Dave Walker 🚴📚💻🎩

I am so glad that I followed my heart! #principal #purpose #education #teachers #nolookingback @NAESP

New jacket came in today…who else is excited to see our return to the Moon with the Artemis II crew? 🚀 #artemis #artemis2 #nasa #moon

@NYCMayor While I may not like his decision to have kids do a virtual learning day tomorrow, I do appreciate his servant leadership. 👍

As I have said, there is no task too big or no job too small. 

Happy to lend a hand and help out New Yorkers. Stay safe!

@GovSherrillNJ Thank you for being visible and taking the lead, @GovSherrillNJ

Stopped by the Statewide Traffic Management Center in Woodbridge to closely monitor this snowstorm. As conditions worsen across the state, we urge New Jerseyans to stay off the roads, stay home, and stay safe.

@LizzySavetsky @NYCMayor OMG YES! 🙌 my take is very similar! tiktok.com/t/ZP8ftecUG/

Hey @NYCMayor give the kids a real snow day. Zoom school doesn’t work for ANYONE.

@Gothamist Yeah, no…let’s honor the traditional snow day. x.com/profdavidwalke…

New York City students to attend classes online Monday, as winter storm wallops the region gothamist.com/news/new-york-…

@GloriaPazmino @NYCMayor @NYCParks x.com/profdavidwalke…

The @NYCMayor stopped by Central Park to greet @NYCParks workers near the Harlem Meer which is frozen over this morning. Mamdani told us he ultimately made the call to close schools because of safety concerns — icy conditions will make travel treacherous for the day and tomorrow

@nypost Yeah, taking away a traditional snow day isn’t good for kids, or anyone to be honest. Here’s my take: tiktok.com/t/ZP8fpqFWS/

NYC schools closed Monday due to snow storm, all students will do remote learning, Mamdani says trib.al/1R7fiin

@NYCMayor @NYCSchools Nah, respectfully, here’s my take Mayor Mamdani… tiktok.com/t/ZP8fpjc4s/

As snowfall begins to blanket our city, we have decided that tomorrow will be a REMOTE school day for @NYCSchools to keep everyone safe from hazardous weather conditions. There will be no in-person instruction.   Over the past week, my administration has prepared for this moment – ensuring devices are in hand, families are informed and educators are ready to welcome students online.
  For high schoolers and students in grades 6-8 with a previously scheduled professional learning day, Monday will remain a day off.

@NYCMayor Let kids enjoy a traditional snow day! x.com/profdavidwalke…

We’re getting a snowstorm tomorrow. But New York City is prepared.

Honor snow days, and let kids be kids! #snowday #Snowstorm2026 #WinterStorm #teachers #students #mamdani

@heymrsbond Would love to have you on Teach.Lead.Innovate. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tea…

It was such a pleasure to chat with Dave Burgess, author of “Teach Like A Pirate” - and to learn more from this educational icon. He is a real one! Teachers and leaders, give this a listen when you get the chance! @dbc_inc youtu.be/KpZ8celK_lk?si…

Collective Teacher Efficacy is not a slogan. It’s a system. John Hattie ranks Collective Teacher Efficacy as the #1 influence on student achievement—with an effect size of 1.57. But too often, it’s used as a buzzword without understanding what it really takes to create it. So what does it look like in action? 1. Common Goals + Shared Clarity “When educators believe that together they can impact learning, it becomes a powerful driver of success.” – Jenni Donohoo Schools with CTE don’t just have “mission statements”—they have laser-focused, measurable goals that everyone knows and works toward. That means: •Clearly defined learning outcomes •Aligned PLC goals •Instructional practices that are anchored in student data 2. Embedded Collaboration True collaboration isn’t just meeting together—it’s working together toward student outcomes. According to Donohoo, teams must: •Analyze student work regularly •Engage in joint problem-solving •Use protocols that focus on impact, not just planning This means moving beyond “what are we teaching?” to “what worked, for whom, and why?” 3. Leaders Who Create the Conditions Hattie and Fullan emphasize that leadership matters most when it builds teacher belief and action. That looks like: •Protecting time for high-quality collaboration •Modeling vulnerability and data-informed decisions •Celebrating progress based on evidence, not just effort 4. Evidence of Impact You can’t build efficacy without results. Teachers need to see: •Growth in student learning •Patterns of success from specific practices •Reflection tools that track progress over time Regularly asking: What is our evidence that students are learning better because of what we did? 5. Psychological Safety and Trust Without trust, CTE can’t exist. That means creating a culture where: •It’s safe to share failure •Staff value learning over looking good •Feedback is normalized, not weaponized. You don’t declare collective efficacy—you build it through systems, leadership, and focused work. When educators believe they can—and actually see they are—making a difference, the entire school moves forward. #CollectiveEfficacy #InstructionalLeadership #JohnHattie #Donohoo #PLCThatWorks #LeadingLearning #StudentImpact #SchoolCulture #TeacherGrowth @VisibleLearning @MichaelFullan1 @Jenni_Donohoo

Big news! Starting July 1, I’m returning to the role of PRINCIPAL! After a year in Central Office, I’m heading back to where my heart truly belongs - working with students, staff, and families every day. Let’s do this! #Principal #ElementaryPrincipal #ADE2023 @NAESP

Such an honor to be able to interview this inspiring athlete, YouTuber, and phenomenal human being!

New Episode: youtu.be/WyO_bKl2Qr8?si…

Link: bit.ly/3DKOGEn New video format for the weekend, in addition to our audio format Monday through Friday! The show’s growing! Take a watch and leave me your feedback, would love to hear it! Repost! 😊🙏 @duolingo @educationweek @edutopia @EducationNext #ADE2023

Wednesday, December 18: apple.co/3Bqhul3

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