#edchatME Archive | Participate

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:30 PM EST

Here we go, kids; time to talk rural education on #edchatme w our very special guest, @DMcLeanBDN of @bangordailynews

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WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:30 PM EST

Before we get into the questions, let's start off with intro: who are you, what do you do, where do you do it? #edchatme

EdChatME Feb 6 @ 8:31 PM EST

Excited to have @DMcLeanBDN guest mod tonight's #edchatme! Let's have some fun!!!

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:31 PM EST

Hi everyone! Really excited to join you all. #EdChatME

MsMeservey Feb 6 @ 8:31 PM EST

Jessica, 6th grade ELA/Social Studies, Lincoln. Popping in before I fall asleep. #edchatme

tsbray Feb 6 @ 8:31 PM EST

Tim, Director of EdTech at Cheongna Dalton School in Korea #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

During our intros, folks might find it helpful to check out @DMcLeanBDN's article on funding rural education in Maine #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 7:39 PM EST

Before #edchatme w @dmcleanBDN at 8.30 EST take a look at her piece on funding rural education https://t.co/yCiPas7jrQ #ruraledchat #ecet2
In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

jessicawrd3 Feb 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

Jessica Ward Principal Madison High School, wonderful surprise when I read tonights topic! #edchatme #ruralmaineeducation

jbailey8 Feb 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

Jeff HS Technology Teacher at Mountain Valley High School in Rumford. #edchatME

tebahplAehTpilF Feb 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

Andrew. Education major at USM. #edchatme

briley8557 Feb 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

Will probably be in and out tonite, watching the #Beanpot Bob, MS Prin in Gorham #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

Good evening #edchatme! Matt- Dir of CIA fr/ @AOS94ME here for a bit.

In reply to @AOS94ME

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

I'm Danielle McLean, an investigative reporter for the BDN who wrote this story in our Rural Edges series https://t.co/zQC7uTZCBh #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

thanks for joining us, Tim! #notKoreaMaine #edchatme

In reply to @tsbray

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:33 PM EST

welcome to the #EdChatME party! Thanks for joining!

In reply to @tsbray

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:33 PM EST

great having you here tonight, Andrew #edchatme

In reply to @tebahplAehTpilF

tsbray Feb 6 @ 8:33 PM EST

Yep, it is 10:30am here and I have a few meeting before my next PD session, so decided to join in the fun. #edchatme

In reply to @WickedDecent

WillcottJulie Feb 6 @ 8:33 PM EST

Julie Willcott - Ed Tech Consultant, mostly STEM, #VR, #EdSurge Social Media fellow, Middle of Maine - Town of Exeter #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:33 PM EST

we'll keep ya up, Jess! #edchatme

In reply to @MsMeservey

LitCoachLady Feb 6 @ 8:34 PM EST

Hi all, Paula-literacy coach from Augusta. Trying to join multiple chats tonight & exhausted from the game last night! #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:34 PM EST

Cannot wait to get your take, Jessica! Also, so rad having you and @MsMeservey at #edcampwme #edchatme #ruralMaineeducation

In reply to @jessicawrd3, @MsMeservey

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:34 PM EST

Welcome Julie! Thrilled to have you! #edsurge #edchatme

In reply to @WillcottJulie

MooseCampME Feb 6 @ 8:35 PM EST

@MooseCampME is back! The personalized & PBE(un)conference! @AOS94ME; April 29 fr/ 9-2! Register here: https://t.co/wd1WE9ph7Z #edchatme

EduGladiators Feb 6 @ 8:35 PM EST

⏰30 mins until #EduGladiators Podcast! Join the 🌎convo w/@jprofNB ⏯https://t.co/WzIJMnGeDD #edchatme #formativechat #GCHchat #neisdpln

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:35 PM EST

Excellent! #edchatme

In reply to @tsbray

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 8:35 PM EST

Hi #EdChatMe ! Natalee Stotz- High school humanities in Windham. Looking forward to tonight's chat!

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:35 PM EST

Here we go with Q1; remember to use the Q1/A1 format if you can and stick the #EdChatME hashtag on all of your back and forths tonight

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:35 PM EST

Gotta say, I'm a little intimidated by the sheer number of school experts on this chat :) I'll try to keep up #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:36 PM EST

Q1 What struggles do rural communities face when funding education today? #edchatme #ruraledchat

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:37 PM EST

no experts here, Danielle; just a bunch of super curious & committed educators who love chance to connect w others #edchatme

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 8:37 PM EST

Hey #RuralEdChat peeps! Jump on over to #edchatme right now as we talk about rural ed funding issues with @DMcLeanBDN

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

jbailey8 Feb 6 @ 8:37 PM EST

A1: Many rural communities have over half the population of folks on fixed income with no kids in school, hard to show value of Ed #edchatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:37 PM EST

Wait. @DrewetteCard is an expert. #mybad #edchatme

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN, @DrewetteCard

EdChatME Feb 6 @ 8:37 PM EST

It's a great community, #edchatme! We support each other... no pressures whatsoever!

