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Marialice B.F.X. Curran, Ph.D.

@mbfxc.bsky.social

Community builder & ripple maker in educationπŸŒ€ Working with school communities to promote digital well-being, digital wellness & mental health with a particular focus on intergenerational learning, accessibility & inclusion. #SameHere πŸ€™

127 Followers  |  81 Following  |  81 Posts  |  Joined: 22.11.2024  |  1.9001

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So. Much. Fun.

10.08.2025 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join our FREE Back-to-School Webinar on Aug 19 at 7pm ET! πŸ’› We’re sharing our favorite read-alouds, activities, and strategies to build emotional literacy from day one. Save your spot: streamyard.com/watch/YB3wBU...

08.08.2025 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I Founded Girls Who Code. Now I’m Worried About Boys Boys and men are less likely to turn to their communities for social connection and support.

Thanks to @mbfxc.bsky.social for sharing this. It is a must read.
time.com/7286184/worr...

23.05.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Always wonderful to catch up with you and Laurie! #SMILEFactor

12.05.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 30 of #SMILEFactor is LIVE

Join @smilelearning.bsky.social and I as we sit down with the inspiring @mbfxc.bsky.social for a powerful conversation on digital wellness and the critical importance of mental health awareness in today’s connected world.

Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/0D1z...

12.05.2025 12:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sir Prise and THE BRIDGE OF INGENUITY is LIVE
By @coachthomastech.bsky.social

A playful tale packed with #STEM learning, problem-solving, and the power of perseverance.

Check it out at: www.xfactor.link/prise

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27.04.2025 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How fabulous!!

17.04.2025 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was awesome to go visit a class today and they were completing the digital safety work from my new book The Digital Explorers

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15.04.2025 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrate @primaryteachermary.bsky.social by checking out her book "Reaching the World without leaving the classroom"

Learn more at: www.xfactor.link/ellie

Come on an adventure with Ellie Elephant!

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30.03.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Digital Explorers: A Digital Well-being Journey : The Adventure Begins (Innovation X-Kids Collection: A Journey Book 1) The Digital Explorers: A Digital Well-being Journey : The Adventure Begins (Innovation X-Kids Collection: A Journey Book 1) - Kindle edition by Joseph, Matthew, Arshad, Nafeesa. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Digital Explorers: A Digital Well-being Journey : The Adventure Begins (Innovation X-Kids Collection: A Journey Book 1).

Now Available The Digital Explorers
Set in Mrs. Mac’s innovative classroomβ€”where creativity meets critical thinkingβ€”students turn everyday moments into exciting tech adventures.
Check it out at: www.xfactor.link/explore

@mbfxc.bsky.social @smilelearning.bsky.social @coachthomastech.bsky.social

29.03.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Come on an adventure with Ellie
Let Mary Jalland's story inspire educators everywhere to model and embrace technology and social media as powerful tools for positive change in the lives of their students.
Visit: xfactor.link/ellie

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27.03.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming soon The Digital Explorers
Students turn their everyday classroom into a hub for tech adventures and life lessons.
These friends navigate the thrills and challenges of the digital world with curiosity, courage, and teamwork.

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22.03.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’― tagging @primaryteachermary.bsky.social because no one does learning through play better than Mary!

25.02.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Play power: New ideas to drive development in K8 classrooms The pressure to meet academic standards and excel in testing overshadows an equally vital component of student developmentβ€”play.

Play remains essential throughout the K8 spectrum, offering far more than mere amusement.

Thank you District Administrator for sharing thought about the importance of play in education

districtadministration.com/opinion/play...

@dmacc.bsky.social @mbfxc.bsky.social @annkozma723.bsky.social

25.02.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So very excited for this one!! Yay Stephanie!!

24.02.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Exciting news with Stephanie Howell
YouTube video by X-Factor Podcast Network Exciting news with Stephanie Howell

Exciting News!!
We are thrilled to announce @mrshowell24.com has signed to write he latest book with #XfactorEDU

Check out the announcement: youtu.be/eKvxgZvvY0c

We are #StrongerTogether

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24.02.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

That was such a fun adventure with Ellie! Let your class know that everyone wanted to get a picture with Ellie! 🐘 🌏 🧳

18.02.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Connections Across the Student Desk Insightful book about the impact of connection between home and school. By Donna Maccaroni

Now available in paperback and Kindle at xfactor.link/connection

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08.02.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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PreK students from WNY met PreK students from near the Hudson river today! We celebrated WRAD sharing stories about nature with @noveleffect.bsky.social Thanks to @mbfxc.bsky.social for the assist!

07.02.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can’t wait to hear all about the #WRAD classroom connection! #NFXamb

07.02.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Getting ready to do introduce a Pre-k class from WNY to a Pre-k class on the other side of NY! So excited! Pics of last week's prep to meet our new friends! @noveleffect.bsky.social @mbfxc.bsky.social #WRAD

07.02.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are travelling 3475 virtual miles for World Read Aloud Day next week. Can’t wait to meet up with a classroom in Maryland and reading to one another. #EduSkyPrimary #EduSky @mbfxc.bsky.social @noveleffect.bsky.social

30.01.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Reaching the World without Leaving
By Mary Jalland

Reaching the World without Leaving By Mary Jalland

If you’d like to see how digital and global citizenship can be taught in early years using social media then please take a look at my wee book! amzn.eu/d/dzZtDSz

30.01.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great day! Thank you for the opportunity to learn alongside your community!

29.01.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Digital well-being involves the balanced use of technology to enhance, rather than hinder, mental, emotional and physical health.

Check out ideas about Digital well-being: From the school district perspective

districtadministration.com/digital-well...

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08.01.2025 01:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How To Talk To Your School Community About Reading A "Controversial" Book When I was at NCTE last month, I heard from a shocking number of teachers that their use of one or both of my nonfiction narratives, The 57 Bus and Accountable, was either being challenged by parents ...

When I was at NCTE last month, I heard from a lot of teachers worried about parental backlash to teaching my books. On my website, I just posted what I think is a model letter home from a school administrator. I like it because it's forthright, honest, and firm.

17.12.2024 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

@noveleffect.bsky.social didn't want you to miss this post!

18.12.2024 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yay! Happiest of birthdays to you and welcome to the club!

18.12.2024 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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