Tara Banton

Hugs are the universal medicine

Build someone up. Put their insecurities to sleep. Remind them they're worthy. Tell them they're magical. Be a light in a too often dim world.

Our team is focused on leveraging the work of the last few years in authentic learning experiences and assessment. As we reconnect with students, we are going to need to provide them with meaningful work that deepens their sense of commitment to learning. pblworks.org/blog/accelerat…

Self-isolating? Join us for a free 5-day online summit, "In the Footsteps of Thich Nhat Hanh" from March 25-29. Experience teachings, meditations & practices led by some of our most beloved senior Dharma teachers, trained directly by Thay. promo.lionsroar.com/free-summit-th…

Have the courage to be kind in a crisis. It really makes a difference Image: @nikkimiles_

Peace is a natural consequence of not minding what the mind gets up to. If you're tired of being controlled by the thought machine in your head, read on. buff.ly/2W9CTWs

Amazing discussions about including the LCM's 4 Pillars in future learning. LTHS ELA Department inspires! #LearningTogether2019

“So even if one accepts the idea that there are truly one hundred discernible levels [% grading] of students’ writing performance, it’s clear that even well-trained teachers cannot reliably distinguish those different levels with accuracy or consistency.” @tguskey #edchat #grades

When students are #learningtogether, it creates powerful context for internalizing learning. Educators can model their own learning as a social experience: open doors, visiting other rooms, campuses, and districts, and train in and practice ALE together #designthinking

Cassie @wheatley_cassie empowers #LifeReady students to find purpose and act on it through #DesignThinking ALEs

Lots of great talks so far on xenophobia, digesting news the right way, fighting mosquito-borne diseases & jobs machines will likely replace

Thank you to our incredible tech crew! @LakeTravisPAC

Thank you to everyone who came out! We truly appreciate the incredible community that surrounds us.

Ready 4 TEDx @ltisdschools Excited about shared wisdom & reflections on being human @LamarSchrader @tarabanton313 @kobywheeler #TEDxLTHS2017

Achievement unlocked! Gave a TEDx Talk! #TEDxLTHS @TEDxLTHS I was truly blessed to play a small part of such a hugely inspiring event!

The stage is set @TEDxLTHS. Making connections on being human. Thank you @LamarSchrader @tarabanton313 @kobywheeler You are #LTStrong

It's going to be a wet and dreary Saturday. Join us indoors at TEDxLTHS! Register now at TEDxLakeTravisHigh.com!

"Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward" - David M. Burns