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After that plane literally flipped upside down after smashing into the runway and 100% of people survived, I hope every person who ever said “what’s even the point of seatbelts on a plane” feels like a real doof.

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You know how you get that feeling when you're walking in an area that's abandoned and dark and your instincts kick in that something's fucked up and you need to get the hell out of there before the terrible thing happens and you're supposed to listen to that? That's how I feel living in the US now.

submitted 8 days ago • 97 comments

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 February updates here! Happy reading AND coloring, y’all! #TLSkyChat #TLSky #EduSky #Skybrarians

submitted 25 days ago • 2 comments

Want better ways to measure learning on the fly? 🚀📚 These digital tools for formative assessment are perfect for keeping students on track and engaged. Learn more: buff.ly/3PPB6m8 #edusky #tlsky #teachersky

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A rare snow day along the Gulf coast of Alabama!

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Remember, today especially, that MLK said America suffers not just from "the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people." Keep the faith. Keep up the fight.

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Today, honor a King, not a Felon. #mlkday2025

submitted 37 days ago • 876 comments

Bluesky newcomers: I strongly recommend checking out this platform's MANY tools for curating what you do (and don't see). Did you know you can temporarily MUTE words/users? Also, don't engage with trolls - just BLOCK. publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl... #BlueSkyTips

submitted 38 days ago • 5 comments

welcome, TikTok refugees! we are basically nothing like TikTok whatsoever here but we’re an excellent place to complain about it

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Just a librarian hoping for a rare snow day next week. ❄️☃️

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Spotted in a school library

submitted 45 days ago • 5 comments

My inner compass always points to cheese.

submitted 46 days ago • 7 comments

You KNOW I’m cold if I’ve got a hat on my head. 🤣 #hathairdontcare #outsideduty #notbeachweather

submitted 50 days ago • 0 comments

Is it Winter Break yet?!? #tiredlibrarian #educator

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Fa la la llama for a festive Ugly Christmas Sweater ensemble. 🦙🎄

submitted 72 days ago • 0 comments

Happy Thanksgiving!

submitted 90 days ago • 1 comment

Public library energy is the best energy. Like here is all the knowledge we could find, it's been meticulously organized and vetted and it will cost you nothing today, welcome to the absolute pinnacle of human civic evolution, feel free to pull up any bean bag chair you like

submitted 92 days ago • 441 comments

To facilitate our Digital Citizenship program, making resources more accessible to faculty, I have collated Common Sense Education’s curriculum alongside relevant Seesaw activities. Feel free to use/edit/share... #DigitalCitizenship #EdTech docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

submitted 92 days ago • 4 comments

Netflix - please stop minimising the end credits of movies to suggest something else. Let viewers enjoy the soundtrack and see the cast and crew that worked on the film. We'll exit it ourselves when ready to. #film #filmsky #movies #moviesky

submitted 93 days ago • 1801 comments

Books. When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it. Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.

submitted 92 days ago • 108 comments

Such a great newsletter post by @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social for all #writers! open.substack.com/pub/ericsmit...

submitted 92 days ago • 2 comments

Was honored to be part of this podcast. Listen in to an important and good conversation about #bookbans #FReadom with @jessicagoudeau.bsky.social and Christine Renee Miller podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

submitted 92 days ago • 0 comments

This moment in Bluesky is a great example of how joy itself can be defiance and resistance. We are just hanging out, shitposting, being silly, happy, and normal. It is being treated as if it is transgressive, opting out of the endless negativity. Because in a way, it is. Joy is my favorite weapon.

submitted 94 days ago • 455 comments

This is 100% true! 😎😜😂 #EduSky #EdTech #ITjustworks

submitted 94 days ago • 13 comments

Do not obey in advance. PASS IT ON.

submitted 95 days ago • 40 comments

To Bluesky newcomers: Before you start posting, I STRONGLY recommend taking a few min to review basic moderation tools on this platform. It can make/break your user experience: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl... Includes how to block/mute, how to limit who can send you DMs, moderate replies, etc.

submitted 94 days ago • 14 comments

The unofficial official #NYSCATE24 @wakelet collection is here. #NYSCATE kicks off today. If you discover an awesome presentation or resource, add it here. Happy learning and connecting with incredible educators! #edtech Add here: wakelet.com/i/invite?cod... View here: wakelet.com/wake/AImkH8J...

submitted 94 days ago • 3 comments

Leading up to Christmas is a time that indie businesses make the majority of their income for the whole year If you want to support indie bookshops there's a growing list/directory at www.indiebookshops.com

submitted 99 days ago • 23 comments

I’ve mentioned this before, but if you’re short on cash but have an urge to shop, go to your library digital apps and browse the books, audiobooks, movies, shoes, magazines. It works really well to give you the same feeling without spending the cash. (Plus you’re supporting public libraries.) 💙📚

submitted 96 days ago • 130 comments

Feeling ignored is truly one of the worst feelings. Please be sure to take just a few seconds to stay in touch and acknowledge those who take the time to do the same for you.

submitted 96 days ago • 8 comments

I’m trying to strike a healthy balance between being informed and being oblivious.

submitted 95 days ago • 2042 comments

The unwanted DMs continue. Let me be clear: unsolicited DMs to anyone from any gender are unacceptable. But women have faced sexual harassment for centuries: unwanted touching, denigration, sexual comments, & worse. Male Offenders: learn self control & GTFO if you can’t.

submitted 100 days ago • 222 comments

Set up a picture in picture effect in a Canva video project. You can layer a smaller video or image over the main one, which works great for tutorials, reactions, or presentations. Simple and effective! #EduSky #EdTech #Canva

submitted 100 days ago • 1 comment

To all my school librarian friends, I figured out how to make a starter pack of librarians to follow on BlueSky. Follow it and the #TLSky hashtag. go.bsky.app/JPeAYQG

submitted 102 days ago • 32 comments

The Star Wars Holiday Special aired on CBS 46 years ago today.

submitted 101 days ago • 11 comments

Woot! If you have never participated, consider thinking ahead to 2025. #GRA is an excellent way to connect your readers to others around the world with a book! More details here if you are new to the idea: theglobalreadaloud.com #EduSky

submitted 101 days ago • 1 comment

Here’s some people in my BookEnds Literary Agency.

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My agency is not yet on Bluesky, but I figured it’d be nice to put together a starter pack of the authors and/or illustrators of BookEnds Literary who’ve already made it here. Say hi to my agency siblings! #starterpack #booksky #kidlit go.bsky.app/Uw5hJaE

submitted 102 days ago • 21 comments

Seeing all you posting your Starter Packs, I feel like the high school senior listening to all his friends saying they got their college applications in Early Action when I haven't even started my Common App

submitted 102 days ago • 3 comments

fascism is stopped when enough people say one of two things: 1) "nah, I'm not doing that" 2) "nah, you're not doing that" a lot of people want to imagine how they'll say the second thing, but you should really start practicing the first one

submitted 102 days ago • 104 comments

I think all of us should spend five minutes doing this each day: 👉 Search Bluesky for “first post” 👉 Filter by “latest” 👉 Like and welcome at least 10 new people It makes a big difference and it could just make you a new friend! #FirstPostChallenge

submitted 102 days ago • 83 comments

I drink coffee on Sundays so my weekend feels productive, even if my only accomplishment is perfecting the art of sitting.

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