Dr. Cara Berg Powers
@clbergpowers.bsky.social
I post about public education, school integration, cultural theory, media literacy, sex ed, parenting, and random thoughts from my ADHD brain. Proud co-editor of uncoveringpossible.com out now from Vernon Press! DM for discount code!
Saw that Luc Besson has a new movie out and I fell down a rabbit hole about just how young his 1st wife, the "alleged" inspiration for Portman's character in Leon was when they met. Here she is *2 yrs after* they met & allegedly 1 yr before they started dating. Portman's casting video for comparison
November 26, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Saw that Luc Besson has a new movie out and I fell down a rabbit hole about just how young his 1st wife, the "alleged" inspiration for Portman's character in Leon was when they met. Here she is *2 yrs after* they met & allegedly 1 yr before they started dating. Portman's casting video for comparison
I recommend. I don't eat dead things, but @ealmquist.bsky.social said she's considering moving to Worcester after having the steak and mofongo. The Dulce de Leche cake was delicious, as was the mojito.
November 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I recommend. I don't eat dead things, but @ealmquist.bsky.social said she's considering moving to Worcester after having the steak and mofongo. The Dulce de Leche cake was delicious, as was the mojito.
The Guardian's piece does not mention why Binienda would be defending Monfredo so vociferously (he was literally photographed with her at her campaign night party) but at least quotes Heather. It also quotes Binienda's concern about policy changes doing "reputational harm." Not helping her own here.
November 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The Guardian's piece does not mention why Binienda would be defending Monfredo so vociferously (he was literally photographed with her at her campaign night party) but at least quotes Heather. It also quotes Binienda's concern about policy changes doing "reputational harm." Not helping her own here.
Here's some coverage of last night. Here is Binienda saying there is "uncomfortableness in the community for some reason" that her friend and ally who has a substantiated 51A for child rape was allowed by her to volunteer in schools. The reason is clear. www.worcestermag.com/story/news/e...
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Here's some coverage of last night. Here is Binienda saying there is "uncomfortableness in the community for some reason" that her friend and ally who has a substantiated 51A for child rape was allowed by her to volunteer in schools. The reason is clear. www.worcestermag.com/story/news/e...
If you live in Worcester and don't already deeply dislike Ray Mariano, I'd like to invite you to join us.
Here he's, to be clear, talking about allegations that his friend raped a 4th grader, multiple times, under a stairway in the school he was principal of while Mariano himself was mayor.
Here he's, to be clear, talking about allegations that his friend raped a 4th grader, multiple times, under a stairway in the school he was principal of while Mariano himself was mayor.
November 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
If you live in Worcester and don't already deeply dislike Ray Mariano, I'd like to invite you to join us.
Here he's, to be clear, talking about allegations that his friend raped a 4th grader, multiple times, under a stairway in the school he was principal of while Mariano himself was mayor.
Here he's, to be clear, talking about allegations that his friend raped a 4th grader, multiple times, under a stairway in the school he was principal of while Mariano himself was mayor.
What the hell? I thought it just takes some time. I was assured I was just in the middle of the ride. And that everything was going to be alright.
November 16, 2025 at 12:08 AM
What the hell? I thought it just takes some time. I was assured I was just in the middle of the ride. And that everything was going to be alright.
The one in our neighborhood closes at the end of September :( which actually yielded one of my all time favorite videos of my now 12 year old (at 4)
November 14, 2025 at 2:53 AM
The one in our neighborhood closes at the end of September :( which actually yielded one of my all time favorite videos of my now 12 year old (at 4)
Working on it! www.instagram.com/p/DQqTovuDvO...
November 5, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Working on it! www.instagram.com/p/DQqTovuDvO...
Wow, ok fortune cookie. A little on the nose.
October 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Wow, ok fortune cookie. A little on the nose.
A very niche contribution to the inflatable costume batallion from Worcester, MA, home of Polar seltzer and formerly home of the late Polar bear family Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, and Kenda.
October 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A very niche contribution to the inflatable costume batallion from Worcester, MA, home of Polar seltzer and formerly home of the late Polar bear family Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, and Kenda.
Hearing from a UMASS researcher who is having to shut down whole parts of her lab researching pediatric brain cancer because of attacks on NIH funding #nokings
October 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Hearing from a UMASS researcher who is having to shut down whole parts of her lab researching pediatric brain cancer because of attacks on NIH funding #nokings
Found this video of my kid circa 2016 and I think it's a message that resonates now, even as it may have been accidental (pretty sure it was one of many takes of an imaginary YouTube show she was directing).
