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Denise Furlong, Ed.D.

@drfurlong.bsky.social

Asst professor & teacher educator (MLs and reading specialists) Author, speaker, coach NJ Coming in April 2025: Learners First: Purpose and Practicality in Your Early Years of Teaching

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03.08.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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02.08.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
BAP 127 – Questions about Teaching SLIFE. Georgian Court University Grad Students Want to Know. | Newcomers at Grade Level and Beyond

Controversial topics? Let’s talk! Thank you, @drcarolsalva.bsky.social ! bit.ly/BAP127 #EduSky

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University of the Western Cape

University of the Western Cape

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So excited for the Fourth World Conference on Transformative Education in Cape Town, South Africa! #EduSky

04.07.2025 07:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners (Equity and Social Justice in Education Series) Amazon.com: Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners (Equity and Social Justice in Education Series): 9781032823362: Spina, Carly: Books

I LOVED @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social first book and look forward to this one! Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners a.co/d/8inHdXQ

23.06.2025 23:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SO excited about this new Corwin release - Learners First: Purpose & Practicality in Your Early Years of Teaching by Dr. Denise Furlong, Ed.D and Keri Orange-Jones! @drfurlong.bsky.social @corwinpress.bsky.social Use code SOCIAL25 for a discount & free shipping!!

23.06.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

#EduSky

27.06.2025 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners

Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners

#EduSky, check out this amazing new book by @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social! This is THE essential guide for conversations surrounding equity in education for multilingual learners and their families. Link to purchase: www.routledge.com/Igniting-Rea...

26.06.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#EduSky
Thank you, Carly!!!!

24.06.2025 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi! Does anyone on #EduSky have a connection to speak with Elizabeth Acevedo, author of With the Fire on High? One of my grad students is doing her reading specialist practicum with an ML who connects with this book incredibly. She is hoping to contact Ms. Acevedo for a quick note or something. πŸ™‚

18.06.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Asbury Park #NoKings

14.06.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I won't say this is devastating as there is far worse going on for so many people. It’s disappointing. I have an application in to serve as a Fulbright Scholar in 2027. Nearly all of the board members resigned following recent decisions and I'm not feeling optimistic about it now. #EduSky

12.06.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#EduSky

09.06.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We did a study on #belonging & #collaboration in #online graduate students recently. Participants shared their perspectives on connections in programs and if they felt pride or allegiance to their universityβ€”even if they never see anyone in person. Answers varied! Any thoughts on this?

02.06.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
"Clustering: grouping students based on similar learning needs" is harmful because it reinforces stereotypes and can highlight inequities. Consider "flexible grouping" instead, which focuses on addressing various learning needs.

"Tracking" is harmful because it focuses on students with deficits and limits. Consider "student goal-setting" instead, which focuses on the positive aspects of student achievement.

"Ability-grouping" is harmful because groupings are focused on deficits rather than strengths. Consider "flexible grouping" instead, which focuses on addressing various learning needs.

"Clustering: grouping students based on similar learning needs" is harmful because it reinforces stereotypes and can highlight inequities. Consider "flexible grouping" instead, which focuses on addressing various learning needs. "Tracking" is harmful because it focuses on students with deficits and limits. Consider "student goal-setting" instead, which focuses on the positive aspects of student achievement. "Ability-grouping" is harmful because groupings are focused on deficits rather than strengths. Consider "flexible grouping" instead, which focuses on addressing various learning needs.

Labels in education often focus on children's weaknesses, historically dividing diverse learners from the "norm" & limiting how educators see them.

Here are some tips to avoid deficit language when talking about your students, from @drfurlong.bsky.social & Keri Orange-Jones:Β www.corwin.com/books...

27.05.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Newteachers, the early years of teaching can be exhilarating and overwhelming.

Join Dr. Denise Furlong and Dr. Keri Orange-Jones next Monday for a 60-minute session full of actionable strategies to reflect, grow, and set yourself up for future success.

πŸ“Œ Save your seat: ow.ly/nvOO50VOHIp

27.05.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so excited for this! Have you registered yet? #EduSky

27.05.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Four Ways Trump’s Budget Proposal Slashes Public School Funding | NEA The administration’s β€œskinny” budget calls on Congress to cut billions in education spending.

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Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Listen to the Boss

17.05.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
"Learners First provides beginning teachers with vital information that will help them achieve success in the classroom, from developing relationships to constructing differentiated assessments that give reliable data about the progression of learning. It’s a valuable addition to a new teacher’s toolbox!" - Melissa Miller, Science Educator, Randall G. Lynch Middle School

"Learners First provides beginning teachers with vital information that will help them achieve success in the classroom, from developing relationships to constructing differentiated assessments that give reliable data about the progression of learning. It’s a valuable addition to a new teacher’s toolbox!" - Melissa Miller, Science Educator, Randall G. Lynch Middle School

In this free sample from Learners First, @drfurlong.bsky.social & Keri Orange-Jones share advice for #newteachers.

Discover how to build relationships with colleagues, discipline with respect, connect with parents, and find your unique style to thrive as a new teacher: www.corwin.com/docs/...

17.05.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Find Purpose and Practicality in Your First Years Teaching Webinar
Presented by Denise Furlong and Keri Orange-Jones
Date: Monday, June 02, 2025 - 2:00PM PT

Find Purpose and Practicality in Your First Years Teaching Webinar Presented by Denise Furlong and Keri Orange-Jones Date: Monday, June 02, 2025 - 2:00PM PT

πŸŽ“ New to teaching?

Join @drfurlong.bsky.social & Dr. Keri Orange-Jones on June 2nd at 2 PM PT to reflect on your experiences this year and explore practical strategiesΒ to improve learning environments moving forwards.

Register now πŸ‘‰ www.corwin.com/free-...

15.05.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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β€˜Cause down the shore everything’s alright! My kids went with us to walk the boards on Mother’s Day, just like I did with my mom so many times. #JerseyShore #NJisbeautiful

13.05.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I finally got my copy! 🀣 Thank you for all your well wishes! ❀️ We’re so excited and we appreciate your love and support.
Send us your book selfiesβ€”we’d love to include them in our webinar in June! Either tag us on social media or email us please. 😁 #EduSky
Thank you so much!!!

09.05.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Who in #EduSky is coming to Jersey? Let’s connect!

04.05.2025 01:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mental Health Month 2025: New Resources for Teachers and Students from Discovery Education Discovery Education offers a new collection of high-quality instructional materials supporting Mental Health Month The post Mental Health Month 2025: New Resources for Teachers and Students from Discovery...

Mental Health Month 2025: New Resources for Teachers and Students from Discovery Education #EdTech
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators

02.05.2025 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is anyone on #EduSky a decision maker for teacher education texts at the university level or books to guide early-career educators? We have a limited number of links for access to a digital version of Learners First for folks considering use in their programs. Email me: drdenisemfurlong@gmail.com

21.04.2025 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is anyone on #EduSky a decision maker for teacher education texts at the university level or books to guide early-career educators? We have a limited number of links for access to a digital version of Learners First for folks considering use in their programs. Email me: drdenisemfurlong@gmail.com

21.04.2025 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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