Had a lovely time putting together a new webinar series for and EY organisation today. The first one is all about The Beauty of Play, celebrating joy, wonder & connection in early childhood. Excited for the conversations this will spark! 💭✨ #EarlyYears #PlayMatters

In case you're wondering why AI is pushing so hard into education, that last bullet point is why. Get consumers hooked in young and they're likely to stay. And get embedded enough into classrooms and curriculum and the education system can't function without it - ie permanent consumers.

Christopher Mims@mims.bsky.social · last yr.

*The AI boom = one of the costliest building sprees in world history * Past 3 years' commitments are greater than the cost of building the U.S. interstate highway system * Consumers must spend $800 billion on AI within a few years, to justify investment from 2023-24 www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-b...

1. Great news for trans students in Chicago. Chicago Public Schools has announced it will defy Trump's demand to ban trans youth from bathrooms. Trump will now pull millions in federal funds. "Our district will not back away from doing what we know is right." Subscribe to support our journalism.

Chicago Public Schools Defy Trump, Reject Trans Bathroom Ban Demands

The school system has refused to capitulate, despite Trump pulling back millions in federal funds.

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“The superintendent of the largest school district in Iowa has been detained by federal immigration officials. Superintendent Ian Roberts of Des Moines Public Schools was detained Friday morning by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…” www.iowapublicradio.org/ipr-news/202...

Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts detained by ICE agents

The superintendent of the largest school district in Iowa has been detained by federal immigration officials. Superintendent Ian Roberts of Des Moines Public Schools was detained Friday morning, accor...

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When communities don't understand budget decisions, they create narratives based on suspicion. Smart districts turn numbers into stories about student impact. Numbers say what. Narratives say why. #BudgetTransparency #EducationLeadership #CommunityTrust open.substack.com/pub/strategi...

Part 11: Budget Transparency as Trust Building

Turning Numbers into Narratives

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The most effective superintendents ask questions. "How have you made others smarter?" builds more capacity than any directive. Questions create collective intelligence. Statements create dependence. Which are you? #Inquiry #Leadership #EduSky open.substack.com/pub/strategi...

Half of school districts say politics disrupt education. "Neutrality" often backfires. The solution? Radical transparency about what data shows works for students. When communities see the evidence, they focus on outcomes instead of ideology. #EduSky #Transparency open.substack.com/pub/strategi...

NEW post! Helping young people understand what “fair” really means, is one of the most important concepts we can embed into classroom and school culture. wp.me/p4PWXh-yl #JoyfulLeaders

I wrote this in 2020, and my beliefs have only grown stronger and more grounded in science about how to view discipline in schools. bethanyshill.com/2020/01/03/i... #JoyfulLeaders

I am an Administrator, but I am NOT the Punisher

22 years in the education profession has provided me with opportunities to teach children in four different grades, grow as a teacher leader in the role of academic coach, and serve as both …

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I don’t work with the Newark schools, but I have a few friends who do. They are so proud of this achievement and frustrated that so many refuse to acknowledge this success. www.nps.k12.nj.us/press-releas...

At some Newark schools, former multilingual learners achieved pass rates as high as 88%, outperforming students in over 400 other New Jersey districts.

How immigration in Newark is leading to more kids with super powers | Opinion

At some Newark schools, former multilingual learners achieved pass rates as high as 88%, outperforming students in over 400 other New Jersey districts.

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How (and why) schools should support neurodivergent educators https://truthforteachers.com/truth-for-teachers-podcast/how-and-why-schools-should-support-neurodivergent-teachers-with-adhd/ via @AngelaWatson

How (and why) schools should support neurodivergent teachers

Yes, we’re talking about accommodations FOR TEACHERS… I recently asked educators on social media if neurodivergent staff were being offered any support, and folks had a LOT to say! In this article + podcast episode, I’ll share: What we mean when we talk about neurodivergence Why neurodivergence isn’t a deficiency, just a difference What teachers … Continued

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media should not interview minors who have just survived a mass shooting

Gun violence is the #1 cause of death for American kids. Today, it claimed 2 more lives in Minneapolis. All4Ed CEO Amy Loyd calls for urgent action: gun safety laws + mental health supports for students. Read more ➡️ all4ed.org/press_releas...

Statement from All4Ed CEO Amy Loyd on the Minneapolis School Shooting | All4Ed

Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Contact: Enrique A. Chaurand Email: echaurand@all4ed.org Washington, D.C. – “This morning’s horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis—claiming t...

