Achieving a student-centered instructional model may be challenging, but it is well within the reach of teachers who are dedicated to elevating a culture of shared responsibility for learning. @mirplo.bsky.social growbeyondgrades.org/blog/hover-f...

Want to share your story? I'm writing an article for @edutopia.org about the memorable mistakes we make in teaching that ultimately pave the way for greater inspiration and success. If you'd like to contribute, message me or comment below!

In the culture of hovering, you're really relying on this grading system to do the management for you. And grades should never be about classroom management. @mirplo.bsky.social growbeyondgrades.org/blog/episode-39-plotinsky

I lean heavily into the notion that to ‘win the people,’ we must include them in every stage of instruction, including what occurs before anyone sets foot in a classroom. @mirplo.bsky.social growbeyondgrades.org/blog/what-engagement-means

To get out of a vicious cycle, building short but powerful habits over time that transparently show students how they can be successful will yield better results. @mirplo.bsky.social www.growbeyondgrades.org/blog/habit-s...

Sometimes you want quiet in the classroom. Other times, you want to hear students talking! 💬 Try these activities from @mirplo.bsky.social to invite participation. #EduSky

According to research on decision making, teachers make 1500 decisions a day. That’s about 3 decisions a minute—so how can you lighten your cognitive load? 🧠 This lesson planning approach from @mirplo.bsky.social can help you avoid burnout *and* improve learning outcomes. #EduSky

New: HOW CLASSROOM COACHES HELP TEACHERS SUCCEED. Great coaching isn’t about authority—it’s about empathy, trust, clear goals and shared growth. When done well, it strengthens teachers, students, and schools, writes @mirplo.bsky.social. #edusky #educoach #T2Tchat www.middleweb.com/52567/how-cl...

If you missed my webinar with @ascdofficial.bsky.social on habit stacking student engagement, check it out here! ascd.org/webinars/bui...

@mirplo.bsky.social outlines a few back-to-school night tweaks to help you build strong partnerships with the people who know students best! edut.to/4lAmdBy #EduSky

Back-to-school night can be more than sharing basic logistics—it’s an opportunity to create a shared love for learning! 📙🧡 @mirplo.bsky.social shares ways to connect with families and open lines of communication for the upcoming year. #EduSky

Today is the day! Join us as we talk about how to habit stack student engagement!

Join me on August 20 as I present a webinar in collaboration with @ascdofficial.bsky.social for their Transformational Leadership Series! Register here: information.ascd.org/webinars

I’m writing an article for @edutopia.org about making the most of Back to School Night. Teachers, share some of your favorite ways to show families and caregivers what it’s like to be a student in your class! Feel free to reply to this thread or DM. Thanks!

9 HABIT-STACKING TIPS FOR LOW-KEY SUMMER PREP You need your break! Don’t fill your summer ruminating endlessly about lessons and classes to come. Instead try Miriam Plotinsky's “habit stacking” strategy to prep for next school year. #edusky @mirplo.bsky.social www.middleweb.com/50960/9-habi...

Had a great time learning and chatting with colleagues at the @ascdofficial.bsky.social 2025 annual conference!

Loved getting to see one of my dear educator friends, @mirplo.bsky.social, present to a standing room only audience this morning at the @ascdofficial.bsky.social/@isteofficial.bsky.social conference! Fabulous job, my friend! 👏🏻💖 #educatorssupportingeducators #unofficialPRperson #ISTELive #ASCDannual

⭐ COMING SOON! ⭐ We're building a space on Edutopia.org where you can pose (and answer!) questions for your peers... ...and we need your help to launch it! You’ll get exclusive early access and a gift card as thanks for your time. Express your interest here: bit.ly/45LqVbt #EduSky

First day of #ISTELive was fabulous! Learning a lot! 📈 Went to an amazing session where I ran into @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social. Introduced a bunch of educators to @edutopia.org and met lots of Edutopia fans. Got to spend time w/ @mirplo.bsky.social, too. Excited for what day 2 has in store!! 🤩

