#memspachat Archive
A chat for Principals, Administrators & Lead Educators. Come join the Collaboration and Learning THURSDAY'S at 8pm ET.
Thursday May 4, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome! 1st time as moderator -Butterflies! Please introduce yourself and let us know where you are checking in from.
#MEMSPAchat
participatechat
May 4 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#memspachat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/zzzRArdbTz
PaulLiabenow
May 4 @ 8:01 PM EDT
@PaulLiabenow
MEMSPA dialing in- Welcome to
#MEMSPAchat
. Thanks for joining us.
@TLiMPrincipal
leading tonight.
kobrohl
May 4 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Kate Brohl Principal in WWCSD
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Mike Domagalski, checking into
#MEMSPAchat
NOW! Elementary Principal and Elem Curriculum Coordinator
@ECSDSchools
HarvestLearning
May 4 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hi
@TLiMPrincipal
... Betty here from Saline, Harvest Elementary.
#MEMSPAchat
eileen_depka
May 4 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hi! I'm Eileen, educator and author from Tucson dropping in to see what's happening in Michgan.
#memspachat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hello Paul! Welcome
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @PaulLiabenow
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hello Welcome!! So glad you are with us again tonight!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @HarvestLearning
djlessard2016
May 4 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Distance collaboration from SC!!
#MEMSPAchat
HarvestLearning
May 4 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Welcome Eileen... it's raining non-stop, but always great conversation on
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @eileen_depka
TCRyanSchrock
May 4 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Ryan Schrock, Principal checking in from Traverse City & loving that sunshine today!
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Welcome Eileen! We always love new visitors! :)
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @eileen_depka
JustusGage14
May 4 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Bryan Henry, checking in Now. Looking forward to tonight's top!
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hello Ryan-- always nice to see you! Welcome :)
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @TCRyanSchrock
itsmeSpiri
May 4 @ 8:04 PM EDT
YIMES!! I'm coming!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MrDomagalski
JulieMytych
May 4 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hi! Julie Mytych K-4 principal in SE Mi. Go Amie, go! You got this!
#MEMSPAchat
SchallPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Michelle Warren from Schell Elementary in Caro.
#memspachat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hello Bryan--Welcome to tonight's chat!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @JustusGage14
eileen_depka
May 4 @ 8:04 PM EDT
I've heard many great things about your organization.
#memspachat
In reply to @TLiMPrincipal
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Tonight's MEMSPAchat...inspired after reading Dr. DuFour's last book.
#MEMSPAchat
mattseverin
May 4 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Matt Severin from Dowagiac Middle School.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hi Julie!! I hope all is well with you! So glad you are here :)
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @JulieMytych
secorsig
May 4 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Andy, elementary principal from Hudsonville
#memspachat
glbspringer
May 4 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Betsy from Kalamazoo county
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itsmeSpiri
May 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Hey
#MEMSPAchat
friends, Spiri from PA, glad to be here π
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1 How do you stay informed on legislation?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Hello Matt-- Welcome!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @mattseverin
JoshMeersma
May 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
Josh Meersma chking INπ₯
glbspringer
May 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A1: Rss feed from legislative website and comm with ed lobbiest
#memspachat
mrfuehr
May 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Andy, elementary principal, SW Mich. excited to see
@TLiMPrincipal
moderating!
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT
QUESTION 1 just posted on
#MEMSPAchat
- If you haven't yet, come join the collaboration!
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1 How do you stay informed on legislation?
#MEMSPAchat
KlissClaire
May 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Hey Claire Here from Covert!. Wish we had the sun today!!
#MEMSPACHAT
HarvestLearning
May 4 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1: I count on
#MEMSPA
they give us our best Ed News from Lansing.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1 How do you stay informed on legislation?
#MEMSPAchat
JoshMeersma
May 4 @ 8:08 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
A1 Read! Esp Memspa legislative updates on pending legislation
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Hello My Friend-- Great to see you!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @mrfuehr
HarvestLearning
May 4 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Hurray
@KlissClaire
so glad to see you here!
#lmcohort8
is great!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @KlissClaire, @KlissClaire
DreaWeiner
May 4 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Drea checking in...a little late. π¬
#memspachat
mrfuehr
May 4 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: stay informed on legislation via district admin mtgs along with
@MEMSPA
weekly updates
#MEMSPAchat
@DrewBordner
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: I love how
@MEMSPA
keeps me informed.
@PaulLiabenow
does a great job though email and at the Board meetings.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1 How do you stay informed on legislation?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:09 PM EDT
YES-- MEMSPA Leg updates-thanks to
@PaulLiabenow
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @JoshMeersma, @PaulLiabenow
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Welcome Drea!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @DreaWeiner
JulieMytych
May 4 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: my favorite way is to read the Memspa email updates.
#MEMSPAchat
massignmenthelp
May 4 @ 8:10 PM EDT
#mdeschat
#MEMSPAchat
#TNedchat
#yalove
#IRAchat
#EduReal
Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing Assignments
https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX
JustusGage14
May 4 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1) MEMSPA Leg. Updates are my friend, thanks to Paul L.
#MEMSPAchat
kobrohl
May 4 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1: MEMSPA notes, emails through state and supt's monthly scoop
#MEMSPAchat
SchallPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1 MEMSPA Legislative updates and monthly legislative conference calls, MDE and PD. Conference calls very informative.
