Ryan Fullerton, Ed.D.
@ryanfullerton.bsky.social
Instructional coach | History educator |
Ed.D., Curriculum & Instruction | History education, disciplinary literacy, teacher knowledge, adult learning, environmental history | Royals, Sporting, Sounders, Newcastle | Rock Chalk
Ed.D., Curriculum & Instruction | History education, disciplinary literacy, teacher knowledge, adult learning, environmental history | Royals, Sporting, Sounders, Newcastle | Rock Chalk
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As a historian, I have been torturing myself by watching some of the series that the White House in cooperation with Hillsdale College produced about American Independence (tellingly, they avoid the word "revolution").
There are so many errors that it is hard to know where to begin. But I'll try
There are so many errors that it is hard to know where to begin. But I'll try
November 22, 2025 at 11:33 PM
As a historian, I have been torturing myself by watching some of the series that the White House in cooperation with Hillsdale College produced about American Independence (tellingly, they avoid the word "revolution").
There are so many errors that it is hard to know where to begin. But I'll try
There are so many errors that it is hard to know where to begin. But I'll try
A promising experience today:
Students saw a short news broadcast about AI. Afterward, I asked them to raise their hands if they thought AI was making life better. Only one student out of roughly 30 did so. Then I asked how many thought AI was making life worse, and every other hand went up.
Students saw a short news broadcast about AI. Afterward, I asked them to raise their hands if they thought AI was making life better. Only one student out of roughly 30 did so. Then I asked how many thought AI was making life worse, and every other hand went up.
October 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
A promising experience today:
Students saw a short news broadcast about AI. Afterward, I asked them to raise their hands if they thought AI was making life better. Only one student out of roughly 30 did so. Then I asked how many thought AI was making life worse, and every other hand went up.
Students saw a short news broadcast about AI. Afterward, I asked them to raise their hands if they thought AI was making life better. Only one student out of roughly 30 did so. Then I asked how many thought AI was making life worse, and every other hand went up.
We cannot legitimize AI in education.
I hope educators know they aren’t anti-progress or stuck in the past if they reject AI. There are too many ethical and educational problems with it for it to become a part of school life for any reason.
I hope educators know they aren’t anti-progress or stuck in the past if they reject AI. There are too many ethical and educational problems with it for it to become a part of school life for any reason.
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July 26, 2025 at 12:41 AM
We cannot legitimize AI in education.
I hope educators know they aren’t anti-progress or stuck in the past if they reject AI. There are too many ethical and educational problems with it for it to become a part of school life for any reason.
I hope educators know they aren’t anti-progress or stuck in the past if they reject AI. There are too many ethical and educational problems with it for it to become a part of school life for any reason.
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Kinda the most literally conservative position we could take—conservative in the sense that it’d be true to a Founding Ideal—is that education is preparation for civic life and self-governance, not work.
This is the conclusion lawmakers come to before structurally ensuring it through deliberate policy action. So which kids are on the McDonald's and retail career track, who makes that decision for students, and perhaps most importantly, who determines the nature of that work?
A lawyer for Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman asked a rural superintendent, “What use would someone on the McDonald’s career track have for Algebra 1?” before concluding, “There’s a need for retail workers, for people who know how to flip a pizza crust.” www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
July 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Kinda the most literally conservative position we could take—conservative in the sense that it’d be true to a Founding Ideal—is that education is preparation for civic life and self-governance, not work.
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I've been doing a youtube series that seeks to pull back the curtain on historical work. My "How to Think Like a Historian" videos have included publication, primary source dissection, & historiography. My newest video seeks to demystify the process of archival research. I hope it's helpful.
Diving Into The Archives Like A Historian
YouTube video by Professor Benjamin Park
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July 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I've been doing a youtube series that seeks to pull back the curtain on historical work. My "How to Think Like a Historian" videos have included publication, primary source dissection, & historiography. My newest video seeks to demystify the process of archival research. I hope it's helpful.
Nope.
Today we launched the National Academy for AI Instruction with UFT, Microsoft, OpenAI & Anthropic to offer free, high-quality AI training to educators. Some of you have expressed legitimate reservations about AI and tech companies. I want to speak to you directly. 🧵
July 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Nope.
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We learned last month that the State of Iowa will no longer fund or publish their peer-reviewed journal Annals of Iowa, which is now looking for an institutional home. Here we share our letter of concern, and we hope others will join us in supporting state and local history! 🗃️ 🧵
July 9, 2025 at 1:41 AM
We learned last month that the State of Iowa will no longer fund or publish their peer-reviewed journal Annals of Iowa, which is now looking for an institutional home. Here we share our letter of concern, and we hope others will join us in supporting state and local history! 🗃️ 🧵
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Reposting this as some education entities lean heavily into AI use this summer. Education needs to stay human focused. AI steals thinking and processing opportunities that students need.
From the beginning of industrialization, including Internet and now AI, the rich and powerful look for ways to make production lean. We have to fight the idea that educating ppl is production. Learning and helping others is not production. Fight the focus on money and dehumanizing learning.
July 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Reposting this as some education entities lean heavily into AI use this summer. Education needs to stay human focused. AI steals thinking and processing opportunities that students need.
