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Zac Chase

@mrchase.bsky.social

Former policy advisor at U.S. Dept. of Ed. Lead on the 2024 and 2016 National Educational Technology Plans. Background in curriculum development, teacher training, & school redesign. Committed to inquiry, universal design, equity, and inclusion.

132 Followers  |  139 Following  |  14 Posts  |  Joined: 24.09.2023  |  1.5755

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So loved having you on!

07.05.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you and folks you know are looking for a podcast to help make sense of what's happening in public education, might I offer up Academic Distinctions: A podcast to fix America's schools?

Please help us spread the word by reposting. Thanks in advance! #edusky

30.04.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Academic Distinctions: A Podcast to Fix America's Schools Hosted by Stephanie Melville and Zac Chase, "Academic Distinctions" is a podcast for educators that tackles the reading and research teachers often don't have time for. With experience as classroom te...

And we're live! The first episode of Academic Distinctions dropped today. Listen as Stephanie and I talk AI EOs and Weaponizing Federal Education Funding with @dlaufenberg.bsky.social academicdistinctions.buzzsprout.com #edusky #AI #education #learning #teaching #podcast

30.04.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Not One Generation Removed, Disability Advocates Fear Return to a Dark Era Three families share what it took to win the right for special ed students to learn with nondisabled kids β€” and what’s at risk under Trump & RFK Jr.

Three families share what it took to win the right for special ed students to learn with nondisabled kids β€” and what’s at risk under Trump & RFK Jr.

29.04.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Academic Distinctions: A Podcast to Fix America's Schools Hosted by Stephanie Melville and Zac Chase, "Academic Distinctions" is a podcast for educators that tackles the reading and research teachers often don't have time for. With experience as classroom te...

When we dropped the trailer for Academic Distinctions, an opening episode covering the major news around education seemed big and doable. Given the last 72 hours...dropping next week. Subscribe now.

#education #teaching #learning #edtech #ai #news

academicdistinctions.buzzsprout.com

25.04.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Academic Distinctions: A Podcast to Fix America's Schools Hosted by Stephanie Melville and Zac Chase, "Academic Distinctions" is a podcast for educators that tackles the reading and research teachers often don't have time for. With experience as classroom te...

Hey, #edusky, excited to announce a new podcast with my colleague Stephanie Melville to help make sense of the news and history of #publiceducation. Listen to the trailer for Academic Distinctions here and subscribe wherever you get your #podcasts.
academicdistinctions.buzzsprout.com

23.04.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We're watching 2006's Charlotte's Web, and my kids keep asking what's the big deal with the webs? Why are people so surprised?

I love that they think such amazing things can of course happen.

#parenting

01.02.2025 02:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Curiosity and Assessment Can Be Friends Last week, Diana sent me a link to this thoughtful piece by Theresa Walter. Writing for the Human Restoration Project, Walter asks, β€œDoes assessment stymie curiosity?” Photo by Murry Le…

Curiosity & Assessment Can Be Friends www.autodizactic.com/curiosity-an...

21.01.2025 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Connected Learning Alliance has helped to push my thinking.
I felt a bit sheepish at seeing @mimiito.bsky.social's post the other day and realizing I haven't subscribed. Maybe others have made a similar oversight.
clalliance.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe/po...
#professionallearning

06.12.2024 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When your shipment tracking update changes from "Arriving today" to "We'll let you know."

04.12.2024 02:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Take Action: Pledge to improve the lives of students with disabilities by improving… During Veterans and Military Families Month, the U.S. Department of Education is proud to launch the Interoperability, Efficiency, and…

Unclear on how #interoperability, #portability, and #security standards can improve students' and families' lives while improving national security?
This post from ED's Office of #EdTech lays out the case for the IEP Pledge.
#technology #specialeducation #504plan
medium.com/@OfficeofEdT...

03.12.2024 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There’s a complexity of story and structure I haven’t seen before. I didn’t expect it, and I’m happy for it. Christmas on Cherry Lane, anyone?

23.11.2024 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Okay, and in an entirely different vein, am I the only one who is seeing an added level of complexity in the more recent offerings? Am I imagining it? Are others seeing it too? Is it by design? So. Many. Questions.

22.11.2024 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Are you leading an organization supporting the educational needs of highly-mobile students. Consider signing ED's Interoperability, Efficiency, and #Portability (IEP) Commitment for students with IEP's and 504 Plans. #specialeducation #sped #education

Http://tech.ed.gov/iep-pledge

21.11.2024 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm right here, Mr. Doyle. Does this mean I didn't miss roll call?

14.11.2024 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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