Darin Johnson

I just signed a petition by @iowasenate to stand against the Republican book-banning bill. You can sign here: actionnetwork.org/forms/in-iowa-…

Said today in the meeting about moving our classrooms, "You can't have more than three bookshelves in the new building because 'it's a bad look.'" You know what else is a bad look? 30 boxes in the corner. You know what looks good? Books, on shelves, in an English classroom.

Basu writes: "The bill amounts to government censorship of the sort you'd expect from a totalitarian state" in response to yet another dangerous proposal in Iowa House File 222. desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/… via @DMRegister

Jacobsen: "Let’s make sure we look out for the greater good and keep public tax dollars out of private education." >>When we support Iowa's public schools, we make our state great!<< desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/…

Iowa Legislature: Iowa GOP gets an 'F' for plans to defund education Let us “look out for the greater good.” desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/…

Another example of passive voice as an active choice:

@IAGovernor, character counts!

Bleeding Heartland bleedingheartland.com/2021/01/14/lea… via @LauraRBelin Our governor and these fine state senators want to require face-to-face learning when their own counties have dangerous infection rates: e.g. Hancock (17%), Crawford (22%)! It's immoral.

The scoop on @ChuckGrassley: bit.ly/grassley2020

Thank you for an INCREDIBLE week of learning! A special thanks to the AWESOME keynote speakers @reneehobbs @JulieCoiro @DrTYLewis @hickstro @joycevalenza @KristinZiemke and so many others who advanced OUR learning! You satisfy hungry minds. #DigiURI #EverybodyLearnsFromEverybody

@IAGovernor and @aelebo need to follow Iowa Core Standard HL.1 "Contribute to personal/family quality of life through proper prevention/management of health crises" and ALLOW LOCAL CONTROL of the approved Return to Learn Plans! #FlattenTheCurve #Return2Learn

@donovanscience Thanks for helping us out, Patrick. Good luck as you continue to lead at Nevada CSD!

Just a week left in my 8 year tenure at Ames CSD. Spent a year as a science teacher, 6 years as a tech coach, and the last as Tech Director. Starting next Wednesday, I will be back to the tech coach role but this time at Nevada CSD. Been a great 8 years!

@IADeptofEd IA DoE "does not recommend...schools require face coverings for all...because of the considerable health and safety, legal and training implications for such a policy." How sad when DoE doesn't believe in EDUCATION, training or leadership! #IaEdChat cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…

Here's a FAQ document for you regarding reopening schools bit.ly/3ePqlfp #IaEdChat

When it comes to COVID-19 guidance in our schools, we believe it's essential to listen to the experts. Can you spot the difference in policy on face coverings in our graphic? #iaedchat #iagov

@IADeptofEd & @IAGovernor CDC's "Important Information About Your Cloth Face Coverings" poster: stlawco.org/data/files/dep…

@IowaSEA CDC: "COVID-19 can be spread by people who do not have symptoms . . . . That’s why it’s important for EVERYONE to practice social distancing (staying at least 6 feet away from other people) and WEAR CLOTH FACE COVERINGS IN PUBLIC SETTINGS." @IADeptofEd cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…

In response to the Iowa Department of Education Reopening Guidance for Schools, we are calling on school districts to create your own guidelines mandating face coverings, physical distancing and other safety protocols. #iaedchat #ialegis

The crackdown before Trump’s photo op: How law enforcement cleared protesters outside the White House washingtonpost.com/investigations… Congress shall make no law respecting . . . the RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE PEACEABLY to ASSEMBLE, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

#AmesHighPride: I'm feeling extreme pride and gratitude for our courageous students right now. Thank you, @GinnySeibert @JamesWebb95 and all the other teachers who have helped our students grow in VOICE through choice! #nextpractices who13.com/news/ames-high…

From today's discussion on inclusivity: "AUTHENTICITY is key. Help create representation—bring in diverse texts from a variety of voices; diverse examples . . . student VOICE. Thanks, @kengelkes & @GinnySeibert, for giving our students voice! You rock! #Ameslearns

I registered for the Summer Institute in Digital Literacy digiuri.com! w/ @reneehobbs, @DrTYLewis, @hickstro, @joycevalenza & more! "We're entering a new era as we transform learning and teaching with the power of digital literacy and online professional development."