Kealy Duke

Primary writing influences?

The Devil Made Me Teach CRT That year, the novel listed the most times on FRQ 3 of the AP Lit exam was Toni Morrison’s Beloved. It’s a beautifully complex, haunting novel that would challenge any student and is so layered in tec...

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What really happens when students read, think, and ask questions

WTFIRA? Reading is not just decoding

“They don’t know how this story ends. But I do.”

WTFIRA? Reading is not just decoding

Took a couple of weeks for this one to emerge. End of school tired. Read, comment, etc. please!

Just wanted to say that I loved Cuckoo

Kealy Duke on Substack I think many of us read dystopias and recognize similarities, but all of them? Read my latest post.

Read my big ol’ dystopia essay!

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What if students who won’t read aren’t lazy or apathetic, but rewired? What if the job is now to deprogram?

Cult of Engagement Teaching today means building a protected space for struggle—even when students want to scroll away. Maybe especially then.

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Please read and maybe share. It’s my third essay in my new professional project!

It's All of Them At Once I had to make a list of books because the corporate overlords own Goodreads

“ I can now say with absolutely no authority at all but a lot of reading hours behind me, that we are experiencing all of the dystopian novels ever, all at once, right this very moment. I love a good postmodern pastiche like any faithful 90’s English major, but I’d prefer to keep it fictional.”

Struggle is the Method I’ve been overthinking my entire life; I distinctly remember first grade me staring into the elementary school bathroom visualizing the entire world below me, swirling blue and green revolving in a vo...

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The people trying to get rid of books have never enjoyed a book.

Mississippi orders deletion of race and gender databases in state libraries Library commission says state ‘in dire shape’ and has ‘had a reconsideration of everything with regard to’ Doge

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This is just all so very stupid

Right to Read Day The right to read is under attack. On Right to Read Day, April 7, 2025, take action to support your library and protect your freedom to read.

The relentless attacks on library workers, educators, and community members are meant to create an environment of fear.

For #RightToReadDay, we’re asking you to celebrate — and defend — the freedoms that are found in our libraries!

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Listen to Sen Cory Booker rip into anyone who voted for the CR!

He’s pledged to hold the floor tonight for as long as possible.

Let’s lift him up and show him support as he gets in good trouble!
@booker.senate.gov @corybooker.com

That Louisiana win is a BFD (and a message to Wisconsin and Florida voters: yes we can!) Activists, powered by Black early voters, defeated maga governor Jeff Landry, including in his own parish...

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Rain or shine, the Ouachita Parish DPEC is out making sure folks know what’s at stake this Election Day! 🗳️

🛑 If you run into any issues at the polls, call the Louisiana Voter Protection Hotline at (225) 255-3401.

#lalege #lagov

Vote no on all four Louisiana constitutional amendments!

Shouldn’t it be “Trying to Buy”— don’t give in yet

VOTE NO on all 4 amendments — These dangerous amendments would give more power to politicians, hurt teachers and schools, punish kids unfairly, and let political insiders control how judges are chosen. We can’t let that happen.

Chop Wood, Carry Water 3/3 Hi, all, and happy Monday.

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It’s past time to fight for Social Security. They are actively dismantling it. Call your representatives

Cuckoo by Gretchen Felker-Martin

That’s specific

How to Critically Read a Press Release From the Federal Government Press releases and the coverage of news from the new federal administration requires flexing your information and media literacy skills. Here are some tools, tips, and examples to help.

In case you aren't currently taking AP Lang & Lit, this is a very handy analysis of Trump's misleading press release about book banning, from @heykellyjensen.bsky.social
#EduSky #TLSky
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