Susan Henrie

BREAKING: This is in Trump's back yard. Washington DC No Kings Day Protest. This is just the start of the day. It is absolutely unbelievable how many people are turning out for this. I love how everyone is staying peaceful. It's exactly what Trump doesn't want.

I don't think this has gotten enough attention: Trump keeps saying he'll cut funding for schools that require vaccinations. pbs.org/newshour/show/…

I finally read the Project 2025's proposals for education. It's easy enough to say "abolish the department of education." I mean, who outside of Washington actually cares about how the federal government organizes its education programs? But what you might care about is that

BREAKING: Moments ago the White House released the following letter from President Biden’s doctor, Dr. Kevin O’Connor in regards to the multiple visits to the White House by Dr. Kevin Cannard, who the media reported was an expert on Parkinson’s. It reads as follows and seems to dispel the Parkinson’s rumor: “I wanted to share with you background on why Dr. Kevin Cannard visited the White House. To protect patient privacy for the thousands of patients of the White House Medical Unit and the physicians who treat them, normally we do not disclose the names of the specialists we work with. However, in the interests of accuracy, I have obtained permission from the President and Dr. Cannard to confirm the details I am sharing. Dr. Cannard has been the Neurology Consultant to the White House Medical Unit since 2012. He was chosen for his breadth of experience and expertise across the specialty of Neurology. Prior to his Movement Disorders fellowship at Emory University, he had practiced as a general neurologist for six years. He is the longest serving Neurologist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and in the Military Healthcare System. He has been a member of the faculty at the Uniformed Services University's medical school since 1991 and is core faculty of the Neurology Residency Program. He has numerous local and national teaching awards, and is highly regarded for his clinical skills. These qualities make him a valued and versatile consultant to assess and treat a wide variety of conditions. Prior to the pandemic, and following its end, he has held regular Neurology Clinics at the White House Medical Clinic in support of the thousands of active-duty members assigned in support of White House operations. Many military personnel experience neurological issues related to their service, and Dr. Cannard regularly visits the WHMU as part of this General Neurology practice. We value the contributions he has made across the many patients he has treated in support of the White House and its personnel over these years. As I have written in each of the President's medical reports, as part of the President's annual physical, he sees a team of specialists that have included Optometry, Dentistry, Orthopedics (Foot and Ankle), Orthopedics (Spine), Physical Therapy, Neurology, Sleep Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology, and Dermatology. Dr. Cannard was the neurological specialist that examined President Biden for each of his annual physicals. His findings have been made public each time I have released the results of the President's annual physical. President Biden has not seen a neurologist outside of his annual physical. The results of this year's exam were detailed in my February 28th letter: "An extremely detailed neurologic exam was again reassuring in that there were no findings which would be consistent with any cerebellar or other central neurological disorder, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's or ascending lateral sclerosis, nor are there any signs of cervical myelopathy. This exam did again support a finding of peripheral neuropathy in both feet. No motor weakness was detected. He exhibits no tremor, either at rest or with activity. He demonstrates excellent fine motor dexterity. But a subtle difference in heat/cold sensation could be elicited as it was last year. This heat/cold sensation deficit was detected a couple of inches higher on his ankle/calf this year, which is not unexpected. There may; in fact, be day to day subjective variation of these findings, as during last year's exam, this area of sensation deficit was actually found to be smaller than the year before. Seeing patients at the White House is something that Dr. Cannard has been doing for a dozen years. Dr. Cannard was chosen for this responsibility not because he is a movement disorder specialist, but because he is a highly trained and highly regarded neurologist here at Walter Reed.”

2023 Yr 2 student after almost 4 terms of Structured Literacy. First sample end of 2022 when they arrived from a Balanced Literacy school. ‘Frog’ sample is today. Second Year graduate teacher. T and S are VERY proud. Still a long way to go, but 🤩. Literacy is a human right ❤️

I wanted to share some of my thoughts on today's Supreme Court decision on affirmative action:

@ARI_TMorgan “Researchers now estimate that 95 percent of all children can be taught to read by the end of first grade…” Moats, 2020.

BREAKING: In response to right wing pressure to ban books across America, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi @Giannoulias is the first-in-the-nation to propose an innovative way to FIGHT BACK against such bans. “Under the new bill, Illinois libraries would be required to either issue a statement that they will prohibit banning controversial materials and books or show they follow the ALA Library Bill of Rights, which says “materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.” The best part? If they don’t comply, the libraries will NOT be eligible for state grants. Drop a ❤️ if you think everyone should follow Alexi @Giannoulias lead and do the same in their states.

@BlueinUtah @nasponline @ksdawnmiller @SWIFTSchools @kimgibbons1 @Dan_Knewitz Awesome pic! Love seeing Rob with you!

So fun presenting @nasponline on Equity & MTSS @ksdawnmiller @SWIFTSchools @kimgibbons1 @Dan_Knewitz #comtss

Tell your legislators to vote "No" on HB215. The voucher bill linked to a teacher salary increase will be introduced in the House Education Standing Committee on Thursday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m. #MyUEA #uted

The Visible Learning research provides insight into what does and does not positively affect teaching. While nothing works everywhere, Visible Learning MetaX™ provides educators with research-based 'good bets' that, when implemented correctly – can lead to great results.

Fourth-graders at @MidvaleMustangs get a little help from @GovCox as they trim the tree at the historic Kearns Mansion. Fourth grade is the year Utah students delve into Utah history.

With Trump back on Twitter, it’s a good time to watch this Jan 6 hearing. It covers each of Trump’s tweets that day, including those that have been deleted, and features multiple Trump WH staff describing his inexcusable conduct during the violence. january6th.house.gov/legislation/he…

Welcome to Kindergarten 🍎📚

Reports of a meteor over Northern Utah confirmed on the Alta webcam this morning.

Wishing you all a happy 2022.

@surfmoma2 But the common thread in successful districts is they use materials that minimized the amount of prep time needed for full implementation of an evidenced-based curriculum. Most curricular options suck teachers' time like vacuum cleaners.

Clarity about Fountas and Pinnell seidenbergreading.net/2021/11/20/cla…