Mills Teacher Scholars

01/08/2021

New year, new socials! We no longer are using this account, so like and follow us here https://www.facebook.com/weleadbylearning and stay up to date with events, articles/blogs and all things about adult and student learning!

11/24/2020

If you haven't noticed, we've been quiet on this account lately because... we have a NEW name and a NEW page! Follow and like our new page here, facebook.com/weleadbylearning!

11/10/2020

Today is a big day for us! We are officially changing our name! We are now, Lead by Learning! Please check out and follow our new page here, facebook.com/weleadbylearning

10/30/2020

As we enter the month of November, our partners are beginning to collect data and ask themselves, "what does this data reveal about what my students know and can do?" Read Lydia's blog to see how her data lead her to an inquiry around equity of voice. https://loom.ly/Vq9cRt8

This year of inquiry began for me with a focus on peer talk routines. Our Mills Teacher Scholars (MTS) inquiry group at Encinal Jr. and Sr. High School

10/29/2020

This Learning Policy Institute (LPI) report finds that elementary principals that engage in authentic learning opportunities are more likely to stay in the profession and therefore have more time to build their leadership capacity. It's clear that principals want more professional development opportunities and we are so excited and proud to be working with both elementary and secondary principals in WCCUSD! https://loom.ly/qojhoi0

A survey of elementary school principals finds that, while most had access to professional development, far fewer participated in learning for whole child education, student well-being, and equity.

10/23/2020

We had another great Lead by Learning Network session! Below is a quote from a participant that demonstrates deep reflection of her own learning and leading.

10/21/2020

One of our amazing principal partners, Patricia Crespo of WCCUSD, writes about how she partnered with her teachers to collectively uncover unconscious biases and work towards more equitable grading practices. Through this partnership she learned the power of sense-making WITH teachers, centering the conversation on students' experience and much more! https://loom.ly/CsLb4e4

“Principal Crespo, can you drop me from Ms. X’s class and put me in Ms. Y’s instead?” asked Mia, the third senior this week to walk into my office and ask

10/20/2020

The pandemic among other things, has pushed us to our limit and we have been forced to use a multitude of adaptive systems or what Dr. Anne Masten calls, "surge capacity" to operate and survive. Read more to understand the possibility and limit of surge capacity as well as ways to cope during this time of uncertainty. https://loom.ly/1UO7Jug

Here’s how to pull yourself out of despair and live your life

10/19/2020

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our webinar on Oct. 15th! Both of our panelists voiced the importance of listening to our students in order to give them what they need. Did you miss the webinar? Want to re-watch it or share it with friend? Check out the recording here, https://loom.ly/qkw3ar4!

10/16/2020

10/14/2020

You don't want to miss out on this FREE webinar TOMORROW, Oct. 15 3:30-4pm! Today is the last day to register, https://loom.ly/qkw3ar4. Is what we HOPE our students are experiencing... actually happening?! Repost/share with others and join us!

How two teachers are creatively using data to find out what’s happening for their students during remote learning With August behind us and the September

10/13/2020

Published in Edutopia, our very own team member, Nina Portugal, discusses implementing public learning virtually and how the practice supported her colleagues to stay adaptive in the spring! Check-it out! https://loom.ly/kxOpD3s

With a practice called public learning, teachers can share instructional dilemmas, reflect on solutions, and build morale.