I have 2 big concerns about the “timed math tests don’t cause anxiety” debate happening (again) today. One has to do with victim blaming. The other is about a research project I know is underway. 🧵/1

It's striking how many people fail to understand that quantified evaluations, such as standardized tests and rubrics, are no more objective than narratives & other qualitative appraisals. They just use numbers to conceal the subjective judgments that underpin them.

We're also excited to introduce our new cover artist Gale Galligan (@robochai)! Shout out to the best co-editing partners @uvagradu8 and @MattSkillen!

Yes, it's January 2024, but September 2023's issue of @VoicesNCTE is about to make it to print. The best things are worth the wait, right? This volume year, we can't wait to introduce you to @Nicole_Mirra and @anterobot's work on speculative civic literacies!

In their book, Dr. @rseglem & Sarah Bonner share insight on how to dismantle hostile environments for students by "empowering students through disruptive inquiry in the ELA classroom." Read Dr. Miller's review: https://t.co/u5yM3YbSy4 @TCPress

I can not, for the life of me, locate the lie 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 @TheJoseVilson

Smiling faces all around at #NCTE23. Pictured with their books: Gay Ivey and @johnstonzpeter @AlisonDover1 @rseglem @MrsBonner301 @AliciaBoardman1 and cover artist Erik Sumner

1/2 The more you know about what raises scores on standardized tests, the less likely you'd be to celebrate a high score or fret about a low one. Today's 1st example (from Linda McNeil's "Contradictions of School Reform"): "unteaching" in order to dumb kids down for the test.

Her book with Robyn Seglem, Igniting Social Action in the ELA Classroom, demonstrates how to use young adult literature to engage students in social issues: https://t.co/91yEIfFPji @mrsbonner301 @rseglem

"Every student deserves learning experiences that prepare them for a bigger world, and a teacher willing to take risks and encourage everyone to think differently." A powerful reminder of the stakes of teaching in our political environment @MrsBonner301 https://t.co/Cqd7k6fks4

Illinois: District Fires Outstanding Teacher Because of Book She Ordered

Last week, my friend Sarah (@MrsBonner301) “involuntarily resigned” from her classroom teaching position. I am so disappointed with the ways our schooling systems are failing our best teachers. With her permission, I'm going to share Sarah’s statement of resignation. 🧵

Check out our latest issue of @VoicesNCTE featuring @GholdyM, @jamarnicholas, @LeahsMark, as well as many other talented authors! We can't wait to reimagine skills instruction with you!

Excited to explore Genius in the Middle with @GholdyM @Cindy_OA & @JGriff_Teach at 12:30 in Room 208-A! Please join us! #NCTE22 @MattSkillen @uvagradu8 #whymiddlematters

Hey #NCTE22! The Middle Level Section has an incredible lineup of #WhyMiddleMatters sessions this weekend! Please join us and say hello! First, we kick off the series at our Middle Level Meet-Up featuring @Author_Cisneros 🧵1/7

So excited for Middle Level Meet-Up TONIGHT featuring @Author_Cisneros ! @VoicesNCTE and the Middle Level Section of @ncte love celebrating middle level teachers and authors. Join us! #NCTE22 #whymiddlematters

I said goodbye to a patient a few years ago. She didn’t die, she just got old. I treat patients to age 21 and they move on. When they do, I joke, “well, I did my job! I kept you alive until adulthood!” With this kid, it was not a joke. 1/

Come work with me and my wonderful colleagues at @TCH_ISU! We are currently looking for a middle level colleague to join us. Job posting: https://t.co/SVAEnnbi8f.

2/2 ...and @plthomasEdD calls it "academic hazing" ( https://t.co/D8FYWzQrDn): "[The fact] that grades inhibit teaching & learning but remain a central feature of traditional schooling [is] more proof that higher ed. is mostly conservative," contrary to conservatives' claims.