Philip Pulley EdD

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US importers must pay Trump's tariffs. If the recent ruling issued by an appeals court (that the tariffs are illegal) stands, they will be refunded.

The firm buying up refund rights is run by none other than sons of Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick

Follow the money

ACLS Statement Regarding the White House Review of Smithsonian Institution Museums ACLS stands in firm opposition to the latest directive by the White House forcing Smithsonian Institution museums to subject their presentation of American history to government review.

The AHA has signed on to the @acls1919.bsky.social’s Statement Regarding the White House Review of Smithsonian Institution Museums. The review “supersedes the oversight of professional scholars and makes the museums tools of the presidential administration.” 🗃️

How to Build Better, More Effective Tests and Quizzes Your tests might be falling short due to a few fixable missteps. Here’s how educators are fine-tuning their approach for better, more accurate results.

Are your tests *really* giving you a complete picture of student learning? Check out these 9 evidence-based tweaks to see if your assessment practice needs a makeover! 🔧

#assessment #EduSky

New Partner Blog "Amplifying Student Voice in the Age of AI" by WeVideo. Illinois Digital Educators Alliance

Read the latest blog from our partners at @wevideo.bsky.social as they explore how video learning can be a powerful method for amplifying student voice and valuing original thought.

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#EduSky #IDEAil #EdTech #education

And don't forget, friends: Paying teachers better isn't just about fairness.

Horace Mann said it in 1839: Paying teachers more = improving YOUR school and YOUR family's future.

IDEAcon Super Saver Registration Closing August 1

Bold action beats uncertain funding. #IDEAcon Super Saver registration ends Friday 8/1 at 11:59 PM CT. Prioritize PD, equity, and educator joy without needing names just yet. Every badge is a stand for staff development, despite unjust Title II withholding.
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IDEAcon 2026 Answer the call

The heat index says "stay inside"—we say, "great, it’s proposal-writing season." 😎 #IDEAcon 2026 is looking for voices like yours to empower and engage educators from Feb 9–11 in Schaumburg. Deadline: Aug 4. Make this your coolest move of the summer. ideail.org/IDEAcon26CFP

#EduSky #IDEAil

2024-2025 Wednesday Webinar Series (On-Demand) 2024-2025 Wednesday Webinar Series (On-Demand)

Up to 8.5 hours of PD for $29 for non-members? But wait, $19 for members, and membership is free!
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Keep the convo going with #SlowChat & join us in August on Wednesdays! 🎶📚 See you next school year! 🚀💛 #TLSkyChat #TLSky

Um, yes, they did which is why we couldn’t originally vote for senators and we have the Electoral College.

It never has been. But teachers get show some basics in an hour or two and are expected to start implementing right away. There should be training and practice a lot like starting a new sports team.

8 Small But Impactful Classroom Management Shifts How using subtle gestures, spatial awareness, and tone of voice can nudge your classroom toward smoother operations.

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Not without proper and ongoing training for all stakeholders.

The antithesis of the plans of the founders fathers and the constitution, so there’s a debate?

Encouraging Students to Use Notes for Sense-Making Middle school teachers can use these strategies to help students learn how to get the most value out of their notes.

“I don’t even know what I’m supposed to write down!” ✍️

If your middle schoolers feel this way about note-taking, you’re not alone. Help students make sense of their notes instead of just scribbling lessons down verbatim with these teacher-tested strategies.

#EduSky #MiddleSchoolTeacher

16 Variations on Think-Pair-Share to Keep Students Engaged Teachers and students use this classic learning strategy often. To keep it from getting stale, try these tweaks.

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YouTube video by Jorge Valenzuela “Every teacher needs to be a literacy teacher.”

“Every teacher needs to be a literacy teacher.”
This keynote moment hit hard.

🎥 Watch the clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrWp...
🔗 Booking info: www.lifelonglearningdefined.com

#KeynoteWisdom #SpeakerLife #LifelongLearningDefined #jorgeDoesPBL #EdLeadership #TeacherPD

Just because you consume things does not make you literate. Text, video, film, slides, documentary, podcast, or others, you need to learn how to interpret and look for bias.

Aspiring educators like Alayna rely on Pell Grants to pay bills and stay in school—but that path is under threat. The Trump administration wants to dismantle the Dept. of Ed, putting Pell Grants on the line. With 1 in 3 undergraduates relying on them, we can’t afford these cuts. bit.ly/4bUb4s2

11 Picture Books on Notable Women for Young Students These engaging books feature influential women in different fields who exemplify perseverance, creativity, and strength of character.

Want to introduce students to notable women who exemplify perseverance, creativity, and strength of character? Look to these picture books, including:

The Leaf Detective by @heatherlangbooks.bsky.social 🍃

Queen of Physics by @teresarobeson.bsky.social ⚛️

And more! 📚

#literacy #WomensHistory

In 1943 the US government made an antifascist film called "Don't Be a Sucker" in which we see a college professor in Germany removed from his classroom by government officials who do not approve of what he's teaching about race. youtu.be/vGAqYNFQdZ4?...

Not sure his base will care until inflation and unemployment numbers go up. Which he’ll blame on Biden.

One of the first groups the original Nazis went after…

Guessing that 12% includes GOP members of Congress…

54 Excellent, Low-Stakes Writing Prompts Across grade levels, engaging and creative writing prompts encourage kids to explore their opinions, reflect on experiences, and build strong arguments.

To prepare students for high-stakes assignments later on, try offering plenty of low-stakes writing opportunities now. 📝 Discover ideas for every grade level:

#literacy #WritingPrompts #education

Great things going on at the IDEA Exchange in the exhibition hall @ideaillinois.bsky.social #ideacon2025

Big turn out for a @canva @CanvaEdu session in the IDEA exchange at #IDEAcon25 @ideaillinois.bsky.social @mrnunesteach.bsky.social

How to Stop Students from Cheating with AI: A Teacher's Guide Learn proactive techniques to deter AI-assisted plagiarism and foster genuine student writing

✍️ Preserving Authenticity in Student Writing in the Age of Generative AI Instead of panicking about AI cheating, I'm showing students how to use AI ethically while keeping writing meaningful and personal. 🤖💡Full post ⬇️ https://buff.ly/3O18Iwp #teachers #EduSky #EduSkyAI

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