#memspachat
djlessard2016
May 4 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1:Receive legislative updates for state legislation; need to do better staying current with federal
#MEMSPAchat
JoshMeersma
May 4 @ 8:11 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
A1 I also hack into Rick Jones' email from time to time to get the real scoop. With Russian assistance of course ππ
TCRyanSchrock
May 4 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: Agree!
#MEMSPA
is the best source for me! I also bookmark
https://t.co/vxxUTiMU5W
and scan it once in a while.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Q2...on deck
#MEMSPAchat
mattseverin
May 4 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Paul's weekly Legislative Updates
#MEMSPAchat
PaulLiabenow
May 4 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A! Meet weekly with House and Senate education committee members to share principal perspective on pending policy & legislation
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:12 PM EDT
I agree
@djlessard2016
it's hard to stay current sometimes with even the current
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @djlessard2016, @djlessard2016
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Paul is the Man!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @mattseverin
TCRyanSchrock
May 4 @ 8:12 PM EDT
We appreciate this work!
#MEMSPAchat
PaulLiabenow
May 4 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A! Meet weekly with House and Senate education committee members to share principal perspective on pending policy & legislation
#MEMSPAchat
djlessard2016
May 4 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: it seems you all have strong legislative communication! That's awesome!
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:13 PM EDT
I love the bookmark idea-- need to do that tomorrow!
#MEMSPAchat
TCRyanSchrock
May 4 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: Agree!
#MEMSPA
is the best source for me! I also bookmark
https://t.co/vxxUTiMU5W
and scan it once in a while.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Q2 Have you contacted your local representative in recent years? Why or Why Not?
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Read weekly legislative updates and talk with colleagues. It's important to be in the know...
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 4 @ 8:14 PM EDT
QUESTION 2 just posted on
#MEMSPAchat
- See below
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Q2 Have you contacted your local representative in recent years? Why or Why Not?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Q2 Have you contacted your local representative in recent years? Why or Why Not?
#MEMSPAchat
JoshMeersma
May 4 @ 8:14 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
A2 - Yes. A lot. Bcuz I have to stay positive and believe that if pols knew what we deal with they'd craft better legislation
tinkredu
May 4 @ 8:15 PM EDT
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Save the date!
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AssignmentHelpN
May 4 @ 8:15 PM EDT
#mdeschat
#MEMSPAchat
#mschat
#TNedchat
#IRAchat
The Ultimate Compilation of 60 Ways To Use an iPad in the Classroom
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SchallPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2 Very little. Usually too busy trying to keep up but it is goal for me make a habit of.
#memspachat
HarvestLearning
May 4 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2: Yes, but not nearly enough. Therefore my desire to be more informed and more involved with
#MEMSPA
&
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Q2 Have you contacted your local representative in recent years? Why or Why Not?
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2: Absolutely!!!! I've email, called, and tweeted numerous times. 3rd grade reading bill the most... Now pensions, ugh!
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Q2 Have you contacted your local representative in recent years? Why or Why Not?
#MEMSPAchat
glbspringer
May 4 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2: Met with leg and state super in the last year. Even took my kids! They need to SEE the process. Leg need to SEE kids
#memspachat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:15 PM EDT
I commend you-
@JoshMeersma
-not easy to do. You are so right!
#Positivechange
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @JoshMeersma, @JoshMeersma
secorsig
May 4 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1: MEMSPA, twitter, colleagues
#memspachat
HarvestLearning
May 4 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Such great & positive thinking... if we don't who will?
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @JoshMeersma
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:16 PM EDT
That is often where I land Betty. I need to do a better job contacting reps.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @HarvestLearning
mrandrewlindsay
May 4 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1: Other than letters & emails, I have been remiss in following up with legislative representatives. Hoping to learn tonight.
#memspachat
mattseverin
May 4 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: Yes. Someone has to do it! Actually, I was inspired by some great
#MEMSPA
leaders! It is certainly out of my comfort zone
#MEMSPAchat
mrfuehr
May 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: informal conversations on school visits. Growth area for sure.
#MEMSPAchat
kobrohl
May 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: honestly, no, w no good reason not to...I need to start!
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Great resources--Welcome Andrew!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @secorsig
BillK76
May 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2. I just talk to
@MrDomagalski
and he tells me everything i need to know.
#MEMSPAchat
8Amber8
May 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Amber, principal frm Tx, just dropping in!
#MEMSPAchat
PaulLiabenow
May 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT
True indeed. We must tell the principals story about how policy impacts kids learning,
#MEMSPAchat
JoshMeersma
May 4 @ 8:14 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
A2 - Yes. A lot. Bcuz I have to stay positive and believe that if pols knew what we deal with they'd craft better legislation
TCRyanSchrock
May 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: Yes! Letter re: 3rd Grade Reading Bill & Early Literacy.
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT
I make a point to contact a legislator at least once a week. I put it in my calendar as a weekly reminder.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @SchallPrincipal
djlessard2016
May 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2:I have in the past, need to strive for this as well and encourage others to as well
#MEMSPAchat
secorsig
May 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: Twitter challenge got me to reach out
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Getting out of the comfort zone-- great leadership quality!
@mattseverin
#MEMSPAchat
mattseverin
May 4 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: Yes. Someone has to do it! Actually, I was inspired by some great
#MEMSPA
leaders! It is certainly out of my comfort zone
#MEMSPAchat
8Amber8
May 4 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2s: yes! B/C its WAY easier than u think it is!
