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The Revolution Starts Here

The Revolution Starts Here

OK, I’m having thoughts. Especially after reading Dan Meyer’s blog post about feedback vs. grades. When I dream about a perfect math class, what I’m really after is engagement. Not just “fun” engagement (although that too), but also true intellectual engagement with mathematics. I want more dialogue, intuition, and justification. Less right/wrong or can/can’t. I’ve been working in a PrBL…

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Thank you, Tumblr buddy! My classroom always needs white board markers, and today is the perfect rainy day for a cup of tea. <3

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My classes are working on unit conversions, and I am particularly proud of this problem. So far nobody has called me on it. ;-)

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Be a voter. Save America. Here is where you can check if you’re registered to vote, find out how to register if you’re not, and find even more ways to get involved. Your vote matters.

The swing voter in November will not be the Republican to Denocrat or Democrat to Republican.

It will be the non-voter to voter.

Young people,

this is your moment.

This is your election.

This is your time to win.

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Dear Tumblr buddy,

Thank you for the awesome supply of cute note cards! <3 I was almost out, so your timing is perfect.

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Team building in my elective class with the hilarious Superfight card game. It’s not so much about the cards you choose, it’s about how creatively you argue your case.

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Wisdom for a new mentor teacher?

I’m taking on a new role this year, mentoring a colleague who is new to the profession. Educhums, what has been your experience with mentors and mentoring? What have you found helpful... or unhelpful?

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This is how it’s done.

an excellent response to bigoted parents!

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Making welcome bags for teachers new to the district, on behalf of our local teacherss association. Educhums, is your school unionized? Are you a member? Are you active and involved?

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Loving this!

LOOK AT HOW HAPPY HE IS

THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY INSIDE

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National School Walkout to Protest Gun Violence

So proud of our 7th and 8th graders during today's student-organized walkout. They demonstrated peacefully and absolutely knew why they were there. At one point, they had some technical difficulties with a megaphone. It was incredible to witness a few hundred middle schoolers gently hushing each other because they wanted to hear what their classmate had to say about an issue that was important to them all. These kids are much-needed light in the world. 

"The light spread until the patch of Dark Thing had vanished, and there was only a gentle shining, and through the shining came the stars, clear and pure." -- Madeleine L'Engle, A Wrinkle in Time

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A sweet, delicious, and mathematical gift from a student. These kids are made of awesome!

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Happy Pi Day from our 7th grade math class!

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@thespiralboundmastermind Here's a (slightly) closer look at that poster. It's from the 2012 TFIOS tour.

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Educhum Buddies! Fall/Winter!

Greetings lovely #Educhums!!!

August is the last month for Summer buddies so it’s time to start the application process for Fall/Winter buddies!

You do not need to be a teacher to sign up. You can work in any part of the education world! For example- I participated and ran buddies all through college while studying to be a teacher. 

This exchange does not need to be extravagant or costly, a note of encouragement is always appreciated. I know money can be very tight, so please don’t feel obligated to join or send expensive gifts.

If you sign up for a buddy, it is asked that you ***FOLLOW THROUGH*** and send something to your assigned #educhum at least once a month. If you are not able to send something or if life is delaying your gift, PLEASE BE IN CONTACT WITH YOUR BUDDY!!! You can remain a secret buddy, or reveal yourself at any time. If you do not feel you can fulfill the requirements, please do not sign up for this round. Nothing is more bummer than having a buddy that doesn’t follow through! We are all responsible adults, I ask that you fulfill this commitment, if you sign up.

This series of buddies will run from SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017.

To sign-up please fill out this Google Form:

https://goo.gl/forms/igjZPHl6sIbfHlDH3

DEADLINE FOR SIGNUP is August 31, 2017!

I hope y’all are just as excited as I am! Please reblog to spread this within our community! If there are any questions, please just ask!

Thank you,

Mishele AKA MagicalMissB

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After 12 years in elementary, I’m ready for my first day of middle school! It’s a math classroom, but there’s always room for books.

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I'm going to miss a lot of things about teaching elementary school. Report cards isn't one of them.