Becki Smith
@BSmithEducator
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History Educator,UMHB Grad, parent,wife,friend.Continuous Improvement is my focus.
Joined July 2010
Meet Zachary Powell, an 8th-grade history teacher. With ππͺπ΄π΅π°π³πΊ πππͺπ·π¦!, his students didnβt just memorize facts. They connected ideas, thought critically, & took ownership of their learning. π Read the full story: https://t.co/LXHHkJa3zJ
#HistoryTeachers #SSChat
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Will we see you on the road this fall? The TCI team is heading to Texas, Florida, Minnesota, & Washington, DC to connect with educators and ππ³πͺπ―π¨ ππ¦π’π³π―πͺπ―π¨ πππͺπ·π¦! at conferences nationwide. Make sure to say hi! π #SciChat #STEM @NSTA #NSTA @NCSSNetwork #NCSS
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.@JamesTalarico: I donβt see politics as left versus right anymore. Billionaires are using their wealth to rig our political system. They own the media and they own politicians in both political parties. Theyβre using that wealth to divide us, and I think people are tired of
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We have some BIG news! TCI is a 2025 #CODiEAwards Winner in the Best Social Sciences/Studies Instructional Solution category! Help us celebrate! π See all this yearβs winners β‘οΈ https://t.co/o4OhMlZegG
#CODiEAwards #EdTech
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We loved what @Rdene915 said about TCIβs ππ³πͺπ―π¨ ππ€πͺπ¦π―π€π¦ πππͺπ·π¦! program in this yearβs Best of STEM Awards. π She shared how bringing real-world relevance into science helps students stay curious, confident, and connected. #STEM #STEMEducation #STEMChat
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These are so cool! So many possibilities- absences (the teacher or the student!), review, reteachβ¦.
Learning is more powerful when students DO THE LEARNING. Our new Learning Interactions LIVE page gives you 18 free examples, from flying drones over landscapes to encountering Enlightenment thinkers. Explore for free: https://t.co/Kk6XK1CSVC
#Teachers #SocialStudies #SSChat
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Big news π @techlearning just awarded TCI two Awards of Excellence: Back to School 2025 in Primary and Secondary education. We're honored to support educators with programs that spark curiosity and empower students every day. π #EdTech #EdChat #SSChat
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Looking forward to it!
Thrilled to be heading to Frisco, TX for the #TXCSS Convention! π Ready to learn, collaborate, and connect with passionate educators and tech leaders! Letβs make this an unforgettable experience! π #TXCSS2025 Register at https://t.co/AkRdLjcx1J
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When districts invest in active learning, students & teachers win. π @glotwp partnered with TCI to bring science and social studies aliveβand their success was just featured in @DA_magazine. #SuptChat #EdLeaders #DistrictAdmin
https://t.co/ZxHYKLck5l
districtadministration.com
Educators at Gloucester Township School District ensured social studies and science receive the instructional time they deserve.
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So proud of this! 2014-2024 I had the honor of teaching and contributing to SMS.
π Big News, Jaguars! π According to U.S. News & World Report, Sartartia Middle School is ranked 71 out of 4,067 middle schools in Texas, placing us in the top 2% statewide! πΎ Weβre proud to be ranked #2 in Fort Bend ISDβ¦ but always #1 in our hearts! π This recognition is
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A great leader talking about the great things that are going on at Sartartia. If you teach middle school math or history (U.S.)- there are spots available for you to join this great team.
Thatβs our amazing leader, @ChollyOglesby, shining on stage at #JRGC! π Sharing how we're building a strong climate and culture at Sartartia Middle School β and proving why weβre the BEST middle school in Texas! πππ€ #SartartiaStrong #MiddleSchoolExcellence
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Join the #BestMiddleSchoolInTexas β weβre currently scheduling interviews for next week! β
Apply at https://t.co/cC0PKnUlZr π§ Send your resume/cover letter to cholly.oglesby@fortbendisd.gov Tag someone whoβd be a perfect fit! ππ€
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Her social studies are so very proud! She understands the assignment!!
Mansfield ISD salutatorian used her platform and time wisely. She gave a terrific speech calling out book bans and vouchers. Bravo!
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π€¦ββοΈmaybe some of the free courses from Harvard on government might be a good ideas for some of our leaders:
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Browse the latest Government courses from Harvard University.
TAPPER: I really have a difficult time imagining that if this was a Democratic president holding a dinner for top investors in his private cryptocurrency, you wouldn't be outraged MIKE JOHNSON: Look, I don't know anything about the dinner. I was a little busy this past week, so
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Well, not much the Tx ledge does makes sense!
The Tx ledge is concerned about uncertified teachers in public schools but gave 10,000 dollars per kid to private schools who donβt have to have certified teachers!!! Make it make sense!
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So proud to have been a part of the years leading up to this award! ππ€ππ€πOnce a Jag, always a Jag ππ€ππ€π
Weβre officially one of the BEST! Sartartia Middle has been named one of the Best Middle Schools in Texas for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report! This recognition is a testament to the hard work, heart, and excellence of our students, staff, and community. #BestMiddleSchoolInTexas
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Friday and once again @Xfinity is down. The most reliable thing with them is that they will be down for extended times π
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When kids choose NOT to brush their teeth, should we blame the dentist? Obviously not. How is it that when kids choose NOT to complete assignments, weβve normalized blaming the teacher?
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Tx social studies edus, the SBOE Ad Hoc Committee for Social Studies TEKS revisions is meeting at 1 p.m on 4/10. Register for public testimony by 5 p.m on 4/4 at https://t.co/MuW2Ia8ieI Canβt make it, but want to share your testimony? Consider emailing committee members
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