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Me too!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @djlessard2016
MEMSPAchat
May 4 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Boom!
#MEMSPAchat
#mschat
#whatisschool
#MEMSPA
#edchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT
I make a point to contact a legislator at least once a week. I put it in my calendar as a weekly reminder.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @SchallPrincipal
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:19 PM EDT
The calendar! Always helps if we put it in the calendar! Great work
@MrDomagalski
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT
I make a point to contact a legislator at least once a week. I put it in my calendar as a weekly reminder.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @SchallPrincipal
glbspringer
May 4 @ 8:19 PM EDT
#memspachat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q3 Coming up...
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Love it-- thanks for sharing!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @glbspringer
mrandrewlindsay
May 4 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Absolutely. I am committed to advocating for my students so I need to advocate for them in an arena where their voice is quiet.
#MEMSPAchat
PaulLiabenow
May 4 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Tomorrow is a new day.
In reply to @mrandrewlindsay
ForestPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:20 PM EDT
#memspachat
Sorry for the delay. Jason Gribble, Forest Elementary, Riverview
@sigad_macul
May the Fourth be with you.
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Welcome Jason! Happy to see you here tonight:)
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @ForestPrincipal, @sigad_macul
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3 Public education seems to be under increased scrutiny. How do you stay positive?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3 Public education seems to be under increased scrutiny. How do you stay positive?
#MEMSPAchat
JoshMeersma
May 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
when will u be giving classes on how to be more like you? Syllabus? π
In reply to @glbspringer
MEMSPAchat
May 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
- QUESTION 3
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3 Public education seems to be under increased scrutiny. How do you stay positive?
#MEMSPAchat
arinabokas
May 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Arina Bokas Editor and educatinal consultant. Just joining in.
#memspachat
JoshMeersma
May 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
A3 - Fierce, vigorous, combative exercise!!
#holdtheline
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Yes-
@mrandrewlindsay
we are the voices for our students.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @mrandrewlindsay, @mrandrewlindsay
SchallPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3 Focus on the great things we do each day in our school, growth and what is best for kids. Share the good news from school.
#memspachat
KlissClaire
May 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3: by following your passion and doing what you know is right.
#MEMSPAchat
kobrohl
May 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3: Staying positive is always about mindset...and seeing the smile on s faces each day - that's why we're educators :-)
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Welcome Arina! Always nice to see you join in
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @arinabokas
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3: We must lead with a
#PositivityUnknown2Mankind
mindset, or our profession and educational system is doomed - Find the Good!
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3: Starfish story. Think of those you make a difference for. Power out the positive. What you give out, you receive.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3 Public education seems to be under increased scrutiny. How do you stay positive?
#MEMSPAchat
BillK76
May 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3. Focus on what I can control. Try to worry about my staff and my kids and what I can do to help them. Keep it in perspective
#MEMSPAchat
8Amber8
May 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3: B. as a principal, I hve lots of eyes on me seeing how i choose to respond/react...up to me to maintain the positive!
#MEMSPAchat
eileen_depka
May 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3Remember the students. They are our focus. Control what we can. Keep a positive attitude and teach on. Stay informed.
#memspachat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Exercise is critical to me as well!
#goodsweat
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @JoshMeersma
HarvestLearning
May 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3: Go to work everyday! Students keep me positive. Work to improve opportunities for our kids then we can spread the word!
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3 Public education seems to be under increased scrutiny. How do you stay positive?
#MEMSPAchat
ForestPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3: By staying focused on the "real" stuff; my students, staff, and community. Not getting caught up in the drama.
#memspachat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3 Public education seems to be under increased scrutiny. How do you stay positive?
#MEMSPAchat
secorsig
May 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3:Easy.Just walk the halls and classrooms of our school. It's our job to share those stories with the community. Tell our story
#MEMSPAchat
mark_morawski
May 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3: we have to share our great stories in our schools
#ChangeTheNarrative
sorry
#MEMSPAchat
late checking in
#BetterLateThanNever
arinabokas
May 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Scrutiny comes andd goes; rules change; kids are still kids. Keeping eye on why we are here - kids. They are the positive! A3
#memspachat
djlessard2016
May 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3:I love this profession and believe in our Ss, our work and us, regardless the misconceptions and judgements
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Focus on the Great! and Yes what is best for our kids!
#MEMSPAchat
SchallPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3 Focus on the great things we do each day in our school, growth and what is best for kids. Share the good news from school.
#memspachat
mrandrewlindsay
May 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Be
#RelentlesslyPositive
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3 Public education seems to be under increased scrutiny. How do you stay positive?
#MEMSPAchat
mrfuehr
May 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: share your story on social media, newsletters, F2F, & in the community. We can be a positive voice to lift up our TEAMmates
#MEMSPAchat
kobrohl
May 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Yes! Stay balanced within our own lives so we can be our best for our s
#zumba
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @TLiMPrincipal, @JoshMeersma
TCRyanSchrock
May 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: Focusing on my students and knowing my impact is motivating! (That & my 80's rock mix on the way to school in the morning!)
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3 Public education seems to be under increased scrutiny. How do you stay positive?
#MEMSPAchat
ForestPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Preach on, sister!
#memspachat
HarvestLearning
May 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3: Go to work everyday! Students keep me positive. Work to improve opportunities for our kids then we can spread the word!
