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Happy American Education Week! This week, we celebrate the incredible educators whose dedication, passion, and hard work shape students’ lives every single day. Thank you for everything you do! #AEW2025

What's your favorite question to support metacognition? This roundup comes from educator @woodard_julie:

To Every Teacher About to Begin Again… There’s something sacred about this time of year. The world doesn’t pause for it—but we do. We tidy up rooms, rework bulletin boards, restock our desk drawers with things no one else even notices… all for the sake of what’s coming. And what’s coming isn’t just students—it’s opportunity. It’s impact. It’s legacy. And whether you feel ready or not, you’re about to become part of someone’s story again. It might not be obvious at first. The kid who won’t look up. The one who sighs every time you speak. The one who walks in carrying a world you’ll never fully understand. But here’s the truth: your consistency will matter more than your content. Your tone will matter more than your title. And your presence will matter more than your perfection ever could. Every year, I remind teachers of this: You are not the system. You are the exception to it. You’re the one who turns test-takers into risk-takers. Who sees the child before the checklist. Who shows up—even when it feels like no one notices you do. And if this year feels heavy, don’t forget—some kids are walking through your doors needing one adult to believe in them. Just one. Not because you have all the answers, but because you looked them in the eye and said, “I see something in you.” And meant it. That’s the kind of teaching that outlasts standards. The kind that can’t be measured… but will never be forgotten. So as you step into a new year, remember this: You don’t need to be perfect. Just present. You don’t need a magic lesson. Just a moment that makes a kid feel seen. You don’t need to save the world. Just reach the one in front of you. Because that’s how the world changes anyway. Thank you—for everything you give to children who aren’t even your own. The world doesn’t thank you nearly enough. But I see you. And I’m grateful. Let’s go make it count. —Brad

Happy Summer from our Room 210 family! 💛🌞

Tried out a thinking classroom task today, and WOW! Loved seeing the collaboration and communication around perimeter and area! The engagement was incredible!! Can’t wait to do more! 💭🤓 @pgliljedahl

The reason PD needs to focus on inspiration, affirmation, and strategies to maximize teachers' strengths! Doctorbradjohnson.com/contact

🎓 Dive into the Instruction playlist for innovative teaching strategies! From the Jigsaw Method to mastering text structures, these videos are a treasure trove for educators aiming to elevate their classroom experience. 📺 Watch now: buff.ly/B16nXKM via @cultofpedagogy #educoach #k12 #teaching

"Cognitive, metacognitive and procedural scaffolding techniques, when artfully executed, provide a pathway through the beautiful mess of learning, equipping students to confidently navigate difficult schoolwork and life challenges." @finleyt via @edutopia edutopia.org/article/powerf…

Best leaders don't demand; they develop.

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Excited to finally start my spring break reads! 💭 🧮 🤓 @pgliljedahl

Football Friday came back for 2025! So proud of my third graders for working hard on 7 different challenges throughout the day. They were determined to win a team lunch bunch and pajama day. Loved seeing the teamwork, camaraderie, and competitive spirit! 🏈📣

By leading with courage, compassion and integrity, you don't just make your classroom a better place to learn – you make the world a better place to live.

Discovery families! Winter ASEP is almost here! I am excited to host an ASEP class, centered on STEAM, on Tuesdays. Kids will use collaboration and creativity for a different challenge each week! Registration has been shared through our PTO! @discoverypto1 ✨🚀

LCPS and Administrative Offices are closed on Monday, January 6, 2025. All activities on school campuses are canceled Monday, January 6.

We had an amazing Veterans Day celebration yesterday! After the assembly, we completed a STEM challenge with our visitors! 🇺🇸❤️💙🤍 @Discovery_elem

Formative assessment is crucial for making sure students are learning. Putting these 5 conditions in place will help you do it right. Thanks to Kim Marshall and Jenn David-Lang for sharing these curated best practices! cultofpedagogy.com/effective-form…

This has happened to me and I couldn’t agree more! 💭

Our class mascot election was a success! Third graders learned about representative democracy and the importance of learning about their candidates. Then, they voted! Manny the Manatee is our 2024-2025 class mascot!

Today we made our own ice cream! We started by making a solution with milk, vanilla, and sugar. Then, we used ice and salt to freeze the liquid with lots of shaking! This experiment always brings ENERGY and EXCITEMENT! 🍦