I'm giving away 30 signed copies of This Is a School for a classroom teacher or teacher-librarian to give away to students on the first day of school. RT before 7/20 at 11:00 p.m. CDT to enter the drawing. candlewick.com/cat.asp?mode=…
Starting tomorrow, 988 – the mental health version of 911 – will be available. The 988 dialing code will strengthen and expand the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, providing the public with easier access to life-saving services. illinois988.com#helpishere
Big shout out to @KarenStyz - she has no idea how collaborating with her has stayed with me - teaching strategies, resources, and assessment vehicles I learned have greatly benefited me and so many students - many of the things that make me a good teacher are from her!
Newcomers at Grove Jr. High spent time interviewing each other Friday - the twist: Spanish speakers interviewed Arabic speakers and used translation tools to communicate questions and answers! Great ice breaker and community building
Post a picture of nature that YOU took. No description. The goal is to regain peace and harmony without the negativity. Please copy the text, put a picture on your page and let's look at these.
It's critical to teach ELLs reading in balance - not only how to decode but how to comprehend. Fountas and Pinnell’s Strategic action wheel is a wonderful resource to make sure we are teaching all necessary reading skills; especially for our ELLs
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“Everything will work again if you unplug it for a couple of minutes, including you”. Provocative quote from Anne LaMott and profound guidance...we all need to unplug for a few minutes to live a healthier life.