Jason Deehan🌎

Latest blog post: I am sharing a peace treaty activity to help students understand a little bit about what is currently happening in Pakistan. educationalexploits.com/2026/04/20/pea…

Found this online. Yet another reason why projects are better than tests!

Really interesting article about the preparation paradox in schools: smartbrief.com/original/the-p…

Belonging is foundational to learning, & leaders play a critical role in shaping it. These 5 practices offer a clear path for strengthening relationships and improving outcomes for students & staff edweek.org/sponsor/nation… #schoolleaders #EdWeek

As well as being an educator and an active edu X participant, I am also a self-published author. Please check out my titles at url-shortener.me/F08Y I've got historical fiction, superhero fiction, kids silly books, and two titles where the hero is a social studies teacher!

👩‍🏫 Enhance the power of feedback by involving students in the process. Use my template to foster reflective & actionable feedback in your classroom now: bit.ly/3TPCgjt #edchat #k12

A screenshot shot from a NYT article on encouraging boys to read. The pendulum swinging is frustrating: I remember being explicitly told to NOT assign whole books. Jumping on bandwagons has consequences.

Latest blog post: helping students cope with the transitory nature of overseas international schools. educationalexploits.com/2025/12/16/the…

Whether you're an experienced educator or just starting your #NewTeacherJourney – you can always learn something new from your fellow Ts! (Wisdom via educator @essentiallymath)

@CHitch94 GREAT thought. How do you share this with students? Do you watch the ceremonies together? Do you have any cool guiding questions? Thanks!!!

Opening ceremonies elements can also be good for students to think about how countries "package" elements of their history or culture for a global audience. #sschat

Moving on from old friendships and creating new ones is a natural part of life. 🧡 Learn more about the research—and on teaching the difference between conflict and bullying: edut.to/3yAcp7P

Did you miss last Saturday's #TeacherEd #SpecialEd chat? Check out highlights here - njalternateroute.rutgers.edu/blog/navigatin… ⭐️Thanks to our expert panelists for their contributions @Mrdeehanclass @KGainerteacher @aye_mrjames @Erik_Youngman and @Sharlene_Laud @RutgersGSE for the blogpost!

“Failure is an inevitable part of the teaching journey,” Michelle Singh of @lctelearning writes. When you encounter setbacks as an educator, these practices can help you embrace failure and use it to keep improving. 📈 edut.to/3QtrFJP

💡Meet the IDM institute facilitation team! @C3Teachers SG, John, & Kathy can't wait to see you this summer & work collaboratively towards our common goal: Making inquiry possible in K-12 education! ➡️ Register now: hubs.li/Q02r-lp70 #inquirybasedlearning #edutwitter #k12

@dibgore @RutgersAltRoute I love that idea. There would be so many stories to share about a project that didn't work out: what went wrong? What went right? What will you do next?

@Mrdeehanclass @RutgersAltRoute That sounds fun. I might have to implement something like that in my art classes where students share the pieces that didn’t work out. #GrowthMindset #TeacherEd

For Q2, consider the expectations you communicate to students (verbal and nonverbal) through your classroom climate, course material & response opportunities #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset Tip: Be specific to your content & connect with others using a # like #ArtsEd #litchat #scichat

📌 #Students should not be punished with poor #grades for the mistakes they make along their way to mastery. Mistakes are a valued part of the learning process. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #SBLchat #TG2Chat #TeacherTwitter

@RutgersAltRoute @Mrdeehanclass @KGainerteacher @aye_mrjames @Erik_Youngman Thank you for the class! #TeacherEd

@RutgersAltRoute And, this will be controversial - I am very flexible with assessment deadlines. No deductions for late work. I want to give kids the time they need to demonstrate understanding and growth (lower stakes, not punitive or grade-focused). #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset

This morning's 5th and final Q is on assessment #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset “You can enhance or destroy students’ desire to succeed in school more quickly and permanently through your use of assessment than with any other tool you have at your disposal.” – Dr. Rick Stiggins

@RutgersAltRoute I also build in reflection time where I ask students to pause and look at the feedback I provided on previous assessments. I want students to understand that the feedback I provide is designed to help them build on their successes and to learn from mistakes. It's a journey!