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:35 PM EST

Gotta say, I'm a little intimidated by the sheer number of school experts on this chat :) I'll try to keep up #EdChatME

tsbray Feb 6 @ 8:37 PM EST

A1: I grew up in MT & have friends still working Ed there. Decreasing town size, which means less funding is one huge issue #edchatme

MsMeservey Feb 6 @ 8:38 PM EST

Q1: Increased needs and decreased funds. More problems with ss do to environmental conditions. Then their are no programs to help. #edchatme

MisterCMaine - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:38 PM EST

Hey now! What's up #EdChatME? Billy in Cali but still a Mainer at heart, jumping in late!

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:38 PM EST

Hey #edchatme #edu300usm! Becca from Wells & USM co-teach w/ @MisterCMaine about to jump in after great dinner meeting w/ @bluedevilmathie

In reply to @MisterCMaine, @bluedevilmathie

LitCoachLady Feb 6 @ 8:38 PM EST

A1 So many needs in small communities fighting over limited resources. Hard to generate more revenues. #EdChatME

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:38 PM EST

Student age population decline, poverty, while school costs remain the same. Taxes go up and people less likely to fund budget #EdChatME

jbailey8 Feb 6 @ 8:39 PM EST

A1: Declining school populations without declining needs of Special Ed, ELL, counseling, low income, RTI #edchatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:39 PM EST

(blushes) aww shucks..... #edchatme

In reply to @WickedDecent, @DMcLeanBDN

WillcottJulie Feb 6 @ 8:39 PM EST

A1. So much to learn. So little money. And then there are always the roads to pay for. #edchatme #ruraledchat

In reply to @WickedDecent

briley8557 Feb 6 @ 8:39 PM EST

A1 #EdChatME Local taxes are no longer able to keep up with the cost of edu. So many non funded items, crowd out the daily needs.

eryn_tuulima Feb 6 @ 8:39 PM EST

Eryn. Math education major at USM #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:39 PM EST

That's a huge rift in rural communities; values & priorities often seem out of alignment & those conversations are hard #edchatme

In reply to @jbailey8

jessicawrd3 Feb 6 @ 8:39 PM EST

A1-Declining S pop with paper mills and businesses closing, less tax base to support education, more responsibility on tax payers.#edchatme

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:40 PM EST

When it comes to school budgets, many people struggle voting for an increased budget when they have trouble paying their bills #EdChatME

jbailey8 Feb 6 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1: When State of Maine failed to fund 55% costs shifted to locals. Overall budget amount goes down but taxes still go up. #nowin #edchatME

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1: Aging population, young people moving out of state. Small communities loosing businesses. Towns covering large areas. #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:40 PM EST

Those fights so quickly devolve into "us vs them"; how might we shift the convo to "us vs a problem?" #edchatme

In reply to @LitCoachLady

briley8557 Feb 6 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1 #EdChatME It also doesn't help that the political winds keep pressing schools to downsize while providing more services.

MsMeservey Feb 6 @ 8:41 PM EST

A1: Tts leaving or not coming into the district because of a lack of competitive salary. #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:41 PM EST

A1) Consistency. It's hard living paycheck to paycheck; that's what school systems do annually, but their paychecks keep changing #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:41 PM EST

that was a big take away from your article, Danielle; voices of folks who want to support edu but can't #edchatme

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

LitCoachLady Feb 6 @ 8:41 PM EST

Such a huge problem that has never been resolved! #EdChatME

jbailey8 Feb 6 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1: When State of Maine failed to fund 55% costs shifted to locals. Overall budget amount goes down but taxes still go up. #nowin #edchatME

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 8:42 PM EST

schools are responsible for so much more than just "educating" now. Need to provide social services too. Spread thin! #EdChatME

In reply to @briley8557

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:42 PM EST

During interviews on election day, a person literally counted the # of buses that drove by her house and said that was too many #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:42 PM EST

So this is getting depressing fast . . . let's shift into some problem solving modes here #EdChatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:43 PM EST

A1) supporting tech. If tech companies won't bring connectivity to rural areas, those areas wont support tech in schl budgets #edchatme

MsMeservey Feb 6 @ 8:43 PM EST

Food cupboards, christmas gifts, sports shoes, ect... #edchatme

In reply to @nataleestotz, @briley8557

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 8:43 PM EST

Thank you! I was just thinking that! #EdChatME

In reply to @WickedDecent

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:43 PM EST

Q2 How might rural school districts better engage communities during the budgeting process? #edchatme #ruraledchat

jessicawrd3 Feb 6 @ 8:43 PM EST

Yes please, because I think this forces us to be more creative, think outside the box and really look at Ss needs #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:42 PM EST

So this is getting depressing fast . . . let's shift into some problem solving modes here #EdChatME

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 8:43 PM EST

Laundry facilities... #EdChatME

In reply to @MsMeservey, @briley8557

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:43 PM EST

People had many justifications why they voted against it. Quality of schools, porr administration, frivilous spending #EdChatME

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:44 PM EST

Hey, anyone from #edu300usm out there? In #edchatme? Just @22tattedguy ?

