A1: I am inspired by the work I am observing around social justice. Teachers working with Ss to create change in our community around impactful social issues. #mdeschat
A1: I had a junior ask me to read his personal narrative and I was inspired but wondered if my feedback was helpful. Heâs reading for an adult audience he wanted to know if his piece was relatable. #mdeschat
Q2. WE all need a vision and many times we have the best ideas living inside our brains... can you share one? Maybe one can change the world? #mdeschat
Were doing opinion writing for social change and the topics my students chose to write about are more insightful than I wouldâve ever guess they could be. Even as 5th graders theyâre so aware! #ourkidsareamazing#mdeschat
Q2. WE all need a vision and many times we have the best ideas living inside our brains... can you share one? Maybe one can change the world? #mdeschat
A2: Student attitude toward learning and time on task is a function of the tasks they are motivated to work on, assigned to complete, and graded on. #mdeschat
A2. Erica, elementary counselor jumping in late! If I had the opportunity to share one idea it would be to listen and learn from your students and co workers stories! Everyone has one :) #mdeschat
A2 listen to @Angela_Watson 's podcast truth for teachers. It has reaffirmed a lot of productivity things I do and continue to work on. Saving me time and energy. Then giving it back to myself, my family, and my friends. #mdeschat
A3. Trust teachers and school leaders, give them the resources they need, pay them what theyâre worth, then step back and watch what happens #mdeschat
Find the money to provide more planning time and tools to retain teachers. Sit down with me and help me figure it out. Or let me have a budget and hire people to help figure it out. #mdeschat
A3: Fully funded summer experiences where Ss participate in partnership in a career interest earning money toward college and possibly career. #mdeschat
A3: I would ask if they could make an investment to purchase new Chromebooks and design my classroom for next school year with the latest innovative features. #mdeschat
A3: Fully funded summer experiences where Ss participate in partnership in a career interest earning money toward college and possibly career. #mdeschat
A3: Dear Sir/Madame, plz give me the time, the resources, & autonomy to create culturally relevant curriculum, and create PLC dedicated to teaching critical pedagogy #mdeschat
A4 the phrase I need to make my catch phrase is "How are you?" And then listen. Right now it is probably "You Matter" which I tell the kids every morning. #mdeschat
A4. This is my new one for classroom management, itâs not about being the âsage on the stage,â but confidence is key to fostering a productive classroom #mdeschat
True, but sometime it may require more caution being early. As in things we're fully salted yet when I got into work today. https://t.co/oyFk1FrGtd#mdeschat
Fail forward! Hey I hope youâre ok Michael but thatâs a classic video of what to do in life when you fall/fail; get up dust yourself off and try again! #mdeschat
A5 I just say it. I try to keep it simple at first and elaborate as needed. Then I relate it to some of our guiding principles we have at school. #mdeschat
A5. Take Coveyâs advice and spend more time working within your circle of influence, recognize what challenges lie in your circle of concern #mdeschat
A5. Take Coveyâs advice and spend more time working within your circle of influence, recognize what challenges lie in your circle of concern #mdeschat
A5: My preference is to talk in person, however, if there is lack of time or lack of trust I e-mail them. Sometimes I have possible solutions and other times I do not, yet I am looking for meaningful dialogue related to student outcomes wither way. #mdeschat
A5: I find being clear and concise as to what the issue is goes a long way. No one wants a laundry list of things that need changing. Sometimes we talk too much & we dont give room for silence to work or for others to respond #mdeschat
A6: Use phrases/questions like, "What else can we add to ensure that all students needs are addressed?" "Does everyone have the resources to accomplish this task?" Celebrate wins and use failures as opportunities to improve. #mdeschat
I often feel like our "collaborative meetings" are given too many mandates and requirements so it takes away from our ability to just talk about what and how we are doing. #mdeschat
Q7. Our voice really matters and amazing things are happening in each classroom, in each school. How can we use our voice to share it with the world? #mdeschat
Q7. Our voice really matters and amazing things are happening in each classroom, in each school. How can we use our voice to share it with the world? #mdeschat
