You may have an eloquently crafted philosophy of education. You may have developed a killer resume. But what I’m much more interested in... is how you treat the students who might seem unlovable... and how you respond to your colleague who needs assistance.
All hands on deck cleaning up after an incredibly successful Holiday Give Back at NBMS. A huge Thank You to Ms. Brantley and her dedicated team of volunteers!!! #allin4NB @NBMSzebras
Last hurrah as president of #NJSELA... such a great two days at #NJSC18!! So inspired by @mireyamayor and a big congratulations to our new President @Science_FTPS
Happy Indigenous People’s Day! Taking History of Latin America in college really opened my eyes to the truth of what Christopher Columbus did and how Americans need to be more educated in how this country was founded. #IndigenousPeopleDay
I wrote this in response to the Ford/Kavanaugh testimony Thursday and its aftermath, but this is lifelong work we all need to be doing. Great dads & moms, strong girls, and gentle boys fill me with an abundance of hope. @nnstoy @TeachForAmerica #ctqcollab@nbpts@ascd @ECET2natl
Teachers: Don't shy away from talking about very real national controversies. Be prepared to change lesson plans to address events that affect your students. Read for more insights into #civics lessons, from @UKnowHGSE.
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"The first thing you have to do is #love your students," says activist and philosopher @CornelWest. "Have confidence in their capacity, and their abilities, and their possibilities." Listen to West on the @Harvard EdCast.
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Schools are beginning to recognize that arts education is not merely a nice addition to the learning experience, but rather an important vehicle for kids to learn skills that can also be applied to their other academic studies. kqed.org/mindshift/46795/how…#artsed#edpolicy