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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Mar 16

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Feb 13

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Nov 23

@ditchthattextbook.com welcome!

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Nov 23

Hi Matt! I'm so glad you're here!

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Nov 19

Where's the separation of church and state?

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Nov 19

Here we go..

www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/u...

Texas Education Board to Vote on Bible-Infused Lessons in Public Schools

A new curriculum would focus on Christianity more than other religions. A kindergarten lesson on the Golden Rule, for example, would teach about Jesus and his Sermon on the Mount.

www.nytimes.com

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Nov 17

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · Nov 17

Oklahoma Schools Chief Ryan Walters issued a directive for every teacher in the state’s schools to play a video of himself praying for Donald Trump to students, while also denouncing “woke teachers.”https://open.substack.com/pub/meidastouch/p/ok-schools-chief-orders-teachers?r=9qw74&utm_medium=ios

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Nov 16

I just found this fun feature from the AP.
apnews.com/today-in-his...

Today in History: November 15, Union troops begin ‘Sherman’s March’

1966: Gemini 12 splashes down safely 2012: Record fine levied in Deepwater Horizon oil spill 2022: World population reaches 8 billion

apnews.com

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Nov 15

Since this impacts most of us, what do you think? www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

Can Trump Really Dismantle the Department of Education?

Republicans have long threatened to axe the U.S. Department of Education, but doing so would be complicated.

www.edweek.org

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Jan 2

Shared my codes. Thanks for doing this!

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Oct 8

This is a great professional development opportunity. I've been using eduproticols for a couple of years. #edusky www.eduprotocolsplus.com/eduprotocols...

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Eric Curts @ericcurts.bsky.social · Aug 20

🧰 New resource share: Active Learning with EduProtocols & Google Tools - https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2023/08/active-learning-with-eduprotocols-and.html

▶️ 45-min training video
❓ What are #EduProtocols
🎨 Sketch & Tell
✅ Tier List
🍽️ Iron Chef

#edusky

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Aug 15

Nothing could go wrong with this, right? #edusky https://www.popsci.com/technology/iowa-chatgpt-book-ban/

School district uses ChatGPT to help remove library books

Faced with new legislation, Iowa's Mason City Community School District asked ChatGPT if certain books 'contain a description or depiction of a sex act.'

www.popsci.com

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Jul 23

What's happening in Florida is scary. History is History. https://steady.substack.com/p/teach-the-truth?utm_source=facebook&sd=pf&fbclid=IwAR2qRfWw6_Csq5S722AL4-Cc8IFBKaY1y_JEkCyV59HG53Y07DbObefnLB4 #eduSky

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Mark Loundy @markloundy.bsky.social · Jul 20

If you teach in Florida, refuse to comply. As an edu hero of mine has said about this, “They can’t fire all of you.” #EduSky
https://www.thedailybeast.com/florida-schools-will-teach-how-slavery-brought-personal-benefit-to-black-people

Florida Schools to Tell Kids Slavery Benefited Black People

The Florida Board of Education has approved shocking new standards for African American history, despite overwhelming backlash from the public.

www.thedailybeast.com

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Jul 15

The target teacher discount is coming! I love to use it to get my son's school supplies. What will you use it for? #edusky
https://corporate.target.com/press/releases/2023/07/Target-Announces-Deals-for-Back-to-School-and-Back

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Jul 10

Lol

Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Jul 9

My son wanted Dominos. Where did we go wrong?

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Jul 8

What a great story! https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/jul/07/ya-author-shoots-to-no-1-on-amazon-bestseller-list-after-viral-tiktok-video

YA author shoots to No 1 on Amazon bestseller list after viral TikTok video

TikToker Jerrad Swearenjin approached Shawn Warner during a book signing because he looked ‘super defeated’

www.theguardian.com

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Jul 7

I hope they let you use it too.

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Shauna Altman @zentangler.bsky.social · Jul 6

I really dig this.

Aaron Engelsrud @aaronengelsrud.com · Jul 6

The best educators shield students from their biases, guiding them to find their own truths. True teaching isn't about cloning minds, but nurturing independent thought. #EDUsky

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Jul 6

It's really scary to teach in some places. I can't believe this is still happening. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/05/georgia-teacher-termination-gender-identity-maga-desantis-trump/

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Jul 6

Did someone say free? https://www.weareteachers.com/free-teacher-resources/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR2Or0MO7TgjLc3beQTTtJwGeAtOVrMaYS53lJrZApP6eel0V8SIW7dT_mA#Echobox=1688564837

50+ Amazing Sources for Free Teacher Resources

Who doesn't love free?

www.weareteachers.com

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Jul 5

Lots of updates for Google Classroom. I especially like the way we will be able to end student submissions on a certain date. What are you looking forward to? https://shorturl.at/jpuCX #edusky

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Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Jul 5

Hi, I'm Pam Isaacs and I'm a social studies teacher.