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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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NEW: We're urging an appeals court to re-consider a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's attempt to deploy National Guard troops in Portland, Oregon.

The military should not be policing civilians.

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Jack Schlossberg, a grandson of Jackie Kennedy, wrote in an emotional Instagram post:

β€œMy grandmother saw America in full color β€” Trump sees black and white. Where she planted flowers, he poured concrete.”

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We wrote an article for the NJEA Review! I love this chapter for usβ€”really connecting with what we need to do to support the future of our profession. ❀️ www.corwin.com/books/learne... @NJEA

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Just Sent-Out Free Monthly Email Newsletter I’ve just mailed out the September issue of my very simple free monthly email newsletter. It has over 3,000 subscribers, andΒ you can subscribe here. Of course, you can also join the tens of …

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2025 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit Free high impact MATH PD from your couch! Hosted by @makemathmoments #mmmsummit2025

I'm attending the 2025 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit from @makemathmoments #mmmsummit2025 RT if you think others will find this helpful πŸ™Œ summit.makemathmoments.com

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Keri & I are excited to share that we are partnering with edWeb & Listenwise to share a webinar on Mon, Sept 29, 2025 at 5pm ET: Engaging Multilingual Learners Across the Content Areas: Authentic and Meaningful Practices. Please find the link to register here: home.edweb.net/webinar/ell2...

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Will anyone else be there? #EduSky @corwinpress.bsky.social

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#EduSky

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Free sample: ow.ly/c68750VSygh

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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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#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

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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

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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!!

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#EduSky

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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...

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#EduSky
Thank you, Carly!!!!

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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™‚

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Asbury Park #NoKings

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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

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#EduSky

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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?

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"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...

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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

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

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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.

www.nea.org/nea-today/al...

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Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Listen to the Boss

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