What does Juan Soto have to do with progressive education? I explore some of this and more after this weekend's PEN Conference. Read up and let me know what you think. thejosevilson.com/juan-soto-and-…

Juan Soto and the Trouble with Progressive Education thejosevilson.com/juan-soto-and-… via Dr. José Vilson, PhD

NYC, please vote. It's not just about the presidency, but down-ballot candidates and ballot proposals. Yes on BP1, No on BP2-6. The 1st secures reproductive rights. 2-6 are an array of power grabs by the mayor's office. We can vote 10/26. Local elections matter, too.

Already doing better than the predecessor.

this election is trump’s hail mary. it's his last chance to save himself. in four years, he’ll be 82, with prison possibly looming. winning this election is the final door open to him. it's time we close it once and for all. i'm so tired of him being in our mental orbit.

Giancarlo Stanton playing baseball, playing golf.

I was there for Game 1 of the 2009 World Series. Watching Chase Utley kick the Yankees’ butt all game shook everyone, and it wasn’t just the cold. At least wait til the pre-game concert before counting them out.

Two teams beat the Yankees tonight: the Dodgers and the Yankees. Wow.

Incredibly corny take from the New York mayor of Ft. Lee.

Levar Burton has extended the vocabulary of many a rapper. And don’t you forget it. 😂

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Quincy Jones is the definition of "He’s that guy” without having spoken much on record. He may have the most robust and versatile discography in the last century. Cold. Often imitated, never ever duplicated. Oh, and those interviews? Legendary. RIP Quincy Jones.

We have so much work to do after this election is over. On my list: - listening intently to more of my former students towards a shared humanity - helping some education justice groups rebuild because it's hard out here Looking forward to building better for real.

Ignore the polls and go vote. If you're in NYC, you'll be happy to know that your ballot has two sides on which you could have a real effect on local politics. Yes on Prop 1, no on Props 2 to 6. 🗳️ You have until 9pm and, if you're in line by then, you can vote. Let's get it.

I don't know about you, but ... I'm not ready to give up. We can mourn, grieve, wait until every vote is counted, but I'm not giving up on us. Especially not on our children and communities. It doesn't have to be this way. Don't obey in advance. Steel your resolve. Get ready.

"Billionaires and media outlets have already acquiesced to the new presidency. We don’t have to. Whatever you do, do not obey in advance. We will win..." - Dr. José Vilson, PhD thejosevilson.com/dont-obey-in-a…

It’s the first time in my adult life when people have wanted to discuss fascism in normal education conversations. Those of us who saw it coming have been preparing for this for a long time. Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.

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