Math and science educator fighting for social change in a red state. @TulsaSchools TOY Semifinalist 2020 #oklaed #msmathchat #edpsych
Tulsa, OK
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Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
Responses from students today when I told them, "a grade does not define you"
"Yes it does."
"Tell that to my parents"
"I need it for my GPA"
What kind of monster have we created...
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
흑인의 생명은 소중하다.
In Korean, the phrase Black Lives Matter translates to Black Lives Are Precious. You more than matter. You are more than worthy of protection. Black lives are beloved, cherished, dignified, and made in the Image Divine. #BlackHistoryMonth
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
Your annual reminder that Dr. King believed in guaranteed universal basic income that gave all people a dignified life, guaranteed housing for all, guaranteed access to a high quality education, & said that “no one should be forced to live in poverty while others live in luxury.”
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
The saddest part is that teachers were trying to ring the alarm on this two years ago and everyone was too busy patronizing them and calling them "heroes" instead of actually listening to their concerns and warnings. So much of this was preventable.
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
We may think we are solving a problem by pursuing “learning loss.” Instead we are framing a deficit narrative about students that perpetuates the very problem it seeks to solve. Instead, let’s talk about “JOY loss” (@GholdyM), cultivating learning LOVE, & an abundance mindset.
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
Joe Cancel student loan debt to the vaccinated and watch what happens lol
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
New Year, Same Class Sizes
Many of the classes in my district are packed with 35+ kids. Ironically, my first training is on the ‘importance of connecting with students.’
TO THE DISTRICTS THAT DO THIS,
STOP pretending you care about connections when you stuff 30+ kids in a room!
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
Y'all, please stay off these milk crates... Oklahoma's healthcare system cannot handle it right now...
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
There is little to no evidence that point deductions for late work do anything to improve self-management and timeliness in the long-term.
Do what you will, but let’s name that this is something we do without any evidence that it actually teaches students anything.
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
Teachers, if you lower a grade on an assignment b/c it's late, just be aware that you are now reporting an inaccurate grade.
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
At my child’s school, certain jewelry and accessories are prohibited.
What kind is that you ask?
According to policy, the kind that “poses a safety concern for the student or others.”
I mean… sometimes you just gotta laugh.
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
I'm at the climate anxiety. I'm at the Covid anxiety. I'm at the combination climate and Covid anxiety.
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
I can deal with masks.
I can, grudgingly, deal with distance learning.
The second someone says “simultaneous”, I am going to scream and start crying.
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
Please get vaccinated so I don’t have to hold any more kids hands while I tell them we are going to have to put in a breathing tube to “give them a break from working so hard”. If you are unvaccinated, this is on you #COVID19 #GetVaccinatedNow #PedsICU
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
No available pediatric hospital beds in the entire State of Oklahoma at times this last week. We need a State Health Emergency declared so we can expand capacity. Some of our sick #Oklahoma children have been sent to out of State hospitals because we have no capacity. #vaxforgood
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
Finding it ironic how everyone was so infatuated with the importance of "growth mindset" in education, yet so quickly embraced the narrative of "learning loss" - a fixed-mindset approach if ever there was one.
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
The delta variant is a threat to in-person learning this fall, especially if school boards can’t mandate masks. @GovStitt has the power to make declarations allowing school boards to do what’s right to keep kids safe. RT if you think school boards should be able to do their jobs.
Kristin O’Dell, M.Ed retweeted
Get vaccinated ASAP if you don't want to have your kids at home again. That isn't good for anyone. Parents, teachers and especially, our children.
Educators - retweet this or send your own. We need to turn this tide in favor of our kids immediately. #oklaed