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3 Public education seems to be under increased scrutiny. How do you stay positive?
#MEMSPAchat
mattseverin
May 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: Being grateful for the joys and successes in my school.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3 Public education seems to be under increased scrutiny. How do you stay positive?
#MEMSPAchat
NurseDee3
May 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A1: Research, Science are key to be being an informed citizen... Without it nothing can last...
@MEMSPAchat
#MEMSPAchat
KlissClaire
May 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Exercise is Key for me!!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @TLiMPrincipal, @JoshMeersma
HarvestLearning
May 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT
#lmcohort8
is rocking it tonight! Love this group!! Thanks for leading and teaching me.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @SchallPrincipal
DreaWeiner
May 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Positivity is in the classroom with the Ss and Ts. Talking with them about their success of the day always brightens my day.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3 Public education seems to be under increased scrutiny. How do you stay positive?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Love that
@KlissClaire
- following your passion and what is right.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @KlissClaire, @KlissClaire
BillK76
May 4 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3b. When all else fails...go eat lunch or go to recess with the kids.
#MEMSPAchat
arinabokas
May 4 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Yes! One task at a time and what I can control brings sanity and emotional health.
#MEMSPAchat
BillK76
May 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3. Focus on what I can control. Try to worry about my staff and my kids and what I can do to help them. Keep it in perspective
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:25 PM EDT
And... we can ALWAYS find the GOOD!
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3: We must lead with a
#PositivityUnknown2Mankind
mindset, or our profession and educational system is doomed - Find the Good!
#MEMSPAchat
JulieMytych
May 4 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3: By refusing to only see the negative. Annnnnd, acupuncture seriously centers me π
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Yes
@8Amber8
we do have the choice on our response.
#choosepositive
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @8Amber8, @8Amber8
NurseDee3
May 4 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3: My students keep me positive.. once you start to affect lives.. that is a positive note..
#MEMSPAchat
JustusGage14
May 4 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3 As a leader I must provide staff time to share successes w/ all of their colleagues!
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 4 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: Break out of your bubble & extend into a network of positive partners in instructional leadership-like those at
#MEMSPA
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3 Public education seems to be under increased scrutiny. How do you stay positive?
#MEMSPAchat
eileen_depka
May 4 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3 Current Ss are future legislators. Keep Ss engaged,learning,becoming prepared for their future, knowing education is crucial.
#memspachat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:27 PM EDT
So important to share OUR story!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @mark_morawski
arinabokas
May 4 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Our brain is pliable; how we feel is a result of our thoughts. Notice good; celebrate successes; praise stuff and students A3
#memspachat
DaveStefanich
May 4 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: Remember why we got into this business to begin with...to teach and improve the lives of OUR students.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q4 What do you believe is your role with legislation?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT
I need that 80s rock mix!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @TCRyanSchrock
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q4 What do you believe is your role with legislation?
#MEMSPAchat
eileen_depka
May 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Also so important for students to share the stories.
#memspachat
In reply to @TLiMPrincipal, @mark_morawski
kobrohl
May 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT
As
@gcouros
says, "make the positives so loud, that the negatives are almost impossible to hear."
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @JulieMytych, @gcouros
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Can't say it enough
#PositivityUnknown2Mankind
#PositivityUnknown2Mankind
#PositivityUnknown2Mankind
#PositivityUnknown2Mankind
#MEMSPAchat
glbspringer
May 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A4: Speak for the students. Most reps we met with had no idea how some funding cuts impacted students.
#memspachat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Spending time with the kids-- always helps.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @BillK76
SchallPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A4 Keep up with current legislation, share with staff and other admin. & give input to legislation based on my experiences.
#MEMSPAchat
glbspringer
May 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT
For sure they do! Thanks for the link
#memspachat
In reply to @mpilakow
PaulLiabenow
May 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
PaulLiabenow
May 4 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3 Principals & teachers leading learning change lives forever for better Improving the quality of life for thousands. Know it! Believe it!
MEMSPAchat
May 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT
QUESTION 4 on
#MEMSPAchat
- Trending #5 on twitter right now...
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q4 What do you believe is your role with legislation?
#MEMSPAchat
TCRyanSchrock
May 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Yes! Teaching and modeling citizenship and placing value on democratic values has never been more important!
#MEMSPAchat
eileen_depka
May 4 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3 Current Ss are future legislators. Keep Ss engaged,learning,becoming prepared for their future, knowing education is crucial.
#memspachat
secorsig
May 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Walked in the house tonight to this...great timing!
#memspachat
JustusGage14
May 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3) Remember the book, "Growth Mindset"? Question three is a great reminder for all of us!
#MEMSPAchat
HarvestLearning
May 4 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4: I need to use my voice! If we believe in kids we must speak up! I will be active!
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q4 What do you believe is your role with legislation?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:30 PM EDT
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
#MEMSPAROCKS
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @secorsig
ForestPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4: For me, just to stay informed. I try to stay out of politics. Not why I got into education
#memspachat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q4 What do you believe is your role with legislation?
#MEMSPAchat
djlessard2016
May 4 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4:being actively involved, sharing with Ss to inform them (I'm at the HS level) so they can be involved adults!