In reply to @22tattedguy

tsbray Feb 6 @ 8:44 PM EST

A1 Tech can help, but also looking into the local community to support & encourage education. Partnerships. #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:44 PM EST

Might seem extreme to some, and this is how many folks in struggling communities find agency #edchatme #Icancount #Icanvote #ruraledchat

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:42 PM EST

During interviews on election day, a person literally counted the # of buses that drove by her house and said that was too many #EdChatME

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:44 PM EST

Listening and communication is obvious and essential for administrators #EdChatME

MsMeservey Feb 6 @ 8:45 PM EST

A2: Have the ss advocate. Ties in w/argumentative writing. It needs to start somewhere, why not the ss who are on the front lines? #edchatme

jessicawrd3 Feb 6 @ 8:45 PM EST

A2: We intentionally pick key community members to sit in on budget meetings. People in community will listen to people they trust #EdChatME

southernmainewp Feb 6 @ 8:45 PM EST

Build a connection with place. Value the community & highlight positive attributes. Connect those attributes back to the schools. #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:45 PM EST

A2) have budget meetings at town halls, churches, & local restaurants. Go to where the ppl are vs expecting them 2 come 2 you #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:45 PM EST

As you were doing your reporting, did you find any of of those justifications seeming to trend more heavily? #edchatme

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

WillcottJulie Feb 6 @ 8:45 PM EST

A2. Schools would be well-served to get communities into the schools before the budgeting progress - to share successes. #edchatme

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:46 PM EST

Leaders need to make sure people who may feel disenfranchised feel valued and respected through polite and fair treatment and comm #EdChatME

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 8:46 PM EST

Seems that if we can get Ss to see a future in Maine, they would be more willing to invest in their community. #EdChatME

LitCoachLady Feb 6 @ 8:46 PM EST

A2 Try to get more press about what is going on in our schools. Like @WickedDecent on @WCSH6 Helps commun. feel invested. #EdChatME

In reply to @WickedDecent, @WCSH6

MsMeservey Feb 6 @ 8:46 PM EST

@nataleestotz This right here. SS need to be invested, get others pumped up. #edchatme

In reply to @nataleestotz

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 8:46 PM EST

Seems that if we can get Ss to see a future in Maine, they would be more willing to invest in their community. #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:46 PM EST

I like this thinking; what might this look like? to whom might they write? who do you imagine as the audience? #edchatme

In reply to @MsMeservey

southernmainewp Feb 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

A great piece by Richard Kent @mainewrites. Students focused on the greatness that is their hometown. https://t.co/6jdaVKB6Rh #edchatme

MsMeservey Feb 6 @ 8:45 PM EST

A2: Have the ss advocate. Ties in w/argumentative writing. It needs to start somewhere, why not the ss who are on the front lines? #edchatme

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

@tebahplAehTpilF link to GHO w/@MisterCMaine & me in Classroom! I was in a meeting - sorry! #edu300usm #edchatme

In reply to @eryn_tuulima, @22tattedguy, @tebahplAehTpilF, @MisterCMaine

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

How do you engage those key community members? how do you find them? And yes. Trust. #edchatme

In reply to @jessicawrd3

tsbray Feb 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

A1: Make learning visible! ppl need to meet educators, we aren't faceless "them", they see where there money goes & what it does #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

A2) Actually break down the annual local share. Having residents know exactly how much $/yr/home helps ppl understand. #edchatme

jbailey8 Feb 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

A2: Need to listen to community members in the community more often. Not just budget time. What do they value? What future hopes #edchatME

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

I think the quality fo the schools was a point I heard a lot. Also nitpicking small expenditures in the budget #EdChatME

MsMeservey Feb 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

HMW get our community involved in our education? Trying to use what you taught me this weekend. #edchatme

In reply to @WickedDecent

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:48 PM EST

#BDNmicdropmoment #edchatme

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:44 PM EST

Listening and communication is obvious and essential for administrators #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:48 PM EST

This is so, so important; when money is on the line, it becomes so easy to justify one's words & actions; how might we pause? #edchatme

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:46 PM EST

Leaders need to make sure people who may feel disenfranchised feel valued and respected through polite and fair treatment and comm #EdChatME

tsbray Feb 6 @ 8:48 PM EST

A1: Get parents into the school; get community leaders into the school; especially if they have differing opinions on ed. #edchatme

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:48 PM EST

Important for admin. to go out to the different towns making up the school district and talking to municipal leaders in person #EdChatME

WillcottJulie Feb 6 @ 8:49 PM EST

A2. So important to keep schools as vital part of the community - Hunter's breakfasts, holiday shows, libraries, makerspaces? #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:49 PM EST

I love me a great "how might we"! How might we bring voices of others to our table? How might we find a new audience? #edchatme

MsMeservey Feb 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

HMW get our community involved in our education? Trying to use what you taught me this weekend. #edchatme
In reply to @WickedDecent

jessicawrd3 Feb 6 @ 8:49 PM EST

@WickedDecent local farmers, business owners, town managers people in town who have loud voices made all the difference last year #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

