Also, "I am not going to do that, because I don't want to" when I am asked to do something I don't want to do.

Anne Thériault@annetheriault.bsky.social · 11mo ago

I really need to practice saying “what a weird, rude thing to say” to the people who say weird, rude things to me

I really need to practice saying “what a weird, rude thing to say” to the people who say weird, rude things to me

Proud of this collaborative work analyzing Whiteness and its role in efforts to racially diversify the teaching force. @shannonrholder.bsky.social & Taylor Strickland www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

How Whiteness Shapes Leaders’ Understanding and Actions Regarding Racially Diversifying the Teacher Pipeline

Using Critical Race Theory and Critical Whiteness, this study examines how Whiteness shapes district leaders’ reasoning regarding racially diversifying their teacher pipeline and how such reasoning...

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Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married? Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote. Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...

On this international women's day, I am reminded by the following quote by Soraya Chemaly - In the coming years, we will hear, again, that anger is a destructive force, to be controlled. Watch carefully, because not everyone is asked to do this in equal measure. rself.

FRIDAY IS THE LAST DAY! Hard to believe that the eternal month of January is coming to a close but it is and so is the window to send your proposal to WLE conference. Don't let the chaos keep you from connection - apply now!

Jennie Weiner @jennieweiner.bsky.social · 2y ago

GREAT NEWS!: Proposal deadline EXTENDED to Jan. 31st for the Women Leading Across Continents (WLE) in Bogota this June! Don't miss the chance to submit your 250-400 word abstract for the most uplifting and humanizing conference I am proud to participate in. educacion.unbosque.edu.co/wle2025

GREAT NEWS!: Proposal deadline EXTENDED to Jan. 31st for the Women Leading Across Continents (WLE) in Bogota this June! Don't miss the chance to submit your 250-400 word abstract for the most uplifting and humanizing conference I am proud to participate in. educacion.unbosque.edu.co/wle2025

Great Opportunity for NH folks to Meet Jennifer Berkshire & Generate Your Action Plan to Keep Our Public Schools - Public! Tickets On Sale Now! 1/25/24 Location: THE COMMON MAN CONCORD 25 Water Street, Concord, NH 03301 At the corner of Water Street (Rt 3) and Gulf Street

Learned the hard way that my car doesn't do great in snow - thank goodness for seatbelts and insurance.

Today I was reminded that no matter how much I qualify any question, or smile when I ask it, or "control my tone," inevitably I will be "reminded" by someone that they see me as a bossy, big-mouth who should work harder to make everyone else more comfortable. It has and will never work.

Having spent some time at a midwestern Thanksgiving, I feel comfortable confirming the following items as making a "salad": 1.) sour cream 2.) grapes 3.) walnuts 4.) cream cheese 5.) sugar

Grateful for a place where women's voices are centered & we can can find solidarity, connection, & plan for a better tomorrow. The call for participation for the WLE Conference 2025, Women EmpowerED is officially open!!! educacion.unbosque.edu.co/wle2025

Jennie Weiner @jennieweiner.bsky.social · 2y ago

So excited to announce the call for the Women Leading Education Across Continents (WLE) Conference in Bogota, Colombia. This is a special place for solidarity, collective uplift, and speaking truth to power. Please reach out with any questions - Practitioners, Pracademics, Researchers are welcome!

Since there seem to be a lot of new professors on Bluesky, I'll re-share this link to the AAUP's "Organize Every Campus" campaign. This is a critical time for faculty to organize in defense of our students, ourselves and co-workers, and the institutions we believe in. Join us!

There is a strong, positive correlation btwn my age and how desperately terrible I feel after taking a red eye. Please remind future (and older me) of this statistical certainty.

a little girl is sitting on a couch with her eyes closed .

ALT: a little girl is sitting on a couch with her eyes closed .

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LA bound & feeling a bit overwhelmed at facing the implications of "he who must not be named" for our work & the communities we serve. I am worried for their safety & freedoms but grateful for a community of others steadfast in their commitment to equity & uplift. Time to connect & plan.

a blue snake with the words nevertheless we persisted

ALT: a blue snake with the words nevertheless we persisted

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A feminized profession is not simply one in which women disproportionality work or care work is elevated - it is one that is disrespected and devalued B/C women do it & care is centered. Start institutionally valuing ALL of what it takes to make schools thrive! www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

Opinion: A record number of teachers are leaving the job. Here's why I'm one of them

I loved my Los Angeles teaching job. But caring for a special needs child made navigating the long, inflexible hours nearly impossible.

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Me acclimatizing to Blue Sky from the Hellfire that is social media.... You know when you haven't spoken to anyone all day and then you say something and you're like "Whoa, is that what I sound like?!?!?"

a cat wearing a blue shirt is sitting in front of a laptop computer .

ALT: a cat wearing a blue shirt is sitting in front of a laptop computer .

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My mentor, friend, and colleague. I owe just about my whole career to Charol.

Safeguarding students from school employee sexual misconduct requires a systemwide approach, VCU’s Charol Shakeshaft says

In her new book, ‘Organizational Betrayal,’ the School of Education professor explores how boundaries are crossed – and the need for a culture of prevention.

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So excited to announce the call for the Women Leading Education Across Continents (WLE) Conference in Bogota, Colombia. This is a special place for solidarity, collective uplift, and speaking truth to power. Please reach out with any questions - Practitioners, Pracademics, Researchers are welcome!

I heard all the cool kids are hanging out here! Excited to join!