Nicole Pormilli

“If a student can easily "Google" the answer, the question isn't very challenging. Ultimately, questions are more important than answers if authentic learning is the goal.” #DisruptiveThinking #DisruptiveThin

Humans are hardwired to forget. But strategies like peer-to-peer explanations, regular review, and interleaving can boost retention, research shows.

"I will read the description on the outside of the bag to my class. They will vote for the one they want to listen to most, and that will be how our read alouds work for the year!" (Via T @Lieskesclass, inspired by terrificteachingwithmrslong) #LitChat #EduTwitter

What are your teachers' needs for next year? ELL Support? Designing PBLs? Building student responsibility? Prioritizing SEL and self-awareness? Join our PD Retreat on July 31st for only $50/person. Contact solutions@idecorp.com to register!

CONGRATULATIONS to our 3 retiring members: Michelle Halperin-Krain, Chris Lommerin, and Steve Corso! Thanks to Brian Latwis for hosting today at Barnegat HS, jazz band & bengal mascot included! @LTSDSup @BrickSupt @NPormilli @BarnegatSchools @OceanGateSup

Thank you Senator Connors and Assemblyman McGuckin for listening and advocating for our school districts as we face devastating state aid cuts. We really appreciate your time today and your support! @BrickSupt @LTSDSup @NPormilli @wearetrschools @9thDistrictNJ #studentsfirst

NJ Teacher Surprised With 'Oscars Of Teaching' Award, $25K Prize dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/oce… via @JonCraigDV #GoodNewsinNJSchools @NPormilli @NewJerseyDOE @DrAllenMcMillan @milken_jfoley @ShainaBrenner

Congratulations! Well done!

YES-make connections!

4 pieces of advice are spot on!

To end the Week of Respect- Take a picture and send it to @JLHSLionRoar or post the picture with the hashtags #weekofrespect and #lifteachotherup please.

So powerful for students to see!

Teachers, aides, secretaries, cooks, custodians, and administrators are amazing. That's the tweet.

Thank you teachers! #teacherappreciationweek🍎

Posted yesterday: Strategies to Accelerate Family Engagement esheninger.blogspot.com/2021/01/strate… #edchat #cpchat #suptchat #edutwitter

This will be the 'ultimate skill going forward' – and we've got to teach it to our kids buff.ly/2UhfDFT