@lightp

Superintendent of Schools, Acton-Boxborough Regional School District

 Acton, MA
abschools.org/
Joined April 2009
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AB Girls Swim Dive are your State Champions!!! Back to Back!!! 🏆🏆
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New blog post: Tomorrow is Not Simply Another Day at School. bit.ly/2LpEZ3a
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"I’m not saying schools should never close. They probably should at some point if things get really horrible. But the idea that schools should be the first casualty, before casinos, bars, and restaurants, in my mind defies logic." - @ashishkjha edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/…

'Schools Need to Be Bolder' About Reopening, Public Health Expert Says

Fear is driving too many schools to be overly cautious about providing in-person learning, says Dr. Ashish K. Jha.

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Many students report that homework is one of their biggest sources of stress. Before you give an assignment, ask yourself these 5 questions 👇 @chalsuccess @StanfordEd #distancelearning buff.ly/3mko1RU
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Replying to @GBHNews
that you @lightp for getting the kids of Acton and Boxborough into the class room safely.
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“While the focus is on academic learning, rightfully so, for adolescents, we should not ignore the significance of the loss of peer relationships and friendships on their mental health and wellbeing.” hgse.me/2GZMAU5
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OneABRHS@OneABRHS12 Sep 2020
AB Ambassadors welcoming students to ABRHS. #OneAB
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3 Ways to Build Relationships in Middle and High School Classes—in Person or Virtually| “These approaches help build trust & a sense of community in middle & high school, no matter where or how classes are held.” ⁦@lightp⁩ ⁦⁦@SELearningEDU⁩ edutopia.org/article/3-ways-…
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Deborah Bookis@dbookis1 Jul 2020
Over 100 AB families registered Monday for the Abound summer program, and are already talking about the first theme, Down on the Farm. Jump into this fun, science-based program to build children’s reading related skills through conversation. @Abound @ABschools @ablearns
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The celebration of the Class of 2020 continues this Friday, June 12 at 5:30 PM with the Virtual Graduation Ceremony. Here is the link to view the event: livestream.com/avfx/ab-2020-…. It can also be viewed on: Comcast Channel 9 or Verizon Channel 40.
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Sesame Street and CNN to host a town hall on Racism cnn.com/2020/06/02/us/cnn-se…
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Responding... youtu.be/pNf6uL9LA0Q – at Andover, MA
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To my white educators: Today, you’re posting about social justice, buying antiracist books, following brown folks, and temp changing your profile pictures. (thread) Here’s what I need you to do tomorrow:
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SEL4MA@SEL4MA30 May 2020
New campaign promotes power of teachers to reduce stress of traumatized students: #SEL edsource.org/2016/new-campai… #SEL

New campaign promotes power of teachers to reduce stress of traumatized students

A new campaign reminds teachers of their positive impact on students who have been abused or have witnessed violence.

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"Traditional instructional practices & returning back to 'normal' alone can not & should not be the sole focus when schools reopen. Why? For starters, because learning can not happen unless the SEL & behavioral needs of students (and adults) are addressed" lessonsforsel.com/post/why-e…
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Daniel Pink
@DanielPink20 Apr 2020
20 questions to ask instead of “How are you doing right now?” qz.com/work/1836105/ (via @elizabethw723)
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M.A.S.S.@massupt13 Mar 2020
Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.) Releases Statement on COVID-19 massupt.org/2020/03/13/massa…
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I came across this creative sample schedule that may help your family get through the next few weeks if the local school is closed.
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RJ Grey@RJGreyJHS16 Sep 2019
The newly renovated RJ Grey JHS gym is open for fun and fitness! Brand new floor, bleachers, scoreboard courtesy of AB Community Ed. Already getting a good workout!
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Replying to @ArtEbarnett
@ArtEbarnett asks the big questions of our #commUNITY! #curious #curiosity #ABCurious @lightp
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