We often get asked why we cover our skin even in hot weather. Why do we need long pants, long sleeves and head/face coverings in 100+ weather? Reason one: health experts advise anyone to dress in light layers to keep cool when working in the sun. (1/thread) #WeFeedYou

As we open our school doors, remember there are alternatives to, "How was your summer?" I've been working to shift my own language & changing what I ask adult learners because it's important to be trauma-informed with all ages. Here are a few resources to get you started: 1/5

"I do believe that it’s better late than never, but schools must be intentional and thoughtful as they begin this life-long commitment." @teachntransform offers questions educators should be asking as schools embark on anti-racist education work. https://t.co/kf5VZ4UgPd

The hard truth is that racial equity cannot be achieved with an obsessive commitment to "meeting people where they are" when "where they are" is fraught with racial bias and privilege. @pgorski "Avoiding Racial Equity Detours"

In case you missed it, here is the entire #Kidlit4BlackLives Rally. Much love to @brownbookshelf. Thanks to @kwamealexander, @JackieWoodson & @JasonReynolds83 for all that you do to show the world how much we matter. ❤️ #BlackLivesMatter

We are grateful to @ClintSmithIII for taking the time to share his energy, expertise and wisdom with us and thousands of educators. For those who weren't able to join, the video is now available. Thank you, Dr. Smith! https://t.co/dmxh2Sn1WD

This is happening today. Free and open to everyone. We’ll talk about what’s going on, how we got here, and how we move forward both in our classrooms and outside of them. Sign up and register below.

For white teachers making commitments to learn and take action to be more actively antiracist and work toward social justice, I offer a synthesis with goals and actions from BIPOC leaders we can all follow, read, listen to, and learn from every day.

Don’t miss this conversation.

“You don’t have to know each other to care about each other.” @JasonReynolds83 #AuthorVillage

The In Conversation EVERYONE needs to hear: @JasonReynolds83 and @KielyBrendan “Racism: All American Boys, Five Years Later.” ALL the authors’ proceeds go to the Black Visions Collective, Minnesota. Tomorrow, Sunday 5/31 8 PM (ET) https://t.co/ErAgjs9fK4 Register today.

(5/7) So many who follow me here are white teachers; I'm speaking directly to you. If you have also felt powerless to change things, I'm challenging you to stop letting yourself off the hook. You have more power than you realize. There are so many ways you can help.

It was a great morning! Over 600 joined! @Bob and I might do 2 more - one for folks new to Notice and Note or BHH (called Notice and Note 1.0) and one for those ready to dig deeper (Notice and Note 2.0). No fee. Will judge interest by RTs. Early June.

Pernille Ripp: What Does Student Independent Reading Look Like? A Whole District Audit. Wonderful questions with reflections! @pernilleripp https://t.co/xDRT7eCieq

Restorative Justice in School: An Overview Interview with @MrSmall215 https://t.co/2qTOivUGgi #rjleaguechat #edchat #buildrelationships #leadupchat #adminchat

Great list of books that will grab readers.

A Strength-based Approach to Teaching English Learners https://t.co/WHRjFNDPcq #esl #ellchat #ell #esol #wholechild #ntchat #k12

“Everyone has the right to believe what they believe at home. Here at school, everyone has the right to feel safe.” Advocating for ALL students! @SolanaBeachTA @SanDiegoCOE @GLSEN #sbsdedu #SEL #YouMatter #equality #diversity #studentsfirst