How do you engage those key community members? how do you find them? And yes. Trust. #edchatme
In reply to @jessicawrd3

tsbray Feb 6 @ 8:49 PM EST

A1: Where I grew up, the school was the center of the town's social life. We need that! #edchatme

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 8:49 PM EST

Get Community leaders into the schools & get the Ss into the community. Internships, projects, special events. #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

How do you engage those key community members? how do you find them? And yes. Trust. #edchatme
In reply to @jessicawrd3

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:49 PM EST

Hold organized meetings in local communities that include many different community voices #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:49 PM EST

This makes me wonder how good of a job rural schools are doing in telling their stories to their communities #showyourworth #edchatme

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

I think the quality fo the schools was a point I heard a lot. Also nitpicking small expenditures in the budget #EdChatME

MisterCMaine - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:49 PM EST

A2: Include stakeholders in a design process to show how monies are spent. #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:43 PM EST

Q2 How might rural school districts better engage communities during the budgeting process? #edchatme #ruraledchat

MsMeservey Feb 6 @ 8:50 PM EST

A2: Hearing more about the Inspiring educators. Give more meaning to edu. https://t.co/jgmZ8WJLQU #EdChatME #MEA

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:50 PM EST

It certainly made me feel great; hoping it was a source of hope & positivity for others #edchatme

In reply to @LitCoachLady, @WCSH6

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:50 PM EST

Include person who gets things done, the champion everyone listens to, the trouble maker who argues everything, ext... #EdChatME

tsbray Feb 6 @ 8:50 PM EST

A1: School leaders/teachers/students need to been seen positively contributing to the community. Be visible! #edchatme

jessicawrd3 Feb 6 @ 8:51 PM EST

Be present in community, we have community service days, senior citizen free thanksgiving dinner, get those people into the school #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:51 PM EST

Yes AND how might we best demonstrate reasonable transparency when we do so? #edchatme

MisterCMaine - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:49 PM EST
A2: Include stakeholders in a design process to show how monies are spent. #EdChatME
- WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:43 PM EST
  
  Q2 How might rural school districts better engage communities during the budgeting process? #edchatme #ruraledchat

22tattedguy Feb 6 @ 8:51 PM EST

where are you at #edu300usm??? give a like for @MsRedmanEnglish and @MisterCMaine for #EdChatME

In reply to @MsRedmanEnglish, @MisterCMaine

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:51 PM EST

We've got Q3 right around the corner here folks #edchatme

tsbray Feb 6 @ 8:52 PM EST

A1: Personally invite ppl to sports events, concerts, etc. #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:52 PM EST

Quick check in #edchatme; how are we doing? okay? keeping it rolling?

WillcottJulie Feb 6 @ 8:52 PM EST

When I worked with towns writing comprehensive plans, we tried to have those opposed to the plan working with us. #Edchatme

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

MisterCMaine - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:52 PM EST

Hey #EdChatME, please welcome many of our Ss from #EDU300USM to tonight's chat! Follow them! #GrowTheTribe

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 8:52 PM EST

@WickedDecent I think we're picking up good momentum! Great ideas so far! #EdChatME

In reply to @WickedDecent

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:52 PM EST

Quick check in #edchatme; how are we doing? okay? keeping it rolling?

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:52 PM EST

Being an admin. in a rural town is tough. They are like politicians in a fishbowl. Everything they do is under a microscope. #EdChatME

MisterCMaine - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:53 PM EST

Welcome to #EdChatME, Andrew!

tebahplAehTpilF Feb 6 @ 8:51 PM EST

I'm doing great w/ the tweetchat-- esp. w/ TweetDeck.
In reply to @MsRedmanEnglish, @eryn_tuulima, @22tattedguy, @MisterCMaine

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:53 PM EST

This one huge for me; why do we insist on holding school related meetings in our schools? why not civic buildings? Granges? VFWs? #edchatme

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:49 PM EST

Hold organized meetings in local communities that include many different community voices #EdChatME

EdChatME Feb 6 @ 8:53 PM EST

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WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:54 PM EST

Q3 What strategies might educators learn from journalists in gathering stories from rural communities? @DMcLeanBDN #EdChatME

tsbray Feb 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

Schools need to be shameless self-promoters of what they are doing. Nobody knows what you are doing unless you show them. #edchatme

MisterCMaine - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

Feeling great, Dan! Awesome chat tonight! #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:52 PM EST

Quick check in #edchatme; how are we doing? okay? keeping it rolling?

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

as long as you search for the hashtag #edchatme you are set up to lurk away! Glad you are here! And respond on your own time!

