on bond issues?
Q8- What are you doing to make sure family and friends are educated about issues and go vote on November 8th ?
We can't teach 3rd graders to decode but not comprehend & this is another great opportunity https://t.co/c0psDt44sf
A7: How about publicly challenging the oil/gas industry lobby and their assertions!!! https://t.co/WXvmAmUitc
Q7- What should the #1 goal for be for the 2016 elections and the 2017 legislative session?
I'm not totally convinced either -but I am convinced they get passed and then get no help to catch up, so it worsens
A no vote on 779 will be taken by Legislators to mean OK citizens don't want more funding for education or Ts.
A8: Always talking up w/ family, friends whoever will listen. Had a great convo w/ family at lunch today. https://t.co/PItETgnKdC
Q8- What are you doing to make sure family and friends are educated about issues and go vote on November 8th ?
I will welcome any and all new legis to my classroom to meet my 5ths that I rave about daily! Come spend time with us.
Even after we vote, we can not let up. We have come to far to go silent now!
A8 - Don't wait until Election Day. Encourage others to vote early. Early voting starts THURSDAY!
A8 Facebook. Its where the general population is. Most of my peeps are on board.
A8: Talk, talk, and then talk some more.
a8 in-person discussions that seem chatty not political and ride offers, also early voting!
I'm sure they'd like it if I'd just shut up already. https://t.co/K22QNLH2FM
Q8- What are you doing to make sure family and friends are educated about issues and go vote on November 8th ?
I will contend the most meaningful assessments are already taking place every day in classrooms.
Teacher shortage is an epidemic for without #779 it will only escalate https://t.co/2KtwLZwKbe
https://t.co/i7yvAyk1A5
A7: I'm in the minority, but voting No on 779 and electing legislators who support education and have real solutions to our budget situation
A8: being vocal and sharing my thoughts to open up necessary dialogue and clear up misconceptions
A8 I'm afraid I may be that friend on social media that posts too much about public schools :) https://t.co/cR0lKN3IpI
Q8- What are you doing to make sure family and friends are educated about issues and go vote on November 8th ?
A8 Voting Early is fun and fast. Workers are friendly and not stressed. https://t.co/NgmWhvndjK
A8 - Don't wait until Election Day. Encourage others to vote early. Early voting starts THURSDAY!
A8: Sharing the non-partisan "pro-con" sites that offer both sides. I was an informed vote, not a meme follower
A8) Social media is a great tool to let others know. Encourage people to vote pro public education.
A8) Answering any Qs they may have. I'm fortunate as most of my friends and family are all in.
That's when I will be voting & candidates!
A8: I am sharing info from & on Twitter & FB. Also sharing in conversations w/local community.
A8: Use all social media constantly & talk about ad nauseam to virtually everyone I know & see. Its a passion project at this point.
A7 How about regs based on actual research like the correlation between demographics and academic performance instead
Q7: My goal is to educate the legislators, Ed can be complex and I keep hoping that practical info will make them understand.
A8 I've been doing my impersonation of David Boren. I also carried around a yard sign for 779 at Encyclomedia for an entire day
Q9 - What do you think will be the biggest impact on if SQ 779 passes?
A8. Encourage teachers to vote. Do you know we are one of the lowest groups for voting turn-out? Unacceptable!
8A Tell my story (the GOOD and the bad), many w/out school aged kids don't fully understand what's going on in education.
Trying to push a plan starting Thursday find 5 people to vote every day for $5,000
the goal of the new legislations would start with looking at what is the best for students.
A8: talk to them...amazed at misconceptions I addressed this week at SCHOOL
I voted pics on your faceboook.
A7 We're long overdue to sit down and make a 5, 10, 25 year vision of where we want to be, what it will take to get there etc.
A8 Idabel teachers rallied this Saturday morning in our downtown in support for 779. We talked to everyone who would listen.
A9: A slight sigh of relief from Ts across . https://t.co/0Ub4JTmQQP
Q9 - What do you think will be the biggest impact on if SQ 779 passes?
A8 talking to friends, family, and co-workers; sharing info on SM
Mine are wanting it over so I'll shut up already! As if that's possible. 😉 https://t.co/ShNvUKSiDu
Q8- What are you doing to make sure family and friends are educated about issues and go vote on November 8th ?
a8 sidenote, at the primaries i asked over 20 friends about having a casual discussion of the cands and other pol things. no takers.
A9: People will see just how much people support education in this state.
Then I planted it in my parents' yard because they live in a nicer neighborhood with more traffic than I do
Then I planted it in my parents' yard because they live in a nicer neighborhood with more traffic than I do
A8.
I voted pics or Ballot Box Selfies; make sure you cover any critical info though. You don't want to go to prison.
Hopefully send message to elected leaders Oklahomans do care about https://t.co/hPMNZ8BdkR
Q9 - What do you think will be the biggest impact on if SQ 779 passes?
