Deb Jones

As they practice social distancing, students in Ms. Medford's ELA class continue to share answers and participate in a socratic seminar.

Coaching needs to address student engagement as well as achievement. @jimknight99 #LearnFwdTLP learningforward.org/?p=30765 via @LearningForward

Second grade student shares his writing about the buffalo and the American West. ⁦@WitWisdomELA⁩ #lauderdaleleads #knowledgematter

We can’t always control the amount of time we have or how much is in our department or school budget, but we can choose to seek out the good in others instead of allowing ourselves to be hardened by the difficult parts of the job.

Learning about story structure can be fun!! Problem, solution, response. Students answer the question: “How do I write a response to a problem in a story?”

Have a student you're struggling with? Try the 'two-by-ten' strategy: For two minutes each day, 10 days in a row, have a personal conversation with the #student about anything the student is interested in. Wonderful idea by Raymond Wlodkowski

What role does Music play in your classroom? Your answer matters.

Assessment can be joyful when it - is responsive to Ss strengths, needs & interests - is fair, relevant & useful - celebrates Ss - is equitable & beneficial to learning - includes self-assessment @jacquiewilson99 #cpchat #litessentials

We can’t control the environment our #students were in prior to coming to school. We can, however, control the environment they experience once they arrive to #school.

That kid you see every morning in the hall who you say ‘good morning’ to but yet never looks up or responds. Keep trying... you may never get a response, but they know you notice them & that reassurance at the start of their day can be huge.

Yes, You Can Find Time for Independent Reading via @ASCD bit.ly/2uLGH3T "The way you find out about the power of independent reading is to do it. Trust yourselves. Trust children. Trust books. Once you do, you'll never go back. And your kids will be forever grateful."

@ReadtobeReadyTN Panelist discuss how the coaching network has impacted their work: - build relationships - fidelity to coaching cycle - empower teachers - build sustainability. The work is difficult but so very necessary. #changeishard #R2BR

For Our Struggling Students, LOWERING the Bar is Never the Answer! Be Flexible With Your Strategies, Remain Patient, and Never Quit on them! #edchat #education

One Teacher's negative attitude can impact an entire school. Everyone needs to be on board, move the same direction, and be more about WE than ME! #teamwork #getoveryourself

Each student deserves a teacher who will allow them to start anew & fresh each & every day. A clean slate is something we all deserve. #edchat #education

I love this...and the hashtag -- #nopinterestorTPT twitter.com/iGraceWhite/st…

@jennyray66 You can never have too many books.

Every kid needs to feel a sense of belonging. “If I feel like I belong, I am far less likely to do wrong.” #edchat #KidsDeserveIt #sunchat #JoyfulLeaders

A child’s effort will rarely exceed that of his/her teacher. Think about that the next time you’re tempted to give less than your best. #BoldSchool #KidsDeserveIt #edchat #satchat #leadered #CultureEd