Human, mommy of two cool humans, new teacher, HS English and ELD, book lover, gardner, House of Ravenclaw, Star Wars. Do or do not there is no try- Yoda
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Nicole Brown retweeted
Anyone in the San Diego area interested in free books, lovely conversation, and a supportive community of teachers is welcome to join! @MZ_Lucero @MrKoble37 @GV_English @BooksRuleBrown
Time to start a new chapter! 📖
The San Diego CATE book club returns October 15th. Time and location tbd.
Let me know below what books you want to read.
@CATE_California @ncte #NCTEHomecoming
#affiliateinspiration
Nicole Brown retweeted
You know a session is going to be good when you sit on the floor!
“Let kids be the light in the world…and let them take the lead” -@JessycaMathews
@sheathescholar @CMattern21 @ncte @CATE_California
#NCTEhomecoming
Stop saying: "We give students a voice. Students already have a voice, we need to give them a platform to stand on." - @CMattern21
#NCTEHomecoming @JessycaMathews @sheathescholar @CATE_California
Nicole Brown retweeted
English teacher meet up with the favs😍 Refocusing on building community and energizing new teachers.
@CATE_California @SD_CATE @BooksRuleBrown @GV_English @BattleTeaches
If you ever needed proof on how education is valued in the United States...
JUST IN: An arena in South Dakota is holding a “Dash for Cash” where teachers get on their knees and fight for one dollar bills that they can use for classroom supplies while spectators watch and cheer. (h/t @AnnieTodd96)
This lesson was brought to you by Post-It Notes! Although I was toggling between my students at home (thank you Padlet) and my students in class, today felt like a "normal" day.
Check it out, a student of mine is using her voice to make a change at school. Let's get this to 100 signatures! chng.it/t246fs7sRH
Give students a platform and they will let you know what's important... 6th grade insight... Thank you @BattleTeaches for this lesson!
"Go with your gut, trust your eyes...." And they voted, guilty guilty guilty... First steps in the right direction. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
Nicole Brown retweeted
While I'm relieved by today's decision, I am also conscious of the fact that it is not enough.
We must continue fighting for African American dignity in this country.
True justice would be George Floyd getting to watch his daughter Gianna grow up. 1/4
Dear every school board member across the nation...Stop using "resiliency" as a get out of jail free card for your decisions. Students break, teachers break, humans break... Give them a break.- A "resilient" long term sub.
Nicole Brown retweeted
"Conversations about equity do not have to be complicated — they can start with simple metaphors. As my daughter highlighted for me, equity exists in even the simple tasks of watering a garden." — educator @simisardana via @edutopia
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Teach kiddos how to put their feelings into text and color, brilliant!
Are your students feeling sad or frustrated because of disruptions caused by the pandemic? Here are ways — in comic book form — to help them feel better. (Via @NPR)
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And to not be judged as both savior's and demons...
I see a lot of posts of people talking about this, but what are you DOING about it with your students? hechingerreport.org/schools-…
"Not everything is lost. Responsibility cannot be lost, it can only be abdicated. If one refuses abdication, one begins again." - J.Baldwin #goodreads