September 21, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Found this video of my kid circa 2016 and I think it's a message that resonates now, even as it may have been accidental (pretty sure it was one of many takes of an imaginary YouTube show she was directing).
Cleaning out my car I found this 2 year old note card that must have fallen out when I cleaned out my university office earlier in the summer. Probably should have written this paper...
September 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Cleaning out my car I found this 2 year old note card that must have fallen out when I cleaned out my university office earlier in the summer. Probably should have written this paper...
History rhymes, and we can learn from the cadence.
September 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
History rhymes, and we can learn from the cadence.
You have no idea how long this has been on my to do list. Did I finally manage to call? Not exactly. But I did tell my PCP when they asked me if I had called yet (since last year, yes) that I had not so they put in a referral and they called ME. I'm taking the check. We need the help we need.
August 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
You have no idea how long this has been on my to do list. Did I finally manage to call? Not exactly. But I did tell my PCP when they asked me if I had called yet (since last year, yes) that I had not so they put in a referral and they called ME. I'm taking the check. We need the help we need.
My kid's last present from my Dad for her birthday just came and I don't think they should be allowed to communicate directly about gifts.
August 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
My kid's last present from my Dad for her birthday just came and I don't think they should be allowed to communicate directly about gifts.
On our updated website, which we hope will evolve beyond the book, Uncovering Possible, you can check out this gorgeous rendering of our model for Apocalyptic Pedagogies by @joshuacroke.bsky.social and also reach out for classroom and bookstore events! Check out www.uncoveringpossible.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
On our updated website, which we hope will evolve beyond the book, Uncovering Possible, you can check out this gorgeous rendering of our model for Apocalyptic Pedagogies by @joshuacroke.bsky.social and also reach out for classroom and bookstore events! Check out www.uncoveringpossible.com
Fellow Worcester folks, I'm guessing that if I didn't get this Petty mailer, a lot of my mutuals didn't either. I have thoughts, but mostly curious about how he squares the school numbers (to say nothing of Mayor has no real leadership role in this). What time frame is he claiming here?
August 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Fellow Worcester folks, I'm guessing that if I didn't get this Petty mailer, a lot of my mutuals didn't either. I have thoughts, but mostly curious about how he squares the school numbers (to say nothing of Mayor has no real leadership role in this). What time frame is he claiming here?
Tis the season. Sending wishes for a meaningful fast for all who do.
August 2, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Tis the season. Sending wishes for a meaningful fast for all who do.
I feel like this excerpt is working to make Houraney the "good guy" here, and I feel like we really have to grapple with (1) how sick our society is and (2) how much worse Trump is that the guy recruiting 16 year olds for his swimsuit calendar is framed as the voice of protecting vulnerable girls.
July 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I feel like this excerpt is working to make Houraney the "good guy" here, and I feel like we really have to grapple with (1) how sick our society is and (2) how much worse Trump is that the guy recruiting 16 year olds for his swimsuit calendar is framed as the voice of protecting vulnerable girls.
Honestly it gets out of hand pretty quickly. I did eventually have to give mine a recurring guest class.
July 15, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Honestly it gets out of hand pretty quickly. I did eventually have to give mine a recurring guest class.
Little fire pit fire. Reclaiming 4th bonfire from my childhood trauma of every 4th my neighbors piling trash 10ft tall and setting it on fire so that there were 12-15 ft fires at an intersection of two city side streets with houses at every corner. I was the killjoy but I was right.
July 5, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Little fire pit fire. Reclaiming 4th bonfire from my childhood trauma of every 4th my neighbors piling trash 10ft tall and setting it on fire so that there were 12-15 ft fires at an intersection of two city side streets with houses at every corner. I was the killjoy but I was right.
Looking at pictures I took last night after my kid's play and I found this blurry one a stranger kid walked through and check out the death glare.
June 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Looking at pictures I took last night after my kid's play and I found this blurry one a stranger kid walked through and check out the death glare.
My kid is officially at the stealing my shoes age. She's borrowing 24 year old me's prized possession for musical theater camp show day. These 80s resoled slouch boots went with everything in 2007. She's so excited they fit. I'm a little shell shocked lol.
June 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
My kid is officially at the stealing my shoes age. She's borrowing 24 year old me's prized possession for musical theater camp show day. These 80s resoled slouch boots went with everything in 2007. She's so excited they fit. I'm a little shell shocked lol.