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Educator Reflection Tips #164: Who is your story inspiring? Remember that no matter how far you are forced to bend, NEVER ever let your spirit be broken. Many will be inspired by your journey & service to children. Our communities and future will be better because of what you do.

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Research shows that a strong instructional leader can add up to three additional months of learning for students every year. Find out more – and get tools to support your work – via @NewLeadersOrg: newleaders.org/blog/the-instr…

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NEW RELEASE! @ConnectEDDBooks When All Means All by @dannykonopasek & @adamddrummond shares an abundance of practical strategies to help educators ensure that school works for all students, not just some students. Get your copy now at ConnectEDD.org

A small investment in students' emotional regulation can make a BIG difference in student learning. Model some of these strategies at your next staff meeting so teachers can take them back to class! (Via @caselorg) casel.org/blog/5-simple-…

By leveraging a common lesson plan structure each day, T @Kasey_Kiehl provides consistency for students – and reduces her daily planning load. theliteracyeffect.com/2024/01/28/dai…

Teaching feels harder when behavior gets in the way of learning. buff.ly/GfLBu15

The Labyrinth of Leadership: How do your staff and students view informal walkthroughs? @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @jeffreykubiak @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All @_cwconsulting @pattersonaubrey @MPA_GOJAGUARS @mradamwelcome

If your data surfaces bright spots in your school community, the next step is to take a closer look. The "Go-And-See Protocol" from @hthgse can walk your team through a meaningful observation. #heading=h.uh6t1ai2ckn4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">docs.google.com/document/d/1pD…

🚥 Start? Stop? Continue? Educator @mrshowell24 invites you to pause and reflect on what you'd like your practice to look like for the rest of the school year!

Taking Your Read-Alouds From Interactive to Immersive buff.ly/6HVtr3Y

When students know what they’re learning, why it matters, and what’s next — engagement changes. The Wonderwall keeps learning visible: 🧠 Clear goals 🧭 Purposeful tasks 📈 Transparent success criteria No guessing. Just learning with intention. youtube.com/watch?v=9RsVgm…

If we want to build cultures of growth, trust, and excellence, we don’t just need to talk about what leaders should be doing. We also need to talk about what school leaders need to stop doing. buff.ly/PuJJb3G

The struggle is real – but in T Britt's classroom, there is always support available.

Happy MLK Day!! How did you celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday? At the HILL, our scholars celebrated with a “peace” march. @MSCSK12

The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you investing in small conversations? @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @jeffreykubiak @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All @_cwconsulting @pattersonaubrey @MPA_GOJAGUARS @mradamwelcome

Most leadership challenges aren’t people problems. They’re system problems. When PLCs, walkthroughs, and feedback don’t align, even strong teachers feel unclear. Alignment—not effort—is the work of instructional leadership. @BrownWarrens @fdwhite02 @casas_jimmy @RaeHughart @DRescigno @DigitalPd4You @NRatwatte @LiviaChanL @DrLaTonyaSibley @JulianaUrtubey3

Kindness can be the moment that reroutes an entire story. You may not see the impact in real-time, but it is there. Today and every day, choose the response that heals instead of shames. 💜 If someone has once chosen kindness for you, tag them or share this as a reminder. 🌟

Aligning your school's instructional vision with GLEAM instruction can drive more equitable outcomes. Here's a coaching tool from @unboundedu to help: unbounded.org/wp-content/upl…