Mom and educator for a more just world. Chocolate and exercise keep me going. She/her
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Vicki Bates retweeted
Problems that don't exist:
(1) children who don't want to learn
(2) a culture or mindset of poverty
(3) communities that don't value education
(4) educational disparities caused by an entire group's shortage of "grit."
Let's not use energy fixing problems that don't exist.
Vicki Bates retweeted
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023 edutopia.org/article/10-most…
Vicki Bates retweeted
In districts with boards that are 75% or more female, nearly half (48%) of the Superintendents leading the District are women. Representation matters. When we have more more female leaders on school boards, we have more female superintendents.
Vicki Bates retweeted
Leadership is hard. Nobody said it would be easy.
🔺When people talk about you, keep leading.
🔹When people compliment you, keep leading.
🔺When your hard work goes unnoticed, keep leading.
Why? Because we are in the kid business. Kids are the reason schools exist. It isn’t about you or me. It’s about kids. When things are good, bad or ugly, keep leading.
When we keep showing up to lead, that’s when success will follow. That’s when kids’ pathways will be redirected. And that is when we know we are changing the world.
KEEP. LEADING.
Vicki Bates retweeted
Today’s the day! My new picture book, Something, Someday, with illustrations by Christian Robinson @theartoffunnews, is officially out!
I wrote this book to encourage the hopes and hearts of young activists and changemakers everywhere. No matter how small the action, you can make a change in your communities! The problems we face are big, but together we are bigger 💛 Happy birthday, Something, Someday! 🥳🌱
You can order Something, Someday through the link in my bio. Happy reading! 💛
Vicki Bates retweeted
Every teacher should ask their students “I wish my teacher knew…” The answers will surprise, shock, inform and help every single person in the classroom. Thanks PL! @TheSocialCore @ErichSBolz1 @DarrinMPeppard @bethhill2829 @richmcbride
Vicki Bates retweeted
Here is a wonderful resource for you to learn more about LGBTQ+ history:
loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/
Vicki Bates retweeted
Our education system was built on many false assumptions. #LatB65 @DrPamelaCantor
Vicki Bates retweeted
Racial equity is not just "giving individual students what they need to succeed." Part of what students need is to not experience racism at school. That requires institutional antiracism, not just individual differentiating.
Vicki Bates retweeted
“There’s no way to appropriately appropriate a culture” — @blackhorse_a (Diné)
The AZ Rally Protest at State Farm Stadium has begun! We support the people on the ground calling on the @nfl to end the use of racist team names, imagery, and gestures.
loom.ly/gz9OIl8
Vicki Bates retweeted
Tomorrow's one of my favorite activities to help students think more critically about concepts: hexagonal thinking.
I like to turn it into a bit of a game at first to help them be more willing to stretch their thinking.
🧵 with info and resources.
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Vicki Bates retweeted
When we place kids in environments that prioritize the goal over the process, we distort any sense of meaning and purpose in learning. This is why grades and the reliance on them for motivation can hinder real learning in the classroom.
From Cognitive Load Theory in Actions.
Vicki Bates retweeted
Our #SpecialEducation Director Academy #SPEDA had the privilege of hearing from @FPSD402 John Sander on #MTSS. If you're interested in learning more, visit our SPEDA page at wasa-oly.org/SPEDA!
ALT Franklin-Pierce Multi-Tiered System of Supports Framework: -Universal Screening -Progress Monitoring -School-wide Multi-tiered Prevention System -Data-based Decision Making for: instruction and intervention, movement within the multi-level system, and disability identification.
Vicki Bates retweeted
That positive phone call home to caregivers does wonders.
Disrupt the predictable pattern. Make it so our families don’t associate schools calls with negativity and harm.
Let us know that our babies are seen and valued. Make that call!
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A deep study of Street Data focused on opportunities to apply the model; this mini-series will include five 2.5-hour virtual sessions over five months, led by authors Dr. Jamila Dugan @JamilaDugan and Shane Safir - January - May 2023
shanesafir.com/street-data-m…
Vicki Bates retweeted
Hispanic Heritage Month thru Oct 15! Sep 15 we celebrated the independence anniversary of El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, & Honduras. Independence days of Mexico on Sep 16 & Chile on Sep 18 too. Dia de la Raza or Columbus Day is on Oct 12. nationaltoday.com/hispanic-h…
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A heartbreaking report from @TrevorProject shows that 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year.
As Superintendent, student safety is my top priority—and that means doing everything I can to make sure LGBTQ students are alive, safe & thriving.