Jumping in! Learning, teaching, leading, seeking spontaneity...inspired by children, water, words, great chocolate and sea turtles (views are my own)
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6 Dec 2023
Moving from single to double loop feedback to change underlying assumptions w/ critical reflection to bring “unedited versions” of our learners into the room. Grateful for the insights re thinking about equity and liberatory design as a PL through line. @nadertwal #learnfwd23
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5 Dec 2023
My 2nd look: learning more about Liberatory Design w/ @MichelleSadrena, @garettbplantz from @hightechhigh. Freedom Dreaming TO imagine a future where “any educator or student can shoot.” Yes, it was “just the appetizer and I’m the meal.” Jumping in w both feet! #learnfwd23
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5 Dec 2023
We are learningful from learning WITH @marciatate @jpkillion @nadertwal @JennaReeder @MichelleSadrena and many others at #learnfwd23 @LearningForward
4 Dec 2023
Today I crossed off one of my professional learning bucket list items. I was able to learn from the amazing Marcia Tate and I can’t wait to put learning into practice #sitandgetdontbuilddendrites #marciatate #learnfwd23
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4 Dec 2023
Thanks @jennareeder & @sararoyer from @fcpsnews for facilitating a super session on building educator resilience! An open invitation to stop Positive Toxicity. Instead, genuinely and inclusively work to co-regulate what’s within our spheres of control and influence #learnfwd23
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4 Dec 2023
An ultra powerful, radical, and essential call from @chrisemdin to find your own rachet then pull those “beds in a box” (your children) into the room to feel something and learn. #lookingbeyondavailableevidence #LearnFwd23 @LearningForward
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4 Dec 2023
…and we’re off! Singing with incredible the #jaguarplayers and seeking how to better put evidence into action at #learnfwd23! @LearningForward @SwiftSpeaking @cbretzot @sammity23 @TaniaFerrandin3
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7 Nov 2023
Thanks @teacher2teacher and I hope to see you at this year's #learnfwd23 in DC in less than a month! @LearningForward #alwayslearning
6 Nov 2023
Following a conference, educator @jcorrellwright wondered, "Would we really make the time to sustain the momentum, to use our learning to enhance our designs and strengthen the impact?"
Short answer: yes! Read more from our friends at @LearningForward: learningforward.org/journal/…
ALT Excerpt of a spreadsheet to capture and summarize team members' conference learning and next steps. For each learning team member, fields are "Session Title," "Main Theme," "Main Takeaways," "Why Is This Important," and "Comments/Questions/Notes"
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22 Sep 2023
It’s thrilling to see our solutions, and the collaboration across the teams that power them, recognized in the industry!
21 Sep 2023
🏆 Exciting news! Learning Without Tears has won Tech & Learning's Awards of Excellence for two outstanding solutions: Handwriting Without Tears and Phonics, Reading, and Me!
🏆 Learn more about our amazing back-to-school awards: bit.ly/48gDASq
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17 Aug 2023
Excited to share #TheLearningPro view of my team's PL journey. Anchored by the @LearningForward Conference, paired with persistent focus, our team is walking the talk: integrating job-embedded, sustained learning for ourselves learningforward.org/journal/…
#alwayslearning
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6 Jan 2023
Such a WONDERFUL day for Massachusetts!!
5 Jan 2023
I'm honored to serve as the next Governor of our Commonwealth. Thank you for placing your trust in me, and thank you for believing in Massachusetts.
Let's get to work.
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19 Dec 2022
Woo-hoo! I'm thrilled to share that @hwtears
& @SwiftSpeaking have been recognized as HiMama's 3rd most popular webinar for 2022! Check out: tinyurl.com/bdhbmc2t to learn 5 ways to integrate phonological awareness into your classroom!
#alwayslearning
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9 Dec 2022
Tks @LearningForward for a stellar learning experience #Learnfwd22! Top keynotes, relevant breakouts, lots of networking opps & great food! Purposefully deigned for max engagement & practical application! #LWTReflection @cbretzot @NinaIsaac4 @SwiftSpeaking @sammity23
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6 Dec 2022
Take collective responsibility to design acceleration for all not remediation for some. Learning with @Doc_Nik307 and Sondra, creating visible culturally fortifying learning environments. #asktodance #whosthewho #fortify #Learnfwd22 thank you!
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6 Dec 2022
“Without dissent your team or group cannot grow.” “Nudge w/o bruising.” Learning such vital Design for Belonging principles. So much to reflect on and apply widely and deeply. Thank you!!#Learnfwd22 @DrMiBowman @shanbogle thank you!!
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6 Dec 2022
Stunning special start to Day 2 with beautiful middle school voices from @fssdFMS Thank you!! #LearnFwd22 @LearningForward #whywedowhatwedo @NinaIsaac4 @sammity23 @TaniaFerrandin3 @SwiftSpeaking @cbretzot @hwtears
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6 Dec 2022
SO moved by the story of @noline_martin and her literacy work: unwavering focus on reading by end of grade 3. “Data is wide & broad.” #LFA22 grad. #LFFound impact. #LearnFwd22 @RichardsonISD @fbrownLF #firesidechat
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5 Dec 2022
Considering coaching identities, purpose for zooming in/out, what’s tight/loose, and preparing for the inevitable craziness w @vbschools T&L Directors. Thanks for crafting such a relevant & engaging journey sharing! @LearningForward #Learnfwd22 fueling our @hwtears growth!
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5 Dec 2022
Learning Break Celebrity Sighting: @hwtears PL Team connecting w @LearningForward CEO & President @fbrownLF #inpersongratitute #LearnFwd22 @cbretzot @NinaIsaac4 @sammity23 @SwiftSpeaking
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