At #empower18, you'll find speakers, learning sessions, and activities centered on six areas of focus that support the whole child and help advance student achievement.
@PrincipalKafele talked education, school safety & gun control w/ Gen. Colin Powell at #Empower18. Best story though was of his nana who wanted him to be a professional basketball player. "Well Nana, I didn't make it to the NBA but I'm on this stage with General Powell!" 👊
Ken’s book 15 Fixes that we read with @SaranacLeADer was what opened my eyes to better ways of grading. So sorry I missed an opportunity to see you at #Empower18. Maybe #AVL18 in July?
.@MASCD#Empower18 Social Media Ambassador @MatthewXJoseph did an incredible job documenting the conference for our members and attendees in Boston. He is also sharing his journey in blog posts: https://t.co/5zF8o1ZaWd
And TY to you and @SimplySuzy for the trust and opportunity - you both modeled the leadership that General Powell spoke about @ASCDconf I had a blast, learned, and left inspired. Post event blog coming soon #staytuned@MASCD
Unpacked from trip to Boston for @ASCD's #Empower18. Doing laundry as fast as possible to pack for tomorrow's trip to San Antonio to see family. #MakingSpringBreakCount
A fun stop while at #Empower18. Sat in Norms spot with out even knowing it. Met 2 other teachers who were at conference. Had a great time reflecting on the inspiration and empowerment of the last few days. Thanks @ASCD@ASCDconf
@Loews_Hotels was amazing while hosting myself and so many other educators during @ASCDconf#Empower18 . A beautiful hotel, but most importantly made me feel welcomed. All of our teacher hearts love you! We cannot wait to stay again.
Long train ride back from Boston is the perfect time for reflection on @ASCD#Empower18 - grateful for the experiences and time with fantastic educators and friends
@TatteBakery , you are half responsible for my learning at @ASCDconf#Empower18 by powering me with the best coffee I have ever tasted. Come to Ohio, please! Our teacher hearts love you.
A special good morning from @ecarevault to @MeadeHgtsAACPS, your principal Ms. Foster and reading specialist I met at the @ASCD#Empower18 conference! Such great leaders!
Favorite @ASCDconf moment of inspiration: Meeting and talking with @ManuelScott and his boys! Being inspired to spread the message of being “salty” with my staff. Yes he’s ducking because he’s taller than me! #Empower18
Favorite Moments of #Empower18: Hanging out with @MrDtimes3! Yes, he’s hilarious. But he’s much more than that. He’s an incredibly thoughtful and caring educator who puts his students first!
#embraceyourweird@ASCDconf@MASCD@ASCD
"Reflection is SO important. This is one of the BEST education conference in the world. The problem is that when we go home, we stop talking about it. Keep talking about it! Keep reflecting!" @web20classroom#Empower18
@ASCDconf#Empower18 was a terrifically inspiring and empowering event - a smorgasbpard of professional learning! Make plans if you can to attend next year in Chicago #Empower19. You have a year to get plans in place. Hope to see you there!
Thank you Brother @MrDpasion 👏🏾 Representation truly matters.
You sat in my sessions at #Empower18 this year and I hope you will propose to present next year so I can come to hear and learn from you. Keep on keeping on. Our young people need you!
I'm having trouble just carrying my lunchbox after such an amazing #Empower18 weekend. I'm likening it to New Parent Exhaustion when you are elated, but need someone to hold your spoon for you. Those 3000 students will hold your spoon, Manny.
I've been up since 3:30am, trying to position myself to be "salty" for the nearly 3000 students I'm scheduled to speak to in Lancaster, PA today. Voice is a little raspy and body a little tired from Boston, but I will be ready to serve soon. #REACH
Thank YOU @SeanTSlade for the opportunity. Every time I do something with you I learn more and it challenges my own thinking about the work we do with #studentvoice. Always honored to participate in with the work of #wholechild#Empower18
Conference Speakers...ever start a session 15 min early & attendees are on fire before you even get to the intro? Then you were at our @ASCD session yesterday on Leading off the Edge of the Map! Best participants ever! And they stayed for the @Oprah after the show! Top that! :-)
Home again after another amazing #Empower18 experience. Big shout-out to @ASCD for hosting the country's pre-eminent educator conference this past weekend in @CityOfBoston - & for all their support & encouragement of my professional growth over the years. https://t.co/w4NAlguFfH
@ManuelScott Thank you from the bottom of my heart for inspiring me and thousands of other educators to continue to be agents of hope and possibility WITH our students. #Empower18
As someone who is educated and well researched on my son's ASD, I can not imagine how hard an IEP meeting must be for parent's that do not have that foundation.