#MEMSPAchat
JoshMeersma
May 4 @ 8:30 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
A4 Vote. Influence others. Make calls to legislators. Pray.π―ππ
MEMSPAchat
May 4 @ 8:30 PM EDT
CLICK:
https://t.co/LbU1eY2bxg
for
#MEMSPAchat
swag and
#MEMSPA
@MEMSPA
In reply to @secorsig, @MEMSPA
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Teaching and modeling--- We have to value our democratic values for staff and students
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @TCRyanSchrock
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:31 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
- Love this, LOL
MEMSPAchat
May 4 @ 8:30 PM EDT
CLICK:
https://t.co/LbU1eY2bxg
for
#MEMSPAchat
swag and
#MEMSPA
@MEMSPA
In reply to @secorsig, @MEMSPA
BillK76
May 4 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4. To stay out of it so I don't get in trouble! :) Stay informed, inform others, vote.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:31 PM EDT
I have those feelings too--but then our work load makes it challenging at times.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @HarvestLearning
arinabokas
May 4 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Advocacy. The more the better. Develop relationship with local rep; take advocacy trips to lansing and D.C. Be the voice. A4
#memspachat
mrfuehr
May 4 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4: our role is to show what's working and innovative/ creative systems & processes that deserve support at state/national level
#MEMSPAchat
PaulLiabenow
May 4 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Lead and model debate through honest respectful civil discourse. Teach kids how to agree to disagree respectfully.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:32 PM EDT
@djlessard2016
That is so important our future voting citizens understand the process.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @djlessard2016, @djlessard2016
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4: Stay informed and collaborate on information as well as new initiatives. Want to be "in the know," and not "not knowing"
#MEMSPAchat
mark_morawski
May 4 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Yes! It's a standing agenda item called "the good and the new" at the start of our PD
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @SchallPrincipal
DreaWeiner
May 4 @ 8:32 PM EDT
My role is educating legislation about the need, the pros & cons, the support, & creating the opportunity for frank conversation.
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT
QUESTION 4 on
#MEMSPAchat
- Trending #5 on twitter right now...
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q4 What do you believe is your role with legislation?
#MEMSPAchat
arinabokas
May 4 @ 8:33 PM EDT
This same magic word - relationships. They open every door.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @HarvestLearning
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Ha ha--love it!
#MEMSPAchat
YES! YES!
In reply to @MrDomagalski
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q5 on its way...
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:34 PM EDT
I so agree-- we have to let the legislators know what is reality and what is RIGHT.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @mrfuehr
eileen_depka
May 4 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4 Stay engaged and knowledgeable. Assume positive intent but be a realist and a communicator. Share potential impact of wrk.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Student Advocacy--- so important!
#MEMSPAchat
NurseDee3
May 4 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4: A key role for any leader in education is student advocacy. We must be conduits for transparency, access and resources..
@MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: In regards to state mandates what is your biggest concern right now?
#MEMSPAchat
RickJetter
May 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT
#memspachat
A4: We all can influence policy reform and have to since there are times where top down legislation will impact everyone.
In reply to @MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Question 6 on
#MEMSPAchat
- Great work by
@TLiMPrincipal
moderating tonight with some awesome questions!
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: In regards to state mandates what is your biggest concern right now?
#MEMSPAchat
SchallPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A5 3rd Grade Reading Bill. Trying to keep my teachers focused on what we can control and not stress.
#memspachat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: In regards to state mandates what is your biggest concern right now?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Ha ha-- We always need to remember our RELATIONSHIP magic wand!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @arinabokas, @HarvestLearning
mrandrewlindsay
May 4 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Politics is flighty & temperamental. Hard to keep the passion & avoid cynicism. Focus on the important things.
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 4 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Remember how Barry Sanders used to just hand a TD ball to the ref? It's like that. Powerful in that you succeed cuz you know your purpose.
JoshMeersma
May 4 @ 8:36 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
A5 mandates r shrewd tactics to brow beat public ed & pave the way 2 For Profit Ed. Death by 1000 cuts. No industry does this
arinabokas
May 4 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Advocacy: Our district's trip to D.C. - administrators, BoE, principals, parents leaders. A4
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:36 PM EDT
I like the sharing of potential....
@eileen_depka
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @eileen_depka, @eileen_depka
HarvestLearning
May 4 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A5: Third Grade Retention... NOT good for children.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: In regards to state mandates what is your biggest concern right now?
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A5: Informing T's on the 3rd grade reading bill and implementing starting in the fall with fidelity across the district.
#MEMSPAchat
RickJetter
May 4 @ 8:36 PM EDT
#memspachat
A5: As I work with schools across various states, ESSA is a common concern--or at least everyone is watching it closely.
In reply to @TLiMPrincipal
JoshMeersma
May 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
A5 3rd GRADE READING LEGISLATION!
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT
I agree
@RickJetter
- we have to whether we like it or not sometimes.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @RickJetter, @MEMSPAchat, @RickJetter
BillK76
May 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A5. 3rd G Reading Bill, & what it means to our district. Testing and Evals, MONEY back to schools to support staff and programs.
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A5: I'm concerned about recruiting the best & brightest into our field. The career uncertainty pushes talent away.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: In regards to state mandates what is your biggest concern right now?
#MEMSPAchat
ForestPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A4: 3rd grade retention - Not good for kids.
#memspachat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: In regards to state mandates what is your biggest concern right now?
#MEMSPAchat
JustusGage14
May 4 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A5) How will the Reading Bill change the format of Elementary Summer School across MI school districts?
