20. Children who feel the joy of doing good for others
continue to look for new ways to make a
positive impact on the world.
They grow to be the problem solving leaders of the
next generation.
33. Twitter
Not Just for Donald Trump Anymore!
• As of a year ago, over 4.2 million tweets per day were
related to education, most by educators
• Hashtags allow you to curate and organize what you see
• There is an educational hashtag for almost every content
area, grade level, and educational interest area
47. How to
Play the Advocacy Game
Build
Relationships
Find ways to connect with
the policy maker.
Your goal is ongoing
discussion.
Make it Personal
Use the power of narrative
to move people
emotionally.
Do your Research
Know your audience. Match
what you know is best for
kids to what the policy
maker cares about.
60. Connect with Me
Twitter: @msoskil
Facebook: facebook.com/patoy2017
Website: michaelsoskil.com
Email: mrsoskil@gmail.com
Link to this presentation:
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The purpose of school is not to prepare kids for tests, colleges, or careers. The purpose of school is to give students the tools they need to be happy in their lives.
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Emotion - Limbic System
Motivation - Karl Drucker (Candle Experiment)
Babies come with hats – Toby, West Wing. Teenage girls come with a desire to sing at all times, in all places.
Let me tell you my story…
The more I learned, the more inspired I got, and the more I strived to innovate. I wanted my students to change the world.
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Whether we define success as financial or personal happiness, research has shown that empathy correlates best with success in later life.
We must focus on this in schools.
Serenity Prayer – Teachers cannot be non-political – What is your personal mission? Why do you teach?
Pittsburgh – Self Driving Ubers
Biggest Frustration – Teachers do not have opportunity to get in the game.
Beware of showing your frustration. If you let your frustration show in the first meeting, it will likely be your last meeting. Your goal is an ongoing dialogue.
Use your credentials where they fit. (Tell the story about Senator Baker’s visit)