Literacy Specialist Fort Mill School District, Solution Tree Associate, Instructional Coach, Middle School Educator
Joined March 2014
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When this district discovered that students with identical test scores could make radically different grades within the same building, it set traditional grading aside. Here’s how you too can make the switch to evidence-based grading:
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2 Mar 2023
Great idea!
2 Mar 2023
Rather than grading homework, invite students to self-assess on three criteria:
1. I need more challenge.
2. I need more practice.
3. I need help.
Start class in differentiated groups around these needs.
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16 Dec 2022
Yes!!
Tier 1 is IT.
When it is where it needs to be,
Achievement increases
Misbehaviors decline
Learning happens
Stop throwing money, programs, interventions & the kitchen sink at Tiers 2 & 3.
Tier 1 is where our work is & the problems get solved,
And it requires intentional design.
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12 Dec 2022
Grades should match student learning. Seems simple, but it is not.
10 Dec 2022
Kid scores 100% on a retest... Only given a 70%. For what possible justification do we put scores in the gradebook that do not match what a student knows?
There is no average time to learn something. Punishing students for taking longer to learn something seems archaic
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Leanne Olinger retweeted
30 Nov 2022
Kids don't plan to come to school to get into trouble. Behaviour is a form of communication and quite often - the reason for it will make you sad, not angry.
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30 Nov 2022
Yes✅
28 Nov 2022
Check out my one-pager on the top 8 practices for more equitable grading, from Grading for Equity by @JoeCFeldman 👇🏽
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Leanne Olinger retweeted
29 Nov 2022
You really don’t have to do it all by yourself! It’s ok to ask for help, don’t let your ego leave you isolated. There is help! Just ask!
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29 Nov 2022
Thought of the day- sarcasm has no place in the classroom. None. It destroys far more relationships than it builds. It might be funny to a few, including you, but it’s terrifying to most. It decreases connection and engagement.
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19 Nov 2022
Springfield Middle School Day of Service Stats: 688 students, 613 leaving campus, 16 busses, 22 organizations, 55 parent volunteers, 100 percent impact. #mustangsmakeadifference #levelup #herewego
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9 Aug 2022
The faculty and staff of @SMSMustangs visited all 700 students homes today. They deserve a big, fat shout out! #allmeansall
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Leanne Olinger retweeted
2 Aug 2022
So great to catch up @jleanne96 working with the great staff at Mitchell Middle School! #earlymorningflights #atplc #leadlap
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21 May 2022
The end of the year is HARD, but this keeps it all in perspective.
20 May 2022
Attention Teachers
There’s a student who’s inspired by you. There’s a student who’s excited to see you. There’s a student who’s day is made when you make them laugh. A student who can’t wait to show up to your door each day.
You are making a real difference. Never forget that.
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11 May 2022
Student conferencing is a powerhouse at all levels and content areas. Frequent check-ins help us keep a pulse on mental health issues, build relationships, provide opportunities for formative assessment and on-going feedback AND opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
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13 Apr 2022
I love this!!
13 Apr 2022
#AwayForTheDay Challenge!!
We had over 150 students take the challenge to put their phone away for the day! We also have several that left phones at home. One more way to be engaged in our school work & take time to eat and visit with our friends at lunch! #FultonProud #fmsteach
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Leanne Olinger retweeted
5 Mar 2022
You know it’s a good day at @bigsouthsports when Zeta Sistare ‘57 is there to cheer you on! #WinthropAlumni
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