A9: Retention of veterans close to retirement for 3 more years
A8 As the loudmouth, I HAVE shared a link or 2 about candidates, SQ's. Like every day. Answering ?? from f… https://t.co/6FOUniSKJj
Q8- What are you doing to make sure family and friends are educated about issues and go vote on November 8th ?
Can't post too much... https://t.co/nnWy4zJZZh
A8 I'm afraid I may be that friend on social media that posts too much about public schools :) https://t.co/cR0lKN3IpI
Q8- What are you doing to make sure family and friends are educated about issues and go vote on November 8th ?
A9 Something resembling hope
A9: It will show the state that we care about our educators therefore opening up more discussion on how we can improve
A9: If it passes like its polling it will send a stern message that OK citizens think is a priority.
I am a mom to 3 millennials, old enough to vote, so we constantly discuss the issues late at night. It's kinda our thing.
but what happens after three years?
A9) Seeing that our state actually cares.
a9 i am actually undecided on 779. i think we will find that there is an undiscovered loophole that will negate everything.
A9) It will show legislators that their constituents do care about public education.
A8: Unfortunately, most of the people I know, loathe SQ779. No new taxes, especially when money is going to higher ed.
A9 I won't feel bad about running a copy in the workroom. Seriously. https://t.co/zNZP6PfFDo
Q9 - What do you think will be the biggest impact on if SQ 779 passes?
A9) It's a starting point. It'll stop the bleeding somewhat. Won't do any good without follow up
This. Yes. https://t.co/JRaOpFBVtV
A7 We're long overdue to sit down and make a 5, 10, 25 year vision of where we want to be, what it will take to get there etc.
A9 best case--legislature realizes that we care about our schools and starts to act accordingly
A9 -- Passing 779 would give us leverage to go to the Capitol with a mandate for change...support of
A9. Restored faith that we can make changes/ better education... seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. https://t.co/ep7ocxiDhD
Q9 - What do you think will be the biggest impact on if SQ 779 passes?
The passing of 779 will slow the escalating teacher shortage but it will take more and years to fix
A9) The false sense that the legislature does not have to fix the problem for another year.
A9: after years of getting things done "to them" by leg's, Ts can finally feel like the OK people have done something "for them"!
A8. I share Rick Cobb, Blue cereal and Rob Miller's blogs
Q9 Personally, finally feeling (after 9 yrs of teaching) that I'm not living paycheck2paycheck
A9 it will show in office public support for public education
A9 It will be a light, encouragement that possitive things are ahead!
A9: will be an immediate $300M+ shot into the OK economy from T's alone.
A9 some of us will be able to quit our second or third jobs
A9: critics will expect miraculous results & Oklahoma will see an automatic economic stimulus plan in motion as Ts will circulate $
A9.
The ability to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers.
A9. It will allow lawmakers to see that we have more influence and maybe they should start listening / collaborating WITH us
Thank you, for joining us tonight!!
A9: Teachers will stay or come back home, Ed programs in college will see higher of enrollees, and I will be in a better mood.
Q9 In brdr sense, I hope 779 helps bring n teachers, or keep teachers who go to TX, KS, AR, MO, etc. W/i 10 yrs, different ed pic
The pay raise will be minimal but the extra $$$ for academic support will help provide for my Ss!
Great timely and important topic!!! Great questions, ... Good night, Gracie!!!
Next weeks chat will be about passing SQ 779
A9: helps put on a positive $ trajectory. We must build on it though and invest in the kind of schools we want for our kids!
Great job Excellent chat! Great convos
Thank you for a great chat tonight!
thank you for the great qs tonight! very thoughtful and relevant!
That was great I didn't expect to say so much but once I get started.... and when it's about my kiddos.
Thanks have a wonderful week!
A9.
Being able to provide my children with both vision and dental during the same year.
Thanks for an stimulating conversations!
Have warned folks, "I'm not going away. I'm here to stay, and I'm pushing for our kids." https://t.co/nAVEkCMtgD
We can't become complacent if SQ779 passes. It's only a starting point! We must continue to push for effective fund… https://t.co/UxX8oQUWUT
That's the end of our regularly scheduled programming please proceed to the Cowboys, Cubs or grading papers.
are the himes like the ogles? how many are there??
It seems self-serving to support , but honestly this is about our students for me. I don't care about the $ for myself.
A9 The economic impact will be huge, but the positive impact on educator morale will be huge as well.
As always bringing insight & voices together for all Ss!!! Thanks, Shawn!
been on the fence about 779 out of stubborn of our failed government this convo helpd me decide
A9 Hopefully the opportunity to recruit and retain excellence teachers https://t.co/jWgLaxR0oN
Q9 - What do you think will be the biggest impact on if SQ 779 passes?
Great chat tonight ! Thank you for all you do for Educators & kids!