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 4 @ 8:38 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
- Wow, looks like a concern / focus is the 3rd grade reading bill! Implementation starts THIS FALL!
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:38 PM EDT
This is a growing concern of mine--big time!
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A5: I'm concerned about recruiting the best & brightest into our field. The career uncertainty pushes talent away.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: In regards to state mandates what is your biggest concern right now?
#MEMSPAchat
ArtiedaGianne
May 4 @ 8:38 PM EDT
#healthcarebill
17-0 Wizards Jim Vance
#AskHarlee
#AnimalSoundACeleb
#IAmAPreexistingCondition
#TGIT
#MEMSPAchat
https://t.co/CXRKma1nbR
RickJetter
May 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Precisely!
#memspachat
In reply to @HarvestLearning, @TLiMPrincipal
glbspringer
May 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A5: Looking to an official zone of innovation that allows for new ideas.
#memspachat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Looks like we should have a 3rd grade reading bill chat on
#MEMSPAchat
so we can all collaborate on it, about it, and share ideas / docs
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@JustusGage14
Good point-- about summer school in MI. What will these reading plans look like....?
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @JustusGage14, @JustusGage14
TCRyanSchrock
May 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A5: 3rd Grade Reading Bill requirements, Reading Plans, and how to navigate it all. Yuck.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: In regards to state mandates what is your biggest concern right now?
#MEMSPAchat
arinabokas
May 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT
ESSA is probably the biggest. We have many successful special ed programs and other programs that might be cut. Not good. #5
#memspachat
MEMSPAchat
May 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Thoughts
#MEMSPAchat
??? DM
@MrDomagalski
with ideas
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Looks like we should have a 3rd grade reading bill chat on
#MEMSPAchat
so we can all collaborate on it, about it, and share ideas / docs
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT
MEMSPA will continue to work on finding ways to support you with the 3rd grade reading bill!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MEMSPAchat
NurseDee3
May 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A5: One size does not fit all. a system broken on many levels that is not equally funded will prevent future gen leaders..
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT
YUCK-- I like that description :)
#MEMSPAchat
TCRyanSchrock
May 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A5: 3rd Grade Reading Bill requirements, Reading Plans, and how to navigate it all. Yuck.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: In regards to state mandates what is your biggest concern right now?
#MEMSPAchat
PaulLiabenow
May 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A5 Concern about assessment and relationship to 3rd grade reading mandatory retention.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q6 coming up...
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:41 PM EDT
It is the BIG concern -based on tonight.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MEMSPAchat, @MrDomagalski
KlissClaire
May 4 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5: I agree third grade reading bill. High poverty districts will be meeting with almost every parent. How do you manage?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT
If you have ideas-- please send them our way!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @djlessard2016, @MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q6 Do you feel the changes to ESSA (
https://t.co/CpJHL5P9gZ
) from NCLB will bring positive results for American schools?
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT
QUESTION 6 on
#MEMSPAchat
just posted. Great work everyone!
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q6 Do you feel the changes to ESSA (
https://t.co/CpJHL5P9gZ
) from NCLB will bring positive results for American schools?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q6 Do you feel the changes to ESSA (
https://t.co/CpJHL5xypr
) from NCLB will bring positive results for American schools?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT
This is an example of disconnect with legislation and education.
#MEMSPAchat
KlissClaire
May 4 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5: I agree third grade reading bill. High poverty districts will be meeting with almost every parent. How do you manage?
#MEMSPAchat
NurseDee3
May 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A5: As an entrepreneur I solve problems.. I am bridging this gap in nursing education.. it's vital..
#MEMSPAchat
BillK76
May 4 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A6. No. good teachers and staff with the support from the community make good schools. Not suits 500+ miles away.
#MEMSPAchat
KlissClaire
May 4 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A6: Only if the right hand speaks to the left hand (in legislation)
#MEMSPAchat
mrfuehr
May 4 @ 8:43 PM EDT
5A: balanced calendar & tech for all are important in MI as both open doors & help us move fwd
#MEMSPAchat
@DavidGHornak
@mcculloughmg
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Thank you for sharing the connection.
@NurseDee3
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @NurseDee3, @NurseDee3
djlessard2016
May 4 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5:SC requiring every certified T to have a literacy endorsement; giving time to effectively provide PD to achieve which is good
#MEMSPAchat
SchallPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A6 Too early to be certain. Depends a lot on what state legislation does. Positives come from within the schools.
#memspachat
arinabokas
May 4 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Teaching's evolving into a passionate pursuit on behalf of humanity. It is no longer a job. Too much stress; not enough $$ A5
#memspachat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A6: A broken system isn't fixed by a document, it's fixed by people making decisions to do the right thing for the right reasons
#MEMSPAchat
ForestPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:44 PM EDT
I always say "Uneducated people making decisions on education" Just cause they went to school, they think they know.
#memspachat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT
This is an example of disconnect with legislation and education.
#MEMSPAchat
KlissClaire
May 4 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5: I agree third grade reading bill. High poverty districts will be meeting with almost every parent. How do you manage?
#MEMSPAchat
PaulLiabenow
May 4 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Working on legislation policy & rules to reduce 3rd grd retentions & accompanying student harm.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:45 PM EDT
I think Mike dropped the mic. ...