In reply to @eryn_tuulima

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

Was told by a rural superintendent: The more emotional the argument, the less likely residents will reach a consensus... #EdChatME

MsMeservey Feb 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

A3: We can learn (in general) what community members want/need from our schools! Can also share w/ss. #edchatme

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

...But they are more likely to agree after talking and listening to each other. #EdChatME

LitCoachLady Feb 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

A3 Journalists listen more, talk less! They try to capture big ideas and not get distracted by minutae! #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

And you can see them feeling it; I feel for my admin team because I can see the shift in them from the fall into budget season #edchatme

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:52 PM EST

Being an admin. in a rural town is tough. They are like politicians in a fishbowl. Everything they do is under a microscope. #EdChatME

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:56 PM EST

How are you feeling about #edchatme format? Would you say you live in a rural-ish community? Relevant topic? @MisterCMaine

In reply to @22tattedguy, @MisterCMaine

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:56 PM EST

that seems huge to me; the conversation is worth the time, and pain, it takes #edchatme

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

WillcottJulie Feb 6 @ 8:56 PM EST

A3. #TheMoreSharedStoriesTheBetter We can all learn from each other. Journalists can bring stories to the table. @DMcLeanBDN #edchatme

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

epowell217 Feb 6 @ 8:56 PM EST

#edchatme Also, budgets are very confusing to Joe Townsperson, perhaps making it more understandable would help.

fmargret Feb 6 @ 8:56 PM EST

A3: asking questions #edchatme (I'm Margret, from a rural community down south, great to meet y'all!)

jbailey8 Feb 6 @ 8:57 PM EST

A3: Ask open-ended questions that let others perspectives come through without truncating and categorizing in pre-determined boxes #edchatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:57 PM EST

#powertruth #edchatme

tsbray Feb 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

Schools need to be shameless self-promoters of what they are doing. Nobody knows what you are doing unless you show them. #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:57 PM EST

A3) in budgeting: Just the facts. No opinions; no alternatives. Total Dragnet. Facts. #edchatme

iLibrarianFMS Feb 6 @ 8:57 PM EST

A3- (hi from Missouri) Toss aside preconceptions and listen to the voices needs to be heard #edchatme

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 8:57 PM EST

A3: Ask questions. Wonder. And don't give up. There is a story out there. We need to tell our own stories as schools. #EdChatME

jessicawrd3 Feb 6 @ 8:57 PM EST

A3: Agreed @LitCoachLady Active listening, don't take things personal, get to the heart of the matter, stick to the facts...#edchatme

LitCoachLady Feb 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

A3 Journalists listen more, talk less! They try to capture big ideas and not get distracted by minutae! #EdChatME

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:58 PM EST

I go into stories like this thinking I know nothing. Ask people for thier thoughts to understand why they think the way they do #EdChatME

MsMeservey Feb 6 @ 8:58 PM EST

Making sure our questions are not leading to an answer we want to hear is very important. Let the diversity in! #edchatme

In reply to @jbailey8

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:58 PM EST

welcome to #edchatme! All are welcome here in the 207!

In reply to @fmargret

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:58 PM EST

In order to understand a person's story you cannot go into a conversation assuming you know everything #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:59 PM EST

Oh my gravy, imagine if we constructed budgets this way? Negotiated contracts? Built curriculum & long range plans? #liberating #edchatme

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:58 PM EST

I go into stories like this thinking I know nothing. Ask people for thier thoughts to understand why they think the way they do #EdChatME

MisterCMaine - Moderator Feb 6 @ 8:59 PM EST

A3: Journalists might serve as authentic models and inspiration for our Ss. How about we connect Ss w/ the experts?! #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:54 PM EST

Q3 What strategies might educators learn from journalists in gathering stories from rural communities? @DMcLeanBDN #EdChatME

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:59 PM EST

For reporters, listeningand asking questions is essential to finding out answers #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 8:59 PM EST

Here this loud #dtk12chat #edchatme folks

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 8:58 PM EST

In order to understand a person's story you cannot go into a conversation assuming you know everything #EdChatME

WillcottJulie Feb 6 @ 8:59 PM EST

Excited to see voices from other states here. #edchatme #ruraledchat

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

great question for @DMcLeanBDN @bangordailynews; advice for asking journalists to mentor student writers/designers? #edchatme

In reply to @MisterCMaine, @DMcLeanBDN, @bangordailynews

epowell217 Feb 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

A3: I live in a rural area and our local paper seems to choose what they cover from meetings and report. #onesided #edChatME

iLibrarianFMS Feb 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

Glad to be here! Doing this while keeping an eye on the Senste #edchatme #holdthefloor

MisterCMaine - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

YES! lol #EdChatME

22tattedguy Feb 6 @ 9:00 PM EST

I wouldn't say rural, the outside of #sanford yes...I did grow up in a rural area...a relevant topic, yes
In reply to @MsRedmanEnglish, @MisterCMaine

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

Q4 is about to land; and spoiler alert, we only have 5 Qs tonight! we'll keep going to 9.30 just the same! #EdChatME

WillcottJulie Feb 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

So much for us to work together on. #edchatme

iLibrarianFMS Feb 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

Glad to be here! Doing this while keeping an eye on the Senste #edchatme #holdthefloor

eryn_tuulima Feb 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

I agree. It's important to be a good listener to fully understand #EdChatME

LitCoachLady Feb 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

A3 Journalists listen more, talk less! They try to capture big ideas and not get distracted by minutae! #EdChatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

