Robinson-Rivers
@RobinsonRivers
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Joined July 2011
In the first episode of our series “Mental Health & America’s Kids,” we learn about the social and emotional learning program that Van Ness Elementary School incorporates into their curriculum. "Mental Health & America’s Kids" is in collaboration with the @chanzuckerberg
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Today founding HoS Cynthia Robinson-Rivers was named an @EdLoCnational #BoulderFund awardee, an award supportive of efforts to replicate the #VanNess school model, rooted in the understanding that academic success is inextricably linked to overall well-being #BlackHistoryMonth
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I am filled w/gratitude for the parents, educators & community members who came out tonight to discuss how to build & cultivate inclusive & welcoming school communities for all students. Special thanks to @RobinsonRivers @VanNessDCPS @edforwarddc @kindred_dc @charlesallen
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Thank you @edutopia for this amazing set of videos. They are an invaluable resource for our teachers as we learn more about the science of learning & development.
On modeling self-regulation through tone of voice: “The sweet spot is calm, neutral, assertive, and the teachers who get the best responses from kids are the ones that have mastered that the best.” —Cynthia Robinson-Rivers, head of Van Ness Elementary
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Thank you @VanNessDCPS students, teachers and administrators for a great visit this morning. I was so impressed with students and teachers work in the classrooms and the leadership of Head of School Cynthia Robinson-Rivers. @dcpublicschools #EveryDayCounts
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Reducing Test Anxiety with Social-Emotional Learning - Conscious Discipline @VanNessDCPS
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Creative problem solving! Learned it from @JimReesePZ and @EdwardPClapp
Check us out: Learning Problem Solving and Growth Mindset in our @VanNessDCPS Makerspaces https://t.co/OJmXSy88qZ via @edutopia
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We’re making clouds☁️ in a bottle this morning @VanNessDCPS with @capitalweather During our Extreme Weather Cornerstone!
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I’m excited to participate in today’s PRIDE parade in support of our LGBTQ+ students, staff, and community. #prideindcps
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We are delighted! Thank you @DCPSChancellor
I’m always impressed by what I see at @VanNessDCPS. Thrilled to surprise them with the Excellence in School Innovation Award for #StandingOvationDC 2018!
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Teachers @VanNessDCPS are so appreciative of the generosity of our partner @AAR_FreightRail - thank you! @dcpspartners
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Great learning all week at #WISSIT17! Excited to collaborate more.
Thank you, @RobinsonRivers, for such a powerful story about @VanNessDCPS at #wissit17. Excited about future collaborations! @EdwardPClapp
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The pre-K boom in D.C.: Can it help end school segregation? - The Washington Post @RobinsonRivers
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Many black and Hispanic children in the nation’s capital attend “racially isolated” schools.
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Big thank you to @AAR_FreightRail for the teacher appreciation breakfast for @VanNessDCPS teachers! @dcpspartners
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.@BetsyDeVosED criticized teachers at @jatrojans, 1st pub school she visited as ed sec. And they are not having it.
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Jefferson Middle School Academy responded to DeVos's claim that its teachers are in 'receive mode.'
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Please support this Van Ness fundraiser!
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Eat at @BWWings Navy Yard location on Wednesday 1/18 & they will donate 10% to @VanNessDCPS! Just mention Van Ness!
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