Roots of Action
@RootsOfAction
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Research-based #parenting and #education blog founded by @DrPriceMitchell #psychology #teens #children
Seattle, WA
Joined April 2011
Six empathy-building habits of great teachers according to students. #K12 #teacher #teacherandstudent #classroom
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Empathy is related to prosocial behavior and altruism, and is the foundation of a student's ability to contribute to society.
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How does #student #success develop from the inside out? Read our 9-article series for educators. #teacher #K12 #classroom #education
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Teachers who foster student success understand how kids develop from within. They ask deep questions about the ways children and teens grow.
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See new spotlights for helping students/families set goals for academic learning and growth in personal competencies (cognitive, metacognitive, motivational, and social-emotional) @LoriT027 #K12 #Education #teacher #teacherstudent
https://t.co/CkAH9Hys3O
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Our latest resource shows that teen life satisfaction is more highly correlated to internal strengths than GPA. #PTChat #education #Parents #k12 #teacher #edchatie
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Our latest research identifies factors that influence life satisfaction in teens and are fostered at home and in the classroom.
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When we let children unfold at their own pace, they develop into their best selves. #parenting #teaching #K12 #PTChat
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Regardless of politics or worldviews, let's remember to teach children to be useful, honorable, and compassionate. #K12 #parenting #teaching #PTChat
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Curiosity and critical thinking go hand-in-hand. The development of these skills are not motivated by grades. #teaching #K12 #education
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Let's begin 2025 by fostering every child's internal strengths: curiosity, empathy, sociability, resourcefulness, self-awareness, integrity, creativity & resilience. #Parents #Teacher #mentorship
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Five tips to navigate a difficult conversation: 1. Don’t talk about yourself 2. Listen more 3. Ask questions aimed at understanding 4. Find points of agreement 5. Let friends be wrong
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Can #systems theory give insight to parent-teacher relationships? https://t.co/h1hQwmgK4P
#ptchat #edchat #K12
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How do students learn metacognitive strategies that help them achieve in school and be happy in life? New at @RootsOfAction #K12 #learning #edchat #edutwitter #teachertwitter
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Metacognition helps students think about their own thinking. How are metacognitive strategies cultivated in the classroom?
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Read our annual Best Back-to-School Articles for Parents, with new articles by @micheleborba @Sophiehardach @SueScheff #K12 #PTChat #teaching
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Parents: It's time to do your homework! Get this year's list of top-rated back-to-school articles to support your children's learning!
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Read about #CosmoKidz and new #K12 #classroom strategies to facilitate student's social #learning. #PTChat #teaching
https://t.co/AevT8Dbq6h
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