Amanda Piper-McClure

3 Most powerful words in Education are "I don't know." These 3 words lead you on the path of discovery. Josh Roberts, Midlothian ISD #IMCAT2019

Save the date for the 33rd annual I.M. Texas, the premier instructional materials event in Texas, December 8–10, 2024, at Moody Gardens in Galveston. Registration coming soon! buff.ly/4e1SZbF

One month left to secure your access! Start the school year informed and energized when you enroll now for the IMCAT 2024 Summer Institute on demand! Enroll by September 1 to watch sessions anytime and on your schedule through September 30: buff.ly/3FZuwFb

New and veteran coordinators: We hope to see you! #IMCAT

Calling all Instructional Materials Coordinators!! Join us for Summer Institute.

Virtual exhibitor and sponsor opportunities are now open for the IMCAT 2024 Summer Institute, online this June 12–13! You don't want to miss this opportunity for your organization to reach the instructional materials coordinators of Texas: buff.ly/3lJV2vo

I wrote this short blurb about Michael J Fox (@realmikefox) for the annual #Time100. This man means a lot to me. And I know he means a lot to you… ⬇️ I know Michael J. Fox. Like, I know him pretty damn well. He’s funny. He’s warm. He’s handsome and intensely smart. He also falls a lot. Not just because he has Parkinson’s. He falls a lot because he’s unafraid to fly. I met Mike 17 years ago. I’ve watched him raise the bar for purpose and passion. It’d be kinda lazy to simply characterize him as the greatest champion of Parkinson’s research on the planet. He’s someone who helped my dad, along with millions of others, feel less alone. It’d be kinda lazy to simply regard him as a movie star who shaped the lives of people all over the planet with a uniquely electric wit and self-aware charm. He’s the sum of these beautiful parts. And so many more. Last year I watched Back to the Future with my 8-year-old daughter. It’s become her favourite film. And for now, that’s enough for me—and her. One more kid from one more generation sees what I saw. I know how lucky I am to call Mike a friend. She still has no idea that I know him. I don’t need to teach my daughter the level of compassion Mike has mastered. Or teach her to tell stories the way Mike tells stories. I need to teach her that it’s OK to fall a lot. It’s the absolute best way to know you’re flying.

Love how this has helped me with my own kids! Thanks @NISD_IT!

This is so heartwarming. I know there are many more unsheltered but it is a blessing that this man was reunited with family that loves him.

@klloyd_edu This is not only trying to force religion, it is another slap in the face of public education in Texas. Absolutely abhorrent.

Don't miss the annual IMCAT quilt raffle at I.M. Texas 2023, this December 3–5 in Round Rock! Proceeds from this year's raffle will support Toys for Tots. There's still time to register for the conference! buff.ly/45U1Nw8 #imtexas23

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There's still time to register for I.M. Texas 2023, the premier instructional materials event in Texas! Register now to join IMCAT in Round Rock this December 3–5. buff.ly/45U1Nw8 #imtexas23

Ready to learn at I.M. Texas 2023? The conference is just 3 weeks away! Whether the topic is administration, curriculum, finance, technology, or warehousing, there's sessions for you! Register today to join IMCAT this December 3–5: buff.ly/45U1Nw8 #imtexas23

@ScienceSanders This makes me sad!

Sad news! If you are a Jamboard fanatic you still can use it until October 1, 2024, after that no new ones. Google will offer a “migration path for Jamboard data" that will let existing Jams be imported into 3rd party apps like FigJam, Lucidspark, and Miro.

@NorthwestISD @MedlinMS Stunning! Keep nurturing that talent!

Ima Onyeama, 8th grader at @MedlinMS, was inspired by famous Texas artist Delita Martin when she created this self portrait... then got an encouraging message from Ms. Martin herself! Read the full story: bit.ly/3OJvwk4

Getting ready for kids at one of our new campuses! The cafetorium and open concept library are beautiful! Daniel Elementary @NorthwestISD !

@LEGO_Group Build and display Steamboat Willie. Ship in a Bottle, Hogwarts Castle and Bonsai Tree. Everything else is build/unbuild/rebuild.

Types of LEGO fan: - People who build and display - People who build and unbuild - People who have a stack of unbuilt sets slowly taking over their room

Beautiful new campus! ⁦@NorthwestISD⁩ ⁦@NatChildress⁩

@katybarrey @EngageNISD Thank you for being such a positive and patient co-presenter! You are absolutely phenomenal and I am proud to work where we have the opportunity to share our learning with others!

We customized and beatified digital workspaces today at @EngageNISD! Thanks to @TextbookBoss for her big brain idea to share tips on improving the Portal, Outlook, and Chrome experiences! #engageNISD #NISDIT

Looking forward to ENGAGE 2023 Professional Learning Conference engage2023professionallearn.sched.com/event/038eb695… @sched