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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

I’ve been up since 2am after having a late night cup of Texas Pecan coffee while getting ready for today. But too bad I’m finally sleepy now because it’s time to “make the donuts!” 🍩 😩 #EinsteinFellows25

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

That’s in the Hart Building!! Please say hello next time you’re in town! I would love to meet with and discuss the future of our students’ education in Aldine ISD and beyond!

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I know I haven’t posted in a long while but I’ve been a little busy. Here’s what I’ve been up to…

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 14/05/2025

That awkward silence where every second feels like an hour actually has its benefits! ⏳ 🙌 #EduSky #teachers #ClassroomManagement

Did you know? Extending your waiting time after asking a question makes room for methodical thinkers and shy students—and can improve class participation rates by as much as 30%. Meanwhile, asking students to think-pair-share before soliciting answers can boost participation rates up to 70%, compared to immediately calling on students. Sources: Mundelsee & Jurkowski, 2021; Rowe, 1986

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

I totally align w/what you said about “exposing students to a wide array of career & educational options via career fairs, mentoring and hands-on learning from an early age” that will “spark curiosity and ignite ambition,”. This is MY WHY & has been the entirety of my prof. career as an educator.

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Oh, I looked it up on YT immediately!!! I can’t wait to “open my window again”!! I wondered where Rome Flynn was. HTGAWM was a long time ago!!

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

I display this prominently in my classroom and reinforce it with the actions of celebrating when students find and correct their mistakes while respectfully challenging each other’s thinking.

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

As a (district-winning) XC coach, I encouraged my runners to ‘run YOUR race’ —> ‘always push yourself to do your absolute best & you’ll always win by learning & getting better.’ TTE, I do not compare myself to others. I compete against who I was yesterday. #DontLose #Grow #GrowthMindset #RedefineWIN

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

True!! And even if the T does want the best for their Ss and doesn’t know or isn’t equipped to give it to them, we’re in the same boat! If indeed student achievement is the priority, the leaders and proponents of education really need to put the money where their mouth is!!

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

But tying everything ($$) to current achievement (test scores) even with getting a boost from student growth, will never get us there in time enough to affect the students we have now. The slope isn’t steep enough and the math ain’t mathing.

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Yes, this is true! Something needs to shift without forsaking the students’ current and future needs. We have to look at the bigger picture and figure out how we marry the two. 10+ years ago, I said when the emphasis is put on growth and not right now results, maybe we can start to see improvement.

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

@phonisha.bsky.social We cannot remove ourselves from teacher efficacy! A couple of days of PD is not gonna cut it!!!

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

@phonisha.bsky.social this speaks to your point of this repost. Now follow me to the other one…

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Agreed. Can’t wait to watch my niece and her friends make up new games and songs while running around and not having a care in the world.

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

5 groups of 3 minus 1 = 14 or as I type this, 3 groups of 4 minus 1 plus 3 = 14

14 dots that can visualized in different ways.

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Very true. We need that parental support in all aspects. So how do we as educators address these things, especially when we don’t have them and still maintain and improve student outcomes?

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

No, schools cannot do it all nor do we hold universities responsible for their course teachings. FAPE means “y’all do it all” but once we choose & start paying “we must pay attention.” So 👿 advocate again, shouldn’t districts be held to a higher standard since Ss can’t choose their schools?

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Those are all correct statements. Playing devil’s advocate for a second, who should the parents hold responsible in this instance? The district?

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Because no one was paying any attention to that child at home!

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Did the parents buy it or did the school district? Are parents allowed the opportunity to vet the district-provided curriculum? And if so, do they even know what they are looking at?

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

I’m in TX and haven’t heard of any lawsuits yet. Educational accountability is necessary but why must the treat of litigation be the vehicle?

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

And this is very visible in Title I districts and campuses. These students CAN learn and DO NOT need a watered-down curriculum to help them achieve the lowest achievement standards. They need Ts who understand the overall importance of who and what they’re teaching. It’s more than “just a job.”

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Struggling Ss will continue to struggle when no sustained effort addresses WHY they CONTINUE to struggle. Ditching conceptual understanding in favor of “drill & kill” rote memorization perpetuates classism & low socioeconomic status. #BlackEduSky #EduSky #iTeachMath #STEMeducators #PodcastWorthy

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

And why is meeting the low benchmark okay??? Where’s the data on meeting the benchmark?

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Knowingly causing harm??? Oh no!! That’s absolutely horrible!! Being accountable to the students we serve is of the utmost importance! How can people knowingly damage these families’ and communities’ lives??? How do they sleep at night?

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Looking at recent TIMMS data, I want to get specific about the yrs 2007-2011 and 2011-2019’s lost ground. Since time only moves forward, how are we going to fix this WITHOUT lowering educational standards? Can anyone say #TeacherEfficacy? #EduSky #BlackEduSky #iTeachMath #PodcastWorthy

Horizontal bar graphs for TIMMS data showing at or above the lowest achievement level versus below the lowest achievement level in 4th and 8th grade math since 1995.

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

This is a slippery slope indeed. First states. Now curricula. Who’s next? Teachers? Is this how we hold everyone accountable moving forward? #EduSky #BlackEduSky #ELARTeachers #ALLEducators #PodcastWorthy

Eight students look intensely at the book their male teacher is showing them as he reads the book to them.

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NCTM @nctm.org · 21/11/2024

How can #math classrooms better connect learning to the real world? Share your strategies! 👇 Learn more about NCTM's recent publication: nctm.link/highschoolRRR #mathsky #edusky #mtbos #iteachmath

Reimagined mathematics education should empower students to use mathematics as a tool for understanding and influencing the world, fostering a strong belief in their mathematical abilities and potential; nctm.org/HSReimagined

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 05/12/2024

After years as an instructional technology specialist, @techysewell.bsky.social returned to teaching—and now has a unique perspective on tech in the classroom! 🖥️ Here are some of the lessons she’s learned:

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6 Tips From a Tech Coach and Teacher

Educators can balance innovative and traditional methods of teaching to mindfully include technology in the classroom.

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Yes!!!! I mean I can sometimes push the limit by pulling up the the airport 90-120 minutes BEFORE takeoff but I have to be already packed the night before and ready to go!! Thank God above for pre-paid parking, early check-in, pre-paid luggage dropoff and #CLEAR for the 🙌🏽!!!

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

THIS!!!! Let us never forget!! This is why teacher efficacy, especially in the math classroom, is of the UTMOST importance to positively change student outcomes and increase student achievement. #EduSky #BlackEduSky #STEMEducators #iTeachMath

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Me 🙋🏽‍♀️!! Anyone else has to have subtitles on any show they’re watching?

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Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow @therealcandacej.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

That’s a good-looking villain right there! Giancarlo has aged very well. Very unvillianous of him!!!

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