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Today we get to sing to you, @BigBird! It’s time to celebrate your birthday with Radar, lots of birdseed milkshakes, and all of your Sesame Street friends. 💛 #HappyBirthdayBigBird

Literacy starts at home.

Orthographic mapping is how words stick not by memorizing or guessing, but by connecting: 🔹 Sounds (phonology) 🔹 Spelling (orthography) 🔹 Meaning (semantics) All 3 are needed. Check out Making Words Stick by Molly Ness & Katie Pace Miles. A must-read for every educator.

It all starts with love, reminds educator Eugene Park: #KidsDeserveIt

RT @zearned: 🍩Reshare if you agree – math is “a-glazing”! 😉 #NationalDonutDay

The end of the school year is the start of a busy summer for school custodians, who work tirelessly to clean & prepare schools for the fall. Thanks for your dedication - during summer & throughout the year - to making our school buildings their best! #ThankYouThursday

Great leaders connect.

Did you miss out on Day 1 of Cultivate? Don't worry, you have another chance to ignite your summer learning! Make sure to register for Cultivate Day 2 on July 15th! 🎉 You will NOT want to miss out on another fantastic day of learning, kicked off by an amazing Tom Murray!

Current Frisco ISD families: Don’t miss the chance to apply for an in-District transfer for the upcoming school year! With the summer transfer window eliminated, this is your only opportunity to move campuses for the 2025-26 school year. Learn more: ow.ly/qplZ50UnUE2

The reason we're able to celebrate #ComputerScienceEducationWeek is because of educators teaching & preparing our next generation of computer scientists. Thank you & happy #CSEdWeek!

Are you ready for #winter? ❄️☃️ Plan now to prepare for cold weather emergencies like ice storms, power outages, and hypothermia. #WinterWeatherSafety #BeReady

RT @zearned: Every snowflake might be unique, but they are ALL hexagons! ❄️ #SnowflakesAreHexagons

RT @zearned: 👏Here's to you, lifelong learners! 🎉✨ #TeachersOfX

Rushing ahead can leave students behind. Sketchnote artist @ValentinaESL highlights the value of giving students the time they need to think and respond to questions.

⚖️ Want to boost your success? Balancing efficiency with productivity is key! Check out how to optimize both for better outcomes. 👇 Find the balance that drives success! sbee.link/u4txgj8w7a via @tnvora #education #teaching #leadership

The Elmos Tour is forever. ❤️

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RT @UNTsocial: GAME ALERT! @MeanGreenfb is headed to the @FRBowl to play against Texas State. Get tickets now: northtex.as/3D8KLkD

He is beauty, he is grace, he is Cookie Monster in ice skates! Jumpstart your holiday spirit with The Nutcracker special on @StreamOnMax! 🎄🎁⛸️

Joining a school choir or chorus can be a great way for students to not only build their musical talents, but other important skills like teamwork, self-discipline, and goal setting. Thanks to all the music educators helping our students lift their voices in song! #WorldChoralDay