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A6: A broken system isn't fixed by a document, it's fixed by people making decisions to do the right thing for the right reasons
#MEMSPAchat
JoshMeersma
May 4 @ 8:45 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
A6 I have no confidence that until pols develop more empathy that anything they produce will help schools
HarvestLearning
May 4 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A6: It has the possibility of positive results. Hard to say w/ new Ed Sec. We also need guidance from MI Dept.ofEd.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q6 Do you feel the changes to ESSA (
https://t.co/CpJHL5xypr
) from NCLB will bring positive results for American schools?
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 4 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Drop. The. π€.
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A6: A broken system isn't fixed by a document, it's fixed by people making decisions to do the right thing for the right reasons
#MEMSPAchat
yoopertechgeek
May 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Help
@tinkredu
build our PLN! We are looking to connect with all creative and innovative educators--expecially those
#MEMSPAchat
RT plz
JoshMeersma
May 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
A6 I have no confidence that until pols develop more empathy that anything they produce will help schools...just more hurdles
arinabokas
May 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT
The direction's positive, but the key's in impelemntation. Even great ideas can turn into a disaster with poor implementation A6
#memspachat
glbspringer
May 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Start with culture. Quote from
https://t.co/pY3n36r6GV
#memspachat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@HarvestLearning
We hold on to the possibilities... right?
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @HarvestLearning, @HarvestLearning
ForestPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A6: Did NCLB bring positive results? or is ESSA just the "next big thing"?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q6 Do you feel the changes to ESSA (
https://t.co/CpJHL5xypr
) from NCLB will bring positive results for American schools?
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A broken system isn't fixed by a document, it's fixed by people making decisions to do the right thing for the right reasons
#MEMSPAchat
eileen_depka
May 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A6 States have more control than in the past. Informing legislators of school and student impact is imperative.
#MEMSPAchat
NurseDee3
May 4 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6: With authentic follow through.. A right thing can only be done by RIGHT PEOPLE...
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Great question......
#MEMSPAchat
ForestPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A6: Did NCLB bring positive results? or is ESSA just the "next big thing"?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q6 Do you feel the changes to ESSA (
https://t.co/CpJHL5xypr
) from NCLB will bring positive results for American schools?
#MEMSPAchat
RickJetter
May 4 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Dunk Tank notable from Mike
@MrDomagalski
#sldunktank
#memspachat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A6: A broken system isn't fixed by a document, it's fixed by people making decisions to do the right thing for the right reasons
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 4 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A6: Politicians use tax-funded entities as leverage chips in bargaining. Both parties are guilty. Sad!
#MEMSPAchat
eileen_depka
May 4 @ 8:48 PM EDT
I believe the focus on ALL students was a good one. The measurements of success left something to be desired.
#memspachat
In reply to @ForestPrincipal
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Q7--- coming up!
#MEMSPAchat
RickJetter
May 4 @ 8:48 PM EDT
I call NCLB No Child Left Bookless when discussing what really matters.
#memspachat
In reply to @ForestPrincipal
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Q7: What is American public education getting right? Where can we make the biggest improvement in the next 5 years?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT
I hadn't heard that acronym :)
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @RickJetter, @ForestPrincipal
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Q7: What is American public education getting right? Where can we make the biggest improvement in the next 5 years?
#MEMSPAchat
arinabokas
May 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Honestly, hardly ever government interference brings positive results, especially in education.
#MEMSPAchat
ForestPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A6: Did NCLB bring positive results? or is ESSA just the "next big thing"?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q6 Do you feel the changes to ESSA (
https://t.co/CpJHL5xypr
) from NCLB will bring positive results for American schools?
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
- Question 7 just dropped... Outstanding collaboration tonight on "Education and Legislation"
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Q7: What is American public education getting right? Where can we make the biggest improvement in the next 5 years?
#MEMSPAchat
Kyle_Mayer1
May 4 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Educators would embrace accountability systems that focus more on replication of success and less on punishment of deficiency.
#memspachat
A7
elemz5
May 4 @ 8:50 PM EDT
We need to attack the one size fits all mentality. Schools are not all equal therefore shouldn't be judged the same
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Replication of Success! LIKE IT
@Kyle_Mayer1
#MEMSPAchat
Kyle_Mayer1
May 4 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Educators would embrace accountability systems that focus more on replication of success and less on punishment of deficiency.
#memspachat
A7
SchallPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7 We are focusing on more rigor, student voice, innovation, change and being future minded. Improvement though never settling.
#memspachat
ForestPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7: If you have implemented the 4C's-we are moving in the right direction. Self-guided and project based learning. Good start.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Q7: What is American public education getting right? Where can we make the biggest improvement in the next 5 years?
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7: Good = Investment on Early Childhood, PreK ed. Need more focus on appropriate funding, mental health, and poverty...
#MEMSPAchat
HarvestLearning
May 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7: Student Voice, future ready, recognizing that Ss need us to teach complex thinking, not information.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Q7: What is American public education getting right? Where can we make the biggest improvement in the next 5 years?
#MEMSPAchat
arinabokas
May 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT
See a child, a human being before we see a student. Every one of them. if we do that, we will change everything. A7
#memspachat
mrandrewlindsay
May 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7: Responding to data is something we are doing right. Data-responsive not data-driven. Teaching is an art & a science.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Q7: What is American public education getting right? Where can we make the biggest improvement in the next 5 years?
#MEMSPAchat
RickJetter
May 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7: There are more teachers moving away from teacher centered classrooms than ever before.
#memspachat
In reply to @TLiMPrincipal
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT
So true!!