A3) build the budget on actual vs perceived need. Write the story that actually is, no matter how hard. Easy to say; tough to do. #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

so thrilled to have you here tonight Margret! #edchatme

In reply to @fmargret, @WillcottJulie

fmargret Feb 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

oh, have you used @neprisapp?? Fantastic way to connect!! Ask @michele_norris and @npr_ed @RWScholars @WickedDecent #EdChatME

In reply to @MisterCMaine, @neprisapp, @michele_norris, @npr_ed, @RWScholars, @WickedDecent

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

As long as they are not involving themselves in a story or taking a side in something they should be able to help students out. #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

Q4 What are some insights/aha’s you’ve experienced in talking to members of rural communities? #EdChatME

MisterCMaine - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

#EdChatME

22tattedguy Feb 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

@MisterCMaine budget is always a hard topic..people want to succeed but also don't want the price tag
In reply to @DrewetteCard, @MisterCMaine

LitCoachLady Feb 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

I love the quote, "The more you talk, the less you hear." I need to remember this more at meetings/events #EdChatME

jessicawrd3 Feb 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

Our community wants to see Ss gain more real life skills taught in school so that they are career and life ready when they leave #EdChatME

tsbray Feb 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

A4: We need to stop using professional jargon when working with the community. Explain things in real English. #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

Sounds to me totally worth asking journalists for writing, investigating, unpacking, interviewing strategies/advice #dtk12chat #edchatme

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

As long as they are not involving themselves in a story or taking a side in something they should be able to help students out. #EdChatME

MisterCMaine - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

We have heard of @neprisapp. Shout out to @LyzBurden @JohnCahalin1 & @RWScholars! My Ss @DSQUAD39 work w/ RWS. #EdChatME

fmargret Feb 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

oh, have you used @neprisapp?? Fantastic way to connect!! Ask @michele_norris and @npr_ed @RWScholars @WickedDecent #EdChatME
In reply to @MisterCMaine, @neprisapp, @michele_norris, @npr_ed, @RWScholars, @WickedDecent

WillcottJulie Feb 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

A4. Have been collecting signatures for my selectmen race. I am reminded how much we all want our town to be successful. #edchatme

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

A4: Rural people have tremendous amount of pride in what they do/create. May seem simple to outsiders. But valuable work. #EdChatME

eryn_tuulima Feb 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

It was the same at my school. I'm from a really small rural area so everyone was involved with the school and it is important #EdChatME

tsbray Feb 6 @ 8:49 PM EST

A1: Where I grew up, the school was the center of the town's social life. We need that! #edchatme

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

I had trouble understanding how people could think so irrationally about a problem like funding schools #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

I hear this too and yet I'm always hearing some antiquated ideas of real life skills #balancethecheckbook #edchatme

In reply to @jessicawrd3

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

A4) Priorities can be waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay different in rural communities, and the school systems need to reflect those differences. #edchatme

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

The more I heard about how people really grappled with it, solicited advice from neighbors or worried about their own wallets... #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

Anyone who's anyone works w @RWScholars #okayandthereareotherstoo #thatwascocky; legit tho, #EdCorps fantastic opp for rural Ss #edchatme

MisterCMaine - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:06 PM EST
We have heard of @neprisapp. Shout out to @LyzBurden @JohnCahalin1 & @RWScholars! My Ss @DSQUAD39 work w/ RWS. #EdChatME
- fmargret Feb 6 @ 9:03 PM EST
  
  oh, have you used @neprisapp?? Fantastic way to connect!! Ask @michele_norris and @npr_ed @RWScholars @WickedDecent #EdChatME
  In reply to @MisterCMaine, @neprisapp, @michele_norris, @npr_ed, @RWScholars, @WickedDecent

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

You & me both! (Cut to my staff applauding wildly) #edchatme

LitCoachLady Feb 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

I love the quote, "The more you talk, the less you hear." I need to remember this more at meetings/events #EdChatME

epowell217 Feb 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

In my rural town as soon as your child has gone on to high school it is like our local school doesn't exist. Schools need #edchatme

In reply to @tsbray

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

what helped you to make heads and tails of it? your article seems to capture all of the sides so well #edchatme

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

MisterCMaine - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

#EdChatME

22tattedguy Feb 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

@MisterCMaine feel like rural areas may not get the credit they deserve, or the help they need, but don't ask for
In reply to @WickedDecent, @MisterCMaine

MisterCMaine - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

Love it, Nate. Be sure to use the #EdChatME hashtag! @WickedDecent

In reply to @22tattedguy, @WickedDecent

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

If anything, this conversation is very enlightening / helping me understand/empathize with those Ts in rural communities! #edchatme

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

People are watching their friends' homes being forclosed and wonder if they can afford to live there themsleves... #EdChatME

jessicawrd3 Feb 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

Yes I have heard antiquated ideas too but some are legit local businesses looking for employees with work ethic #EdChatME

In reply to @WickedDecent

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

How can they justify funding other people's kids when they can barely fund themselves #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