Yesterday was the WORST! IEP meetings should not be this hard. #autismacceptance#AutismAwareness
Repeal the second amendment? No personal responsibility. Just control.
*Forced*to think gun violence is normal like they don’t know right from wrong when they shoot?
Cops are bad but let’s make sure they’re the ones with the guns?
10-4, Clown World. 🤡🌍
#2ndAmendmentRights
Except, they want to repeal the Second Amendment.
That way, they can repeal your First Amendment & you won't be able to stop them.
#HistoryRepeatsItself#CommiesNeverChange
Matt, I just took the time to go back through your feed from the past 5 days and I cannot imagine there was a single attendee who did a better job capturing the essence of #Empower18. Thank you for your work for @MASCD and it was a pleasure ugly crying with you ;)
Great way to capture the excitement of the day. If you look closely at the very end, you can see our #Mashpee student videos which were featured in the @ASCDConf#Empower18 registration line all weekend!
Another takeaway from the @ASCDconf#Empower18 conference this weekend was "no more beach balls." A Chalkboard Splash was 1 of the new TPTs I discovered in a session about Engaging all Students.
We used @padlet to put our own digital spin on it & give everyone in class a voice.
If you missed out on seeing our books at #empower18, have no fear! You can view our full collection of awesome books copublished with @middleweb here: https://t.co/Js8OvwTddL Strategies for MS educators on media literacy, civics, writing, ELA, STEM, Genius Hour, & more! #mschat
How I felt returning to school today after #Empower18. I could not wait to see my students and share the ideas/experiences I had at the conference with the ISAEP staff!
Great conversation with great people! I would welcome the opportunity to collaborate together anytime. Thanks, @ASCD & @SeanTSlade for your commitment to the #wholechild. #Empower18
A big shoutout to @E_Sheninger for inspiring me to pick up blogging again. Will be posting once a day to debrief from @ASCDconf, highlighting the key note speakers and amazing sessions like his, @KleinErin , @debdouglas52 and others. #Empower18
After hearing speakers talk about their mentors at @ASCD#Empower18 this weekend- I want to give a shoutout to @Hawks_Chris Thanks for encouraging me to attend this amazing conference, and for always empowering me to empower my students. #bestmentorever#thanksCaptain
We discussed this case in #CRTConversations@ASCD#Empower18. Many Ss still experience forms of segregation @ school because policies that circumvent this most important ruling! Rest well #LindaBrown It is our honor to uphold your legacy for all Ss
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Another Inspiring ASCD Empower. Still reflecting on Colin Powell’s speech. Consider this....”Every child needs to learn the virtue of sharing and giving back. Every kid needs a chance to contribute.” What are you doing today to help them? #Empower18. #ASCD
@ASCD@ASCDconf Thank you for the opportunity to learn and share experiences with educators from all over the world. A great weekend of learning! #empower18
@ManuelScott Thank you for the follow, sir! Continuing to feel blessed by and in awe of your powerful message at #Empower18.
Working every day to ensure all kids have what they want and need to succeed!
Never work harder than your students. Big take away from a breakout session. Instead of me teaching the book, the students taught each other through quick draws. Their creativity and artwork amaze me. #empower18
Hey all- literally just pulled into the drive from attending @ASCD#Empower18 - thanks @tonydonen for helping tonight- I know it will be a great chat night! #tnedchat
Thanks so much for the follow, @ManuelScott! It is truly an honor. Your story, your words, and your message you delivered at #Empower18 will stay with me for a very long time.
Decided to break out the @teachingpartner T-shirt that I got from the awesome people at the booth at #Empower18 I cant wait to look into your website a little more!
And that all too often we talk about the achievement gap but not willing to look at the gaps that implicate educators. @PaulForbesNYC spoke truth about this at #empower18 over the weekend. #WeLeadEd
Enjoying this book. Can be applied to many aspects of education. It challenges some things I've always believed. If you're not enjoying it at first, keep reading. Started out slow for me. Thanks, @LaVonnaRoth for the recommendation. #empower18
