Thamir Aljobori

Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan First Draft Feedback
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#illinoiseducation #matheducation #datamatters #equityinmath | Thamir A. Math outcomes by gender in Illinois aren’t as dramatic as headlines imply, but they’re not great either. NAEP 2022 snapshot: • Grade 4: boys 240, girls 234 • Grade 8: boys 278, girls 273 • Proficie...

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#illinoiseducation #matheducation #teachervoice #numeracy | Thamir A. Have Illinois educators read the first draft of the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan? It lays out how the state aims to strengthen math teaching and learning from early childhood through high scho...

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The problem is beyond education and it's time to wake up.

Shocking!!

Spent Labor Day clearing years of papers, plans, notes, and drafts. Two full bins. I cried. Not out of regret, but from the weight of the effort behind it all. Work matters. So does rest. Let’s honor both. #LaborDay #Reflection #EducatorLife

#laborday #educationleadership #reflection #workandrest #burnoutrecovery #educatorlife #personalgrowth | Thamir A. Off for Labor Day but not idle. Today, I found myself sifting through years of work lesson plans, workshop agendas, student notes, feedback forms, program drafts… all of it stacked into two heavy pil...

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The Pause Between Action and Reaction

So often, we move quickly, responding to emails, solving problems, answering questions, and keeping up with the day-to-day.

But in mindfulness, there’s a sacred space: the pause.
That tiny moment between what happens and how we respond.

A Second Language: A Key to Lifting Math Potential | Thamir A. Adding a second language is more than cultural enrichment; it is a way to lift student achievement in math and science. Research shows dual language students often grow faster in math, perform as well...

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This is very helpful for educators to know.

Most of the world uses metric. It's logical, global, and easier to teach, so why is the U.S. still clinging to miles, inches, and Fahrenheit? For our students and our future, it’s time to align with the world.

#MetricSystem #STEMEducation #EducationPolicy

PD opened with rock-paper-scissors. Fun, but for adult learners, every activity should connect to a purpose. If it models something useful, great. If not, it feels like filler. Our time matters too.

#PDThatWorks #AdultLearning #EducationThoughts

One Small Shift
Change doesn’t always start with a big leap.
Sometimes it’s a single choice, repeated each day.

Drinking water before coffee.
Take three deep breaths before replying.
Starting a meeting with gratitude.

Gratitude that runs deep. | Thamir A. Gratitude that runs deep. The heart behind Wild Heart Teacher isn’t just the educators who show up. It’s the people, foundations, and businesses who believe in us. Thanks to the generosity of incredib...

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This week, I’ve been thinking about how we hold onto things long after they’ve stopped being useful. And how powerful it is to pause… breathe… and say:
“This doesn’t belong to me anymore.”
Whether it’s fear, burnout, or self-doubt
You’re not alone.
What are you releasing this season?

Sometimes the biggest shift in our lives begins with a quiet decision:
To release what no longer serves us.
A belief.
A boundary we’ve ignored.
A fear that has shaped too many of our choices.

District leaders: Are we designing policies to restrict tools or to reimagine learning?

If students are thinking with AI, our instruction must evolve with them. This isn’t about catching “cheating”; it’s about creating work that AI can’t do for them but can help them think with.

#AIinEducation

This is the conversation we need to be having.
Policing AI use misses the point that students are already thinking in new dimensions.
#StudentVoice #FutureOfLearning #InstructionalDesign #AIinEducation #MultilingualEd #EquityInEd

Important findings: Visually cluttered environments reduce children's cognitive performance—fewer hits, lower memory spans.
Classroom design isn't just aesthetic; it's cognitive. It especially matters for multilingual learners juggling dual processing. #EdResearch #CognitiveLoad #MultilingualEd

Proud to share that I’m now a Book Creator Certified Author!
Over the past few months, I’ve developed an 8-book STEM series for PreK–2 students, designed entirely using Book Creator’s powerful, student-friendly platform. #STEMeducation #EdTech #EarlyLearning #BookCreator

The AI Literacy Divide: Why Educators and Policy Leaders Must Act Now While AI reshapes global industries, our education systems risk becoming obsolete—not from lack of will, but from lack of vision. The U.

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AI Is a Tool, Not a Replacement Preserving the Human Voice in Education Artificial intelligence is not the enemy of education. But it is a tool, and we must treat it as such.

Check out the latest article in my newsletter: AI Is a Tool, Not a Replacement
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🧪 Science builds better readers.
Not a distraction from literacy—science fuels it.
✅ Teaches academic vocabulary
✅ Builds background knowledge
✅ Strengthens writing with evidence
✅ Prepares students for real-world thinking
#LiteracyMatters #STEMinElementary #EarlyLiteracy #EducationReform

Clean Water, Clear Voices — and Global Impact.
I was honored to present “Empowering Multilingual Learners Through Hands-On STEM” at the Global Collaboration Playground during #ISTELive and #ASCDAnnual 2025.

At the CSD 2025 Summer Institute, our team designed this LEGO-themed anchor chart to make our classroom culture visible and memorable. From pair programming to celebrating mistakes, each "brick" reinforces the values that support creative, resilient coders.
#CSEd #CSDiscoveries #CodeOrg

How Increasing Science Instruction in K–5 Classrooms Boosts Literacy Across U.S.

Did you know that increasing K–5 science instruction boosts literacy skills?
Research shows allocating just 30 extra minutes daily to coherent, standards-aligned science curricula (like Amplify Science or FOSS). Check out my article.

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Grateful to represent Educating Mindfully at the 2025 SEL Symposium in Rockford. Loved connecting with educators ready to lead with intention. Let’s keep building mindful, sustainable systems together. #SEL #MindfulnessInEducation #EducatingMindfully #TeacherWellbeing

Why Did So Many Students Choose "Teacher"?

This month, I asked my 2nd graders to share what they want to be when they grow up. Many wrote “teacher.”

When I asked why, their responses were honest and powerful:

“You help us learn every day.”

“Because you’re nice and listen to us.”

Are you wired for innovation, precision, or rapid-fire thinking — or maybe all three?

Inspired by Katy Higgins Lee, MFT’s original Autism–ADHD–Giftedness overlap diagram, I transformed it into a practical growth tool anyone can use — not for diagnosis, but for self-understanding and development.

Q1 I highlights growth with visual progress charts, peer shoutouts, and reflective journaling so students see and celebrate their improvement.