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Abelardo Almazán-Vázquez
@abelardoalmazan.bsky.social
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2025 VOCALE/VFLA Distinguished Teacher of the Year 🏆 | Gender-inclusive Spanish educator 🇲🇽 | WL Dept. Chair | He/Him/Él
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mrfishersays.bsky.social
Day 2 of ACTFL let’s go! See you at my sidebar on supporting LGBTQ+ students and colleagues at 11! #ACTFL25
Ben smiles in a selfie while wearing a shirt with small rainbow flags on it
November 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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mrfishersays.bsky.social
If you're headed to ACTFL this year, I am moderating an ACTFL SideBar titled "Supporting LGBTQ+ Students and Colleagues" on Saturday from 11-11:45. Would love to see you there, and dream of better schools for us all. ❤️🌈
Cartoon illustration of pro-LGBTQ+ protestors with information about the presentation mentioned in the post
November 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
abelardoalmazan.bsky.social
Leading a gender-inclusive Latin dance workshop at the recent Alumni Reunion at my school. Sharing my culture, values, and dance in a welcoming space reminded me that joy, dance, and inclusion are critical, especially when many feel they don’t belong. Feeling so grateful for this!
I’m still reflecting on how special it was to lead a gender inclusive Latin dance workshop during the recent Alumni Reunion at my school. As a Mexican national and immigrant in Vermont, being invited to share something as personal as my culture, values, and dance movements in a welcoming space means a great deal to me. In times like these, when many of us are made to feel like we don’t belong, this experience served as a quiet yet powerful reminder that joy, dance, and inclusion truly have a place. It's significant when we create that space ourselves whenever we can. I’m still reflecting on how special it was to lead a gender inclusive Latin dance workshop during the recent Alumni Reunion at my school. As a Mexican national and immigrant in Vermont, being invited to share something as personal as my culture, values, and dance movements in a welcoming space means a great deal to me. In times like these, when many of us are made to feel like we don’t belong, this experience served as a quiet yet powerful reminder that joy, dance, and inclusion truly have a place. It's significant when we create that space ourselves whenever we can. I’m still reflecting on how special it was to lead a gender inclusive Latin dance workshop during the recent Alumni Reunion at my school. As a Mexican national and immigrant in Vermont, being invited to share something as personal as my culture, values, and dance movements in a welcoming space means a great deal to me. In times like these, when many of us are made to feel like we don’t belong, this experience served as a quiet yet powerful reminder that joy, dance, and inclusion truly have a place. It's significant when we create that space ourselves whenever we can. I’m still reflecting on how special it was to lead a gender inclusive Latin dance workshop during the recent Alumni Reunion at my school. As a Mexican national and immigrant in Vermont, being invited to share something as personal as my culture, values, and dance movements in a welcoming space means a great deal to me. In times like these, when many of us are made to feel like we don’t belong, this experience served as a quiet yet powerful reminder that joy, dance, and inclusion truly have a place. It's significant when we create that space ourselves whenever we can.
June 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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languageley.bsky.social
I feel like there are more people on Bsky I wanna follow and interact with, but tbh the app has a lot of moving parts and it’s overwhelming. How do yall have the app configured to make it easier to interact? And who’s got great Ed and lang Ed feeds they can share?
June 13, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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mikemena.bsky.social
When it comes to threatening a MEXICAN’S family…

Well…

…what we are seeing in LA is the FIND OUT stage after one FUCKS AROUND.
June 11, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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thejosevilson.com
This post went off but back in 2003, people were very very *makes indistinguishable noises* upset that I’d say this aloud. Sad we’re here. Glad we arrived.
thejosevilson.com Jose Vilson, PhD @thejosevilson.com · Jun 8
Abolishing ICE doesn’t seem so radical for people right now.
June 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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lesbrains.bsky.social
Dolores Huerta addresses a rally audience in Boyle Heights while LAPD helicopters fly overheard, attempting to muffle her speech. She condemns ICE and Trump.
Dolores Huerta speaks to a crowd.
June 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
abelardoalmazan.bsky.social
What a wonderful surprise from the amazing people at my state’s WL organization! Their kindness truly brightened my day. 🥲💜🇲🇽
An award made of fine glass from Simon Pearce, engraved with my TOY Award.
May 23, 2025 at 10:38 PM
abelardoalmazan.bsky.social
One of the things I value the most of PBL and Progressive Education is that no matter how shitty things are out there right now, but to see these final reflections in my student’s final portfolio give me a lot of much needed hope. #LangChat
Screenshot of Spanish final portfolio Screenshot of Spanish final portfolio project
May 18, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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mrfishersays.bsky.social
I feel sad when I hear about colleagues who see their job as evaluating whether or not a student is "cut out for" AP/higher level classes, rather than doing everything in their power to build on their strengths, preparing them for high-level work.

