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Episode #167: Art of Living in the Question with @melching5.bsky.social bit.ly/episode167-c... #EduSky #Rethink_Learning @keciamcdonald.bsky.social @celyendo.bsky.social @cmsdreambig.bsky.social @thewrightleader.bsky.social @walterdgreason.bsky.social @nowakro.bsky.social @rdene915.bsky.social

Measles is surging, and the guy in charge of public health is RFK Jr.—an anti-vaxxer. Meanwhile, Trump is gutting the CDC, FDA, and NIH. Watch and share this. Know the symptoms. Because the people who should be protecting and informing us just got fired. (Video 🧵)

Did you know this? I didn't know about the 1st black woman doctor, Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, in America in 1864. Let's share what we learn about real courageous people who made a difference in history. #heroes #history #makingadifference

Thank you for joining the #Rethink_Learning chat today! 2/17/25 to explore your questions for 2025. We appreciate all the awesome questions from the curious, amazing participants! Keep adding your questions and answer any if you would like. Consider this an ongoing chat about questions.

A4. #Wellbeing #Rethink_Learning Why are we not treating educators as the professionals they are and value them? Why is it important to include mindfulness strategies throughout the school day?

Q4. Wellbeing. #Rethink_Learning We are living in uncertain times. Teachers, students, and parents are stressed and overwhelmed. Addressing mental health is crucial. What WHYs and/or WHAT IFs do you want to ask about #Wellbeing?

Q3. Culture. #Rethink_Learning Educators are burning out. Even with a teacher shortage, teachers do whatever it takes to build relationships and culture. What WHYs and/or WHAT IFs do you want to ask about #culture?

A2. #Rethink_Learning Why do we think that learning only happens in school? Why are students joining Banned Book clubs? What if we redesign schools as community learning centers so learning happens anytime, anywhere?

A2. Learning #Rethink_Learning Banning books, restricting what is taught, and school closures will not stop students from learning. What WHYs and/or WHAT IFs do you want to ask about #learning?

A1. #Rethink_Learning Why compromise how and what we teach to meet the needs of all students? What if we align our core values and purpose to meet the needs of all students so they reach their potential?

Q1. Purpose #Rethink_Learning Poverty, systemic racism, lack of resources, equity issues, and political decisions impact our purpose as educators. What WHYs and/or WHAT IFs do you want to ask about #purpose?

Hi Everyone! I'm Barbara from Oakland, CA. I'm a coach, speaker, podcast host, co-host of this chat, author, and Story Weaver. #Rethink_Learning Self-reflecting with questions helps me go deeper on experience. "We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience." John Dewey

Welcome to the 2/17/25 #Rethink_Learning chat on "Exploring Your Questions for 2025. #EduSky Introduce yourself! Tell us where you are from, your role, and share an image or gif on WHY our own questions help us reflect deeper. Tag friends to join us.

2025 raises many questions for educators. Join #Rethink_Learning to ask questions about #purpose #learning #culture & #wellbeing today ➡️ Mon Feb. 17th at 4PT/7ET #EduSky @raspberryberet3.bsky.social @marciklein.bsky.social @nowakro.bsky.social @ermaluis1.bsky.social @jenstanchfield.bsky.social

A4. #BuildHOPEedu A leader can model kindness, and innovation, and provide hope for others. Leadership is kindness in Action. asmelgonzalez.net/leadership-i...

A3. #BuildHOPEedu A Culture of Kindness is Key to Innovation and Creativity. On #Medium by Neeraj Narayan medium.com/illumination...

A2. #BuildHOPEedu Check out the 2025 digital report from #CoSN on driving K12 innovation: www.cosn.org/driving-k-12...

A2. #BuldHOPEedu Innovation can change the learning environment to encourage curiosity, creativity, and motivation to learn. www.archdaily.com/868675/8-exc...

A1. #BuildHOPEedu The Importance of Kindness and Positive Emotions in K-12 Education Kindness is a strong force in the world and is frequently seen as the foundation of human morality. www.protectingourstudents.org/the-importan...

A1. #BuildHOPEedu Why Teaching Kindness in Schools Is Essential to Reduce Bullying - There are many physical, emotional, and mental health benefits associated with kindness. By Lisa Currie www.edutopia.org/blog/teachin...

Hi #BuildHOPEedu I'm Barbara from Oakland, CA. I'm a coach, podcast host, author, and Story Weaver. A favorite act of kindness is to give time to others, lift them up, show that they matter. "The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention." Kahlil Gibran

2025 brings up many Why & What if questions. Join the #Rethink_Learning chat to ask your questions about #purpose #learning #culture & #wellbeing on Mon Feb. 17th at 4PT/7ET #Edusky @raspberryberet3.bsky.social @timlriley.bsky.social @hedreich.bsky.social @rdene915.bsky.social

Are you going to #SXSWEDU? Let's connect. I'm fortunate to be a mentor on 3/3/25 at 11:30 am CT. #GrowYourWhy will be in the bookstore & I'm signing books on 3/3/25 at 1:45 pm CT. bit.ly/SXSWEDU2025-Mentor-Bray #EduSky #BeUnstoppable #purpose #stories #Rethink_Learning #learning #humancentered