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Michael Moylan, Ed.D.

@michaelmoylan.bsky.social

Acceleration and Enrichment teacher, Tech. Geek, Lifelong Learner

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Screenshot of the Mean:Share and Balance

Screenshot of the Mean:Share and Balance

"The first step to belonging in math is believing students do belong."
Check out our new article in @NCTM MTLT! We share how 6th graders used @PhETsims to explore the mean as a balance point through their own datasets.
Read here: pubs.nctm.org/view/journal... #iteachmath #MTBoS #NCTM

09.03.2026 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œMy 5-year-old explained to me that it's okay when she makes a mistake because she’s growing the neurons in her brain. I just want to hug her teacher.” β€”Erin Brisbin, Teacher

β€œMy 5-year-old explained to me that it's okay when she makes a mistake because she’s growing the neurons in her brain. I just want to hug her teacher.” β€”Erin Brisbin, Teacher

09.03.2026 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Rare Bird

The Rare Bird

I added The Rare Bird to my 2026 Books I Love presentation: www.pinterest.com/mrschureads/...

08.03.2026 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon of a pig drinking a drink at a bar ALT: a cartoon of a pig drinking a drink at a bar

Looks great! And happy birthday!

07.03.2026 02:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Artist Profile: Lois Lowry on Loss, History, and Children’s Choices | Arts | The Harvard Crimson Lois Lowry has written over 50 books for children and young adults, from fantasy to historical fiction and science fiction.

Lois Lowry on Loss, History, and Children’s Choices | The Harvard Crimson
buff.ly/mS2ncIt

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TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE | MARCH 3, 2026 | GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY Griffith Observatory is hosting a live online broadcast of the total lunar eclipse on March 3 from 12:47 a.m. to 6:25 a.m., PST, weather permitting. TIMELINE (all times PST) 12:37 a.m. Online broadcast begins 12:44 a.m. Penumbral eclipse begins 1:50 a.m. Umbral eclipse begins 3:04 a.m. Total eclipse begins 3:34 a.m. Greatest Eclipse 4:03 a.m. Total eclipse ends 5:17 a.m. Umbral eclipse ends 6:23 a.m. Penumbral eclipse ends 6:25 a.m. Online broadcast ends A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly into the dark inner shadow, or umbra, cast by the Earth. On March 3, one hundred percent of the round disk of the full Moon slowly moves into the dark shadow, and the bright Moon grows dim. The Moon does not, however, go completely dark. Instead, it usually glows with a copper or red color, a result of sunlight being filtered and bent through the Earth’s atmosphere (much like a sunset). If skies are clear, the eclipse will be visible to the unaided eye from Los Angeles. The lunar eclipse may be seen easily with the unaided eye, though telescopes or binoculars may enhance the view. It is safe to view a lunar eclipse without any eye protection. Just go outside and look to the southwest. The next partial lunar eclipse will be August 27-28, 2026. To learn more about eclipses, please visit the Griffith Observatory eclipse info page. https://griffithobservatory.org/explore/observing-the-sky/whats-in-the-sky/eclipses/ This program is made possible in part by Griffith Observatory Foundation. Join in support of Griffith Observatory and its programs. Become a member: https://bit.ly/GOFoundationJOIN Make a donation: http://bit.ly/GOFoundationDonate Newsletter sign up: http://bit.ly/GOFoundationSignUp Disclaimer WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE, VIDEOS, MUSICAL MATERIAL OR PICTURES PRESENT THAT WERE NOT CREATED DIRECTLY BY GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY OR ITS AFFILIATES, ALL CREDIT FOR THIS MATERIAL GOES TO THE ORIGINAL ARTISTS, CREATORS AND COMPOSERS. Fair Use: "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." RULES FOR LIVESTREAM CHAT 1. Be polite and respectful. 2. No discussions of religion, politics, sex or illegal substances. 3. Profanity will not be tolerated. 4. No personal attacks or harassment. 5. Please respect the chat moderators and their decisions. 6. Do not post in all caps or repeated characters, letters, symbols or emojis. 7. No threats towards other chat members. All threats will be taken seriously. 8. When an inappropriate comment is posted, please do not engage; let the moderator handle the situation. 9. Those with inappropriate screen/nicknames will be banned from chat. Failure to follow any of the above rules could result in: removal of your comment, a silenced period or permanent ban from this chat room at the moderator’s discretion.

Live view of the total lunar eclipse, happening right NOW, if you happen to wake up in the middle of the night like I did: www.youtube.com/live/JeOlqcK5...

03.03.2026 10:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WHEN TOMORROW BURNS -- A Book Birthday for @taekeller.bsky.social!

Three middle school students embark on a quest to find a book that may just save their lives in this novel about fate and friendship--from the Newbery Award-winning author of WHEN YOU TRAP A TIGER

Welcome to the world!

03.03.2026 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Books from Newbery Winners Rounding up 2026 books from past Newbery Medal and Honor winners!

2026 Books from Newbery Winners | 100 Scope Notes

02.03.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A total lunar eclipse to turn the moon blood red on Tuesday across many continents The spectacle will be visible Tuesday morning from North America, Central America and western part of South America.