A lens of inclusion helps EVERY student.
May 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
abelardoalmazan.bsky.social
Como decimos en mi rancho… “ni pedo” 🫠🥲 Ahí será pa’la otra 🤷🏽
April 23, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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doriec.bsky.social
The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.

Dante Alighieri
April 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Abelardo Almazán-Vázquez Receives Distinguished Teacher Award - The Putney School
The Spanish teacher and language department chair was recognized for his commitment to his students and diversity initiatives.
www.putneyschool.org
April 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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justinslocumbailey.bsky.social
Humble thanks and a solemn salute to the Black trans women who since before Stonewall have grittily fought—at great personal cost and often unto death—to tilt the world toward acceptance of us queers #TransDayOfVisibility
March 31, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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justinslocumbailey.bsky.social
I didn't purposely time it to join bluesky on #TransDayOfVisibility, but I'm more than happy it worked out that way and to make my first post one of unconditional solidarity with and support for trans persons everywhere. You make the world better and more beautiful 🏳️‍⚧️
March 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
abelardoalmazan.bsky.social
I've joined the exclusive TOY club representing Vermont.
I’m beyond grateful for this milestone in my pedagogical career. I hope it signifies an opportunity to continue connecting, collaborating, sharing, and networking with like-minded educators.
Muchas gracias por este reconocimiento. ☺️💜🇲🇽
March 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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doriec.bsky.social
America, where we’re okay with a teacher literally taking a bullet for her students, but not with her hanging an “Everyone is Welcome” sign.

#EduSky
March 20, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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vijayramjattan.bsky.social
Having the option to learn a language, instead of being required to do so, is an immense privilege.
March 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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thejosevilson.com
Something I've been telling my people: Hold the line.

Notice what happens when you don't. Or, for that matter, what happens when you *do*.
adamconover.net Adam Conover @adamconover.net · Feb 28
The attack on DEI shows why liberals should stop arguing about "strategic" use of language forever. DEI stands for three uncontroversial virtues that most every American accepts, and the right still turned it into a vile slur. It doesn't matter what you say - they will poison it because YOU said it.
March 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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jaybeekay518.dftba.social
We shaved our heads!! We’re still about $500 out from our goal…the fundraiser is open for another week!! Can you help us fight pediatric cancer? www.stbaldricks.org/teams/twobal...
Two women pose for a selfie with freshly shaved heads and St. Baldrick’s t-shirts in front of a cream paneled wall. Their nametags say Regina and Julia.
March 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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jaybeekay518.dftba.social
I wrote a thing about being a tool of white supremacy culture in education. White people, we have to be able to say, write and hear these words. White supremacy is not the shark; it's the water.

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The Water Is Not Fine
It is incredibly difficult to talk about the characteristics of a culture that is based on white supremacy.  Part of this stems from the sheer charge of emotion that permeates the phrase.&nbsp…
juliabkoch.wordpress.com
March 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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bbrlaprof.bsky.social
NECTFL is always a homecoming. From friendly faces at registration, to my AI panel with the amazing Ryan, Benjamin, Abelardo, and Julia, to my LEAPers with Leslie (Cohort 1 graduated!), to quiet conversations in side alleys and over reception cheese, it’s good to belong.
March 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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jaybeekay518.dftba.social
#Edchat #EdSky hey, teachers—Ramadan begins on Saturday! Do students who are fasting have a place to go during lunch other than the lunchroom, if they want? If you’re not sure, could you offer to admin to be that place for the month of March?
February 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
abelardoalmazan.bsky.social
Hace mucho que no comparto cosas. Como que siento esta red social medio lenta. ¿A quiénes debería de seguir por acá? Se aceptan recomendaciones.
February 25, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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vijayramjattan.bsky.social
"Your English is so good" is not a compliment for racially minoritized speakers if it is unsolicited.
February 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM