Before any instructional decision, start with the question that matters most: What do the kids you teach actually need? I partner with districts nationwide on instructional leadership, EI leadership, & PBL with AI. To book a keynote or PD session, use the link in my profile and in the comments👇.

New leaders feel pressure to prove themselves fast. But research tells a different story. Trust develops through ability, integrity, and benevolence—not speed (Mayer, Davis & Schoorman, 1995). Listen first. Learn the system. Then lead. Episode: YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAEO... #EduSky

Hard work eventually becomes talent. Progress isn’t loud at first. It’s quiet repetition, skill-building, and consistency over time. Stay with it.

Emotional intelligence shows up in how you interpret behavior. Words can sound convincing, but patterns never lie. Actions reveal truth. Set limits Save this for later and send it to someone who needs it. #HealBeforeYouReveal #EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership #Leadership #Education #JorgeDoesPBL

1 of 2: Strong Tier 1 instruction starts with a launch that sets purpose & prepares students for meaningful work. A clear first few minutes—unpacking the goal, addressing misconceptions, modeling the thinking & defining expectations. This is the heart of Instructional Innovation+.

Reactive leadership creates unstable cultures. Strong leaders are not controlled by pressure, conflict, or emotion. They pause, regulate, and respond with intention. One of the core ideas explored in my “Leading Through Conflict” leadership series. #Leadership #EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership

Strength and positivity can still coexist with chronic anxiety. Michelle Moore shares how physical symptoms revealed what mindset alone couldn’t. Worth the listen — LLD Podcast. YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZSM... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7ce6...

ENGAGEMENT DRIVES ACHIEVEMENT. John Hattie’s Visible Learning research found teacher clarity and classroom discussion among the strongest influences on student learning. Students learn more deeply when they are actively engaged in rigorous instruction. #EduSky #InstructionalLeadership #Education

Hard work alone doesn’t build skill. Consistency does. Ericsson (1993): Expert performance develops through deliberate, repeated practice—not one-time effort. Pattern holds across fields: practice → competence → confidence Most people stop too early. #EduSky

AI DOESN’T FIX BAD INSTRUCTION. Strong instructional design still matters most in the age of AI. Harvard Project Zero’s Visible Thinking research reinforces the importance of making student thinking observable through reflection, reasoning, and authentic tasks. #EduSky #AILiteracy #PBLplus

Small Smart Spaces is a range of Healthy and Comfortable Architecturally Designed Homes suitable for #passivehaus Certification and Homestar ratings, Direct from the Architectural Designer to you. #newzealand #Architecture

The Iranian Parliament has introduced a bill proposing a $50 million dollar state funded bounty for the killings of Donald Trump, Netanyahu, and Brad Cooper, the US CENTCOM Commander, and other US and Israeli officials for the killing of their former supreme leader, calling it “reciprocal action.“

I didn't mean to wake you - Casiomtb (4) Track 1 from 5th casiomtb album: 200m: Ambient Music in a 9v World Volume 1. Recorded live with casiotonemt46 > Halogen #Microcosm. Slightly connected to a book i wrote called Forgotness about a flooded world #casiotone #electronicmusic #darkambient #climate

Our parents said “we got McDonald’s at home.” Now folks can’t afford THAT either. Ground beef. Potatoes. Bread. Grocery prices jumped more in April than in 4 YEARS. What did YOU stop buying? This is Trump’s economy on your table. #TrumpsGroceryCrisis

Jordan van den Berg jumping out of a pool 6 years ago, evoking some memories of Jarron Gilbert

Angela Rayner says no deal with Andy Burnham as she’s cleared by HMRC

Radical Love Powers Harm Reduction #HarmReduction #CompassionFirst Meet them where they are, love them there—tools like naloxone & test strips keep them safer. That's radical love. #OverdosePrevention #SubstanceUseAwareness

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine I keep my eyes wide open all the time I keep the ends out for the tie that binds Because you're mine, I walk the line

"I would like to apologise" 🤣 #funny

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🇷🇸 Student protests in Serbia have escalated into clashes, with demonstrators accusing the government of corruption and demanding the resignation of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Police units and armored vehicles have been deployed in central Belgrade.

Sarah Pochin at PMQs – looking Hannah up and down like a school bully. "Get a life." So MPs drinking before voting on laws that affect millions is fine? You're not mean girl. You're a symptom of a broken system. And you were filmed. 🎭

Double life, double trouble! 🌒🗡️ Dive into Delia's world where justice & vengeance collide. Ready for the thrill? Link in bio to explore! 📚✨ #TheAssassinsHeart #ThrillerReads #BookTok #MysteryLovers

The Iran war is taking so long because we’ve been too effective? #gasprices #progressive #iranwar

Elections are run by states, not by a presidential Executive Order. We will fight this.

WEEKLY UPDATE: Minnesota Teacher of the Year candidate withdraws after Alpha News asked questions about his explicit public photos; the impeachment push against Gov. Walz and Attorney General Ellison deadlocks; Alpha News releases the trailer for an upcoming documentary ‘Minnesota Mao,’ and more.

Launching this month!

Thank you MrCodyDahler of IG for the excellent reporting on the U.S. and the Iran war. You nailed it. Also - the Iran LEGO Movie Franchise - 🤣😂🤣. I love so much about his post! #pinks

I did manage a five minute sit down to appreciate the birdsong before I left (I was only there 3/4 of an hour all told) 😊 #eveningchorus #birdsong #birdsoftheworld #birds | #kent #england

Arne Slot makes 4 changes from the Sunderland side, but make no mistake - he is going strong in the FA Cup. Fabian Huerzler and Brighton are doing the same, making for a fascinating matchup. #lfc #liverpool #Brighton #facup #teamnews

Guten Morgen ☀️ Bsky!

Heart of China

Love it when Bunnings busts out the ethereal dream pop while your looking at new compost bins options

Shiny Recap #87 #pokemonstreamer #nintendogames #streamer #twitch #twitchstreamer #pokemon #shiny #shinyhunt #shinypokemon #shinyhunting #shinyhunter #shinydex #streaming #nintendo #shinyhunting #promosky #ShinyPokemonStreamer #shinypokemonhunting

Israel pounds Lebanon as Iran war hits day 90 Headlines we drew from: Israel strikes southern Lebanon after issuing evacuation orders south of the Zahrani… #BreakingBricks #YakYak #GeopoliticalThriller #MiddleEast #BobBrikko #ShortFilm #AIMovie #WorldNews #Storytelling #Trump #Netanyahu #Khamenei

Oopsie! Dave McCormick (R-PA) catches himself calling it the "Trump Regime" mid-sentence. Gotta love it!

The Advertising Regulatory Board has upheld a #FossilAdBan complaint against CNG Holdings and NGV Gas over claims describing compressed gas as “clean”, “green”, "environmentally friendly”, “sustainable” and “the fossil fuel of the future”. #fossiladban #stopgreenwashing #climatejustice

Terrible backstage linktr.ee/nikkfail #nikkfail

All my vegetable plants are growing nicely Planted my cucumbers the other day,picking up some zucchini and yellow squash to add to my garden.It rained last night and today so they got plenty of nutrients for the soil. #gardensky #organicvegetables #planting #vegan #selfsustaining

The Art of Being Alone Without Feeling Lonely Being alone becomes powerful when you enjoy your own company. Solitude builds confidence, clarity and emotional strength. 🌙

The zero-post production system in action at Creative Kin. - switch cameras while recording - capture a full edit of four camera angles - audio synced to video when recording - As-live edit available instantly when recording ends - files delivered within the hour #ContentStrategy #Business

This is why I keep calling into Rev Al's Keepin It Real with TRUTH.

'Watching the Widlife' was released this week in 1987 as a single from the album 'Liverpool'. Here we are performing the song on the Dutch popshow "Countdown" that same year, it was Frankie Goes To Hollywood's last TV appearance.

#iran #deal #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/rtnx5wu8

I just voted in Texas and here is what I witnessed. I don’t think the Republicans are going to be happy.

"Just please help ... I am quite worried about how this direction is heading." Nicolas Carlini, a research scientist at top AI company Anthropic, says AI is rapidly improving at hacking. He's used AI to find so many bugs that he can't report them.

This approach fosters a positive attitude and propels significant personal development, reflecting a true business motivation. #entrepreneurship mirrortalkpodcast.com/spencer-vann... Thank you! 🧡

Ok, just a sneak peek of WIP for what we’ll be able to do to avoid enemies. Ugly green squares for now. Each time the player blinks green, stamina is being used. Sprint + jump, very Dwarf Fortress inspired. Shout out to the OG. #gamedev #indiedev #WIP #darkfantasy #roguelike #DFE

Thank you to the Sacramento County Office of Education for hosting such a powerful and meaningful ceremony for Japanese Americans who were incarcerated during World War II and denied their diplomas. [1/2]

On Sunday, 40 people, 1 frog & 1 pup braved cool conditions in Colma to stand up against this brutal regime. Join us! #Resist #StopICE #ICEOut #ICEOutForGood #NoKings #RemoveTheRegime #StandUp #TeslaTakedown #KeithPorter #ReneeGood #AlexPretti #FreeAmerica #Colma #California #Indivisible

At the 2025 Ellen Meiksins Wood Lecture @graceblakeley.substack.com illustrated why neoliberal capitalism has overruled democracy and why we must organize to take back democratic power for the working class.

That’s the Mother of the Lumas. #SuperMarioGalaxy + #SuperMarioGalaxy2

🎉NEWS: Our office has returned over $25 MILLION in money owed to constituents of FL-10 from the VA, IRS, Social Security, and other federal agencies. From D.C. to Orlando, my team and I are fighting for every Central Floridian. Need assistance? Visit frost.house.gov.

don’t lose sight of the miracle that we are

This video should be reposted everyday.

👀🚗 Staryi Krym near Feodosia. Situation. The logistical blockade is covering more and more cities on the peninsula, and the fuel shortage is growing.

There are good results of our long-range sanctions from the soldiers of the SBU, SBS, SSO, GUR and the State Border Guard Service. Important objects on the territory of Russia were hit last night. Among them is the St. Petersburg oil terminal.

Events have been taking place in Los Angeles to mark what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday. Fans gathered at the Chinese Theatre to celebrate the enduring legacy of Marilyn Monroe, one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars. #VMNews

Ex candidato del partido Republicano y hoy militante del Partido Nacional Libertario, usa casa del Estado como vivienda personal... Vecinos dicen que Luis Cortés Ramírez es violento, y además la vivienda es del Estado y es una de las que se anunciaron para venderse y hacer caja: