Senior editor for @ASCD's @ELmagazine. Writer and editor specializing in education. All opinions mine.

Joined July 2014
Nothing like five minutes before #ELMagChat and your cats decide to unplug your computer!
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A7: I enjoyed exploring the social justice curriculum offered by @Cornell when I wrote this short piece, especially the gardening one. Food justice is a big issue as well! ascd.org/el/articles/sowing-… #ELMagChat
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Hi everyone at #ELMagChat! I'm Tara at @Elmagazine and @ascd!
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Q3: Y'all need to read his article, but spoiler alert: it ends with such a great sentiment: ascd.org/el/articles/cultiva… #ELMagChat
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Q2: "Helping students navigate these types of conflicts is indispensable preparation for being an ethical community member and citizen in a democracy." ascd.org/el/articles/teachin… #ELMagChat
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Matilda approves of the February issue of @ELmagazine
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Yay! I finally got to meet our @ELmagazine columnist and leadership expert Jill Harrison Berg @Teachers_Lead! Editors and writers unite! #ASCDLeadershipSummit
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Crushing on what Crystal Edwards is saying in the #ascdleadershipsummit and, let’s be honest, her amazing necklace.
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What's one thing your school has done to boost your sense of career satisfaction or sense of belonging? Click the link and send @ELmagazine your story by August 5! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Ok, people. You know you have a tech question for @ClassTechTips ...submit it to @ELmagazine now!
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Yes!!! Love this article.
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A5: I once had a manager who yelled down the hall through a bullhorn when she was annoyed with people. I'd say: Don't do that as a first step? #ELMagChat
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Also, don't miss @myrondueck and Ben Arcuri's article, which specifically mentions some great elements of effective feedback: ascd.org/el/articles/fine-tu…
On Q3, don't miss @The_MainIdea's excellent article, "School Leaders: If You Want Feedback, Ask for It": ascd.org/el/articles/school-… #ELMagChat
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Replying to @The_MainIdea
I'll paraphrase Therese Huston here: Give appreciation once a week . . . give evaluation twice a year. Ts desperately need this. Let's not go weeks (or months) between interaction (FEEDBACK) with leaders. #ELMagChat
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