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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · Jul 5

NEA Exec. Director Kim Anderson challenges educators at #NEARA to be brave and resist injustice. "This administration only takes notice when we are united and loud, when we are brave enough to step up and step forward, and say, 'Not on our watch."

NEA Executive Director Kim Anderson Speaks at the 2025 NEA Representative Assembly

July 5, 2025, Portland, Oregon—Kim Anderson challenges educators at NEA's annual meeting to be brave and resist injustice. "This administration only takes no...

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Mark D. Levine @marklevinenyc.bsky.social · Jul 6

Congestion pricing by the # ‘s 6 months in:
* 67k fewer drivers entering zone daily
* Delays in Holland Tunnel down 65%
* Traffic deaths down 32% so far in 2025
* $500m projected this year for MTA capital improvements
* B’way attendance +12%
* Subway ridership +7%

So yes this program is a SUCCESS.

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · Jul 6

How lucky are we to hear from Andy Markus, our Education Support Professional of the Year?

Andy so clearly demonstrates how custodial workers—and administrative staff, and bus drivers, and cafeteria workers—have a powerful role to play in the education of every child.

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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · Jun 29

Teachers don't need more tech. They need smaller classes and more (paid) time for prep and instruction. But alas, the tech option means more profit for billionaires, while the latter would cost billionaires more in taxes. And so, in our current kleptocracy, tech is what teachers are going to get...

Anne Lutz Fernandez @lutzfernandez.bsky.social · Jun 29

🧵 addressing the argument: "AI won’t replace teachers, but it will save them time and make them more effective.”

Adding edtech doesn't necessarily save teachers time. A recent study found that LMSs sold to schools over the past decade+ as time-savers aren’t delivering on making teaching easier.

Technology is supposed to decrease teacher burnout – but we found it can sometimes make it worse

Efforts to simplify teachers’ jobs through technology can backfire without a strong focus on teacher well-being.

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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · Jun 25

Everyone should be able to see themselves reflected in the books they read and feel comfortable about being the person they want to be. Find books in this list that reflect on the LGBTQ+ experience along with titles about pride, tolerance, and diversity:

LGBTQ+ Books for Schools | NEA

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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · Jul 1

The Trump admin just withheld $6.8B in critical education funding—money that overwhelmingly supports students through their local school districts. But together with @studentdefense.bsky.social, @edlawcenter.bsky.social, @afscmemd.org, and NAACP, we’re taking legal action to stop it.

Coalition moves for injunction stopping Trump administration’s actions to dismantle the Department of Education | NEA

Today, in the case of NAACP v. US, the coalition of plaintiffs and supporters are moving for a preliminary injunction preventing Linda McMahon and the Trump administration from continuing their…

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Peter Sci @powersci.org · May 10

PhET is such an important free resource for many science educators. If you can donate, please do!

PhET Interactive Simulations @phetsims.bsky.social · May 7

1/7 💔 We are very disappointed to announce that on April 25, NSF terminated a $1.5M PhET grant – our Pathways to Open Source Ecosystems Phase II grant for advancing PhET’s SceneryStack project. Learn how this impacts our work and how you can help: bit.ly/PhETNSF2025

Peter Sci @powersci.org · Mar 28

a woman with glasses is sitting at a desk and says i want to go to there

Alt: a woman with glasses is sitting at a desk and says i want to go to there

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National Center for Science Education @ncse.bsky.social · Mar 18

Teachers of #Texas, we're headed your way! We are partnering with Texas A&M College of Education & Human Development to offer a free climate change workshop on April 4-5 in College Station. Please join us! There is still time to register - forms.gle/Axkv8UW7CNNq... #EduSky #TeacherSky #TeachClimate

Free workshop for science teachers! Addressing Climate Misinformation and Misconceptions. College Station, Texas, April 4-5

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · Mar 18

Uptown funk? Some drivers are bummed about CDOT's proposal to convert parking to PBLs on Clark N. of Montrose. Here's why they shouldn't worry.
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Peter Sci @powersci.org · Mar 19

Those before/after stats on speeding along Clark are impressive! I found out about this on Uptown Update where they are avidly against this. Yet, almost (all?) comments on their blog and their Facebook page are in favor of the change. I'm so glad to see more protected lanes coming to the area!

