People are rightly angry at the murders of Good and Pretti, and the fact they're on video in broad daylight surely contributes, but there's no avoiding how little mention of Keith Porter there is. And ICE has shot or otherwise killed non-citizens, who are no less deserving of attention.

Worth emphasizing that this is in THE ECONOMIST, the official magazine of capitalism

imagine if all that money had gone to teachers instead

guys should I have a third cup of coffee

The first one that came to mind is The Witch of Blackbird Pond. But there are so many!

Oh, boy! It's that time of year!

We have a grading day today, and I entered all my mid-unit math test grades and then I was looking over the grades and comparing them to the last unit test and the gradebook LOGGED ME OUT right in front of me! The nerve...

Hi, I’m a 2nd/3rd gr teacher in SC . This is not a Back to school, Valentine’s wishlist or seasonal request. This is a need request. Children need food. Hungry children have difficulty learning in school . Please help me restock our food pantry. Thank you www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

US teachers, I hope you're enjoying your day off! My school also has a grading day on Friday, so I'm looking forward to a li'l 3-day week with students this week.

I am NOT a bulletin board person, but I am going down to die-cut some letters. Hold me.

We were granted a non-student day today for prep purposes. Yay! I spent the first couple of hours prepping for an MTSS meeting (and the meeting will be this afternoon). Boo!

Realizing that I have 5 students who really benefit from 1-1 attention. Or 1-2 or 1-3. They actually do work in that setting.

Trying to balance fun holiday lessons with need for makeup assessments (lots of absences lately). I think I was successful - but small groups today were a group of one, two groups of three, and a group of 5, which startled the children.

I read this one, too, and it is fantastic!

I am reading this RIGHT NOW and am not sure how I feel about it, but I can see the appeal. Probably would have loved this as a child; I remember enjoying more than one story about dolls/toys coming to life.

Patting myself on the back for my lesson on the Greek Alphabet + Greek and Latin Roots, which began with me saying "ALPHA. SIGMA. SKIBIDI. 6-7. Since you're all obsessed with these words, we are going to learn the GREEK ALPHABET."

The most popular one right now is erasing the white board at the end of the day, because they've started writing little positive messages for the next day when they do it.

The kids (3rd grade) are drawing/writing what they're thankful for and one of them just asked "can I use the dictionary?" and I'm like OMG YES YOU CAN. I might cry now. @merriam-webster.com

so who else is lesson planning tonight ahahahaha

Just had a Teach From Your Best Self cohort meeting, which I LOVE and APPRECIATE, but it also completed my cognitive burnout for the week and now I need a nap.

I love it when Scholastic throws a random extra book in the box!

Our food pantry is empty and I’m stressing out about it. I don’t want any child to be hungry in school. Will you please repost our wishlist for snacks? www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

I know I have the education and now I have more experience but sometimes I'm still like "who decided that I'M allowed to be an expert on learning?"

Hello! I'm Kathleen, teaching 3rd grade in a small, rural district in the US and loving it. #NewPinnedTweet #edusky

Guess who just spelled accommodations right on the first try?!

Grading day/conference prep day: a whole day in which I don't have to hear the magic words "6, 7." And yet they're in my head.

It's a little thing, but it's going around and turning the lamps on before students arrive and turning them off after. Especially after school - I usually do it before I sit down or do anything else.

Man I collected all of the rough draft writing assignments and two of them STILL managed to lose theirs (one other found it in her desk).

Bryan Stevenson is the closest thing to a living saint that @hls.harvard.edu has ever produced. #sschat

Had the follow-up consult from this observation today, and apparently I'm the only teacher really doing small groups, so yay?

Today we reached page 67 in the math book, and I brought mini cupcakes to celebrate. #IYKYK #edusky

So I already knew today that our literacy consultant was coming in to observe my small groups (to give advice/feedback, not to evaluate), but surprise, our principal decided to come in and do an observation at the same time! Agh! But at least I was well prepared.

I’m really glad I wrote this. I’m really humbled by the response it’s gotten. Like I’ve stated, talking about your pain brings healing. Writing this has not removed my fear but it has eased my anxiety. I can breathe now that my pain has been expressed. Check it out if you can.

Kid getting ready for lunch: "I can't be calm when cheeseburgers are on the line!" 😂

It's one of my favorite times of year!

WHO decided that one of the characteristics of Realistic Fiction is that the author doesn't use I, me, or my while telling the story? Can't a story be both Realistic Fiction AND first person?

I say NO to fidget spinners, but have had success with squishy cubes (generally quiet and don't roll around) and marble fidgets. I'm also very selective about who can have a fidget and when, which bothers some students (why does he get it and I don't), but it usually works out.

"They falsely stated that I, a U.S. citizen, have no Constitutional rights at a point of entry, and officers became increasingly agitated as I continued to assert my rights regardless."

We also really enjoyed the book River by Elisha Cooper today! We are doing a transportation-themed week.

My 3rd and 4th grade summer school kids are super excited about harvesting in the school garden and taking home produce. So glad that my school and community support the garden program!

Excited about these books we'll be reading for summer school!

I know it's the end of the year but I think I'm gonna try this tomorrow just for fun.

Does everyone get to the end of the school year and think "wow, I really should have _______ for that student while I still had time," or is that just a rookie thing...ahahahaha

Wow, yes, as a first year teacher, it sure has felt like a maze.

This morning I had occasion to say "I'm a penguin" (it's complicated, but it happened). A student then said "no, you look like a praying mantis." ??? 😂😂😂

Wow, I love it when I'm shopping for summer camp materials and I get this

Had a pretty decent day but it sure does take ALL my energy right now!

Last day of school is 6/12, so we've reached the point where I'm starting then and planning backwards.

Last week I took Mothers' Day weekend and mostly did what I wanted to do: hiking, buying and planting plants, reading. It felt great! And then Monday hit and I was Not Ready. So...today I'm going to finish my lesson planning and prep for Monday.

I need my brain back please and thank you