michelewallace

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Guy I know was complaining about making his 8th grader's lunch. I didn't have presence of mind to say anything so 3 days later I made this. I don't think the guy's is on Twitter, this is my therapy.

Happening now....The amazing Challenger Elementary teachers are involved in meaningful data discussions to better support their students. #teamwork #itsallaboutthestudents #leadingandlearning @mwallaceut @HSVk12

For all the teachers @KellyWortendyke @kimloomisssss @teacher_nash @stephanestegen @

An astonishingly simple (but extremely effective) technique to sharpen your listen skills: Before your respond in a conversation, take a breath. Seriously. That's it. It'll help. psychologytoday.com/blog/the-refug…

37 students having fun and learning math at CES Khan Academy. Bursting at the seams 🤗@KellyWortendyke @kimloomisssss @Graham_Wendy @CESAimHigh @HSVk12 @mwallaceut @#gatehsv

This teacher believes the pen is mightier than the pencil. (Erased mistakes = missed opportunities.) edut.to/2NpQyYi

@DTWillingham True.

I'm calling BS on these stories about nine-year olds being flummoxed by a land line: "what is this strange thing and why is it ringing?" etc. Have these children never seen a movie or TV show set before 2005?

Interactions are huge. Thank you ladies! @KellyWortendyke @kimloomisssss @EricaCottingham @CESAimHigh

So true!We couldnt do it without her!@danna_freedman @HSVk12

If you want to be a world changer for people everywhere, be a day maker for the people right next to you.

A new study finds that greeting students at the door increases engagement by 20% and reduces disruptions by 9%—effectively adding 1 hour of learning per day. edut.to/2N8NH65

Challenger Challenge! Our only PTA fundraiser for the year! Thanks Big Al @UA_Athletics, CMS Cheerleaders and drumline @ChallMidHSV, and Steve and Jeff from @1043WZYP for helping us out! #buildingshade @hcschallengerel @hsvk12 @ericacottingham @kellywortendyke @mwallaceut

The jigsaw methods have an effect size of 1.20! Here's a great article that explains what it is, and offers a 6-step process to running a jigsaw activity in your classroom: teachhub.com/jigsaw-method-… @TeachHub #Visiblelearning

How do you improve schools? Start by coaching principals, says new study via @Chalkbeat chalkbeat.org/posts/tn/2018/…

This world needs Love and Logic: weareteachers.com/lawnmower-pare…

"The day of the launch, she said, 'imagine a history teacher making history.'" Beloved social studies teacher and Challenger crew member Christa McAuliffe would have been 70 years old today. t-t.site/2wuq2Th

Schools Can Keep Kids Safe Without Giving Their Teachers Guns nyti.ms/2NDkJaH

Yoga can't be taught in Alabama's public schools due to what the Alabama Department of Education describes as "its religious roots." HOWEVER, teachers may instruct students on poses, exercises and stretches... they just can't call it yoga. trib.al/iELbLdX

At water-starved Lake Mead and Lake Powell, 'the crisis is already real,' scientists say. "Lake Powell now sits 48 percent full, and Lake Mead is 38 percent full." - @ByIanJames via @azcentral azc.cc/2BWhMR8