Chris Birr

My impression of how the pharmacy sets my copay.

Just packed up a file to bring home for a field trip. Poor thing won’t see the outside of the bag most likely.

From a colleague. Feeling seen

New from Gallup, an interesting read. Teachers (I’d say educators in general) need to know their work matters. Feeling valued is not just a perk, it’s central to how man educators experience their work and their ability to sustain it. www.gallup.com/file/analyti...

PSA: Axes matter

Hmm what’s going on this am at Cincy Tennis? Oh, rain again. Build a roof or two.

So is the Cinch Tennis tourney delayed yet? Please build not 1, but 2, roofs. I can’t think of a rainier climate including Wimbledon.

Drink it black. #Spoiler #Coffee

One of my best accidental discoveries was giving my kids control of CarPlay. Their music was a terrific insight to likes, dislikes, and emotions of the day. Not sure I agree here with curating the commute. @huffpost.com apple.news/AhFhZ4LM9TZG...

I’ve only lived in Wisconsin and Ohio, but I question these. A lot. Winter in Wisconsin alone makes me believe that puts it below 25. Ohio? Ohio is big, Northern, Central, and Southern are distinctly different regions. Like any best/worst list, meh- cute. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Interesting! Didn’t know this about Apple Maps. apple.news/A2R-oCgqWQbW...

Yes, let’s let companies set the direction for use in education. That always works swimmingly! Thanks @nytimes.com forgiving this some time. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

This made me feel better about skyline and I grocery shop on Saturday afternoons in fall. It’s glorious. www.onlyinyourstate.com/state-pride/...

Two weeks into summer and my answer to what I did all summer is formed. Dishes, loaded/unloaded dishwasher, entered empty rooms in my house to turn off lights.

Heavy rotation on this one. youtu.be/cre0Fecb6Dc?...

This was the morning dog walk listen (maybe I listen to these more than I admit). It might be the time of year, but I’m seeing a lot on social media about burnout.  I see burnout as cyclical and recoverable…with effort. Some practical and useful insight here. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Just me or does the #Spotify logo look like a sewer? Drain?

A long wait, but so far it’s exactly what I’d hoped they’d return with. #socialdistortion

I’m no psychiatrist but nothing says great plan other than “let’s rush this review of psychedelic mental health medication.” 🤦‍♂️ What could go wrong? www.yahoo.com/news/article...

School psychologists are trained in assessment. For districts selecting screeners and diagnostic assessments, tap into your school psychs. You have a team doing this, right? Once assessments are selected, tap into your psychs again for cut score setting and data-based decision-making. #data #edusky

Questions to consider when seeking new interventions/products and even assessments. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Spring, where districts start end of year screening and some look for new assessments. This is not new but an incredible tool to gain consensus on selection rather than just announcing a selection in fall. nirn.fpg.unc.edu/wp-content/u...

I don’t listen to many of these anymore. But this one was good. #parenting Worth a listen. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Pleasant surprise at #Costco! Taste of #milwaukee

I’ve got a few years, but interesting approach to retirement through project management lens. apple.news/ArkByeyPeRzC...

A State-by-State Breakdown of Teacher Job Satisfaction in 2026. Some fascinating findings.

American adults with a four-year college degree Hindus 70% Episcopalians 67% Jews 65% Agnostics 53% Atheists 48% Muslims 44% Buddhists 41% Catholics 35% National average 35% Evangelicals 29% https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/02/19/which-us-religious-groups-are-most-highly-educated/

$30 billion to ditch textbooks and the return on investment is not great. It’ll be interesting to see what’s next. Course correct or double down? fortune.com/2026/02/21/l...

Another great episode of @haveyouheard.bsky.social The kids are alright. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

Today’s reflection. Probably shouldn’t have said that, shouldn’t have said that, and definitely should not have said that.

What’s the effectiveness of constructivism? Asking for a friend.

Interesting about the potential cause of autism.

Not found in here. Would’ve been shocked at the level of boring included if I were. www.justice.gov/epstein/search

jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... Not really related to educational research. But coffee strongly supports me as a school psych. Let’s hear it for side benefits.

Can’t wait for meetings where we discuss whether polio effects are eligible under OHI major or minor. What are we doing?! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

Just me? Male school psychs. Wear a cardigan. How long until a Mr Roger’s, neighbor, retirement, etc comment? Third interaction for me today.