Joyce Whitby

@joywhitby.bsky.social

EdTechKnowledgist w/35+ years experience in supporting adoption & integration of EdTech solutions to personalize learning for students and educators. Life partner w/@tomwhitby, #edchat. Pro public school, CEO of www.innovations4education.com. #EduSky

Join us tomorrow 8/4 at 5pm for a casual conversation with the DOLS! (See future dates below) Let's catch up on summer events, discuss what the new school year will bring! SAVE THESE DATES (all times ET) 9/2/26 - 2 pm 9/22/26 - 4 pm 10/22/26 5 pm 11/17/26 - 3 pm

58 days of relentless resistance. 🦩 Albanians are standing up against land grabs, corruption, and authoritarian overreach to defend their public lands and democratic rights. When the people unite, real change happens. Keep raising your voices, Albania! 🇦🇱

At our municipal grocery stores, New Yorkers will get a 30% discount on eggs, milk, chicken, produce and other everyday essentials. In the wealthiest city in the richest country in the world, no one should have to wonder how they’ll afford the food they need to feed themselves or their families.

Mayor Mamdani holds up bananas with a 30% off sticker on them. Shelves of produce and canned goods, all with 30% off stickers on them. New Yorkers clap at the press conference announcing the 30% discount for municipal grocery stores.

Mitch McConnell hasn’t been seen or heard from in 6 weeks(!) in the hospital. Yet he still has a job, still getting paid, and getting unlimited world class healthcare. The man who voted against a living wage, against universal healthcare, and against guaranteed paid leave—is now getting all three.

#ISTE2026 was non-stop! From the High Tea (thanks ClassLink) to enlightening info on eSports (CDW rocks!) to time with industry leaders (SETDA & CoSN (Consortium for School Networking ) & MindShare Learning Media & CAST. It was great seeing everyone ... enjoy summer respite and recharge time!

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This is NEVER GOING TO WORK... the way RFK thinks will send us back to Willowbrook - institutionalized care (aka neglect and abuse) for anyone that we can't "fix" ... scienceinsights.org/what-happene...

What Happened at Willowbrook Mental Institution?

Willowbrook State School became infamous for the neglect and abuse of disabled children, sparking reforms that reshaped disability rights and federal law in the US.

scienceinsights.org

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#disabledsky #edusky The dismantling of the Department of Education placed the Office of Special Education under the Department of Health and Human Services which is being run by Secretary Kennedy who does not believe those with autism should have access to services and supports they need.

Don't miss our NEXT DOLS MEETUP on June 16, 4:00pm ET - Jon Bernstein from NCTET, will join the DOLS again to give us an update on legislative and policies impacting EdTech, plus more!!! Mark your calendars for our meetup post ISTE: July 15, 1 ET

Don't miss our next DOLS meetup June 16, w/special guest speaker Adele Winter! Future meetups: - JUN 16, 4 ET - Jon Bernstein from NCTET, will give us an update on legislative and policies impacting EdTech. - JUL 15, 1 ET - currently set as a time to network and share.

DOLS, Thursday, May 14, 3 ET please join DOL , Daylene Long, as she shares tips supporting your work with with AI and helps give you ideas to enhance your presence. Zoom link is sent via email to all DOLS in the directory.

Photograph of Daylene Long from LinkedIn profile