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2nd graders opening up our elementary concert series showcasing their music skills and gratitude

Thanks to James ⁦@ChuckGrassley⁩ office for meeting with us Wednesday to discuss funding priorities and the importance of public education @NAESP ⁦@NASSP⁩ #PrincipalsAdvocate ⁦@sai_iowa⁩

Thanks to Maddi ⁦@RepZachNunn⁩ for meeting with us Wednesday to discuss funding priorities and the importance of public education @NAESP ⁦@NASSP⁩ #PrincipalsAdvocate ⁦@sai_iowa⁩

Thanks to Leah ⁦@RepAshleyHinson⁩ for meeting with us Wednesday to discuss funding priorities and the importance of public education @NAESP ⁦@NASSP⁩ #PrincipalsAdvocate ⁦@sai_iowa⁩

Thanks to Rep. Randy Feenstra & staff for meeting with us Wednesday to discuss funding priorities and the importance of public education @RepFeenstra @NAESP ⁦@NASSP⁩ #PrincipalsAdvocate ⁦@sai_iowa⁩

It is amazing what we could accomplish if we would just talk more WITH people instead of ABOUT people. #iBelieve #ItMatters #PrepositionsMatter

We ❤️ our school paraprofessionals! We're so grateful for all the ways you assist teachers & support students in the classroom - thank you! #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay

Great to hear ⁦@efranksnaesp⁩ kicking off our advocacy conference. Grateful for his leadership and inspiration. #PrincipalsAdvocate

Houston Kraft opening up the NAESP conference sharing the importance of kindness!! ⁦@sai_iowa⁩ ⁦@DecorahSchools⁩

We did it! Thank you to our nearly 80 volunteers—NAESP members from across the country! The students at @WeyanokeES are going to love their new @PlayLSI and @sparksatplayllc playground equipment! #NAESP23 and thanks to @EducatingUsher for hosting us! It was a blast!

🎉Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week! Express your gratitude to the teachers who have made a difference in your life! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher

The 3rd graders didn’t miss a beat performing, “It’s a small world. “ They closed the evening showcasing all the skills they have learned this year. 😁 ⁦@52101news⁩ ⁦@DecorahSchools⁩

1st grade kicking off the night singing and “ jumping with joy” ⁦@52101news⁩ ⁦@DecorahSchools⁩

Mrs. Zbornik & the 4th graders wrapped up today concerts with an amazing performance. @52101news @decorahschools

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2nd graders brought the house down as they started out our elementary concert series. Special thanks goes out to Mrs Moen for bringing the magic as she is filling in for Mrs. Schacherer.

If we truly know the value how a parent/teacher partnership maximizes student learning/opportunities, then we must embrace the starting point of “Every parent is doing the best they know how.” AND “Every teacher is doing the best they know how.” Neither role is easy. #GiveGrace

Help every Iowan see what their legislature is up to.

Want to be a math person? STEP I: Do math. STEP 2: Be a person. It's seriously that easy! #CodeBreaker 🧠 via @d_martin05