Love this visual John Hattie is using to explain the need for teachers to pay as much attention to growth as achievement. Ask ourselves what we did with Nicholas that we didn’t do with Christopher. Every student deserves growth, including already high achievers. #uted #utpol

Never a dull moment when ISEE (Informal Science Enhancement) presents at the legislature. I love it when I see an ISEE truck in school parking lots, because I know that kids will have exciting science learning opportunities and teachers wil get top-tier training. #utpol #uted

At UCTM (Utah Council of Teachers of Mathematics) conf. A volunteer-run organization focused on supporting and improving math education for teachers. Largest of its kind in the US. (No wonder our NAEP scores keep rising. 1200 here- This English teacher is impressed! #uted #utpol

At Literacy Conf in Ogden listening to Deanie Wimmer facilitate a discussion with Gov Cox and National Asst Secretary Kirsten Baesler discussing the need for more paraprofessionals to help teachers and reduce chronic absenteeism to get a laser focus on literacy. #utpol #uted

Angela Duckworth shares nationwide survey data on school phone policies at Ed conf in New Orleans #uted

UVU Faculty Convocation today. President Tuminez shares interesting data with graduates nearly doubling in the last six years.

At US Global Leadership Coalition panel with Senator John Curtis and Vice Admmiral Howard. 1 in 5 Utah jobs connected to international trade. 18 billion in goods exported annually. Over 100 languages spoken in Utah schools. #utpol #uted

Thank you Lieutenant Governor Henderson and legislators for honoring our statewide high school student artist winners at the Capitol! Such talent! #uted #utpol

At the Davis District Catalyst Center. High schools share resources to give students two periods a day with state of the art equipment and industry professionals to bridge academics with real projects in business, health, technology , construction, aviation…#uted #utpol

Appreciated seeing Rep. Kay Christofferson at Traverse Mountain Elementary School in Lehi supporting arts assemblies in schools. Some of these kids will never get to see an opera. This was a great opportunity for them today! #utpol #uted

I saw this in a kindergarten classroom at Odyssey Charter School. They understand that students learn well when they are well and feel well. #uted #utpol

Parents in Ed: C. Fairbanks says it’s not about a zero-sum game where one loses for another to succeed. Dr. Nye adds for disagreement sit down and talk together to find a path amenable to both parties. USBE, Legislature and LEAs can collaborate on weighty ed issues. #uted #utpol

At UVU author Neil Lawrence discusses humanity in the age of AI. “AI in regard to social media sees that if it gives humans a bit of information that supports their prejudices, they really like it. It gives more and more and makes for deep divisions.” #uted #utpol

Presented at Utah Charter Network on finance and requirements. Now rockin’ out with Clint Pulver, author of I Love it Here, and the five C’s of mentorship: confidence, competence, care, credibility, candor…and Def Leopard 😂

Scaling Data Science in Ed @ Domo.-“Data science is not just a skill set. It’s a way of approaching the world.”-Anna Bell. “We embrace [data science] education in order to become a conduit for change in the future.” -Cydni Tetro. Drs Dickson and Norman on math ed. #uted #utpol

At one of the many “Portrait of Meaningful Inclusion” meetings being held across the state of Utah, this summer for general and special educators and this fall with a parent focus. I love learning from and with these amazing parents and our talented USBE staff. #uted #utpol

Superintendent Sydney Dickson is speaking at the Capitol explaining the importance of the principles and “promise of America,” and introducing the Constitution Fitness Award that students can earn. State standards come to life in so many ways! #uted #utpol

Why aren’t you more of of fighter? I’m not name calling and stomping my feet. Some voters want a feel-good answer and not lasting solutions. I can’t represent them as a fighter as they view it. I won’t because you sacrifice your ability to get things done.-J Curtis #uted #utpol

Listening to Congressman John Curtis at UVU (Sutherland series) speak about partisan rancor. “As voters we like a good speech more than we like good work. Look at the person and PLEASE look for character and good success in their lives.” #utpol #uted