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Connect Educator, middle school science teacher, Middle Level Advocate.
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If you teach finance, get yourself a set of these free posters from atlantafed.org/infographics #mschat #EduSky #edchat #personalfinance #mathchat

a3: making sure teachers are supported while also making sure they are following expectations and routines - it's the time of year where routines are tough for EVERYONE #LeadLAP

MiddleWeb Substack 026: MIDDLE GRADES BOOKS Explore & enjoy all the teacher suggestions for middle grades & YA reading found in this curation of themed articles from MiddleWeb. Included: New fiction, picture books, women's history, fantasy, science & more! . middleweb.substack.com/p/mwsubstack...

Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.

~75% voucher kids were already in private school anyway. The other 25% suffer horrific results after transfer. The last 4 statewide studies found learning loss similar to Katrina and COVID impacts. Why? Sub-prime & pop-ups the only schools available to most voucher transfers.

Happy Wednesday! Today’s #bfc530 prompt is inspired by last night’s #edchat … What are we doing with all that tech? … are we using it or wasting it? What are your thoughts? Be sure to include the #bfc530 hashtag in your response.

2.2 billion gallons of water flowed out of California reservoirs after President Trump’s order to open dams. But water experts say the water will not flow to Los Angeles, and that it's being wasted by being released during the wet winter season: cnn.it/3CyhEHy

“We call a tariff a protective measure. It does protect; it protects the consumer very well against one thing: It protects the consumer against low prices.” —Milton Friedman

The Super Bowl Is Coming Up – Here Are Teaching & Learning Resources larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/02/02/t...

Did you know? In 1968, 24 Black men in Pittsburgh revolutionized emergency medicine. The Freedom House Ambulance Service was established to provide emergency medical care to underserved Black neighborhoods—creating the world’s first paramedics.

@newteachertalk.bsky.social @teacherrunner42.bsky.social @laurenadavis.bsky.social @mirplo.bsky.social @sharemylesson.bsky.social @larryferlazzo.bsky.social

Once in a lifetime shot. 📸: Roy Rimmer

Join us March 15 in Melvindale! #miched mamse.org/conference to register!

Sentence starters can make all the difference on K-12 AND in college

Happy Sunday, #EduSky - this week on #MSChat we'll be exploring family engagement - what works, what doesn't, and how to make sure everyone is getting what they need! #TLAP #EduSkyAI Please join us Thursday at 8:30 ET!

Are eggs cheaper yet?

Sheppard is our new Defensive Coordinator!

This idea reminds us of one of our most popular articles - published at the beginning of the Covid crisis. It's by @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social -- someone history folks definitely want to follow! www.middleweb.com/42521/kids-j...

Who will be at tonight's #MSChat at 8:30 ET? We will be discussing the cosmos of middle grades. Hope to see you there! #TLAP #Edusky

What is “fun”? Over the years I have had so many students tell me they like it when I talk about history in front of the class … more than any tech infused activity. Which runs contrary to the sage on the stage perspective #bfc530

“Sometimes, ‘getting going’ is as much a challenge as ‘getting done’ for our kids.”

Such amazing community being built through the #EduChatList - hope to see everyone on THURSDAY at 8:30 PM ET for #MSChat

💙 #OnePride

Can't wait to see you tomorrow, #OnePride!

Congratulations to our MiddleWeb contributor NBCT Marilyn Pryle, who is a finalist for the 2024-25 Global Teacher Prize. @mpryle.bsky.social #edusky #eduskychat globalteacherprize.org/pages/2024-f... See Marilyn's writing here: www.middleweb.com/tag/marilyn-...

“I am not in control of your grade.” I let go so I could grow. More, I let go so they could grow. Most, I let go so we could grow. We can do better. #Project180

Please join #MSChat this THURSDAY at 8:30 PM ET (Note the slight time shift) as we explore the cosmos of middle division - three to four questions to help us further our understanding of these amazing young adults. #tlap #edusky #Cosmos

To all the educators working at 7 pm on a Sunday night: Close the laptops. put down the Cricut machine. Put the papers back in your bag. You've done great work. Go take care of yourself. #SelfCare #MSChat #EduSky #TLAP

This week on #MSChat we will discuss the infinite of an adolescent - a vast, uncharted personality where identity, dreams, and potential stretch beyond an event horizon. We hope to see you THURSDAY at 8:30 pm ET! (note the slight time change) #EdChat #MiddleSchool #Cosmos

Anyone else seeing Ss play Ddakji (from Squid Game) in classrooms or the hallways? #mschat #EduSky #mtbos

The FDA has banned the use of red dye No. 3 in food, beverages and ingested drugs, more than 30 years after scientists discovered links to cancer in animals: cnn.it/40Ab2Sj

What About This Text Influences My Reaction? Marilyn Pryle on ways to help students pry open any text and name what they see. “What in this content is meant to grab my attention and evoke emotion? Why do I react the way I do?” #edusky #iteachEnglish #medialiteracy www.middleweb.com/51727/what-a...

JG does it all 👏

Minimum voucher system oversight should be: ✅ All public school testing reqs ✅ Background checks for teachers ✅ Annual school financial audits ✅ Written reason for expulsion or admission denial filed at state ✅ Offer IEP/504 ✅ Open bid for middleman vendors

Help me help others learn about evidence-based substance use prevention in kids. jesslahey.substack.com/p/now-i-need...

Don’t forget to register for MAMSE conference coming up March 15! #mschat #miched

HELP STUDENTS LEARN TO BE "GENEROUS LISTENERS" Teacher Laurie Hornik describes the elements of Generous Listening and shares strategies to develop the skill with middle school students. www.middleweb.com/51719/some-w...

Here is a student example from a third grader!

The Best Practical Resources For Helping Teachers, Students & Families Respond To Immigration Challenges larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2017/02/26/t... #ELsky

A3: #mschat Modeling! When kids say that is weird? I ask what is normal? Push their perceptions When it quiet I stop class and ask why aren’t they talking … etc

So many good thoughts so quickly, here is question 3, #MSChat!

A2 I try to provide opportunities for groupings outside of their friend groups. It’s sometimes outside of their comfort zone but it’s cool to see new budding friendships emerge as they interact with each other over a shared task. #MSChat