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Transform 3D Printing in the Classroom – There are lots of reasons you might use a 3D printer this school year. @ClassTechTips

Four Attributes of a Great Assistant Principal – As a former principal who didn’t have an assistant, this rings true. @gcorus

Expanding ‘through-year’ assessments to boost student achievement – Montana is taking a formative approach to assessment that gives teachers actionable data to inform instruction throughout the school year. @eschoolnews

Social Media/Artificial Intelligence

The Four Most Effective Types of Social Media Content – Whatever you’re targeting, this new overview of four effective content types, from the team at Giraffe Social Media, may help. @GiraffeSM @socialmedia2day @adhutchinson

Learning

Ten MAJOR PROBLEMS With Electric Cars You Must Know Before Buying One – This might be a good in-class discussion topic. Car Help Corner via @YouTube shari_pryma. on instagram

Leadership/Parenting

Three pillars for building a positive classroom culture – In a positive classroom culture where students feel encouraged and empowered, they can develop the mindset necessary to thrive. @eschoolnews @we_are_vaei

Inspirational/Funny Tweets

@Leadershipfreak

Humor, Music, Cool Stuff

Gentle On My Mind – The Petersens – “Gentle on my Mind” was written by John Hartford and performed by Glen Campbell. @thepetersens

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Recent Book Summaries & My Podcasts

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini@RobertCialdini

Valedictorians at the Gate: Standing Out, Getting In, and Staying Sane While Applying to College by Becky Munsterer Sabky

Plays Well With Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrongby Eric Barker

How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes: Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting from Tots to Teens by Melinda Wenner Moyer

My Post-Pandemic Teaching and Learning Observations by Dr. Doug Green Times 10 Publications

The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel Pink

Limitless Mind: Learn, Lead, and Live Without Barriers by Jo Boaler

The Future of Smart: How Our Education System Needs to Change to Help All Young People Thrive by Ulcca Joshi Hansen

Listen to Dr. Doug on the “Cup of Joe” podcast. I recorded it last week. On it, I talk about the many good things I have seen in schools doing hybrid teaching. @PodcastCupOfJoe @DrDougGreen @BrainAwakes