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Earlier this year, I was pretty ready to be done teaching. That has since changed. The difference is that, though the problems still exist, I've also become intentional about noticing the good. If you want to give it a shot, here's a challenge for March.

Questions For Teachers and Administrators: 1. Who invested in me? 2. Who am I investing in? 3. How can I contribute or give back to the field of education? 4. Am I more focused on growing myself or adding value to others? 5. Who are leaders I respect? #edchat

@MattDunbar_VT @dnaquincy @kwreads Can’t wait to hear about your professional learning.

Almost wheels up from Roanoke to Charlotte to Nashville for #LearnFwd22. @dnaquincy and I miss you already @kwreads. We are excited for #LFAcademy24 and the conference to follow!

@FCPSVA We are blessed with a humble, student- centered superintendent @bcjoyce4

@JaniceGaskin5 I loved seeing your students engaging in circles today!

Great first week! Working Agreements✔️ Class Visions ✔️ Growth Mindset Statements✔️ Love for deeper, student centered learning increased ✔️ … I loved seeing the excitement and engagement in my class this week. 22-23 off to a strong start!💪

Does your school effectively foster a culture of empowerment? Use this Culture of Empowerment Proficiency Scale to find out. Download this and more from The School Wellness Wheel: bit.ly/30EtbSG

New professionals to @FCPSVA creatively sharing Vision25 and the profile of a FC Learner. Welcome rock stars!

New professionals ⁦@FCPSVA⁩ engaging in deeper learning protocols and practices. ⁦@kwreads⁩ ⁦@KaraBernard0708⁩ ⁦@BrendaMuse2⁩ ⁦@QuinnEng8⁩ ⁦@TaraG_at_FC⁩

How can we provide learners with multiple ways to demonstrate their learning for assessment? Give choice in how they make their learning visible! Here are some suggestions of choices you can give students tsing #edtech to demonstrate what they've learned (updated 2022). #UDLvoice

When designing student projects, it’s important to be clear about the goals of the project. Employ this proposal form from The Complete Guide to Blended Learning to give students the agency to decide how they want to approach a project. @Catlin_Tucker bit.ly/3ODLzOh

Powerful learning and reflection the last 2 days with ⁦⁦@mcleod⁩. Thankful for committed educators that want to “Empower all Learners” ⁦@FCPSVA⁩

A8 There is a story about a tribe and they would ask “and how are the children?” If the children are well then life is good. My why is for the children to be well! #LearnLAP

A7 Really evaluate systems and processes that “close the door” on some of our learners and then do something to change them! #LearnLAP

Thanks @MattDunbar_VT for facilitating this chat and inspiring us to reflect #LearnLAP

A6 The power of collective teacher efficacy #LearnLAP

A5 I am passionate about ensuring we have productive learning environments so I have been researching the impact of collective teacher efficacy #LearnLAP

A4 Reading all the books I purchased throughout the year that I never had time to read! #LearnLAP

Q3 It is okay to disconnect when you are on vacation- work in progress for me #LearnLAP