Engaging in complex text & primary sources to learn about Westward Expansion, the perspectives, and causes and effects! James Elementary Ottumwa Schools #complextext #socialstudies #primarysources #5thgrade #literacy #education #elementary

🗣️"It's not about the technology we teach with; it's about how we teach with the technology!" ✏️ I ❤️ how Jen Giffen (She/Her) combined a story from the book (about an overheard projector) with a quote from it! 📖 #EduDuctTape: An #EduTech Integration Mindset jakemiller.net/eduducttape-sk…

How did the leprechaun win the race? Try these St. Patrick's Day jokes in your classroom: bit.ly/3hUYPQM

“The physical act of smiling releases chemicals in our brain, increasing our levels of happiness and lowering stress, research suggests. Smiling is good for us, both physically and mentally.” Tom Hoerr ascd.org/blogs/the-scho…

✨NEW✨ Ep. 65 of the @TomSchimmerPod features Dr. Rosa Perez-Isiah on #equity & access for all learners! 🟣Apple apple.co/3CWYHKt 🟢Spotify tinyurl.com/cef4rv84 🔴YouTube tinyurl.com/76bt3z5k #ATAssessment #atplc #edutwitter #educators #teaching #EdPodcast #K12 #podcast

“Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.” Happy Thursday, leaders!

“No matter what standards you are using, the most important work is collaborating with a team-digging in and learning about what student need to know and understand. We can’t expect students to learn and understand if we don’t first have clarity ourselves.” Solution Tree #SEL

Things we should model for students. Saying thank you. Not afraid to ask for help Admitting you don’t know Respecting everyone Showing gratitude Appreciating others Offering help to others Intentional listening Saying I’m sorry when wrong Being kind 2nd chances What else?

Education is not teacher centered or even student centered, but it is relationship centered. Teachers thrive w/ positive admin relationships & students thrive w/ positive teacher relationships. Relationships drive education.

Today 5th grade and 1st grade at James Elementary teamed up to form relationships among grade levels. This also connected to our ABC Countdown “favorite book” day! 5th grade students chose their favorite book while they were in 1st grade to read to their buddy! Ottumwa Schools

Thank you to the Local Elks Lodge, camp volunteers, camp leaders, sponsors, counselors, administration, bus drivers, and staff for sponsoring and supporting the James and Horace Mann 5th grade Science Camp! 🤍🐾❤️ James Elementary Ottumwa Schools

Has your focus been on adult-centered issues instead of the student-centered issues that truly matter within your school? This mindset shift is shown in the table from Unpacking Competency-Based Education, available now. Brian M Stack Jonathan Vander Els bit.ly/3AALUMB

We had a Rock Paper Scissors tournament as our pbis reward! 🪨 📄 ✂️ pbisforum PBIS Rewards pbischat Midwest PBIS PBISWorld #pbis #iowa James Elementary Ottumwa Schools

May is School Board Recognition Month. Thanks to the seven board members whose decisions impact our schools, our staff, and our students. #bethebest youtu.be/gLWsn78afwY

This morning James Elementary staff handed out hot cocoa, coffee, and donuts to say thank you to our parents!! We love our James families!! Ottumwa Schools

OHS, how did you #bethebest?

Incredible 7 days with instructional coaches and school leaders in Ottumwa, Iowa as they work to embed the School Wellness Wheel along with The New Art and Science of Teaching in the district as the foundation for all they do… Thanks for inspiring me!!😀

Before an assessment, ask yourself, why? Why do I want this information; what do I intend to do with it? The question is not "should I grade it" but rather, "what purpose does it serve?" Once you are clear on purpose (FA/SA), you'll know what to do. #edutwitter #ATAssessment #K12

Where are you on your PLC journey? Take the PLC Navigator Quiz to pinpoint your progress and get customized recommendations for next steps based on the results. bit.ly/3x74go7 #atPLC