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A2 Probably my favorite is making Raas sticks in art and tying it into learning about Diwali holiday, making rangoli in technology to build our own coloring book, & using our Raas sticks to actually do the dance in the library! Plus I got to wear my wedding skirt! #tlskychat #SchoolLibraryLife

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A profile in courage.

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A4 I’ve found a LOT of success in working with the other specials teams. Art and music are usually game and it makes planning half the effort! Often I might read something and start research but in art, technology, music, world language, and even gym they might build on the knowledge!

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Thank you, @quintabrunson.bsky.social for addressing book bans on #abbottelementary! (But the cold open was a knife to the heart. “Oldies” 🫣😂).

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My plane is landing. Thank you so much for allowing me to crash your timelines for a bit. This was the perfect way to advocate airborne, a true SkyChat!😂 #TLSkyChat

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I cosign this x 100! #TLSkyChat

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Thank you!! #TLSkyChat

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A6: Nic Blake & the Remarkables by Angie Thomas. The story line combines history, magic, afro-futurism, technology, author's craft, student agency and the innocence of wanting to have a hellhound as a pet! 😆 #TLSkyChat

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Girl! I wrote a whole thesis in college about how this song was a modern (at the time) epic poem on par with The Odyssey! #TLSkyChat www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFX3...

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A5: "Escapade" by Janet Jackson. Escapades are all about exciting and daring adventures! Bringing that joy via a book, tech or an author visit, it's all an es-ca-pade! 😍 #TLSkyChat

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Ya I actually created a menu some of the things that I could do to collaborate and actually gave it to the teachers. I had a lot of the issues of teachers not knowing exactly what I bring to the table. Here is the one I did for my current position. www.canva.com/design/DAEux... #TLSKyChat

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Just looked it up amzn.to/4kpbYAJ I definitely need to get that book. #TLSkyChat

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Love that....anytime we can decorate those drab hallways is a win. Having the students represented. If you really think about how much the Ss are in the hallways it is such a great opportunity. #TLSkyChat

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Yes! Hitching your wagon to a trend is always a great idea! I did something similar with The Hunger Games back in the day. #TLSkyChat

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A4: Create a cross-curricular escape room/school adventures where traveling to different classes or virtually connecting (to minimize disruptions) to solve clues. Content teachers give hints/strategies. #TLSkyChat

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A3: Junteenth is one of my fav holidays. I'm a TX girl & was so glad when it became a national holiday. Alice Faye Duncan's book Opal Lee recounts the story beautifully. Combined w/an interactive art mosaic would be spectacular! #TLSkyChat

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A2: Another fun lesson, creating a BHM forest of trees in our main hallway w/QR coded leaves that led to a 30 sec student video of their research on the notable figure. #TLSkyChat

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A2: When everything Harry Potter was all the rage, I started an HP STEAM club out of the library. We had the most fun w/HP cookbooks and creating drinkable potions, complete w/quirky names & spells. #TLSkyChat

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And right there is why Librarians are just the bestest. #TLSkyChat

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Jean D. Director of Libraries for the School District of Philadelphia. I have been in public ed for 25 yrs. I've taught every grade level as a teacher & librarian. #TLBlueSky #TLSkyChat

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It’s a beautiful thing to hear an audience gasp in awe when they see beautiful picture book images from Hair Love, Born on the Water, My Rainbow & Sam’s Super Seats Thank you @simranjeetsingh.bsky.social & Jasmin Rubero for sharing the power of books to understand humanity & the world #sxswedu

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Thank you to all the educators who came out to today’s session #sxswEDU and to fellow presenters @awakenlibrarian.bsky.social @cfreducation.bsky.social’s Charles Hensey & @financialtimes.com edu’s Andrew Jack There’s good things going on re: teaching global news 📰🌎💫 #sxsw2025 #sxsw

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They try to silence us, hold us back, and strip away our rights, but women always fight back. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re doubling down, because when women lead, we all move forward.

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Y'all my dream participation in #SXSWEdu as a speaker is a dream deferred. 😮‍💨The plane couldn't land in Austin due to high winds & landed in Houston (my hometown), but I can't get off the plane to grab a bite to eat b/c if we get the "all clear" they're taking off. Pray for this hangry librarian.💔

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Padlet is testing its own collection of AI assistance tools for teachers, called Padlet TA. It’s in beta at ta.padlet.com, free to use, and doesn’t require a login.

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🔥 NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT! 🔥 Had an absolute blast recapping our TCEA25 experience on Episode 260 of EdTech Bites! 🎙️ 🚀 If you’re curious about what goes on behind the scenes at big edtech events—or want to hear some great insights—hit the link and listen! 👇🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/2Fpx...

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Just for fun, I create FREE monthly reading challenges/coloring sheets for readers of all ages b/c both #reading & #coloring help reduce stress. You can download the March updates (for FREE) here! Happy reading AND coloring, y’all! #TLSky #TLSkyChat #Skybrarians #EduSky

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Thanks to @cfreducation.bsky.social for creating this #SXSWEdu panel! We're excited @vicpasquantonio.bsky.social will get to join Charlies Hopkins, @awakenlibrarian.bsky.social & Andrew Jack💫 Teaching the Headlines When World News Strikes 🌎🗞️ Wed., March 5 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Room 9AB #SXSW #SXSW2025

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Be sure to check out my #SXSWEDU session tomorrow, 11:30-12:30, Austin Convention Center, Rm 9AB. SXSW EDU 2025 Schedule | Teaching the Headlines When World News Strikes schedule.sxswedu.com/2025/events/...

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My 73-y-o mother, who has never participated in a protest or joined community organizing before: - Joined her local library's board (she's a retired school librarian) - Attended the Indivisible organizing meeting last Wed in C'wood, NJ, that attracted >550 people as covered by @maddow.msnbc.com 🧵

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