DeAnne Danley

I’m in love with this sentence: “Your future is shaped by the habits you repeat, not the goals you set.”

Admins & Coaches – this one’s for you 👀 Get a Taste of Kagan (on us)! If you’re new to Kagan or ready to bring your team into a more engaging, student-centered approach, start here 🙌 Sign up: kaganonline.com/workshops/even… #educationleadership #studentengagement #schoolimprovement

New article from E. D. Hirsch and me on (1) the evidence for the importance of knowledge in reading; (2) why it’s taken so long for people to acknowledge the evidence; (3) what we predict if the role of knowledge is taken seriously. educationnext.org/rediscovering-…

Curiosity doesn't just happen. It's sparked! ⚡️ "I See, I Think, I Wonder" is a thinking routine that moves students from passive observation to active inquiry, building the metacognitive habits that make learning stick. Dive into Part I of my Thinking About Thinking Series: bit.ly/3Sqx3yP

Want a thinking routine that deepens student reflection & gives you rich formative assessment data? "Connect, Extend, Challenge" does both, helping students integrate new learning while surfacing exactly where confusion lives. 🙌🏻 Part II of my Thinking About Thinking series: bit.ly/4dnfPdC

Watch this short classroom video clip to see a teacher introducing learning intentions & success criteria. Notice how she makes the content clear & accessible. #visiblelearning #teacherclarity #classroomvideo #teachers

Teacher clarity begins with clearly defined learning intentions. Learning Intentions are paired with Success Criteria describing what proficiency looks like. There is clear organization of content. Evidence is collected and used. #visiblelearning #teachers #education

Interesting study concluded Observers' & S' measures of T performance on 3 variables related to teacher clarity were found to bear very substantially & statistically significantly w S achievement & satisfaction. buff.ly/xsOpIq3 #teacherclarity #teachers #education

Making Every Lesson Count.

🔎 Explore the dimensions of teacher engagement + get strategies to help you spend more time on the parts of your work that you love. Download my 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 📖 now: bit.ly/410UTng #edchat #k12

The Power of 1% ‼️

The hardest part of education isn’t the kids — it’s when adults forget who it’s for. Every kid. Keep every kid at the center. Always.

🏗️ Scaffolding Think, Pair, Share can help facilitate deep discussions and drive thinking from ALL students. This handy resource is designed to help students master the WHAT, WHY, and HOW of the process. 👊 Support my work by tapping REPOST and grab a FREE high-quality copy here: jamieleeclark.com/graphics

🧩 Transform your classroom in minutes—not months! Ever thought about creating memory matches, drag‑and‑drop quizzes, trivia, or even board games... without writing a single line of code? Canva Code empowers you to design interactive learning experiences using just your prompts. Unleash your creativity👇 buff.ly/gMLQjoq via @EducatorsTech #edutwitter #edtech #gbl #educoach

3 Principles for Using Technology in the Classroom to Personalize and Improve Learning 👉🏻 bit.ly/43MJRDR #edchat #edtechrevolution

📣 NEW BOOK ALERT! Get the strategies you need to put the principles & guidelines at the heart of UDL into practice using the Station Rotation Model: bit.ly/4mFJPGR Ordering 10+ copies? Email: books@impressbooks.org #edchat #k12

At the heart of the PLC+ model are 5 guiding questions that transform professional learning. They drive collaboration, reflection, & improved student outcomes. Learn how these questions elevate your practice! Go deeper in our on-demand webinar. 🔗 ow.ly/Etrv50W0wYa #PLCs

Strong 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 can boost #StudentEngagement & academic success! Equip your students using these strategies ➡️ bit.ly/3IHFqAx #selmatters #k12 #edchat

Who else is looking forward to tomorrow's webinar? 🌟@NancyFrey and I will be taking a look at #PLCs in "What Your PLCs are Doing Wrong" & we'll share insights on harnessing collaborative efficacy with PLC+. Hope to see you there! Register: ow.ly/gEmR50W1cfr #EdLeadership