I have a feeling many rural community members would express this #edchatme I know I feel this way here in quasi-rural western Maine

22tattedguy Feb 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

@MisterCMaine feel like rural areas may not get the credit they deserve, or the help they need, but don't ask for
In reply to @WickedDecent, @MisterCMaine

iLibrarianFMS Feb 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

A4- in the show-me-state Rural ed likes to do things the way they best suit our community. Ideas from elsewhere ok... #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

This is a yuge challenge, bc we can't predict what "career ready" means as trad industry isn't there anymore. HMW transition? #edchatme

jessicawrd3 Feb 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

Our community wants to see Ss gain more real life skills taught in school so that they are career and life ready when they leave #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

Work ethic isn't antiquated! I just hear: handwriting, counting change, etc. so often; it can't be all there is #edchatme

In reply to @jessicawrd3

jbailey8 Feb 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

This is SO important. If you can't explain the importance of something in plain speech, question how important it is. #edchatME

In reply to @tsbray

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

@WickedDecent I'm not sure if I'll make it to 9:30! #EdChatME #passmybedtime #stillrecovering from end of semester & #edcampwme weekend

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

Q4 is about to land; and spoiler alert, we only have 5 Qs tonight! we'll keep going to 9.30 just the same! #EdChatME

iLibrarianFMS Feb 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

A4/2- ... see it to believe it- if we're skeptical for fits for us and it's not been done before then we aren't likely to try it #edchatme

WillcottJulie Feb 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

Local control is always a big issue here in Maine - #NoOneWantsToBeToldWhatToDo including me. Need to work together. #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

Mainers not so different; we love us some Yankee ingenuity & "that may be good for you & fine; just don't make me do it that way #edchatme

iLibrarianFMS Feb 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

A4- in the show-me-state Rural ed likes to do things the way they best suit our community. Ideas from elsewhere ok... #edchatme

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

preparing our kids for job that don't exist and haven't even been imagined. #EdChatME

In reply to @DrewetteCard

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q5 coming right at ya! #edchatme

In reply to @nataleestotz

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

#edchatme

In reply to @nataleestotz, @WickedDecent

JohnCahalin1 Feb 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

Small business education is a natural tie into CTE. @RWScholars works with teachers to integrate entrepreneurship in any class. #edchatme

In reply to @RWScholars

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

#BOOM #powertruth #edchatme

jbailey8 Feb 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

This is SO important. If you can't explain the importance of something in plain speech, question how important it is. #edchatME
In reply to @tsbray

jessicawrd3 Feb 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

work ethic is the #newreallifeskill that needs to a focus #guidingprinciples we already have personal finance #edchatme

In reply to @WickedDecent

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

That was tough. Got as many views as possible then explored academically why they might think that way @WickedDecent #EdChatME

In reply to @WickedDecent

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

#NEXTSTEPS (aka Q5) How might you turn tonight’s conversation into action? #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

wanna start a school? #edchatme

In reply to @jessicawrd3

tsbray Feb 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

#nextsteps Get your class into the community with some type of project/event, invite ppl to visit the school. #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

Yes! So how do we get that to our communities who believe otherwise? #edchatme

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

preparing our kids for job that don't exist and haven't even been imagined. #EdChatME
In reply to @DrewetteCard

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

I imagine so; plus keeping objective; I think that's part of what makes budget season so hard: edus invested in a POV #edchatme

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

fmargret Feb 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

#preach @JohnCahalin1 @WickedDecent #edchatme

In reply to @JohnCahalin1, @WickedDecent

JohnCahalin1 Feb 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

Small business education is a natural tie into CTE. @RWScholars works with teachers to integrate entrepreneurship in any class. #edchatme
In reply to @RWScholars

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

I'm excited to see the responses to Q5. Great question #EdChatME

debwhite Feb 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

True also for those of us who are not rural and are not urban. ie Orono, Veazie, #edchatme

In reply to @WickedDecent

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

That's a tough question! It takes a lot of patient conversations. #EdChatME

In reply to @DrewetteCard

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

#whatif there was a non-profit helping rural school districts engage w community during budget season? #trustagents #edchatme #ruraledchat

LitCoachLady Feb 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

A4 Beliefs about schools are often less about us (school) & more about the holder's fears, experiences. Empathize w this. #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

yup, how I feel in the immediate Farmington area; we're an odd sort #edchatme

In reply to @debwhite

iLibrarianFMS Feb 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

#EdChatME

iLibrarianFMS Feb 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

Well, if this is at 7:30-8:30 or so CST again, I'll come back for another tweet chat and build new peeps to learn from in education.

