Love this visual John Hattie is using to explain the need for teachers to pay as much attention to growth as achievement. Ask ourselves what we did with Nicholas that we didn’t do with Christopher. Every student deserves growth, including already high achievers. #uted#utpol
Never a dull moment when ISEE (Informal Science Enhancement) presents at the legislature. I love it when I see an ISEE truck in school parking lots, because I know that kids will have exciting science learning opportunities and teachers wil get top-tier training. #utpol#uted
At UCTM (Utah Council of Teachers of Mathematics) conf. A volunteer-run organization focused on supporting and improving math education for teachers. Largest of its kind in the US. (No wonder our NAEP scores keep rising. 1200 here- This English teacher is impressed! #uted#utpol
At Literacy Conf in Ogden listening to Deanie Wimmer facilitate a discussion with Gov Cox and National Asst Secretary Kirsten Baesler discussing the need for more paraprofessionals to help teachers and reduce chronic absenteeism to get a laser focus on literacy. #utpol#uted
At US Global Leadership Coalition panel with Senator John Curtis and Vice Admmiral Howard. 1 in 5 Utah jobs connected to international trade. 18 billion in goods exported annually. Over 100 languages spoken in Utah schools. #utpol#uted
Thank you Lieutenant Governor Henderson and legislators for honoring our statewide high school student artist winners at the Capitol! Such talent! #uted#utpol
At the Davis District Catalyst Center. High schools share resources to give students two periods a day with state of the art equipment and industry professionals to bridge academics with real projects in business, health, technology , construction, aviation…#uted#utpol
Appreciated seeing Rep. Kay Christofferson at Traverse Mountain Elementary School in Lehi supporting arts assemblies in schools. Some of these kids will never get to see an opera. This was a great opportunity for them today! #utpol#uted
