David T. Peck

This is not the world we dreamed of for our kids.

This message extends past Virginia to our country. Governor Spanberger’s message resonated loud and clear: “We must put aside what divides us and focus on what unites us.”We need to move beyond divisive politics and work together for practical solutions that help all Virginians!

Thomas Massie is going NUCLEAR on Trump’s regime change war in Venezuela. “How did it work out in Cuba, Libya, Iraq, or Syria?” “Do we want another Afghanistan in the Western Hemisphere?” “This is about oil and regime change.” “Previous presidents told us to go to war over WMDs, weapons of mass destruction, that did not exist.” “Now it’s the same playbook, except we’re told that drugs are the WMDs.” “James Madison warned us that in no part of the Constitution is more wisdom to be found than in the clause which confides the question of war and peace to the legislature—not the executive.” “The framers understood a simple truth: to the extent that war-making power devolves to one person, liberty dissolves.” “By escalating toward war, we would predictably create countless refugees.” “Are we prepared to receive swarms of the 25 million Venezuelans who will likely become refugees?” @RepThomasMassie @MassieforKY

What works.

Think-Pair-Share has the widest gap between success and failure in the classroom. With clear prompts, tight timing, and real accountability, it’s a powerhouse for thinking. Toss it in without intentional design and it collapses into noise. With TPS, intentionality is everything.

Effective classrooms...

Check out the latest edition of the Virginia Education Update. Edition: 2025-38: ow.ly/Kq1q50Xt3t1

Looking for a meaningful career in education? SCPS is looking for licensed teachers & professionals, substitute teachers, school counselors, paraeducators, high-intensity tutors, bus drivers and more! 🚍📚🍎

First Division Leadership meeting in @SpotsySchools. We welcome all of our AMAZING principals for a day of learning with @casas_jimmy and his team to continue our work on PLCs as we continue to build on our Organizational Coherence. #WeAreSpotsy

Today, I visited 9 schools in @SpotsySchools. Another Superman wardrobe change day. Enjoyed spending time walking the halls and visiting classrooms with my principals. #WeAreSpotsy

Started the day at 4:30 AM for a media blitz at @RiverbendBears. Thereafter, I completed 8 school visits in @SpotsySchools. Thank you 🙏🏾 students, principals and staff for the warm welcome. Like Superman, -Wardrobe Changes. #WeAreSpotsy

Since we passed the Affordable Care Act, Republicans have tried over and over to repeal it. And over and over, they’ve failed — in part because millions of people now depend on the ACA for quality, affordable health care. Now Republicans are trying something different: quietly weakening the law and hoping you won’t notice. We can’t let them.

The most important thing to get ready in your room…IS YOU! Kids are going to walk in and see their name and know if they are supposed to be in that room. Then they’ll look at you…and know if THEY BELONG. Just got to take care of each other. #LeadFromWhereYouAre #1minwalk2work

Principals like for teachers to provide engaging instruction.  Well teachers and students like for their principal to provide engaging leadership.  It means walking around, having lots of conversations, being a cheerleader, working collaboratively, and caring about everyone in the school.

@mitchemm13 @SpotsySchools Blessed to work under your leadership!

Today, I am celebrating my 1-Year Anniversary in @SpotsySchools. I am so blessed and thankful to serve this great community. How it started and Where we are today. #WeAreSpotsy

You don’t have to be an administrator, grade level chair, or department head to be a leader in your school.  Your title doesn’t matter.  You just have to care about making it better. Passion and commitment can transform any culture.

Back-to-school prep status: 47 tabs open, snack stash restocked, and me yelling “I DECLARE BACK TO SCHOOL!” like Michael Scott. 📣📚 Let’s do this, Smith Station! New teacher orientation next week. #PrincipalLife #BackToSchool #SmithStationStrong #MichaelScottEnergy

My account was hacked several months ago and finally got it back!

Through struggle and discipline, persistence and faith, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped move this country forward. As we honor his legacy today, let’s remember the lesson he taught us: that even in the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can help change it. In honor of #MLKDay, I hope you’ll do what you can in your community to create a better future for us all.

@NFLFrascella We best not see this crew the rest of the playoffs. Mahomes is as soft as melted butter and the NFL needs to reevaluate these roughing calls.

Can’t even take this game seriously… NFL just advancing the Chiefs through their control, absurd flags