During a #CodeRed in New York City 311 today, 2 non verbal children in wheelchairs were stranded on the side of the West Side Highway for over an hour after their bus broke down. OPT had inspected this bus last week because the air conditioner was broken. NYC Public Schools we gotta talk.

According to the genetic ophthalmologist we see out of state, Juliette has MEASURABLE LIGHT PERCEPTION!! This means that as gene therapies for her disorder expand, she may be a candidate. Take that, you unnamed so called expert in NYC, who told us that Juliette sees no light.

On this morning's Q train, the conductor announced "Next stop is Parksiiiiiiiyyyyyyde". I hope the NYCT Subway never fully moves to automated announcements because I'll miss the bit of NYC personality we experience on these older trains.

Okay, brands who say you support teachers, this is how it’s done:

🗣️NYC teachers: Do you return to set up your classroom in August, before you're required to go back to school? We want to hear from you! ✍️Email us: [email protected]

The air in NYC smells like garbage and urine today.

I completely forgot to post my link today! I'm trying to incorporate Micro:bit Educational Foundation in my science classes this year at Cavallaro Middle School in DOE District 21 All donations to DonorsChoose today are being matched by the Gates Foundation donorschoose.org/project/microb…

First day in a new building today. I've got first day jitters like only a teacher could understand, but I'm excited for new beginnings! Principal M. Bender 一夏

My son used to think Darth Vader is a super hero because he wears a cape. And of course Darth Vader had to be his favorite super hero. RIP James Earl Jones.

Sunset in NYC this evening occurs at 6:59 PM. 🌇 The next sunset after 7 PM isn't until mid-March. #fall #NYwx

Did one of my 6th graders quote The Logical Song during class? Why, yes. He did. I no longer remember why I said "It's a miracle!" but a voice from the middle of the classroom called out "oh, it was beautiful, magical." Those parents have raised their child well.

It is ONE WEEK till the finish line event of #TheRunToBreakthrough! My daughter's PT will be running 100 miles from the Montauk Lighthouse to Breakthrough Intensive Physical Therapy in Islandia. I'll be joining for the final 4-6 miles of the run. runtobreakthrough.org/campaign/the-r…

Rats to Hold Gloating Victory Parade Past Gracie Tomorrow

This starts tomorrow!! Finish line Sunday at noon. The list of stops is on the website. If you're local to LI, this is an incredible event to be part of. UFT share with members?