Dr. Tracy Barber

A coach reflects on their initial exploration of PBL as a vehicle to engage students with disabilities as they prepare them for career, college, and civic life. Read more here!: bit.ly/39Rd43Z

After decades of “stand and deliver,” it’s time to design learning experiences that prepare learners for the real world, not just tests. We owe it to students and society to move beyond worksheets and deliver authentic, relevant learning.

Just visited the Brown School for the YA’LL program—so inspired by these young leaders who are shaping the future with their voices, ideas, and action. 🌟💡 #JCPS #YALL #StudentVoice

Great visit to JA BizTown today with @JCPSSuper 🌟 Loved seeing the facility where our students step into real-world roles and practice leadership, teamwork, and financial literacy. The future is bright! 💼📚 #WeAreJCPS #JABizTown

#Leo facts 👏🏼

@JCPSSuper @WilderWildcats Congratulations to two stellar administrators! You will both be missed.

Wilder Elementary was the first school I visited when I was named Superintendent 8 years ago. Today is longtime principal Bill Perkins’ last school day. He’s retiring too! Good luck my friend and to all the retiring teachers and principals. ⁦@WilderWildcats⁩ #WeAreJCPS

🙋🏻‍♀️Me too! 😂

Focus on their strengths to build confidence. @teachergoals

@CoachRyanMiley Bravo! @CoachStinnett

This kid is an absolute stud! Knock down shooter/High IQ - Stock is rising every day 🔥🔥 #Sniper

What a beautiful way to start the day @CaneRunCougars! # Mindfulness @JCPSKY @CompSchools

On this day in 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his last speech before he was assassinated the next day.

Great leaders create a path for others to leave their footprints.

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." This month, Rach and I celebrate the importance Dr.Suess and National Reading Month at my former elementary school, Dunn Elementary! #DolphinsforLife

Excellent read!

Transform disciplinary moments into learning opportunities by managing your emotions first. Read the full article: Never Give Consequences When You’re Angry ▸ lttr.ai/AbprZ

Great teachers know the standard is non-negotiable. The magic happens in the scaffolding—adjusting the path, not the destination, to ensure every student gets there. #HoldTheStandard

We spend 50% more hours in school than Finland. They get 15 mins of recess every hour. They have NO standardized tests except for PISA in HS and they outperform us every time. When we can’t give students more recess, physical activity & Arts then we don’t understand education.

What an honor to be an invited community guest at The World of Fashion Show at Newcomer Academy! It was a spectacular show with representation of many countries like the beautiful Ethiopia… @JCPSKY