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Spring Break fun.

Nothing like seeing going to DC with my number 1 on spring break.

Join us this evening with our friends from @reimagining.bsky.social as we explore Archives, Data, Digital Tools and Democracy: Tools for Teaching Migration and Civic Agency bit.ly/NAHXRM 🗺️ 🍎 #sschat #EduSky

I must say today was perfect mimosa weather.

It is important for our leaders to understand what they are in charge of.

Slime time.

I love seeing my daughter and my niece and nephews spend time together. This is what life is about.

Field day is complete. It was a lot of fun. Plus I got tons on hugs from my little one. My heart is full.

I love reading to my child before bed. Nothing like a good book to help you go to sleep.

Voting matters.

If only America would protect school children the way it protects Teslas.

I am a field day dad. Wish me luck Friday.

I love spending my time reading about instruction. When people recommend books to me and I can get started it’s a good day. #lifelonglearner

Loving 1st day of @historyed.bsky.social conference! Hanging out with other TPS Library of Congress projects. Collaborating/connecting/creating with some very smart people! Some cool data stuff at: www.dl4ss.com @retroreport.org #sschat #socialstudies #primarysources

Dream Big

We are here for the students and the community.

Trust your students. Trust your faculty. Trust your people.

I had some instruction based conversation with members of my team today. They do great things for our students. I love their passion.

Some people like power and some people like people. We are seeing the difference right now play out in our world. Hopefully people will see you want someone who likes people over power.

It’s ok to be happy for other people.

What happens in class if you get rid of the lecture? When these teachers devised a self-paced blended learning model, they saw students’ anxiety levels drop—and commitment rise. 🙌 #EduSky #BlendedLearning #HighSchoolTeacher

kids respond to aspirational peers by wanting “their” hard work tied to their own aspirations -in sports,arts, yes, in math. “Fill the windshields with mentors, models,mixed age groups” “Praise effort, not ability” “teach kids how the brain learns” embrace struggle & practice” #vascl institute today

Hope to see all our friends from @socialstudieschat.bsky.social @techncss.bsky.social @historians.org @historyed.bsky.social #iteachsocialstudies 🗺️🍎 @icivics.bsky.social #sschat #CivicLearningWeek

If you keep getting distracted by the noise you won’t be able to see the picture they are trying to make. We need to see the picture.

Truly thankful you are still here, Mychal!

One day people will realize we are better together than against one another. It should not be shameful to help your fellow human.

I love being an uncle almost as much as I love being a girl dad. No matter what we face in the world our family is the most important thing and I will cherish these kids always.

Spending my Saturday learning about improvement science. This is a great way for me to spend a Saturday rest day.

There was a time that we invested in education. We did not shy away from it. Some of our leaders should look into that part of history.

Educators (and everyone)! A reminder that even though PBS has removed content from PBS Learning Media, NYC has posted the materials connected to our Hidden Voices LGBTQ+ work here: sites.google.com/schools.nyc.... Please use, share, spread the word. Really fantastic videos and supporting resources.

True leadership is about taking care of the people in your care. I wonder when we will see this with our politicians again?

Looking forward to welcoming everyone to #RVA soon for @historians.org @newamericanhistory.bsky.social @bunkhistory.bsky.social VA Conference - FREE registration bit.ly/AHAVA25

We should be telling the federal government that our schools need more support.

My angel.

Education is the solution. Read read read.

Will the real grown ups in government please stand up. Please.

I will never grow tired of seeing the smile on a students face when they finally understand a concept. I wish I could have a photo album of each reaction.

Seeing my grandma always makes my day better.

The US Department of Education does not control the local school systems in this Country. They are run by local school boards and the curriculum decisions are a state and local decision not a national one.

Some people create problems others solve problems. We need more people looking to solve problems and not create more problems.

Executive orders direct the executive branch of government. Executive orders are not law.

Happy Valentine’s Day

AHA members: The AHA is accepting applications for the 2025-26 research grants until February 15, 2025. Preference will be given to advanced doctoral students, nontenured faculty, and unaffiliated scholars and to those with specific research needs. 🗃️

Next week. I will start learning to drive a school bus. I am so so excited. A goal of mine for years will be realized. 🚌