This school year has been one of the most challenging for #MaricopaCounty teachers. Thousands have reached out and shared about their stress. Superintendent Watson shared these responses with educational leaders during yesterday's Town Hall. #Teacherstress #Iamyourteacher

It’s pretty cool when you can attend the @azedfoundation #azteacheroftheyear ceremony and see TWO of your amazing teachers! We are so honored that @joshmeibos and @TeacherPerrone have chosen MCRSD to make a difference for students and the teaching profession.

We had a great time working with @EducationSteve and @mcschoolsup to share our story of launching #teacherpowered schools in Maricopa County during Teacher-Powered Days. Thanks @amysjunge for joining us and spreading your good work! Let’s do this!

We are on a mission to do something different here. We are re-imagining education. By focusing on inspiring instruction in a safe, supportive, and caring environment, our students will be equipped for the life they dream of.  https://t.co/lppRSQ75F0

This week's blog: "When we ask the right questions and apply the right assessment practices, we find out some of the most "below grade level" students are chocked full of skills and knowledge that can be leveraged for rigorous, meaningful instruction."

This week's Learning & Leading post is about student agency "Student agency refers to learning through activities that are meaningful and relevant to learners, driven by their interests, and often self-initiated with appropriate guidance from teachers."

Our most recent blog post: "And so we tinker with the system. Get a little more creative, a little less structured, and a little more woo-woo than other school systems. But is a little enough? Are you willing, able, and motivated to go further?"

Remembering those who sacrificed for our country. #MemorialDay2021

This past year has been traumatic for many educators... "If your work feels heavy, if your relationships seem strained, and if your outlook is different than it used to be, be gentle with yourself. This is could take a while."

@mayorcoreywoods thank you for your inspirational words and proclamation celebrating students at @mcrsd509 Esperanza Community School and their promotion to high school.

Celebrating 8th grade promotion at ⁦@mcrsd509⁩ Esperanza Community School with ⁦@mayorcoreywoods⁩ and ⁦@EducationSteve⁩.

What a great night celebrating the 8th grade promotion at Esperanza Community School with @Tempegov @mayorcoreywoods

Our most recent Leadership and Learning Blog post is live- "The third way is a different solution altogether. It means going back to the drawing board, opening your mind to different approaches, and being willing to expand your beliefs." https://t.co/kO7TgQuH1M #teacherpowered

From our most recent blog post: "We must care for ourselves and one another, reach out for help, express our feelings, create a sense of safety and belonging, sleep, have movement in our lives, eat healthy food..."

Schools run by the teachers require ongoing opportunities for reflection and feedback. Today the rockstars at Esperanza are reflecting on discussion starters around their shared purpose from @teacherpowered

Now more than ever we must double down on relationship building and social emotional learning. ❤️

Congratulations Dr. Stewart! We were lucky to receive the benefits of your research! @Stewart2076

If you are looking for some springtime #STEM fun, check out our #CatapultingPeeps challenge. Grab yourself a box of @PEEPSBrand chicks or bunnies, popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and have at it! More ideas to build catapults and a lesson guide at https://t.co/68hX2rF4mm #freebies

This is so important for a teacher-led school district like ours!

Beloved author Beverly Cleary, creator of Ramona Quimby, dies at 104.