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A real problem with a lot of writing on creativity is that it ignores the second part of the standard defintion: having novel ideas that have value. Blowing through the wrong end of a trumpet is not creative; Miles Davis is. Creativity almost always requires disciplinary mastery
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Love love LOVE this!!! #collaboration is key to success for all!!! – at Sydney, New South Wales
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Trust doesn't develop from always doing the right thing.
Trust comes from taking responsibility when we do the wrong thing.
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Leaders don’t always have the answers... but they can always demonstrate compassion. They probably can’t fix every problem... but they can always show support. They might not have the expertise... but they can always collaborate with those who do.
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One misconception on trauma-informed education is that educators don’t give students consequences for inappropriate behavior. Here’s what trauma-informed education is really about.
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Routines are the life-blood getting more done and making the most of instructional minutes. They free up space in our brain for heavy cognitive lifting. How are your classroom routines? What new routines are you going to try out in this new semester?
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Questions we ask students should be applied to teachers and school leaders too #edutweetoz ow.ly/kZ0a50xA7MI
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"I believe deep in my bones that every child deserves the opportunity to be challenged and engaged, every teacher is worth investing in their craft, and every community deserves to be enlisted in the process of collectively developing their future." ow.ly/Li2b50vWSs2
Congratulations to all involved. A great night with talented children, excited parents and proud teachers. Well done Blacktown schools
And that’s a wrap! Another fantastic year for the BFoPA. Thanks to all the participating schools and amazing crew! @McewenJudy @andrew_bowmer @david__shaw
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Such a privilege to share our wonderful school with @CathyBrennan1 and @kember_toni. Practice Changing Practice in action @IanShort14 @PamJParkinson @ClaireSachdev
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"Working together to solve problems and complete projects deepens students' learning and builds collaborative skills." ow.ly/g7us50uR14b
#Visiblelearning @edutopia
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A school staff that believes it can collectively make a positive difference for students likely will. This is the absolute greatest impact on learning. Believe in yourself and believe in your team! #teachergoals
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I love the connection between reading comprehension and math. What a cool strategy, especially for kiddos that get confused whenever numbers are involved. Different instructional approaches help different kids. This is going in the figurative “Toolbox!”
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Cross-sectional analyses of PISA and NAEP data suggest little or no overall relationship between technology use and student achievement: bit.ly/2RhROeD. We need to stop asking "Does technology help?" and start asking "When does technology help?" – at Florida, USA
