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@daveperry2323 Congratulations!!!!

Nicholas Perry, US Marine OCS Graduation! Congrats!! 🇺🇸🔥

You Got It! ❄️⛄️❄️ @cornwallcsd @CWallDragons @BenNollWeather

@KellyGToGo @Mattglover123 @ConferringCarl @HeinemannPub Was lucky enough to see @conferringcarl speak today at NYS Reading 23!

This is next up on my professional reading list. Written by two brilliant teachers: @Mattglover123 @ConferringCarl @HeinemannPub

⁦@nysreading⁩ Learning from Tim Shanahan on a day off! Nothing better!

If education is really “all about the kids” then why do we: *limit physical activity, play time, the arts, socialization *focus on standardized tests as success * give students little voice/input into learning * focuses on their weaknesses not strengths

Lunch break at i-Ready MTSS! #ireadyny

Children with dyslexia are very likely to struggle copying from the board. Would you tell someone who needs glasses : “ I need you to practice seeing without your glasses so your vision is strengthened?” No, you would not say that…right? #copyofclassnotes

Repeat after me: Small group is a setting accommodation, not an intervention...Just putting kids in small groups is not an instructional intervention. It just isn't...sigh..

Standardized testing, especially in elementary level, is not only a massive waste of time and money, but has little to no impact on student learning.

Long vacations rarely cure burnout. They usually bring temporary relief. The frequency of time off from work matters more than the duration. 2 separate week-long vacations are more restorative than a 2-week trip. Regular breaks are vital to well-being. tedtalks.social/WLAdam

We did PBIS at my old school and every class had the How Was Your Day charts + the kids had a calendar and at the end of the day we'd have to stop 5 minutes early so they could color in their chart with what color they were on for the day. I wish I could apologize to those kids.

Teachers, want to take something off your plate? Put HW in the trash, especially for elementary grades. Let students go home to run, play, and enjoy being a child. And read a little after playing. Then they come to school recharged instead of stressed out and you will too!

6 tips to reduce stress of staff. 1) If you ask to meet with staff member, let them know why. 2) Don't address an issue you have with one person with the whole staff. 3) Praise a lot more than you critique 4) Fewer meetings 5) More encouragement/support 6) Encourage self care

Our dreams know no limits. Let's uplift each other and break any barriers that stand in our way. Together, we'll pave the way for women in educational leadership.

Children in Albany, New York will gain valuable skills this summer through quality #STEM education at #CampInvention thanks to the support of Frederick McDonald Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee. #NIHFSponsor2023

May this be the motto for the new school year !

Here are a few tips for new administrators: *Lead by Example *Schedule One-on-One Meetings to Learn Names, Roles, and Build Rapport *Listen and Seek Input *Be Approachable *Create Clear Communication Channels *Show Appreciation/ Praise * Have Their Backs *Celebrate Successes