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Last week, the Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education unanimously approved a $500,000 request for proposal (RFP) to hire a strategic communications firm. pikespeakbulletin.org/featurednews...

D11 board approves $500k for marketing firm to boost enrollment - The Pikes Peak Bulletin

Last week, the Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education unanimously approved a $500,000 request for proposal (RFP) to hire a strategic

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We have to push back by every means available to us. #edusky

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A federal judge in Maryland has struck down the U.S. Education Department’s attempts to do away with diversity, equity and inclusion practices in schools. marylandmatters.org/2025/08/15/r...

seriously considering starting a description of my career narrative with 'for the last decade or so I have been primarily motivated by spite -- as well as the desire to build communities of scholarship resistant to the kind of hurts done to me in past'

Louise went from angry parent battling the district to becoming PTA president and district champion. The transformation? They listened without defensiveness and invested in her leadership. Are your harshest critics your future advocates? #EduSky strategicstoryworks.substack.com/p/part-8-the...

My most conservative opinion right now is “you’re not really a university if you don’t teach Greek and Latin”

Matthew J Kuiper@matthewjkuiper.bsky.social · last yr.

In which a Yale prof calls for jettisoning humanities to make way for science-only universities. “scientists… are being punished for the sins of [humanities scholars] because we all live under one roof. I cannot see a compelling reason for our continued cohabitation.”

Upcoming Conference: Join Us for researchED Atlantic Canada (Oct 25/25), Better Together, focusing on implementing the science of learning in mathemaics and literacy. Our headliners, Amanda VanderHeyden, George Georgiou, and Leslie Laud will present along with Jamie Metsala, John Mighton & others

Ohio parents of kids with disabilities are receiving letters from the school board demanding they pay “extra” for their disabled children. This is ableism and discrimination at its finest. They weren’t even given adequate warning. Just 17 days to pay up.

Insights from our recent Ed Advocacy survey! -39% of respondents plan on leaving the profession -24% identified as consultants -They're more optimistic about their job than they are about the profession Learn more watching the new In the Moment! [VIDEO 12:20] youtu.be/DMRaHlh7ogI?... #EduSky

In the Moment: Our 2025 Ed Advocacy Priorities

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Just received my FREE LEGO® Brick Play Boxes from @firstbook.org (only paid shipping)! 🎉 They’re filled with colorful bricks in all shapes and sizes—perfect for engineering challenges and open-ended learning. I can’t wait to see what my students build this year! 🧱✨ #STEM #EduSky

During the second week of school, educator Marisa Silver embarks on her “6x5” routine, where she contacts 6 families per day for 5 days. It may sound like a lot of work, but she says it’s more doable than you think—and makes a huge difference! 🌟 #EduSky

Establishing Effective Communication With Parents at the Start of the Year

Elementary teachers can use these three systematic strategies to build connections and relationships with families.

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"Unconditional positive regard means I care about you, you have value, you don’t have to do anything to prove it to me, and nothing will change my mind" - @asv.bsky.social If nothing else, this. For our classrooms. For our schools. www.cultofpedagogy.com/unconditiona...

Nothing’s Going to Change My Mind: How Unconditional Positive Regard Transforms Classrooms

What if students didn't have to do anything to earn our care?

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When Iowa's voucher program was capped at 400% of poverty ($125k for a family of 4), between 85-93% of voucher recipients already attended private schools. Iowa's program went universal this year, no income cap. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Liz (or Lizzie) Kim 김혜성 💫@lizzielizliz.bsky.social · last yr.

Private school vouchers aren’t about choice, it’s about shifting public resources away from our schools and into the hands of the wealthy. Every day hard working families lose out while those who have the means benefit the most. Why should taxpayers fund billionaires’ children?

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Profile of an AI-Ready Graduate

Schools need to focus on AI life skills in teaching and learning.

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Had such a great time yesterday leading a "Why Public Education?" workshop with Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement! What is *your* positive vision for strong Iowa public schools and a thriving public education, and how do we turn that vision into action?

Nick Covington@covingtonedu.bsky.social · last yr.

Privatizers have a clear vison & *relentless* communication about their values, which is exactly why I'm working on a workshop w/ Iowa CCI where we work to develop a *positive* purpose for Iowa public schools and put it into action.