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mrscford.bsky.social

Executive Director Illinois Digital Educators Alliance (IDEA) | IDEAcon | #EDUsky | Co-owner Cabbages and Kings Games

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My students took time to write a quick note to a teacher of their choice for #TeacherAppreciation. A few of them wrote one to me. 🥹 This picture of me that includes my outfit from today for #BowTieTuesday including my Jordans is everything. #IDEAil #EduSky

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This sounds great! @sturmdon.bsky.social @mariagalanis.bsky.social @drtjohnson.bsky.social did you see this? 👀

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Can we get more of this? “The Japanese American National Museum will ‘scrub nothing,’ Fujioka said, and instead will highlight the importance of DEI. “Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,” Fujioka said.

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I love having these conversations! #EduSky #IDEAil

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“Realistically speaking, we’re all addicted to technology…” “It’s our duty to show them [students] how to use the [programs & devices].” @yaritzav.bsky.social talking about how we need to build community and work w students to build tech skills regardless of how we feel about tech. #EduSky #IDEAil

submitted 66 days ago • 2 comments

“If your concern is cheating, well, that’s not AI, that’s academic integrity.” I appreciate how @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social approached the idea of pausing on AI policies to make sure you understand what you’re trying to accomplish with the policy. #EduSky #IDEAil

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Attending my first Spring CUE and am loving that the first session I chose is one with my brilliant friends @yaritzav.bsky.social and @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social. #EduSky

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@mrscford.bsky.social and I would love for you to give the @ideaillinois.bsky.social official podcast a listen. #EduSky

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This administration’s changes are the antithesis of the conversations educators are having with each other and with students about AI. “The Trump administration has removed safety, fairness, misinformation, and responsibility as things it values for AI, which I think speaks for itself,”

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I celebrated a successful IDEAcon with an addition to my #BookArt Alice #tattoo. Now figuring out what to add next. #BookSky

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Seems like a silly thing, but the #SneakerHead in me just loves picking out shoes for each day of #IDEAcon. Last year was Adidas; this year was Nike (because you can’t win, so win), 2 in #IDEAil colors and 1 to match my #BowTieTuesday gear on day 2. Can’t wait for next year! @dhasty01.bsky.social

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The world is hard right now, and I’m sincerely looking forward to 3 days spent creating, innovating, and connecting with educators at #IDEAcon where my world will feel a little brighter and full of love and laughter. Can’t wait to see everyone in Schaumburg in 10 days! #EduSky #IDEAil

submitted 106 days ago • 2 comments

I’m so excited to learn with these voices in education! Who will I see at #IDEAcon 2025? #IDEAil #EduSky

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First #BowTieTuesday of 2025, and I got to wear the handmade bow tie from Shemon Reaves. My students LOVED it and so do I! #EduSky

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Made a friend while at AMLE conference in November. He’s an administrator who makes custom bow ties. He was wearing one of his own creations when I met him, and I told him I’ve done #BowTieTuesday for years. Today this came in the mail. Sometimes people remind you of the good. #EduSky

submitted 140 days ago • 2 comments

The first week of break saw me trying to recover from the exhaustion of being sick the week before. But tonight we get to host a murder mystery event for customers who hired us to write and facilitate the event. It’s been so much fun! #BoardGaming #BoardGamers #Gamers #EduSky

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This week my 5th graders’ germs got me good, but the end of the week is here, and I officially made it to break. And store customers hired us to create a murder mystery dinner experience for them, so character cards have been created and roles passed out. Excited to host it next week! #EduSky

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This hits for me. All of his reasoning. Anyone else collect multiple copies of their favorite books? #EduSky

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I'm SO excited for #IDEAcon 2025, and I love seeing faces from 2024 in these pictures like @chanatown.bsky.social @deelanier.bsky.social @victoriathetech.bsky.social @mrdearybury.bsky.social @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social @shawnmccusker.bsky.social @mrpiercey.com and @mrsdollahsaid17.bsky.social

submitted 157 days ago • 2 comments

This made me laugh. And I would absolutely watch this.

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Happy birthday @ideaillinois ! Founded 38 years ago as ICE offering a birthday gift for you. IDEAcon25 early bird pricing is extended this week only (15% off). web.cvent.com/event/2b969f... @mrscford.bsky.social @sturmdon.bsky.social @drtjohnson.bsky.social

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Given how many hundreds of years of literature were nothing but men and that literature is not fucking gendered, how about we start with the real issue: why aren't men bothering to fucking read? Hint: it's not the books. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/07/o...

submitted 168 days ago • 4 comments

I’ve been traveling for work this week. Heading home and stopped for the night in Lexington and had to share this sticker on the tea containers at Bourbon n’ Toulouse.

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The #IDEAil EOY Award nominations are open for: - K-12 Classroom Teacher - Tech Leader - Administrator Nominate someone, but we also encourage you to self-nominate. There's nothing wrong with recognizing the great work you're doing or the impact you're having. #EduSky ideail.org/IDEA2025EOY

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