@elemz5
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @elemz5, @elemz5
mark_morawski
May 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT
The continued frustration of
#UnfundedMandates
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @TCRyanSchrock
KlissClaire
May 4 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Mental health and childhood trauma!!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MrDomagalski
mrfuehr
May 4 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A7: focus shift to standards based, STEM opportunities, looking at Ss as leaders of their learning
#MEMSPAchat
BillK76
May 4 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Ditto to everything everyone said, and the importance of PLAY and Movement! Its not just about a score its about little people!
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Never settling... "Feel uncomfortable"as Nell Duke states it.
#MEMSPAchat
SchallPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7 We are focusing on more rigor, student voice, innovation, change and being future minded. Improvement though never settling.
#memspachat
NurseDee3
May 4 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A7: Creating and innovating.. Looking at outside partners to help build robust platforms.. Diversity is a democracy..
#MEMSPAchat
PaulLiabenow
May 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT
More US students are competing with the best in the world & winning. Re: innovation & creativity... USA still rules!
#MEMSPAchat
eileen_depka
May 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A7 Keep great teachers & quality school leaders.Keep focus on student success and engagement.Prepare kids for an unknown future.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Early Childhood -yes! Mental Health-yes!
@MrDomagalski
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MrDomagalski, @MrDomagalski
BillK76
May 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Good chat everyone. Sorry I was late. Off to read with my kid!
#MEMSPAchat
djlessard2016
May 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A7:Many schools have many dedicated educators doing amazing things w/ our Ss; mentoring & retention of Ts needs to be THE focus
#MEMSPAchat
glbspringer
May 4 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A7: Massive amts of data allow for research based policies. Online Collaboration brings worlds together like never before
#memspachat
JulieMytych
May 4 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A7: Mental health and preschool
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Thanks for being with us--
#GREATDAD
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @BillK76
DrLisaRivard
May 4 @ 8:54 PM EDT
If this is a future topic..lets invite ISD ELA consultants and Early Lit Taskforce to your chat... It would be powerful...
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @TLiMPrincipal
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Last Q on its way...
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:55 PM EDT
We need to keep our strong Ts
#positivechange
#MEMSPAchat
djlessard2016
May 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A7:Many schools have many dedicated educators doing amazing things w/ our Ss; mentoring & retention of Ts needs to be THE focus
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 4 @ 8:55 PM EDT
When the world stops sending its brightest students to the USA for a university education, then we know we've fallen behind.
#MEMSPAchat
PaulLiabenow
May 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT
More US students are competing with the best in the world & winning. Re: innovation & creativity... USA still rules!
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Lets do this!
@MrDomagalski
@PaulLiabenow
#MEMSPAchat
DrLisaRivard
May 4 @ 8:54 PM EDT
If this is a future topic..lets invite ISD ELA consultants and Early Lit Taskforce to your chat... It would be powerful...
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @TLiMPrincipal
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Q8 If you could tell Betsy DeVos one thing, or suggest one thing, what would it be?
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT
QUESTION 8 on
#MEMSPAchat
- Last one folks...
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Q8 If you could tell Betsy DeVos one thing, or suggest one thing, what would it be?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Q8 If you could tell Betsy DeVos one thing, or suggest one thing, what would it be?
#MEMSPAchat
HarvestLearning
May 4 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A8: Open your heart & mind and come see what our public school Ts/Ss are doing everyday! We love our kids!!
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Q8 If you could tell Betsy DeVos one thing, or suggest one thing, what would it be?
#MEMSPAchat
arinabokas
May 4 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Great chat tonight. Thank you for this important conversation!
#MEMSPAchat
SchallPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A8 Focus on helping public schools and parent education. Public schools do amazing work and are the future.
#memspachat
ForestPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A8: Come to Forest, or any of our schools from this group, and see what we REALLY have to offer our kids and community
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT
QUESTION 8 on
#MEMSPAchat
- Last one folks...
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Q8 If you could tell Betsy DeVos one thing, or suggest one thing, what would it be?
#MEMSPAchat
kobrohl
May 4 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Q8: Spend some time in a school and see how hard our T's work for these Ss
#MEMSPAchat
TCRyanSchrock
May 4 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A8: Spend real, quality time in our classrooms with our Ts and Ss and watch the magic happen.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Q8 If you could tell Betsy DeVos one thing, or suggest one thing, what would it be?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Awesome weapon you have chosen :) Hope to see you next week!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @NurseDee3, @MEMSPAchat
RickJetter
May 4 @ 8:58 PM EDT
One of my high school buds did this for his staff.
@TeamDeerfield
#sldunktank
#memspachat
#tlap
#leadlap
#ohedchat
#satchatwc
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Yes-- come visit us! Spend time with us! See the Greatness and help us build off our greatness!
#MEMSPAchat
TCRyanSchrock
May 4 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A8: Spend real, quality time in our classrooms with our Ts and Ss and watch the magic happen.
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Q8 If you could tell Betsy DeVos one thing, or suggest one thing, what would it be?
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thank you for joining us tonight. See you next week!
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 4 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A8: Focus on helping public education. Spend some time IN the schools to understand how we operate with such limited funds.
#MEMSPAchat
mark_morawski
May 4 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A7: it's this simple
#MEMSPAchat
TLiMPrincipal
May 4 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Keep Q8 going if you want to respond...
#MEMSPAchat
