Physics/Math Teacher. MMT, HST2019, E+2022, Perimeter Institute Teacher Network, PASCO Champions. A personal account - opinions expressed are strictly my own.
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Looking forward to presenting at IDEC next weekend, sharing how I work with students to design their learning! Making Ss the integral part of the classroom design they always should have been made for a healthier classroom with deeper authentic learning. #assessment #ungrading
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Join people from all over the world for the IDEC International Democratic Education Conference, September 11 -13, 2026 - we are still putting the finishing touches touches on the schedule. You can register and find more information here - idec2026.org/
Democratic Education for Action & Liberation:
How do we practice democracy in learning spaces — and beyond?
The IDEC brings together people from across the globe to explore democratic education practices and democratic processes rooted in participation, equity, and shared decision-making.
Open to all ages, all backgrounds and levels of experience, the conference offers space for dialogue, reflection, and collaboration across cultures and generations. Plenty of time for networking and collaboration.
📚 Education as a democratic practice
🗳 Democracy as a lived experience
🌱 Learning from one another
#democraticeducation #democracyineducation #youthrights #humanrights
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Very excited to share my first peer-reviewed, research article! Dr. Watson has been an incredible mentor and research partner. We look at how collaborative grading affects Ss self-determination! Check it out at academia.edu/164930248/Empow… or atasciencecouncil.com/albert… #ungrading
Very excited to share my first peer-reviewed, research article! Dr. Watson has been an incredible mentor and research partner. We look at how collaborative grading affects Ss self-determination! Check it out at academia.edu/164930248/Empow… or atasciencecouncil.com/albert… #ungrading
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"I’ve noticed that students seem less anxious in my classroom. Students say often that they’ve never taken a course where they learned so much but felt so relaxed."
Check out the strategies and tools T @CSarkonak leverages that make the difference: teacher2teacher.education/20…
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🗂️ Portfolio-based assessments
💡 Authentic inquiry
🪜 Supportive scaffolding
Read on to learn how these elements enabled T @CSarkonak to foster a more empowering classroom environment: teacher2teacher.education/20…
For anyone looking for some amazing teacher PD that focuses on student-centered practices, check out next week’s Student Power Summit, March 9-10 in LA! It was absolutely amazing to be part of last year and easily the most impactful PD of my career! learninspired.org/events
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The presence of grades takes psychological safety away from students, putting them into states of anxiety or apathy, neither of which allow for learning. @CSarkonak growbeyondgrades.org/blog/th…
Such an amazing program! I learned a lot that I was able to take back to my classroom. I highly recommend this program to all physics educators! #iteachphysics
ATTENTION High School Teachers: Now is the perfect time to apply for the LIGO International Physics & Astronomy (IPA) Educator Program for July 2026!
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
For more info visit: ligo.caltech.edu/WA/page/lho…
#LIGOIPA #GravitationalWaveAstronomy
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Our 2nd Growth, Not Grades contest winner is Sharlyn Barrett!
Her essay explores the connection between body image + grades, showing how perfectionism erodes self-worth, motivation, purpose. She calls for education that values growth, not numbers. growbeyondgrades.org/blog/de…
BA. Being invited to collaborate more and to work with colleagues to help make the school, as a whole, a better place for everyone that is part of it. Talking more with Ss about them, how they think, and how school could be better #teachpos
A3. I think school becomes less about authentic play and creativity and more about disingenuous tasks and compliance as Ss get older. More is about performance on tests and standardized exams than actually learning. More pressure to secure a future by an arbitrary date #teachpos
A2. Everyone needs to feel a sense of belonging. Staff need to feel valued and that their contributions matter. Staff need to be treated like professionals and trusted to be there to care for and help the Ss in front of us. Being treated as human, not replaceable things #teachpos
A1. Build strong relationships, show Ss that you’re side-by-side with them, not judge, jury, and executioner.
Give Ss the freedom to make mistakes and help Ss pick themselves back up after.
Create community in the classroom, show them strength is working together
#teachpos
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Let's keep the conversation going! Thank you to our amazing organizers and facilitators for creating such an impactful event. Great things are happening across this wonderful country of ours. #assessment
Such an amazing conference this past week! Great conversations and great connections! Anyone looking at assessment change should definitely attend a @CAFLNetwork conference in the future!
The Summer Institute has been such an amazing event, with so much more great learning ahead. #assessment
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Today we gather on Treaty 1 territory to begin our @CAFLNetwork Summer Institute. We look forward to rich, engaging conversations. #assessment #teacherpd
I previously used the Skills-Tracking Form, but have a couple of ideas that I'm playing around with for the coming year. The last couple years made it very clear how important weekly reflection can be. Thoughts? #iteachphysics #ungrading
BA: it’s too easy to focus on what others think of us, especially if it’s negative. Focus on what we can control, our own thoughts and feelings, and letting go of what others do. I 💯 agree with Craig that we need to surround ourselves with those that lift us up #teachpos