A highlight of the @ASCD/@ISTEofficial conference is FINALLY meeting a fantastic educator friend, @mirplo.bsky.social, that I’ve connected and collaborated with virtually for a few years now in person! #ASCDannual #ISTELive

“For the sake of student growth and lifelong success, we must continue to rank electives highly among our chief educational priorities,” @mirplo.bsky.social says. Here’s why. ✅ #MiddleSchool #HighSchoolTeacher #EduSky

The case for thinking about electives as the most important class we can offer: edut.to/4kup130 #MiddleSchool #HighSchoolTeacher #EduSky

From jazz band to yoga, elective courses “cement students’ sense of self not just in their primary and secondary years, but also in their journey toward adulthood.” 🎷🧘 @mirplo.bsky.social explains why electives are critical to students’ success and well-being. #MiddleSchool #HighSchoolTeacher

I had a lot of fun talking to @julieebeck.bsky.social about this topic! Check out @theatlantic.com for some great takes on school spirit weeks and theme days!

Nothing like this awesome swag from @edutopia.org to get a day of testing off on the right foot! Being part of Edutopia is such a joy. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all!

Educator @mirplo.bsky.social shares ways to build relationships *and* help students develop academic identities: buff.ly/e6WCge7 #StudentEngagement #EduSky

Are you seeing these challenges this spring: declining grades, less interest, more frustration? Educator @mirplo.bsky.social suggests 3 small tweaks you can make to help keep students focused. 🔧 #EduSky #teachers

Getting students to focus in the spring isn’t easy. Here are some tips from veteran educator @mirplo.bsky.social that can help you *and* your students stay on track. 🌷 #EduSky #teachers

You’re inviting students to contribute, but all you hear is *crickets*. 🦗 These strategies from @mirplo.bsky.social increase participation when students need an extra push. #EduSky

Sometimes you want quiet in the classroom. Other times, you want to hear students talking! 💬 Try these activities from @mirplo.bsky.social to invite participation. #EduSky

Read some professional/PD articles by Miriam at MiddleWeb: www.middleweb.com/tag/miriam-p... #edusky

Happy news! This week, I signed two book contracts with Solution Tree. More details to come! In the meantime, I have some writing to do…

This approach to lesson planning reduces cognitive overload—for students *and* for you. 🧠 @mirplo.bsky.social lays out small shifts that make a big impact on learning:

Teacher expertise needed! I have a new book in the pipeline about elevating student participation across the domains of language and would love to chat with some fantastic teachers! Please share this info with anyone who might be interested, yourself included! forms.gle/rZLA4F912ssw...

Check out this newest episode of The Resilient Teacher podcast, where host @brittanyblackwell.bsky.social and I talk about habits that can help teachers manage a growing workload! pod.link/theresilient...

NEW: THESE EVERYDAY HABITS INCREASE TEACHING IMPACT. When we build small but mighty habits, teaching is no longer just about getting each day done, but also retaining feelings of accomplishment and productivity. @mirplo.bsky.social #edusky #teachersky #educoach www.middleweb.com/51625/these-...

Humor can bring joy and levity into the classroom—but the wrong jokes can hurt students’ feelings and damage relationships. Veteran educator @mirplo.bsky.social shares some tips for making sure your humor builds community. 😆

Humor has an important place in the classroom, but it can also go awry and wind up hurting kids. I explore how we might find a balance in @edutopia.bsky.social. www.edutopia.org/article/humo...

Leveraging speaking skills to improve writing can help kids make significant progress. I love this graphic from @edutopia.bsky.social that demonstrates the power of proofreading out loud.

Who’s the apple of your eye and pumpkin to your pie? Let's raise a slice for the educators we’re thankful for this year! 🥧 Tag them to give them a (virtual) pie—you know they deserve the whole thing. Special thanks to educator Liz G. for the gratitude table activity. #EduSky

On the way to the airport, my Uber driver said, “I loved my English teachers.” What a great way to close out #NCTE24!

It’s a wrap on #NCTE24!