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

A5: We need to get the kids involved in they community and make what is happening in the classroom relevant to the community. #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

may often be a case of a few loud voices rather than a whole community thinking otherwise; doesn't make it ok tho #edchatme

In reply to @DrewetteCard

MisterCMaine - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

A5: I may not be directly impacted by rural issues, but I now have more #empathy & understanding of those challenges. #EdChatME

jessicawrd3 Feb 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

Q5: Continue to strengthen ties w/ community, find ways to make education relevant for Ss to be successful in life beyond HS. #EdChatME

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

Even though Maine has cities, tend to think of entire state as rural. Not sure that is fair or accurate. #EdChatME

In reply to @debwhite, @WickedDecent

epowell217 Feb 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

Stop "older" generations assume that kids can get decent jobs and support themselves without a #quality education #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

how might educators get more opportunities to see how other districts go about engaging communities? #becomeoutsiders #edchatme @DMcLeanBDN

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

#nextsteps continue pushing openness and transparency. Launching a new @AOS94ME website soon to hopefully help w/ this. #edchatme

In reply to @AOS94ME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

Maine is evolving, even though it's hard to admit for many #LewistonAuburn #Portland #Brunswick #edchatme

In reply to @nataleestotz, @debwhite

fmargret Feb 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

A5: everything said already plus grants for educators (and Ss) @FundforTeachers helped me start the journey to my Ss's @RWScholars #EdChatME

In reply to @FundforTeachers, @RWScholars

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

Attend #EdCamp , get involved in Twitter chats like #RuralEdChat & #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

how might educators get more opportunities to see how other districts go about engaging communities? #becomeoutsiders #edchatme @DMcLeanBDN
In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

Run for your local school board (if you live in a dfft district). Get involved and be the change needed. #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

how might educators get more opportunities to see how other districts go about engaging communities? #becomeoutsiders #edchatme @DMcLeanBDN
In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

iLibrarianFMS Feb 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

A5) the libraries! Work w/ community libraries & w/the online Open eBooks & OverDrive to help kids gain a broader scope of info #edchatme

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

And there are areas that are seeing revitalization #EdChatME #goodthingshappeninginourstate

In reply to @WickedDecent, @debwhite

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

In all seriousness, too; I've been loving all of the Maine Focus articles; in depth explorations of rural challenges #edchatme

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

Pass along @bangordailynews, western Mainers citing articles on Bucksport, Millnocket & more as try to solve problems #edchatme

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN, @bangordailynews

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:24 PM EST

Before all of the carriages turn back into pumpkins, let's give a big ol #edchatme thank you to @DMcLeanBDN for joining us tonight!

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

totally agree and it feels . . . scalable . . . somehow . . not sure of the right answer at this hour #edchatme

In reply to @lindacmb

DrewetteCard - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

Ok... I'm tapping out. Thanks @DMcLeanBDN & @WickedDecent for tonight's awesome convo on rural ed! Let's be the change, folks! #edchatme

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN, @WickedDecent

fmargret Feb 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

@iLibrarianFMS oh yes, yes!!!! Librarians are my heart @WickedDecent #EdChatME

In reply to @iLibrarianFMS, @WickedDecent

iLibrarianFMS Feb 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

A5) the libraries! Work w/ community libraries & w/the online Open eBooks & OverDrive to help kids gain a broader scope of info #edchatme

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

Must reads everyone. Seriously. Entrepreneurs. Educators. Innovators. Community organizers. #edchatme #dtk12chat #innochat

DMcLeanBDN Feb 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

Thanks so much Dan! We've put a lot of care and work into it. Check out the rest of the series as well https://t.co/nK4cFSOY0O

EdChatME Feb 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

What a great convo tonight! Deep & meaningful! Thx @DMcLeanBDN & @WickedDecent! #edchatme

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN, @WickedDecent

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

Excellent! This makes me so happy! #ruraledchat #edchatme #whywetweet #holdthefloor

In reply to @iLibrarianFMS

jessicawrd3 Feb 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

Goodnight #edchatme Great chat tonight, thanks @WickedDecent and @DMcLeanBDN!

In reply to @WickedDecent, @DMcLeanBDN

LitCoachLady Feb 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

THANK YOU!!! I think we tried to make some lemonade tonight! #EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:24 PM EST

Before all of the carriages turn back into pumpkins, let's give a big ol #edchatme thank you to @DMcLeanBDN for joining us tonight!
In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

nataleestotz Feb 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

#EdChatME Great Convo tonight! Thank you @DMcLeanBDN & @WickedDecent @EdChatME and all involved!

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN, @WickedDecent, @EdChatME

WickedDecent Feb 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

You are welcome any time #opentweetpolicy! So glad you could join us! #edchatme

In reply to @DMcLeanBDN

fmargret Feb 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

A5: oh, what about national contests, giving students an opportunity to share local history? @NationalHistory @WickedDecent #EdChatME

In reply to @NationalHistory, @WickedDecent

22tattedguy Feb 6 @ 9:29 PM EST

i agree with this and this is exactly what hurts the rural image #EdChatME

In reply to @nataleestotz, @WickedDecent, @debwhite

fmargret Feb 6 @ 9:29 PM EST

@LyzBurden @MisterCMaine @WickedDecent @JohnCahalin1 @RWScholars you are my tribe!! (And Maine educators, it seems, hooray!!) 😍 #EdChatME

LyzBurden Feb 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

Y'all are the sweetest. And hooray - @MisterCMaine meet @fmargret of the Upstander Brand out of Baton Rouge! The community is growing...