A rainy night at Fenway for MLB park #17 in my question to watch a game at all 30. Easily sliding into my top five.
July 2, 2025 at 2:31 AM
A rainy night at Fenway for MLB park #17 in my question to watch a game at all 30. Easily sliding into my top five.
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There can be no republic if there’s no such thing as public good.
When you study history at all, you realize that the everyone is on their own and only responsible for themselves mantra leads to worse outcomes for everyone. Part of living in the society is trying to improve things for everyone and working together for the betterment of all. #sschat
Once upon a time in this country, improving everyone’s life expectancy was a major goal. Now, public officials just shrug their shoulders at people in their care dying right and left.
July 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
There can be no republic if there’s no such thing as public good.
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When you study history at all, you realize that the everyone is on their own and only responsible for themselves mantra leads to worse outcomes for everyone. Part of living in the society is trying to improve things for everyone and working together for the betterment of all. #sschat
Once upon a time in this country, improving everyone’s life expectancy was a major goal. Now, public officials just shrug their shoulders at people in their care dying right and left.
July 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
When you study history at all, you realize that the everyone is on their own and only responsible for themselves mantra leads to worse outcomes for everyone. Part of living in the society is trying to improve things for everyone and working together for the betterment of all. #sschat
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The dismantling of the research apparatus that made America the science and tech giant it's been over the past century is the greatest own-goal in history. We haven't even begun to calculate or feel the losses
NEW: NSF will be kicked out of their building. Announcement will be made tomorrow by HUD Sec. and Governor of VA. HUD will take over the NSF building over the next two years.
NSF staffer: "There is no planning for NSF, no identified future location, appropriation for a new building or a move."
NSF staffer: "There is no planning for NSF, no identified future location, appropriation for a new building or a move."
June 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The dismantling of the research apparatus that made America the science and tech giant it's been over the past century is the greatest own-goal in history. We haven't even begun to calculate or feel the losses
Said it before: This was my biggest worry when I had the idea for my dissertation - I was so excited about it but also worried someone had already done it. I spent a lot of time scouring publications in my field finding anything similar. Nothing the same, but definitely helped the lit review!
June 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Said it before: This was my biggest worry when I had the idea for my dissertation - I was so excited about it but also worried someone had already done it. I spent a lot of time scouring publications in my field finding anything similar. Nothing the same, but definitely helped the lit review!
Just got the email that my dissertation has been published to ProQuest!
June 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Just got the email that my dissertation has been published to ProQuest!
Nothing like a night watching my all time favorite Royal get inducted into the @royals.com Hall of Fame. A man who gave 100% of what he had to give that day, 100% of the days. I admired Alex Gordon immensely his whole career. His jersey hangs in my office for a reason.
June 14, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Nothing like a night watching my all time favorite Royal get inducted into the @royals.com Hall of Fame. A man who gave 100% of what he had to give that day, 100% of the days. I admired Alex Gordon immensely his whole career. His jersey hangs in my office for a reason.
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19th century educator Mary Sheldon Barnes here provides a powerful justification for why we should wrestle with original documents, and also a fair answer to AI enthusiasts looking to outsource critical thinking. #histed. #skystorians
June 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
19th century educator Mary Sheldon Barnes here provides a powerful justification for why we should wrestle with original documents, and also a fair answer to AI enthusiasts looking to outsource critical thinking. #histed. #skystorians
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Just updated my U.S. History Research Toolkit on @padlet.com. It gathers links to digitized primary source collections for students in research courses—NO login required. Check it out! 🗃️
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U.S. History Research Toolkit
Below are collections of free, open-access digitized primary sources related to the history of the United States. (The focus is not on secondary sources or instructional materials.) Items in each cate...
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June 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Just updated my U.S. History Research Toolkit on @padlet.com. It gathers links to digitized primary source collections for students in research courses—NO login required. Check it out! 🗃️
padlet.com/kristenepps/...
padlet.com/kristenepps/...
This is really difficult. I’ve filed some emotionally taxing reports before, and while doing my job doesn’t necessitate follow-up information from DCF, it’s really hard to move forward knowing nothing at all about the outcome of the investigation when I still see the kid every day.
Kansas teachers left in the dark when reporting suspected child abuse, neglect | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg
Kansas teachers left in the dark when reporting suspected child abuse, neglect • Kansas Reflector
Filing reports of suspected child abuse or neglect is the most difficult part of Marcus Stratton’s job as a school counselor at a Kansas middle school.
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June 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
This is really difficult. I’ve filed some emotionally taxing reports before, and while doing my job doesn’t necessitate follow-up information from DCF, it’s really hard to move forward knowing nothing at all about the outcome of the investigation when I still see the kid every day.
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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - WE ARE BACK! 🤩
May 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - WE ARE BACK! 🤩
I almost didn’t attend my hooding ceremony last weekend, but I’m glad I did, and I’m realizing why - in a time of such rampant anti-intellectualism, it felt SO good to be at a ceremony specifically to honor intellectual achievement and the value it adds to our society.
May 21, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I almost didn’t attend my hooding ceremony last weekend, but I’m glad I did, and I’m realizing why - in a time of such rampant anti-intellectualism, it felt SO good to be at a ceremony specifically to honor intellectual achievement and the value it adds to our society.