Courtney Schonffeldt @cschonf

Happy mommy, wife, DoDEA Principal and learner, lover of yoga... good books... laughter... and music! Joined April 2014

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Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts

2 weeks ago

I know teachers go to work for their students… but they should never underestimate the impact they have on their colleagues. Their attitude and energy can inspire the adults around them. So they make a difference for kids they don’t even teach!

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Adam Grant @AdamMGrant

a month ago

The love of reading is an endangered species. Just 16% of Americans do regular leisure reading—down from 28% in 2003. 41% of UK parents read daily to their toddlers—down from 64% in 2012. Books aren't only a source of flow. They're a gateway to empathy and lifelong learning.

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Adam Grant @AdamMGrant

2 years ago

Happiness is not about reaching your goals. It's about aligning your goals with your values. Progress without purpose is empty. Achievement without impact is fleeting. Success is most rewarding when it serves the people and principles that matter to you.

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Adam Grant @AdamMGrant

2 years ago

When kids are deprived of play, their mental health suffers. Over the past 50 years, the time kids spend playing outside and inside has plummeted. They're missing opportunities to bond, build self-control, be creative, and feel joy. Free play is a key to happiness and growth.

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Chiefs Kingdom Memes - CKM @kcchiefsmmz

2 years ago

BREAKING: The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Miami Dolphins at Frankfurt, Germany on November 5 as part of the 2023 NFL International Series.

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EL Magazine @ELmagazine

2 years ago

Just like there is no one type of family, there should be no one type of family engagement plan in schools, write @HadleyBachman & @boonebbuzz. ascd.org/el/articles/a-…

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EL Magazine @ELmagazine

2 years ago

Math teacher @JenMangels encourages students to draw a heart around mistakes they make, rather than erasing them. "In this way, they reframe mistakes as expected, powerful, and celebrated parts of learning.” ascd.org/blogs/dont-era…

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Jason Kennedy | Stop Teaching & Design Learning! @letsquitteachin

2 years ago

Something to remember before the kids get here: They are not: SPED kids EIP kids RTI kids 504 kids "Those" kids Low kids _____ kids. Kids are kids. First, love them Then learn them. We don't love labels. We love learners. Love, believe & challenge ALL kids. No excuses.

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Adam Grant @AdamMGrant

3 years ago

We pay too much attention to the most confident voices—and too little attention to the most thoughtful ones. Certainty is not a sign of credibility. Speaking assertively is not a substitute for thinking deeply. It's better to learn from complex thinkers than smooth talkers.

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TeacherGoals @teachergoals

3 years ago

So true! 😑

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Nell K. Duke @nellkduke

3 years ago

Revisiting a😍study: ". . . at-risk children . . . can achieve gains in comprehension, including the ability to transfer what they have learned to novel texts, when they are given highly structured & explicit instruction that focuses on text structure." journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.117…

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Adam Grant @AdamMGrant

3 years ago

It isn't always best to speak up right away. Strategic silence can amplify your voice. Evidence: people are more likely to be heard when they wait until (a) the issue is relevant, (b) they’re ready, and (c) the audience is responsive. Fools rush in. Wise people bide their time.

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Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu

3 years ago

Important reminder! 🙌 📷 Unknown

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Adam Grant @AdamMGrant

3 years ago

Looking for the good in others doesn’t make you naive. It means you’re not cynical. Recognizing people’s strengths doesn’t deny their flaws. It reveals their potential to overcome their flaws. Those who refuse to see the good in others fail to bring out the best in others.

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Courtney Schonffeldt @cschonf

3 years ago

Yes!!!!

Adam Grant @AdamMGrant

3 years ago

Yes!!!!

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Kansas City Chiefs @Chiefs

3 years ago

HOW BOUT THOSE... 🗣🗣🗣

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EL Magazine @ELmagazine

3 years ago

"We are calling out the practice of behavior charts for what it really is: public shaming of children into compliance." @leeannjung @domsmithRP Tear Down Your Behavior Chart! ascd.org/el/articles/te…

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gerry brooks @gerrybrooksprin

3 years ago

It makes me sad when a teacher assistant says “I’m just a para” when they introduce themselves to me…we CANNOT do our jobs without support staff. They are the backbones of our schools. No one is “just” anything on your staff. Make sure your support staff feel encouraged & loved.

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Adam Grant @AdamMGrant

3 years ago

"Quiet quitting" isn't laziness. Doing the bare minimum is a common response to bullshit jobs, abusive bosses, and low pay. When they don't feel cared about, people eventually stop caring. If you want them to go the extra mile, start with meaningful work, respect, and fair pay.