Congratulations to this year's MacArthur Foundation MacArthur Fellows, who include several authors with ties to Duke University Press, including Jennifer L. Morgan and Ruha Benjamin Ruha Benjamin. You can read some of their work for free! dukeupress.wordpress.com/2024/10/01/con…

Former students cheering on their teacher! This is stupendous. #CoachWalz

If you ain’t on team “teacher autonomy” you FOR SURE can’t be on team “blame teachers” Can’t give teachers boring stuff to do then be like “why the kids bored?”

Zombie by The Cranberries (1994) an Irish anti-war song first released 20 years ago today

You’re not gonna convince me that getting upset or angry when folks use “their”, “they’re”, and “there” and “to” and “too”, “peaked”and “piqued” interchangeably isn’t grounded in imperialist white supremacist capitalist patriarchy. Like, what does that make you angry?

3 years ago, my dream job was cancelled. Emily's Wonder Lab helped inspire the next generation of scientists. I pitched dozens of science experiments for more seasons, but they weren't interested. What do you do when your dream is cancelled? You pivot. I turned the

I need an article like this, but instead of officials, reading people, & teachers, ONLY kids are interviewed. What's their take? What do they have to say about these policies that impact them more than anyone else? edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Yes! I've advocated for acting classes as a component of teacher prep programs in higher ed many times. The dramatic parts of teaching are curricular access for many students. How we enunciate, move our bodies, show our faces...those cues are often easier to read...

THIS!

"we must focus on equipping teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to improve student reading outcomes. This will require far more than knowledge of how to teach phonics and phonemic awareness"

Hang it in a museum 🖼️

How do we build community? Sharing stories of belonging & healing. Join Straight Outta Haisha 🇭🇹 at #BrooklynFAM for a reading of her #newbook, #LoveisStillWinning. Dr. Doucet will also participate in a discussion on the concepts of home & "ubuntu". Register here: bit.ly/3NjB44N

Guess What Folks, Schooling is Political link.medium.com/mONbhDYCNNb For issues on education, where access to school life is largely occupied by young people with limited power, it is imperative news outlets are held accountable for clarity & accuracy in their reporting.

Will you join us this week for a powerful conversation with Kass Minor [she/her/hers] & Aimée Skidmore? #CoachingDoneWell Add to your calendar here: linkedin.com/events/coachin…

Thanks so much for inviting me in this cross-globe conversation! I loved thinking out loud with you all, especially in regards to repositioning teachers as agents of their own learning. #TeachingFiercely #thoughtsanctuary

Thanks Kass Minor [she/her/hers] Aimée Skidmore Shane Leaning for what Jim Knight 🇺🇦 would call “A life-giving conversation” ! The idea/ideal of “thought sanctuary” that Kass shared is affirming ! Reflecting on how our coaching conversations could be “sanctuary” for the teacher is inspiring!

Don’t miss the amazing authors and speakers who will be joining us at the 2025 Illinois Reading Council Conference from March 13-14, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois! Find out more at illinoisreadingcouncil.org/conference... #IRCreads @IllinoisReadingCouncil IL Reading Council Kass Minor [she/her/hers]

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