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Virginia, USA
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1/7 As the years go by, fewer educators hear about one of the most important research findings of the 20th century, known as the Eight-Year Study.
Back in the '30s, 30 high schools around the U.S. turned traditional practice on its head, especially for college-bound students...
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Resolution passed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for six new African American historical markers! Salute to all of the students and colleagues who made it happen! @deborah_march @fcpsnews @FcpsSocial
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I want to tell you a little story, about one of my "high achieving" kiddos. And I hope it makes you think differently about "high achieving" students. Here goes.
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This. Thread!!!
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Hey Virginia! 4,100 comments have been submitted so far and the number is going up every minute. This is what solidarity looks like.
Check out our action hub with facts about these anti-trans model policies & talking points if you need them: acluva.org/ProtectTransKids
ALT azure blue water-colored background with the following text: "Protect trans and nonbinary kids." with a purple textbox that says "Here's what you can do." At the bottom right corner there's a link: acluva.org/ProtectTransKids
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Referring to test-score gaps as "achievement" gaps implies that the tests are valid measures of meaningful proficiencies. But what they mostly measure is skill at taking tests. Lots of examples in "TestThink," a useful 2004 article I'd forgotten about: is.gd/WqbCVW
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Friendly back to school reminder:
When kids show up late for school, they still showed up. Thank them, not scold them.
“I’m happy you’re here" goes a very long way.
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How do we help students self-affirm, self-assess, self-advance? #fcpsPOGPOL is THE WAY TO DO IT! Consider these resources to learn more! @fcpsnews #everystudentfcps #ourfcps #fcpsPOGPOL #fcpsPOG
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“We need to say justice centered, future oriented and student focused.” -Dr. Michelle Reid @fcpsnews @FCPSEquity @FrostMSVA @frostmsvapta #ONEFrost – at George Mason, VA
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#fcpsSBTS are change agents, connected learners, collaborators, learning designers, professional learning facilitators, data-driven decision makers and digital citizenship advocates. We keep all this in mind as we lead and coach!
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So excited to be at my first ever in-person #fcpssbts kickoff! @RBaxterTweets
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Are you interested in taking over or leading #novaedchat? If so, please reach out to @TechyMargaret and @techinteaching!
#NoVAedchat is searching for new leadership and fresh ideas! After many years it’s time for a handoff and reinvention! #fcpssbts @vste
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With one #fcpssbts in every school we have a tremendous opportunity to transform learning alongside, and in partnership with our school-based leaders. Let’s ensure we are utilizing #fcpsbts as coaches and instructional leaders across @fcpsnews! iste.org/explore/whys-and-ho…
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FCPS School Admin and Teacher Leaders: Want to know more about #fcpsPOGPOL? We have a VARIETY of PD options to meet your needs! What is POG POL? How do I lead POG POL in my building? WE HAVE YOU COVERED! docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings: “We have to recognize that students are experts in their own lives. What is the problem in your own life that you want to solve?”
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They pull out the data/test scores and say we have to move kids. I teach with love and that's how I move kids #HipHopEd
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“What might we be if we only tried; what might we become if only we’d listen.” @TheAmandaGorman
Walking out for change. It’s overdue.
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If you ask anyone about something they learned deeply, they tell a story about a mistake they made.
So, if overcoming a mistake is integral to learning, why don’t we assess that in schools?
Our claims of a safe culture to make mistakes are hollow if we don’t develop that skill
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If anyone in FCPS is looking to learn more about Grading for Equity, I've worked with amazing people to create a course about it and I'll be teaching it this summer, starting 7/12! Register here: tinyurl.com/bdeatb94