Karen Cator
@kcator
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Advancing equitable access to powerful learning opportunities.
Redwood City , CA
Joined March 2009
At Apple, we believe that climate change is one of the world’s most urgent priorities and we are deeply committed to doing our part. Today we had a special guest—a real force of nature—stop by to check on our progress.
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Dr. Alice Wilder shared her four principles she uses to create ripples in learning #ADE2023 1: Attention & Comprehension result in impact. 2. Kids are active participants of media 3. Kids love to be challenged 4. Impact must be planned. ❤️👏🏻
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“I don’t fucking care that they have weapons, they’re not here to hurt me. Take the fucking mags away. Let my people in, they can march to the Capitol from here.” — Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States. Great moments in presidential quotations.
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The only thing that can stop a bad politician with a vote is a good citizen with a vote.
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Mentoring and coaching are essential to success in leadership roles. Leaders require mentoring and coaching also. @AppleEDU supports this practice, and has built practices based on the Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow research studies.@kcator
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We're thrilled to announce Digital Promise has received a $20 million gift, the largest unrestricted gift in our history, from MacKenzie Scott. This generous investment supports our push for bold solutions that can create equitable educational experiences:
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Thanks, @Odelia_Younge for your significant and impactful work @DigitalPromise and all the best with whatever is next!
It's my last week of work and my entire team flew in and surprised me. I'm still crying 😭😭😭 It's really the end of an era and #MC4Me
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CHALLENGES. we're surrounded by them. @CBLadvocate, @kcator and @torres21's #ChallengeBasedLearning [CBL] is a framework to solve problems WHILE aquiring knowledge. it works wonders. and we have translated CBL into a strateegia . digital journey, here: https://t.co/tiPDlgbUaB.
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This is an easy and tangible way to help kids who lost it all in the recent Colorado fires. A little goes a long way! #Louisville #baseball #softball
As a sophomore in high school, I have played in these leagues for more than half of my life. More than 50 kids in this local league lost their homes in the #MarshallFire, and it would be much appreciated for anyone who is able to pitch in a bit. 1/4 https://t.co/qeiHjnNf1s
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Important day of recognizing the importance of education across the world! Thank you for your leadership @UNESCO #EducationDay2022
Happy #EducationDay! 📚 💻 Education is a human right, not a privilege. That’s why we must transform learning & guarantee the #RightToEducation to everyone, everywhere. https://t.co/JPXfabARCo
#PowerEducation
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We call all K-12 educators to integrate computational thinking across disciplines and equip students with the skills they need to participate in our increasingly technological world – and to promote justice for students and society at large. https://t.co/neFo3mi8dx
#CSEdWeek2021
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The end goal in classroom computing should be to develop the skills to use digital tools for heightened learning, critical thinking and self-expression. Computational thinking can provide a framework...
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Understanding each learner’s variability means recognizing strengths and using them to address challenges. Learn more with our Learner Variability Navigator: https://t.co/KQrF9saKRq
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These are JFK’s last words, written on cards for end of speech he planned to give at Austin, Texas, Democratic banquet tonight 1963:
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You inspire me as well @SuptEnfield !
Made my day! CONGRATULATIONS to @HighlineSchools Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield @SuptEnfield for the honor of being selected as Washington State's 2022 Superintendent of the Year. Well deserved, my friend!! You inspire the heck out of me!! ♥️ @DPLeague @DigitalPromise #DPLIS
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#home !!
Who Says You Can't Go Home? What a fun session! @digitalpromise League of Innovative Schools @DPLeague 10th Anniversary homecoming with @kcator @sschappy @AkinMatt @BrizardJC. Great talk about the League past, present and future!
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Today, we're kicking off our first-ever Fall Hybrid League of Innovative Schools Convening. This year, we're celebrating 10 years of @DigitalPromise and powerful networks. Follow the hashtag #DPLIS for more! @k12kimsmith @MR_innovatorEDU
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Thank you @DigitalPromise — So great to see the organization thrive!
Karen Cator (@kcator) served as Digital Promise’s President and CEO from 2013-2020 before @BrizardJC took over the role. Take a look back at Karen's parting message: https://t.co/FLuFc4kUgp
#DigitalPromise10
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It's not too late to apply to our open Partnership Manager position! Check it out and share in your networks. https://t.co/MI4sm68Q0v
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Happy 10th Birthday @DigitalPromise ! Looking forward to more contributions towards improving the opportunity to learn! #equity #edtech
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Our kids are struggling and they need meaningful connections with adults. Learning requires safety and mental health. Student Survey: Depression, Stress and Anxiety Leading Barriers to Learning as Access to Trusted Adults Drops @The74
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Nearly half of American students with learning barriers cited increasing amounts of stress, depression and anxiety as the leading obstacle in the 2020-21 school year. At the same time, students say...
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