A blood-red moon will soon grace the skies for a total lunar eclipse. The spectacle will be visible Tuesday morning from North America, Central America and the western part of South America. https://to.pbs.org/4rA0Y6E

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A Book Birthday for Newbery Honor-winning author Jasmine Warga!

THE UNLIKELY TALE OF CHASE & FINNEGAN -- an instant middle grade classic arrives this week!

You are going to fall in love with Chase & Finnegan. This book is extraordinary!

Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!

02.03.2026 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Let your students compare and contrast bar magnets and electromagnets. Discover the characteristics of electromagnets, the variables and the effects each variable has on the magnetic field's strength and direction.
phet.colorado.edu/en/simulatio...
#iteachphysics #physics #edusky

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15 Tips to Align Your Teaching With Brain Science A comprehensive guide to applying the latest insight from neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science to improve your instruction.

From brain breaks to retrieval practice and metacognition, here are 15 research-based strategies *every* teacher can use. πŸ™Œ

27.02.2026 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

All hands on deck, folks. This will effectively eliminate all books by queer authors and about queer lives, even books with secondary characters, books where the author or a character uses they/them pronouns. This bill will erase identities and harm kids. And it won't stop at public schools.

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My students asked to do this too. It's been fantastic!

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Black-owned business Directory - Find Black-owned business - BuyBlack.org Search the most complete black-owned business database. Find Black-owned business.

THIS is how you celebrate Black history daily. The mission of BuyBlack.org is to drive traffic & revenue to Black-owned businesses & close the revenue disparity gap. It’s the largest directory of Black-owned businesses in the USA. Search by zip code or product.

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β€œEvery child deserves a championβ€”an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best they can possibly be.” β€”Rita Pierson, Teacher

β€œEvery child deserves a championβ€”an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best they can possibly be.” β€”Rita Pierson, Teacher

14.02.2026 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Just began Safe Harbor now. I love @padmatv.bsky.social's books! My students thoroughly enjoyed The Bridge Home and Born Behind Bars.

13.02.2026 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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I got a request to visualize why 1/2 Γ· 5/6 = 3/5, so here's how we can think about it.

12.02.2026 23:11 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...

Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate changeβ€”all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.

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Using Multigenre Picture Books in Middle School Books that convey nonfiction topics through poems and images help students learn to process information, a skill they can transfer to other texts.

Picture books aren’t just for young readers. Teachers can introduce them as a jumping off point to help middle school students sharpen their literacy skills! πŸ“–

#MiddleSchool #literacy #EduSky

12.02.2026 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Should be another exciting bowl game today!

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"The poems in HERE IN HARLEM were made to be performed...a chorus of voices from different eras and walks of life, full of joy and sorrow, pride and pain.... Thirteen talented narrators...bring utterly authentic emotions to their vocal performances" www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read...

06.02.2026 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œThe level of joy and excitement a child expresses when they randomly see their teacher outside of school is something that not even celebrities experience. It’s the purest of joys.” β€”Nicholas Ferroni, Teacher

β€œThe level of joy and excitement a child expresses when they randomly see their teacher outside of school is something that not even celebrities experience. It’s the purest of joys.” β€”Nicholas Ferroni, Teacher

05.02.2026 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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OUR UNIVERSE is expanding!

Congratulations to @stacymcanulty.bsky.social and Steve Lewis on the release of VENUS! FIERCE AND FABULOUS, the ninth book in the spectacular OUR UNIVERSE series of picture books!

Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!

05.02.2026 11:40 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Secret Code Valentines πŸ’ŒπŸ”Ž Free printable cards that spark critical thinking, teamwork, and fun in your classroom. Download: brkedu.com/free-valentines

#teachers #ValentinesDay #freebie #EduSky

04.02.2026 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out our exclusive cover reveal for Pedro MartΓ­n’s upcoming graphic novel memoir β€˜Mexikid Dreams,’ the follow-up to his Newbery Honor-winning debut graphic novel buff.ly/fGyjZGp

03.02.2026 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Groundhog Day to people who reject climate science, but do believe in weather predictions from captive rodents.

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How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi A true activist doesn’t just change minds; they make changes that improve the lives burdened by racist policies and racist societal structures. I was only partway through this book when I realized thi...

If you read one book by a black author for #blackhistorymonth, let it be β€œHow to Be an Antiracist” by @ibramxk.bsky.social

We need to be looking to black leaders in these dark times and listen to their voices.

#booksky #bookreview

damienkanerigden.com/blog/f/how-t...

02.02.2026 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

This is a good time of year to discover @liveoakmedia.bsky.social who just won the 2026 #OdysseyAward for #audiobook production & have a host of #BlackHistory centered #kids #audio

02.02.2026 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

THEY DID IT. EVERY SENATE DEMOCRAT just voted on an amendment to DEFUND ICE (rescind the BBB slush fund that keeps ICE open during a shutdown.) This amendment failed, but it shows broad support! KEEP CALLING and make it a demand to vote for the DHS funding bill!!

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