to sacrifice in the name of peace and order.
Republicans have made it clear that they have no interest in the rule of law or decorum. As a Black woman raising Black children in Texas, I have no interest in voting for a man who wants to hold hands with the Klan.
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Iβm disappointed that people truly believe a white Christian man is a better choice to fight Christian nationalism than a Black woman lawyer and sitting congressperson.
When thinking about people who advocate for βreaching across the aisle,β I think of the marginalized folks theyβre willing
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Did You Know?
Simple words of greetings and encouragement can dramatically improve classroom dynamics.
A 2018 study found that welcoming students at the door increased academic engagement by 20 percentage points and reduced classroom disruptions by 9 percentage points. Likewise, a 2017 study concluded that prosocial activities like morning meetings can reduce disruptions by up to 75 percent.
A 2018 study found that welcoming students at the door increased academic engagement by 20 percentage points and reduced classroom disruptions by 9 percentage points. π
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I wish. I canβt find a job.
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American sonnets with Terrance Hayes #TeachLivingPoets
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I went into the year wanting to lean into in-class writing more than ever, especially for assessmentsβbut @thevogelman.bsky.social had some thoughtful pushbacks on this emphasis.
(Full conversation comes out tomorrow morning! π)
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5 Tips to Quickly Deliver Super Effective Feedback
Add audio comments
Use βmy favorite noβ
Target one skill at a time
Hold micro-conferences
Try single-point rubrics
Read the article for 8 more strategies!
How to use these strategies and 8 more: https://edut.to/4soZSL3
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Love these ideas.
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29 High-Impact Formative Assessment Strategies
These versatile strategiesβfrom brain dumps to speed sharingβhelp students track their own progress while informing your next instructional steps.
Formative assessment canβt be an afterthought. These flexible strategies reveal crucial insights about student learning (during and after your next lesson). π
#assessment #EduSky
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A Low-Stakes Public-Speaking Game for High School Students
By offering a quick, low-pressure way to practice, teachers can help students build their confidence and poise when talking in front of the class.
Ever heard of the Um Game? π€
Itβs a low-pressure, quick way to practice public speakingβhelping students build their confidence, poise, and pacing when talking in front of the class!
#EduSky
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I don't have adequate words for how cool this is
(but without question I am taking notes!)
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An Active Learning Strategy for Using Videos in Class
Reaction videos are a modern form of annotating a text, and they teach students the same critical thinking and connection skills.
Can making reaction videos build your studentsβ critical thinking skills? π οΈ First-time Edutopia contributor Chris Bach says yes!
#EduSky
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Whatβs one way to convert fast finishers into self-directed learners? β©
π Make a station with lots of options to get them reading independently!
Stay tuned for more activities for fast finishers!
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1-Minute Read. Brain-Based Learning. Pausing to Process New Information With a Stop and Jot
In Kalen Dillonβs middle school social studies class, learning is punctuated with moments to pause and think. ππ§
She frequently uses the Stop and Jot routine. π
Hereβs how it works.
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Making Formative Assessments More Efficient and Effective
Incorporating peer review and individual reflections makes frequent, intentional formative assessment manageable, with big benefits for student learning.
βLooking back now, I realize two things I was entirely wrong about: First, there were ways for formative assessments to be much more efficient and effective β¦ and second, a classroom built around formative assessments was much, much better for student learning,β @marcusluther.bsky.social writes.
02.03.2026 00:35 β
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6 Routines to Get Students Unstuck
When students are grasping at straws, these self-directed strategies help them to pause, make a plan, and pivot more effectively.
Getting stuck is an emotional experience, especially when it happens time and time again. With these strategies at the ready, students can think flexibly and adapt to the challenge. π
#EduSky
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It's #SpeakUpSaturday at The Worthy Educator! Speaking up needs a safe place to be heard. Apryl Taylor shares how she and her two teacher-sisters are always there for each other! Who are YOUR safe spaces for practicing speaking up? www.theworthyeducator.com/post/apryl-a... #EduSky
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An Interesting AI Conversation with Students
and how leaning into hypotheticals was incredibly meaningful
One of the reasons I was so enthusiastic this past week was a conversation that somewhat spontaneously arrived at some pretty big contradictions within the class around AIβand I can't stop thinking about! So I wrote a bit about what happened:
thebrokencopier.substack.com/p/an-interes...
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Building PBL Systems That Really Encourage Students to Lead
Teachers can set up effective systems for project-based learning that support students in assuming more agency in their work.
βMore than 10 years ago, when I was a student-teacher, a mentor teacher said something Iβll never forget: βStudents donβt always learn because of us; they learn in spite of us,ββ writes teacher Matt Halter.
Hereβs how thatβs informed his approach to PBL systems. π
#PBL #EduSky
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5 Indispensable Ways to Deepen Student Comprehension
Simple, in-class activitiesβdrawn from recent researchβthat you can use to cement hard-won student insights.
Simple, in-class activitiesβdrawn from recent researchβthat you can use to cement hard-won student insights. π§ β¬οΈ
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7 Things Teachers Say to Create a Supportive Classroom
The things teachers say can cut deeply or build a lasting foundation for success. Here are seven teacher-tested expressions to try this year.
Words matter! These teacher-tested phrases go a long way in empowering learners and creating a supportive classroom. π§‘
Are there any youβd add to the list?
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Anchor chart titled "How We Thrive," with 4 steps. 1: Morning boost, with illustration of someone walking through a doorway. We kickstart our day with friendly greetings at the door as a reminder that we all belong here. 2: Conversations that count, with speech bubbles. We have casual, non-academic group conversations to help build long-lasting connections. 3: Refresh and reset, with an illustration of a brain. We make space for brain breaks throughout the day to boost our creativity and energy. 4: Ready, set, play! with illustration of someone stretching. We make movement and play a priority as they are essential to our learning!
Download our free anchor chart: https://edut.to/3NZhLBq
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An Active Learning Strategy for Using Videos in Class
Reaction videos are a modern form of annotating a text, and they teach students the same critical thinking and connection skills.
The modern form of annotating a text? Reaction videos. πΉ
Hereβs why teacher Chris Bach recommends having your students record their own!
#EduSky
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4 Characteristics of Outstanding βWarm Demanderβ Teachers: 1. The right kind of βdemandingβ 2. Consistency 3. A touch of empathy 4. Celebrating wins. Read the article to learn more!
Read more about the warm demander approach: https://edut.to/3L1NQr6
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Such simple phrases that, when spoken meaningfully, make a huge difference. #TeacherSky
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