Ryan Smith
@ryan2smith
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Learning by doing since ‘78.
Joined September 2013
Opinion | Oklahoma schools were 17th in the nation when my son started out. What happened? | Opinion - The Oklahoman
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Over the last 14 years, Republicans have gained power, but aren't using it to help improve our schools. Let's support Democrats instead
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Texas conservatives lose in school-board races - The Texas Tribune
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Issues about control of book purchases and how curriculums teach race and gender have led to change on many boards, including Keller, Katy and Mansfield ISDs.
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Dear kids, it was called MTV Unplugged and it was awesome.
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Check out my post "The Clarity of a Personal User Manual":
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I was introduced to the idea of a professional User Manual in a workshop recently and it’s becoming a valuable addition to my work. The idea of creating and sharing your User Manual is t…
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It's the time of year to review our processes. What systems can we improve heading into the fall that we want to explore right now?
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It’s the time of year to review our processes. What systems can we improve heading into the fall that we want to explore right now? Personally, I think it almost always comes down to internal…
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Working on some digital downloads to help teachers and principals communicate their decision-making processes. Will probably charge in the future, but keeping them free for now and would love some feedback:
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Empower school principals with structured decision-making strategies through our Decision-Making Handbook. Drive clarity and efficiency in your school's decisio
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Working on some digital downloads to help teachers and principals communicate their decision-making processes. Will probably charge in the future, but keeping them free for now and would love some feedback:
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Our high school got rid of quarters five years ago. Instead we have rolling grades, which keeps a continuous average throughout the year. No more "end of quarter" last-ditch efforts to submit work. And because there is no "end," I can be more accommodating. #bfc530
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GOP states are embracing vouchers. Wealthy parents are benefitting. https://t.co/v59AMRNcv0 via @politico
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Most of the beneficiaries are incoming kindergarteners or students already enrolled in private schools.
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Will you join me in voting YES for @roundrockisd Prop. A and support the future of your community? https://t.co/744ImBAz2w
#atx #txed #Vote #RoundrockTx
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Take a listen as Patrick Boylan, a Round Rock High School Chemistry Teacher, describes a few of the current challenges teachers are experiencing in the classroom. The truth is, Round Rock ISD salaries are below the average for school districts in the area. https://t.co/MfwhnKSOy4
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How to be more alive – Hermann Hesse on wonder and the proper aim of education
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“While wandering down the path of wonder, I briefly escape the world of separation and enter the world of unity.”
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