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Micaela Newman

@AltMath

Math Teacher at an alternative public high school in Seattle. Hobby photographer. Montanan at heart. #MTBoS #MTBoSNW #makemathjust

 Washington
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Joined March 2015
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It’s a #becauseofthemwecan Black history month challenge! Let’s see how many you can check off! #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
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We’re halfway through the #MathPhoto19 challenge! Jump in anytime to show the math you see in the world around you.
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Perhaps teachers do not feel confident enough to challenge racism in their schools. But, it a teacher is not confident to teach literacy or numeracy, they would not be allowed to teach. Racial literary is just as important and it is a legal duty@MorayHouseHoS #Ceresconversation19
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Who is #MathPhoto19 for? Everyone... teachers, students, parents and friends!. Each week a new theme will be shared. Look for examples of the theme at home, work or play. Take photos and tweet them using the hashtag #MathPhoto19. Join in any time.
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Dwayne Reed@TeachMrReed28 Sep 2017
3 very important words to remember as a teacher: "They are kids." – at Chicago, IL
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Katie Hubbard@Khubbard99123 Sep 2017
My husband died for your right to #TakeAKnee. He would have supported you; I support you. Sincerely, a military widow.
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TMathC@TmathC28 Jul 2017
@graceachen's Keynote in 2 parts. Part 1: youtu.be/_o-2kdOBHms Part 2: youtu.be/PyF4dLAHcbQ #TMC17 Well worth watching
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Graham Fletcher@gfletchy28 Jul 2017
"Do the math before you teach the math." Powerful message from @MrsJeniseSexton. I need Jenise sitting on my shoulder more often.
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Wendy Menard@wmukluk27 Jul 2017
When we accept a story rather than questioning or challenging, we reinforce its authority. #TMC17 @graceachen
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Bob Amar@bobamar27 Jul 2017
"My students' stories did not start when they entered my classroom...they started generations ago...yours didn't either." @graceachen #tmc17
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This Is so important for everyone to know. Toxic childhoods politi.co/2k09g5p
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Yes yes yes! #becomingmath (Chap 12: working together and alone)
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Mark Chubb@MarkChubb319 Jan 2017
How do you know how much to scaffold? buildingmathematicians.wordp… #mtbos #elemmathchat #ONTed #mathchat – at St. Catharines, Ontario
The smallest decisions have the biggest impact!

The smallest decisions have the biggest impact!

In my role, I have the advantage of seeing many great teachers honing and refining their craft, all to provide the best possible experiences for their students. The dedication and professionalism t…

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I'm becoming a trauma evangelist (and now add tele-)! Building resilience against childhood trauma king5.com/entertainment/tele… via @king5seattle
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Jamie Garner@mavenofmath15 Dec 2016
Replying to @RenLearnUS
If assessments don't change our instruction, they aren't assessments. They are tests. #assessmoretestless @Zakchamp
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MTBoS Blogbot@MTBoS_Blogbot1 Dec 2016
"Adapting for Discourse" via @altmath alternativemath.wordpress.co…
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Our job is to teach the kids we have. Not the ones we would like to have. Not the ones we used to have. Those we have right now. All of them
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Historic day for King County - 1st ever juvenile case solved using restorative justice! I will be a witness.
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Joe Schwartz@JSchwartz10a2 May 2016
New post: It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Who's on your list? exit10a.blogspot.com/2016/05… H/T @mathyawp
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"Student Led Assessments" via @altmath alternativemath.wordpress.co…
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