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Peter Sci @powersci.org · Mar 19

This is why I love BlueSky. I saw your article, looked at your profile, saw you wrote a book, read a sample, and now I have it placed on hold for pick-up at my local library. I look forward to reading it!

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Peter Sci @powersci.org · Mar 19

As a grad student we first had to go to our Local Review Board (LRB) so they could help us with our applications to IRB. It was helpful to have experienced researchers review our proposals, look over our protocols, & help us identify issues. There is so much to consider with soc sci methods.

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Peter Sci @powersci.org · Feb 5

I got to go in 2021. I met other amazing educators, got to work on the Flyby Trike site, found tons of fossils like gar scales, teeth, and jawbones. And the cherry on top: you get the opportunity to bring the experience to your students with fossil kits.

A photo of me pointing to the layer that marks the end of the age of dinosaurs. It is known at the KT boundary or the KPg boundary. The layer is exposed after a paleontologist removed overlaying rock. This photo was taken near Jordan, Montana.

This photo is showing a jawbone fossil discovered at a dig site in the Hell Creek formation near Jordan, Montana.

This photo shows two teachers removing and examining surrounding rock from a dig site in the Hell Creek formation near Jordan, Montana. At the base of the photo is a white plaster which is covering the fossil of a triceratops. The two teachers sit above the plaster. They ar using tools, such as a shovel and a paintbrush, to carefully remove the surrounding rock layer and examine it for additional fossils.

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Peter Sci @powersci.org · Feb 5

Science teachers: have you ever wanted to dig up dinosaurs and microfossils? Want to see the actual KT boundary and dig ancient ecosystems? Applications for the DIG Field School are now open! Hands down it is my favorite summer experience!
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Apply for the DIG

Apply now for the 2024 DIG Field School Program.

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Peter Sci @powersci.org · Feb 5

I got to go in 2022. I met other amazing educators, got to work on the Flyby Trike site, found tons of fossils like gar scales, teeth, and jawbones. And the cherry on top: you get the opportunity to bring the experience to your students with fossil kits.

Peter Sci @powersci.org · Dec 30

Biking after work is such a good way to free up your mind, too. I used to bike 11 miles from my school to home. It always reset me, especially if I didn't have a great day.

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Peter Sci @powersci.org · Dec 30

That whole stretch of Broadway is awful. I wasn't surprised to see the location was right by the library. So many drivers fail to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk there.

Peter Sci @powersci.org · Nov 25

Here's a picture of our snowy courtyard. It was from the first snowfall in Chicago a few days ago. It's so calming to watch and enjoy.

A picture of a U-shaped apartment building courtyard. Snow is falling and landing on the trees than make an awning over the walkway. Red berries are seen on the leafless tress. Large snowflakes fall and dot the image.

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Peter Sci @powersci.org · Nov 25

Would love to be added. Thank you for the list 😄

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Johanna Br ⌬wn @johannabrown.bsky.social · Nov 15

We will get more nuanced packs as more people come, but PLEASE let me know if you want to be added to the Science Educator starter pack! Leave a comment and we will get you on. Make sure to share too so that we can find more of us. go.bsky.app/FdpEmsi #SciEd #NGSS #Skyence 🧪

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Peter Sci @powersci.org · Nov 22

Fall break has begun and my dog has the right mood for it.

A brindle and white dog sleeping on a pillow. His tongue is sticking out. His back legs and tail are tucked under his front legs.

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Peter Sci @powersci.org · Nov 20

Happy to share! I haven’t tried the filtering method yet. I’ll see if that provides a higher concentration of microorganisms.

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Peter Sci @powersci.org · Nov 20

Here’s a rotifer.

Field of view of a microscope slide taken at 40x. Amongst the debris of rock sediments is a small rotifer. It is located just above the pointer.

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Peter Sci @powersci.org · Nov 19

I see them now. Thanks! I also teach two bio units. We normally build our own ponds in the classroom to see what micro life appears. This will be a fun addition.

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