Bethany Hill
@bethhill2829.bsky.social
Educator, Advocate for Teachers and Young People, Former Principal, Trauma Invested Schools, Sports Fan, She/Her #EduSky #JoyfulLeaders
Every school needs to understand The Window of Tolerance and the neuroscience behind it. This creates greater self awareness in adults, which is supportive to the growing brains and nervous systems of students. It is a key to collective care in schools. #JoyfulLeaders
This interview of @jamestalarico conducted by @colbertlateshow is a MUST watch—-know why? Because it’s full of common sense. It was also cut from the show by CBS and is only available on YouTube. youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislatu…
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“Get busy livin’, or get busy dyin’. “ ~Red, Shawshank Redemption #JoyfulLeaders
Heather Cox Richardson helps me stay sane. I start each morning with her letters. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
February 13, 2026
At midnight tonight, most of the agencies and services in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will run out of funding, as popular fury over the violence and lawlessness of federal agents from Im...
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30 minutes of my life went into this in ChatGTP and it was worth it. 🏁 #vroom #darkhorse #mustanggt #joyfulleaders
After executing Alex Pretti on Saturday, ICE has shifted to primarily targeting bus stops and elementary schools in my community this week. I cannot overstate how much of the ICE activity in my community is just targeting places where little kids are.
Matt McDermott@mattmfm.bsky.social · 9mo agoVideo from this morning shows ICE agents deploying tear gas outside a Minneapolis preschool as parents shout, “This is a preschool! There’s kids here!”
"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." ― George Orwell, 1984
No shame in admitting a mind change after learning more and gaining more credible information! #JoyfulLeaders
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Screen Time, Student Discourse, and the Power of Writing
In today’s classrooms, screens are everywhere—from interactive boards to tablets and laptops. While technology has its place, research cautions against relying too heavily on screen time during the…
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NEW POST! Building Relationships When Behavior is Big: A Brain-Aligned, Dignity Centered Guide for Teachers 🔗 bethanyshill.com/2025/09/21/b... #JoyfulLeaders
Building Relationships When Behavior Is Big: A Brain-Aligned, Dignity-Centered Guide for Teachers
When a student’s behavior turns aggressive—throwing, bolting, yelling, ripping things up—what they need most is an adult who can stay connected and regulated while holding firm, safe limits. That’s…
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Keeping classroom walkthroughs focused on culture and building needs for growth allows the principal to celebrate and validate! Observations and walkthroughs are VERY different. Using them the same will jeopardize growth. Read more here: bethanyshill.com/2025/09/10/w... #JoyfulLeaders
Walkthroughs: A Sharp Lens Into School Culture, Collective Efficacy & Principal Growth
Strong school leadership is rooted in visibility and connection. Classroom walkthroughs are one of the most powerful tools principals have to understand the pulse of their school, because they offe…
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I wrote this in 2020, and my beliefs have only grown stronger and more grounded in science about how to view discipline in schools. bethanyshill.com/2020/01/03/i... #JoyfulLeaders
I am an Administrator, but I am NOT the Punisher
22 years in the education profession has provided me with opportunities to teach children in four different grades, grow as a teacher leader in the role of academic coach, and serve as both …
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NEW post! Helping young people understand what “fair” really means, is one of the most important concepts we can embed into classroom and school culture. wp.me/p4PWXh-yl #JoyfulLeaders
Feedback drives learning. Grades are just labels. Prioritize the learning. #LeadInclusion #FeedbackFirst #Assessment #EduSky #UDL #TeacherTwitter
Building Brain Power: Supporting Executive Function Development in Schools Read more here ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ bethanyshill.com/2025/08/16/b...
Flipping the Script: Building Relationships and Focusing on Student Strengths bethanyshill.com/2025/07/30/f... #JoyfulLeaders
Flipping the Script: Building Relationships and Focusing on Student Strengths
As educators prepare for a new school year, one critical question is worth pausing to reflect on: “Will you have a student this year who is perceived as ‘bad’ by their peers and other adults?” The …
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What’s the Latest News on Adverse Childhood Experiences? www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hidd...
What’s the Latest News on Adverse Childhood Experiences?
Twenty-seven years of research has raised our awareness about ACEs and their harmful consequences. Recent trends, however, affirm that there is some hope, but much yet to do.
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NEW➡️Big Feelings, Big Behaviors: Educators and Young Children Working Through Extreme Behaviors 🔗 wp.me/p4PWXh-xQ #JoyfulLeaders
Big Feelings, Big Behaviors: Educators and Young Children Working Through Extreme Behaviors
Across the country, preschool and kindergarten teachers are seeing a sharp rise in extreme behaviors—refusal, running, yelling, hitting, tearing up materials, throwing furniture, and more. For many…
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Building Brain Power: Supporting Executive Function Development in Schools
What Are Executive Functions? Executive function skills are essential cognitive processes that enable students to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks. These skil…
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NEW post! Building Brain Power: Supporting Executive Function Development in Schools bethanyshill.com/2025/08/16/b...
Building Brain Power: Supporting Executive Function Development in Schools
What Are Executive Functions? Executive function skills are essential cognitive processes that enable students to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks. These skil…
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19 states still allow corporal punishment in public schools. 19 states think it’s okay to hit kids at school. This. Is. Not. Okay. Not. Even. Close.
New Post! Bell to Bell Learning: Intentional Preparation for Connection and Growth of ALL Students bethanyshill.com/2025/08/10/b... #JoyfulLeaders
Bell to Bell Learning: Intentional Preparation for Connection and Growth of ALL Students
In effective and highly effective classrooms, learning doesn’t just happen — it’s planned with intention from the moment the bell rings to the moment it rings again. Bell to Bell Planning is more t…
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