Nate Stevenson

Is it good or bad if writing the response to reviewers takes considerably longer than the revision itself?

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Photo of teache candidate Victoria Gonder, including a description of her interests and experiences at Kent State.

This is going in my promotion file.

Don't get me wrong, when people today seem increasingly comfortable saying truly awful things I appreciate a little over-the-top politeness. But students shouldn't feel like they are bothering me by asking questions or coming to office hours. Those are just basic job duties that I am happy to do.

Does anyone else have students that apologize too much?

I've noticed a big increase in students apologizing for things like, "bothering" me during office hours, mediocre performance on a quiz, asking questions about an assignment, or getting feedback on work. None of these require an apology.

I read world news more than is healthy so I'm not naive about what's going on, but nevertheless I was not prepared for such a thing at 7:30am in a lecture on inclusion and dyslexia.

Just and incredible moment that really put things in perspective for me. 4/4

However, one student that was Zooming in from Afghanistan said, with a big genuine smile, that his day was sunny because the internet was working and there were no bombs today.

I was not prepared for that. 3/4

The instructor that invited me began by asking everyone about their "weather." Were they having a sunny day? Cloudy day? etc. It was a lovely way for students to share current mood and well being. Most said something like, "I'm sunny bc it's sunny here and its been a good day." 2/4

Something happened this morning during a lecture that I was simply not prepared for. 1/4

I was invited to give a talk about special ed, inclusion, and dyslexia to students at the American University of Central Asia. It was a delightful group that was very engaged.

Conference registration rates are outta control.

I just got an email with a rate of $700 for a 2 day conference. Utterly absurd.

YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren Donald Trump is trying to fire nearly every federal worker who supports special needs education.

Donald Trump is trying to fire nearly every federal worker who supports special needs education.

It’s kids with disabilities who will suffer.

The cruelty is the point.

ACTION ALERT: Department of Education has nearly wiped out OSERS—offices essential to ensuring students with disabilities receive the services they’re guaranteed under IDEA. Congress must act NOW. Tell lawmakers: Restore OSEP. Protect IDEA. #4SpecialEducation
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The CLD Floyd G. Hudson Award for 2026 goes to Dr. Erica Lembke of Mizzou. @cldintl.bsky.social

Congratulations Dr. Lembke!

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The 47th Council for Learning Disabilities Conference kicks off with an address from President Apryl Poch.

Gearing up this morning to work with the newest cohort of candidates in the @cldintl.bsky.social Leadership Institute. It's always a pleasure working with future leaders in the field.

Just arrived in Salt Lake City for the The Council for Learning Disabilities Conference. Really looking forward to my first conference as VP. @cldintl.bsky.social

Texas was responsible for the largest systematic denial of SpEd services since 1975, in direct contradiction of federal law.

Badar-Kauffman Conference | Special Education | Kent State University Badar-Kauffman 2026 will take place at the Kent State Hotel and Conference Center March 25-27.

Reminder everyone: This is the final day to submit proposal for @badar-kauffman.bsky.social 2026!

Submit your proposal today!

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Just to be clear, this is how fraud works, not how science works.

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Me: Alright let's knock out this review with the super interesting title.

[Clicks to open the PDF and sees the manuscript is 57 pages (not counting supplementary files)]

Me:...

Sage uses a chip, similar to the pet ID ones. It hurts at first but you get used to it.

Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo - Kent Campus - Kent, Ohio, United States Job Title:  Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo Physical Location:  Kent Campus - Kent, OH Salary:   Basic Function: Kent State University (KSU) is seeking a qualified, student-centered No...

Kent State is looking for a new directer for our Behavior Intervention Specialists Certificate Program (aka BCBA).

It's a great opportunity with a very fast timeline for application, review, and hiring.

Check it out!

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Few things are as persistent and widespread in U.S. education as shortages of special educators. As a former Pre-K and K teacher, I wish I'd had more training related to learning differences.

Is that so?

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This is the best Redford movie, in case you were looking for a suggestion. Or even if not, I still want to tell you.

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Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo - Kent Campus - Kent, Ohio, United States Job Title:  Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo Physical Location:  Kent Campus - Kent, OH Salary:   Basic Function: Kent State University (KSU) is seeking a qualified, student-centered No...

Kent State is looking for a new directer for our Behavior Intervention Specialists Certificate Program (aka BCBA).

It's a great opportunity with a very fast timeline for application, review, and hiring.

Check it out!

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The has never been, and will never be, a better, funnier, or more compelling local news story than this. Truly the GOAT of local news.