You’ve done hard things before. You can do it again. ✌🏻

In learning, photos and visuals work the same way. They turn abstract ideas into concrete memories. A single image can trigger a story, recall a lesson, or reignite an emotion long after words fade. Want learning to last? Let Ss see it- through photos, sketches, diagrams, and visual journaling.

Put the AWE in AWESOME! Awe isn’t just a feeling—it’s a cognitive reset. When students experience awe—a stunning science demo, a powerful story, a breathtaking idea—their sense of self shrinks just enough for curiosity to grow. #Awe #ScienceOfLearning #Curiosity #PositivePsychology #Education

When Students Become the Teachers… One of the most powerful ways to deepen understanding is to flip the roles. In reciprocal teaching, students take turns leading discussions using four strategies: -Predict -Question -Clarify -Summarize Learning doubles when teaching begins!

Variation is universal—and wonderful. #UDL helps us design for that. #LeadInclusion #Equity #EduSky #TeacherTwitter #EdChat

Last week, I spoke with a principal who gave me some wonderful feedback. Several of his teachers have adopted the daily practice I suggested, and the results have been remarkable—he described seeing an ‘almost instant sense of belonging’ develop among students.

Quickly revisiting and reflecting on successful moments of the week has a greater impact than most people think. Slow down and take a couple of minutes to savor those success.

Social emotional learning is so important but often overlooked and not included are gratitude practices. The Greater Good Science Center at Berkeley has amazing gratitude resources- check them out: ggsc.berkeley.edu/search?q=Gra...

We've been taught to label the functions of behavior in ways that fee...manipulative. What if we thought of this differently? When we shift from judgment to empathy, everything changes. #EduSky #LeadInclusion #EducationTikTok #InclusiveEducation #UDL #SpecialEducation

Retrieval, the key to long term memory, is missing in most classrooms.

In addition to helping build relationships, connection and a sense of belonging- greetings at the door increase engagement by 27%. By far one of the easiest ways to do this!

Academic papers ask "Does X improve learning?" but schools need to know "Does X improve learning enough to justify its implementation costs compared to alternative Y?"

Why get students writing in math, science, social studies, and more? It’ll help them process information and remember what they’ve learned. ✍️ Edutopia’s @youkiterada.bsky.social shares the research. #EduSky #literacy

Students learn to look past frustrations and see strengths in their peers, which strengthens the classroom community. @edutopia.org www.edutopia.org/article/pers...

Turning chores into choices is one of the best ways to build autonomy. So many ways we can do this in schools for both students and staff.

I’ve witnessed the incredible power that emerges when both staff and students focus on their strengths. In nearly every session I lead on building relationships in schools, I highlight the value of the VIA Character Strengths Assessment. Explore it here: www.viacharacter.org.

Not formative assessment…FOR ME-tive Assessment! It’s for you- to change instruction!

Too often as a teacher I turned to the same couple of students to run things to the office or serve as my lead helpers. I didn’t think about the invisible message I was sending, “these are the only students I trust.” Every student deserves to feel like the teacher’s favorite.

"When I Grow Up" - Gemini Image Prompt - www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/09/when... 🧒 Take student photos 🧑‍🚀 And show them in their dream careers 🍌 Use Google's free Nano-Banana image tool 🛡️ School-safe with Gemini 📄 Free prompt to copy & use ▶️ 10-min demo video #EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech #GoogleEDU

Make your morning read this paper shared with me by @mraleosays.bsky.social: "Beyond the theoretical and pedagogical constraints of cognitive load theory, and towards a new cognitive philosophy in education" #EduSky #CLT #SoL A 🧵:

#EduSky #education

When students can write about and share ways that math is useful with their peers, they gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the subject *and* build their communication skills! ✖️✍️ #MathSky #ITeachMath #ElementaryTeacher #EduSky

Daily practice early and often helps ingrain routines and rituals and makes learn better for all as the year goes on!

Savoring positive moments isn’t just nice to have - it’s a game-changer for our overall well-being and resilience. When we slow down to fully appreciate good experiences, we’re literally rewiring our brains to notice and remember more of life’s bright spots.

Try this personally, with colleagues as a starter at PLCs or with students!

#Significant72 #BeSignificant

Do you have a tip for learning students’ names? #EduSky #WhatWorksForMe

I can't believe I have to say this but lunch time is NOT the time to hold kids accountable for knowing their multiplication facts. We traumatize them with it and then we wonder, "gee, why do the children hate math?"

There’s no 'your students' and 'my students.' In inclusive schools, they’re *our* students. #LeadInclusion #UDL #EduSky #EdChat #TeacherTwitter

This is good advice! One thing I’d add: in addition to the piece about learning, I think it’s really important for new teachers to accept that neither they nor their classrooms nor their teaching styles are finished products. It’s impossible to be perfect and you have to give yourself some grace.

Maintaining focus in a world language class can be tough. Try a brain break to get your students moving and laughing—while still practicing the language! 🤣 #WorldLanguages #LanguageEducation

During the second week of school, educator Marisa Silver embarks on her “6x5” routine, where she contacts 6 families per day for 5 days. It may sound like a lot of work, but she says it’s more doable than you think—and makes a huge difference! 🌟 #EduSky

Less grading doesn’t mean lower standards. It means more impactful feedback and deeper learning! Here’s how to make it work—plus the research to back it up. 💯 #EdutopiaVideos #EduSky

Alaska saw its first aurora last night! Aurora season has officially begun!

The Best Resources For Organizing “Connection” or “Community Building” Circles larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/08/09/t...

Strong student-teacher relationships are the heartbeat of learning. When students feel seen, safe, and supported, they engage more, misbehave less, and believe in their potential. Connection isn’t extra—it’s essential. #Significant72 #BeSignificant

One of the best things a teacher can do in the course of the day is to have a conversation with a student about something other than school.

This Study On Limitations Of AI Feedback On Student Writing Could Be Used For Great PD On How Teachers Should Give Feedback larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/07/12/t...

Just finished 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People by David Yeager. Super-thoughtful -- as with any good edu-book, I found moments I was "cheer-reading," moments I was pushed to question my own practices and a few moments of skepticism. Highly recommend. a.co/d/6cKMgaM

This is exceedingly bad.

Reframing how we think about resilience: edut.to/46dUG4H #EduSky #teachers

I’m really thinking my goal for this coming year might just be slowing things down … and this is one of those things I already do as a teacher that I’d love to see embraced