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Learned so much today! Was such a great IC meeting

Why are longtime conservative educators like me (lifelong R voter who voted for Abbott), posting and sharing this video? Here is why: Last Fall @GovAbbott recognized the statewide shortage of teachers, calling a special commission to address the issue. He was focused on public ed. But then, at some point he became fixated on vouchers and launched his Private school only tour where he began denouncing public ed calling us “Educrats” and indoctrinators. His actions were then echoed by many in #txlege who began affirming their west texas donors. They started clout chasing voucher lobbyists (with photo ops, using their catchphrases) and blasting public school supporters as Anti Family and Anti-Freedom. Then came the actual voucher bills in March. The bills did not (and do not) actually guarantee any choice for parents. That could be remedied, but instead they created a choice only for the schools. Further they exempted private schools from all the accountability and other compliance mandates which were being used to criticize schools. “PubEd test scores are bad”—but voucher bills removed state testing requirements “PubEd schools have too many admin”-but voucher bills exempted all the compliance, reporting, and mandates that require more admin etc. Then there were the actual bill hearings where many #txlege used their time to fawn over lobbyists while blasting actual fellow conservative public school leaders The icing was the recent public admission that the Governor is dangling any raise for teachers as a “carrot” for getting vouchers passed. So here we are. Me, a long time R voter with Public, Private, and Charter service now finding alignment with the remaining pro public ed republicans and also leading Democrats, but largely abandoned by the state leadership.

Dedicated educators at Woodcreek Elementary looking at data and having discussions about how it will impact their teaching this year. @ronniemosher

It's not too late to register for my free webinar with @hand2mind tomorrow. You can join us live or watch the recording on your own time. Register here: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/68610… #iteachmath #mtbos

You have to look closely 👀 Reply with 🎒 when you see it.

@katyisd Way to go @loriamaurer !! 🥳 You will be a great principal ! 🤩

We are excited to welcome three campus leaders into new principal roles! Today, Superintendent Gregorski appointed Lori Maurer as the new principal of MRE, Dr. Genevieve Lopardo for SLJH, and Lizzie Herring for MCHS. Read more about these new principals: bit.ly/3Nt7w4r

I really enjoyed this training this morning! #wcerangers #katyisd_ELEMCI

So great to see our 3rd grade science teachers diving into the Science & Engineering Practices! #wcerangers #katyisd_ELEMCI

Great ways to engage and assess students!

Here’s the beginning of our decimal unit No details as to the new addition to the room Just what do you notice? What do you wonder?

Better together - WoodCreek & Stevens! #KatySisterSchools #wcerangers #BetterTogetherStallions&Rangers #StallionsDeserveIt

⚗️ Science is cool 😎, but when you make it glow…🤯🤩!! #WCERangers @MathCoachLuster @HassanSciLab

Sabrina and I found the WCE Elf getting a little mental health break. ❤️🎄#WCERangers

Tracy and I found our WCE Elf and his bestie taking their own selfie! What a pair those two make!! #WCERangers

Please join us in celebrating our newest Ranger Spotlight- Ms. Madhavan, 5th Grade Teacher! She is an exceptional Math and Science teacher as well as an outstanding citizenship facilitator. Thank you for all that you do for our Rangers. #wcerangers #RangerSpotlight ♥️

Last week, we got to celebrate our AMAZING Custodial Crew! They work with their whole hearts, day in and day out to take care of our Rangers and WCE! We are SO THANKFUL for each of them! 💚💛 #wcerangers #HappyCustodiansDay

Ranger proud 💚💛 #loveneverfails #wcerangers

💚💛 Welcome Back Rangers!! 💛💚 #wcerangers

It was a wonderful day PD-ing with the newest members of our Ranger Family! 💚💛 #wcerangers @katyisd #2021NewTeacherCampusOrientation Sending a huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTA for the awesome gifts for all of our new teachers! ❤

Welcome to the forest family! 💛💚