Mrs. West Virginian wears Flatwoods Monster costume to Mrs. America competition wvnstv.com/news/west-virg…

"Most of us age away from ambition and towards heart and soul." We are all living on borrowed time 💙Anne Lamott wapo.st/462kDkj

Murmuration of starlings in Italy.. 😊

A cute story for this weekend of thanks-giving. A lovers’ tale of romance, fidelity and the aviary netting keeping them apart wapo.st/47pSMvI

Essential reading: Here Are the Books Removed from Classroom Shelves in Orange County, Florida dianeravitch.net/2023/12/28/her… via Diane Ravitch 🇺🇸🇺🇦📚🌈🗽🌹🇨🇱❤️

What's Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023? Hint: Be true to yourself apnews.com/article/merria…

Keeping an open mind and being a good listener can help you stay a lifelong learner. Ideas via John P. Kotter Sketchnote via Tanmay Vora ✍

Students from RMHS made this amazing video about bullying. Proud to share this message for teens!

In honor of my mother, on her birthday, I cleaned up trash near the Anacostia River. She used to organize neighborhood cleanups before we all got matching t-shirts and hashtags #AWSEarthDay

Kensington Day of the Book showcased some inspiring student poetry! So proud of these students who read in front of a live audience!

So far this week... The FTC banned the use of noncompete clauses. The DOL strengthened overtime rules. The FCC restored #NetNeutrality. The DOT expanded protections for airline passengers. This is what it looks like when the government works on behalf of the people.

Elmo and Ms. Quinta Brunson are sending big hugs and lots of thanks to teachers everywhere for all that they do. Thank you for making school a welcoming and fun place to be. Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 🍎📓❤️

Maryland Primary Election is today! I’m supporting the Apple Ballot Board of Education candidates! Laura Stewart, Natalie Zimmerman, and Rita Montoya!

Don’t lay off teachers! MCPS needs to do a better job! ⁦Montgomery County Education Association⁩ instagram.com/p/C7UsbVNRMWP/…

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It’s starting! Woodmoorstock Weekend! woodmoorstock.com

High school teachers, counselors, and administrators need to read this. So many MCPS students could benefit from studying a trade immediately after HS! I went to trade school during law school. It left me stunned. wapo.st/4cBYU6V

I tend to grade using the Canvas time stamp: students who submitted assignments early or on time were scored first. Inhttps://www.kqed.org/mindshift/64821/what-does-the-first-letter-of-your-last-name-say-about-your-grades-a-lot-according-to-a-study

Just a reminder for everyone as Election Day looms…