Alana Jackson

When we approach social studies with the goal of building knowledge, we can transform students’ comprehension skills. Here’s why interdisciplinary teaching is a game-changer for literacy.

What a great turnout tonight celebrating district science fair winners! Thank you everyone who supported this great event @CCISDScience

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Can we talk about how Corey Hawkins has quietly built one of the most impressive resumes for a young Black actor.

Applying some standards without attending to others reduces the overall effectiveness of any professional learning effort. Use this tool to build your team’s understanding of the importance and role of implementing standards collectively: learningforward.org/journal/disrup… #Stand4PL

Intentional and Strategic Curriculum Walks #ccisdlearns @lead4ward #believeit #think22

Based on curriculum walks, what evidence do you see that supports the goals you have for your campus? Believe It When You See It @lead4ward #believeit #think22 #ccisdlearns

What an amazing day for elementary Social Studies in CCISD, as we collaborated with Literacy and Technology coaches! Our team grew exponentially today as we explored ways to strengthen Social Studies, ELAR, and Technology instruction through cross-content integration.

So excited to share with the literacy team today! Huge thanks to our amazing literacy coaches Kristen Carpentier @Kcarpen1528 and Shannon Franks for partnering with me to create an integrated Social Studies curriculum. Thank you @karenhearn11 for supporting this collaboration!

Saturday morning reading. Love this idea.. intentionally planned struggle. #VisibleLearning #Hattie

Check out these amazing @rossccisd first graders reflecting and setting goals for character development! #ccisdlearns

Gearing up for a fabulous school year as we ignite the love for Science in our new teachers! Have an amazing year!! #ccisdelesci

Virtual reality and 360-degree content can engage students in social studies in new ways. Here are some alternatives to Google Expeditions and Tour Creator. edutopia.org/article/go-res…

Monarchs & Multiplication...what a great way to start the day!! 2nd Grade Fun in Mrs. @leontyne_ccisd Cooper's class! @CcisdM #ccisdscientists

Whether creating code in Minecraft worlds or using money as a tool to add and subtract fractions, these students are demonstrating perseverance and effort on a whole new level! Leveraging technology to enhance personalized learning. @CcisdM @gilmoregators05 @CCISDLearnTech

Clear communication strategies provides clarity and conciseness. Open the front door and invite change! @ccisdlearns @LearnTexas

Moving my "Learning Forward" on building effective teams! AMAZING book! This opportunity for growth and reflection is so affirming and appreciated. @ccisdlearns

Checking out the live stream of our First Grade chicks hatching while on my break at Cognitive Coaching. Thanks @jstevensonjane #Multitasking #ccisdlearns

Mrs. Adkin's kiddos using their problem solving skills to code! Kinder can do hard things!! #perseverance #blockcoding @CCISDLearnTech @CcisdM @gilmoregators05

Today we celebrated classes who achieved the most growth on Dreambox during the month of March! We're working hard in Kinder through 5th to become fluent math thinkers! #OurDreamboxWasPoppin #ccisdelemath @gilmoregators05