I've covered the Bears for 34 seasons and tonight was the first time I have ever felt the press box actually shake (after they took the lead on Caleb Williams' late 25-yard TD pass to DJ Moore). Amazing crowd again!

Districts are resisting the U.S. Department of Education’s directive about race. “We’re going to be as inclusive as we’ve always been,” says ALAS Past President & Beaverton School District Supt. @supt_balderas. Read more in @the74

Please join us in congratulating ALAS Board President @DrAlexMarrero on receiving @NABSE_org's 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award! 👏 👏👏 Dr. Marrero is a true champion of equity & a passionate advocate for all students. Felicidades!

It’s been a whirlwind of a conference and #ThePowerOfUs is stronger than ever.! Gracias to the fabulous Palmer House Hotel and the City of Chicago for your hospitality. #ALAS2025

Congratulations to @Casciom74 & @OHS_Hawks on their first day as superintendents! The North Boone School District & West Carroll School District are fortunate to have your leadership, vision, & passion for education guiding them. Wishing you an amazing start to this new chapter!

Luis Robert Jr. now is the SOLE stolen base leader in the MLB with 15! 😮‍💨

Participated in a year long book study with these passionate educators ending with a video call Q&A with the author of Building Thinking Classrooms, @pgliljedahl. Feeling inspired and excited for the future of classroom engagement.

🚨 Don’t miss the IALAS 9th Annual Conference! 📅 April 11, 2025 | 📍 Marquardt SD 🎟️ Register: https://t.co/wQqpZQJWQm 🎤 Superintendent Panel – IALAS Leaders Series Hear from top leaders on equity, impact & leadership. ✨ Moderated by @EldaGarcia73 @CurriculumAssoc

Montserrat Garibay, the former assistant deputy secretary and director of the U.S. Dept of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition Issues a Call to Action on how to support English Language Learners and their families:

#RIGOR in learning isn’t about making things more difficult—it’s about fostering deeper, more engaging experiences for students. You’re probably already using some key elements of RIGOR in your teaching! 🎥See how: https://t.co/tclAG6rT5q #EdChat

When it comes to supporting tech-centered learning, schools are navigating how to do more with less. This @DA_Magazine article digs into this topic, highlighting a recent COSN report about the three biggest tech challenges, and how to overcome them:

No one can be good at two things without first being good at one thing. In learning, going deep is always better than going wide.

Apply to present at our 22nd National Education Summit in Chicago! The Summit takes place October 14-18, 2025. We’re accepting proposals connected to the 2025 Summit theme “The Power of Us.” For more information and to apply, visit https://t.co/76S1mWXg1X #ALAS2025

Great to meet some new folks and catch up with some giants at SXSW. Illinois has been an engine of innovation and growth — and I'm showcasing with Rivian and IBM here in Austin that we're leading the way in emerging tech like EVs and quantum.

Dual credit programs open doors for students beyond graduation! 🎓 Lazaro Lopez of High School District 214 shares how these programs boost college readiness while keeping education affordable & accessible. Watch now: https://t.co/iPZgCsK6eF #NCE2025

Last call for the BTC x Innovamat Webinar on "Bringing Thinking to Your Classroom" today at 3:30 PST (6:30 EST). Registration is free. @BTCthinks @innovamat https://t.co/ThLohUSh4N

Silver Cross Hospital and the University of St. Francis are partnering to offer qualified graduates of USF's Medical Laboratory Science and Radiography programs loan forgiveness in exchange for accepting full-time employment at Silver Cross! Details at

I'm so excited to see that @pgliljedahl loves @innovamat as much as I do! If I were to adopt a new math core today, I would ensure that Innovamat was one of our pilots. EL folks, yes, it's all available in Spanish! If you're curious, hit me up. I can help with that waitlist.