Laura Januszewski

@LakodukMSUM @LightEduFires How did we get to this point? Because what you are saying is totally true? What could make risks in school trendy?

Q5: What are educators biggest obstacles to revolutionizing schools? #msum644 #obstacleareopportunities #bettertogether #wegotthis #edleadership #growthmindset

@tylernelsonRRHS @LightEduFires Yes, teaching is mentally and emotionally exhausting. We put on a performance every day. What other profession can say that? And not just one, but multiple performances a day.

@LightEduFires Air. I feel as if educators are completely overwhelmed with all the different programs and strategies that are intended to revolutionize education, but in reality they are suffocating people out of the profession. We need to find a way to provide meaningful time and support

@LightEduFires @dia_christia Totally! Students need to see something go wrong. We need to talk about it. Take the stigma of “failure” away. You can’t fail if you do try. You can’t succeed if you don’t try to change.

@ljanuszewski228 @dia_christia And yet, us failing humanizes learning!

@joelatt53 @LightEduFires Yes Joe!

@LightEduFires A5: ourselves! We need to practice what we preach! Growth mindset how can we change things to make learning more impact full instead of this is how it has always been done. Get out of our comfort zones. #msum644

@mrsdwyer @LightEduFires Yes. There are so many different ideas and things that “work” for teachers. Consensus is a tough sell.

@dia_christia @LightEduFires I would agree with fear. I think it’s harder for teachers to change sometimes than it is for kids. We worry about “failing” in front of students

@LightEduFires A5: Lack of funding. Student to teacher ratios. Fear of change. These stick out as big obstacles to me. #msum644

@LightEduFires Time and resources. We need more, we want more, but we don’t have more.

@MrWestbrock @LightEduFires Well said! You need to be able to connect the dots!

Q4: What is it that we truly need to prepare kids for? #msum644 #rigorandrelevance #quadD #realworld #edleadership

@Nikkoleadams1 @LightEduFires Can you tell I have 5 kids at home 😜

@ljanuszewski228 @LightEduFires I think you need to come teach this to my second grade phy ed classes 😂

@Nikkoleadams1 @LightEduFires Oh my gosh! You made me laugh. I love it!

@mrsdwyer @LightEduFires I agree with this. Kids need to learn how to be uncomfortable, not know the right answer, but have the ability to either find it or create it.

@dia_christia @LightEduFires Couldn’t agree more. You master these and you’ve got it made.

@LightEduFires A4: In my math classroom, I always emphasize the importance of problem solving and teamwork. These are the skills students will find useful later in life. #msum644

@tylernelsonRRHS @LightEduFires This class sounds awesome!

@LightEduFires A3: We really do not have a set curriculum in my class as it’s just me and my student council cabinet. This is great from the standpoint that the class is always structured around what the group needs. Something I need to be better at is assessing growth in their leadership.

Q3: What upgrades do you feel need to be made with your current curriculum and assessment practices in order to make that dream become reality? #msum644 #curriculum&instruction #edleadership #dreamsbecomereality

@tylernelsonRRHS @mr_reierson @LightEduFires Totally! Daily opportunities to be a great role model.

@mr_reierson @LightEduFires Leadership is an action, not a position. I think that the most important role that a teacher can play in a students life is be an example of how to live. Work hard, treat others with respect, and ALWAYS have perspective

Q2: Revolutionizing education doesn’t have to be an entire systematic change. What are some things you can do in your classroom right now? #msum644 #Leadlearner #edleadership

@mr_reierson @LightEduFires So true! I see the words of my son’s kindergarten teacher come out all the time. I love to see how she brings life to his day.

@LightEduFires A2: Right now I can think about the ways I'm addressing students. My language, excitement, and interaction with others is contagious. My colleague just mentioned to me how students pick up a personality from their classroom teacher. #msum644

@AbigailLindqui2 @LightEduFires This has been a big topic in our elementary right now. How do we fill in the gaps or lessen the gaps for those students.

@LightEduFires A3: An upgrade that needs to be made to my curriculum is supporting the missing gaps. I need a curriculum that can support students from grade to grade who are missing pieces as a result of the pandemic. #msum644

@Nikkoleadams1 @LightEduFires I teach some elementary STEM classes and I have noticed a similar thought. Kids need to move and kids need to discover. They need to do the heavy lifting!

@LightEduFires A3: Letting kids move is key! How are they going to figure out the answer? Let them do a little self-discovery with the tools of their choosing before any interference #msum644

@LightEduFires Q3: Simplify standards. This doesn’t mean water down, but give teachers more flexibility to be creative. Can we think more about essential learning?

@tbry30 @LightEduFires Social skills! Yes! I was just talking with a co-worker about those today. The ability to connect is such an important skill.

@LightEduFires Q1: Spending more time focusing on outcome rather than method of practice. It’s ok to change the way we are doing things in order to be more relatable to the students of today. Technology is important but social skills are equally important. #msum644

Q1: How do you reimagine school? #msum644