Debbie Silver
@DrDebbieSilver
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Former Louisiana Teacher of the Year. Educator/Writer/Speaker/Humorist. Author of 4 bestsellers on education. Advocate for students and teachers.
Melissa, TX
Joined October 2010
I have heard @DrDebbieSilver speak 4x and EVERY time I am challenged, engaged, inspired, deeply moved to be a better educator! Students want and deserve the undivided, focused attention of the adults in their lives!
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@DrDebbieSilver @JBerckemeyer @RPHS_Panthers10 🤿#RPHSBookStudy1📖: I’m a firm believer in applying #RealisticOptimism, and understand that gathering information doesn’t erase problems—but replaces defeatist assumptions with clarity and possibility. Thank you .@DrDebbieSilver & .@JBerckemeyer @RPHS_Panthers10
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🤿#RPHSBookStudy1📖: After a super-busy start, we’re settlin-in and ready. Come-on Deb & Jack pour it on heavy! #BookWideOpen, Ch. 1 gather-round, leaders are awaiting to hear a new sound. #DeliberateOptimism .@DrDebbieSilver and .@JBerckemeyer @RPHS_Panthers10
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Middle Web included this with their annual Back to School Basics for Newbies.
middleweb.com
Author Debbie Silver examines effective feedback, motivational praise, and the need for teachers to choose their words & questions in ways that encourage effort.
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The Innovative Schools Summit in Las Vegas was so much fun! I love their participants, and I am ever grateful to the most thoughtful, generous, conference staff on the planet! Thanks for taking me with you for the bonus event of seeing “O.” Just wow! Everything they do is WOW
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#innovativeschoolssummit ! Please join us at one of the best professional development conference for educators on the planet! I always learn so much and meet so many amazing educators! Don’t miss it!
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I absolutely, positively cannot wait for this amazing AccuTrain event in Las Vegas!! Can you join me?
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Here’s a great article by my friend, Rick Wormeli, on leaders supporting equitable grading practices. It is worth a read!
nassp.org
The “Wild West” nature of grading is troubling. Standardized test scores don’t always reflect report card grades. Some teachers count homework as 20% of the grade while others don’t count it at all....
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