Emerson, in just a few generations, our family has gone from lynching to law school. From injustice to capital “J” Justice. This is the greatness and possibility of our country, one where we all — together — work in the pursuit of crafting our “more perfect union.” -KHB

Just loving my Jose Heroys’ tufted titmouse. #knitting

Meet this week's Excellence in Education award winner, Mary Phillips! Ms. Phillips is an elementary STEM teacher with North Shore Elementary. The school is part of South Haven Public Schools. ➡️ bit.ly/3BTg7rO

It’s the stroke of noon on New Year’s Day 2023 and Democrats now have control of every branch of state government in Michigan. Let’s go!!!!

As of this morning, there are no white men in Michigan's highest-ranking posts in state gov't. Women hold 5 of the top 7: governor, attorney general, secretary of state, Senate majority leader & Supreme Court chief justice Black men hold the other two: Lt. Gov & House Speaker

TWEEPS: Speaker Pelosi was legendary as Speaker, and today is her last day! Can we get 1,000 fast RTs and replies to get #DemocratsDelivered4US trending to show our appreciation for her leadership? Please and thank you! 🙏 💪

If you're worried about students using #ChatGPT for an assignment. Maybe you should be worried about the assignment instead.

Thanks Seattle Times for this list of people who made fun of Paul Pelosi. Hold them accountable:

If you have access to a 3D printer, you can use it to create your own braille Play-Doh stampers! Learn more here: pathstoliteracy.org/3d-printed-bra… #BrailleLiteracy #BrailleLiteracyMonth

Full house for Fraser Public Schools teacher/coach Mike and AP Kyle who are sharing the New Teacher Academy model and great teacher induction to a full room at #MASSPAP23. Ryan D. Sines Secondary Principals

My first gig as a guest editor, in partnership with @macddm Innovations in Special Education Technology

So many great sessions to choose from. Don’t miss out!! Join us in person or online. #UDLIRN

I met a transgender 6th grader today who’s family is considering applying for asylum in Canada because of the threats she’s gotten. They already had to leave their home state of Texas. We can’t call ourselves a free country until everyone can exist as themselves without fear.

Don’t miss the fun!! (Oh, and the great UDL connections) See you there.

Just posting this again in case it was missed…

Best conference of the year! Join the big 10 year summit celebration. So many talented educators sharing their passion and expertise. You can join virtually or in person this year. Lots of options. See you there!

Me too. Can’t to hear Jennifer Boettger and all of the passionate UDL practitioners share their story. Join in person or online summit.udl-irn.org

i don’t know how many times i can say that hating one group of marginalized people (trans, queer, disabled, Black, Brown, women, etc.) means that you’re supporting ALL of our rights being taken before it hits home but…. one more time for the people in the back

Everyone should have the right to access safe and effective medication that has been approved by the FDA. Today's unprecedented decision by a federal district court in Texas threatens this right. Read my full statement.