Georgia residents 17+, Georgia is having a runoff Jan 5 to decide who their 2 new senators will be. If those senators go blue Mitch McConnell will no longer be Senate Majority Leader. You have until Dec 7 to register to vote. Retweet to share even if you don’t live in GA.

The ever so inspiring, yet pragmatic Sonja Santelises in a call to action we should all get behind.

"the greater your store of 'cultural literacy' the more likely you are to understand what you are reading." -Robert Pondiscio Educators let's embrace the science that backs our profession #knowledgematters hubs.la/H0C2rtG0

Whatever you give out in life, must return to you. It is the physics and the mathematics of the universe.

Parents (and teachers). Looking for some concrete ways to tell if children are being taught to read based on scientific evidence? And help w/ questions to ask if they're not. Check this out: improvingliteracy.org/brief/route-re…

Statement from the DC Council on the Department of Defense’s Denial of DC’s National Guard Deployment Request

Silver lining after a heartbreaking and disappointing series of events on our Democracy.

At 22, Amanda Gorman will become the youngest known inaugural poet when she performs at #Inauguration2021. Wednesday on CBS Mornings, Anthony Mason spoke with her about writing a poem for this moment and how she prepares for big performances.

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This is a must attend! Grab your lounge pants, hot cocoa, and notebook! You won’t be sorry joining this discussion and collective network of leaders! Curriculum Matters Wit & Wisdom English Kristen McQuillan Melissa & Lori Love Literacy Podcast @Rivet_Education Chiefs for Change Andrea.Hancock Ashley Cook

We must ask ourselves, "is it equity towards excellence, or equity towards mediocrity (proficiency)?" Such a thoughtful and relevant educational provocation from Alfred W. Tatum during tonight's Curriculum Matters webinar with Nakia Hardy

"We can't have a narrow lens on what students are exposed to." Alfred W. Tatum, speaking about antiracist instruction with Nakia Hardy. Catch a recording of this thought-provoking conversation: curriculummatters.org/2021/01/16/1-2…

1/2 Humbled to be the first poet to perform at the Super Bowl! I'm so excited to place poetry at the forefront of the most watched U.S. television broadcast, & to honor 3 heroes of the coronavirus pandemic. Can’t wait for the world to hear their stories! variety.com/2021/tv/news/a…

When a principal quotes examples from different grade levels- my heart wants to explode! This Wit & Wisdom English curriculum belongs to the ENTIRE district! Principal Crandall exemplifies a lead learner! Baltimore City Public Schools Curriculum Matters Joy Guthrie Melissa & Lori Love Literacy Podcast Sonja Santelises

Powerful analysis and powerful interpretations by students. MsThankappan sets the stage and steps aside for the scholars to do the lift- a well orchestrated play!! Wit & Wisdom English Sonja Santelises Kristen McQuillan Curriculum Matters @LizManolis @rachelmstack Ashley Cook

Excited that we get this opportunity to share with educators in my home state!

I don't understand why he doesn't call people demeaning names and whine about being mistreated