Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 02/05/2025What is the purpose of civic education if we fail to address basic (and timely) constitutional questions in our classrooms? 031
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Remember that immigrants enrich our communities and our schools 031
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 04/02/2025From @reimagining.bsky.social, this resource is a set of reflection questions to help educators think about how best to support their immigrant students in uncertain times. sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... #Eduskysharemylesson.comEducator Reflection Questions for Supporting Immigrant Students and Whole School CommunitiesThis document aims to provide educators and administrators with a framework for engaging effectively with our diverse student population, particularly in relation to sensitive issues surrounding im 041
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Helpful reminders from the Massachusetts AG. www.nbcboston.com/news/local/m...nbcboston.comMass. schools cannot give student information to ICE without parental consent, AG saysMassachusetts public schools must provide equal access to all children regardless of their immigration status, and cannot give students’ personally identifiable information to ICE agents without writt... 031
Reposted by Adam StromEmily Francis @emilyfrancis.bsky.social · 01/02/2025Parent engagement is important and NOT a one-size-all We have to remember all families, especially our diverse families, all see family engagement from a different perspective #pd4UandMe #EduSky 072
Reposted by Adam StromNews Literacy Project @newslit.org · 31/01/2025📢 Educators: Join @mindshift-kqed.bsky.social for a FREE workshop Feb. 11! 💡 Learn how to help your students gain vital online research & reasoning skills in the age of AI. 🔗 Sign up: bit.ly/KQEDFeb11 #EdTech #EduSky 0208
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Thrilled to be with my friend Liz Vogel and the team at the New Pluralists. Take a look at their guiding principles and consider which resonate with you. 110
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 26/01/2025sharemylesson.com/blog/immigra...sharemylesson.comImmigration Crossroads: Five Historical Lessons for Illuminating Today's Policy DebatesExplore the complexities of immigration in Immigration Crossroads: Five Historical Lessons for Illuminating Today's Policy Debates by Adam Strom. This blog examines pivotal moments in U.S. immigration... 020
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 25/01/2025What can we learn from the past to help us make sense of the administrations proposed actions on immigration? Here's something I wrote for @sharemylesson.bsky.social about teaching immigration history to help students develop an informed perspective. sharemylesson.com/blog/immigra... ##Eduskysharemylesson.comImmigration Crossroads: Five Historical Lessons for Illuminating Today's Policy DebatesExplore the complexities of immigration in Immigration Crossroads: Five Historical Lessons for Illuminating Today's Policy Debates by Adam Strom. This blog examines pivotal moments in U.S. immigration... 121
Reposted by Adam StromRe-Imagining Migration @reimagining.bsky.social · 23/01/2025🌍 New on @sharemylesson.bsky.social Explore Immigration Crossroads by @afstrom.bsky.social linking 5 pivotal moments in U.S. immigration history to today’s debates. Help students think critically about policies, identity, and belonging in America. sharemylesson.com/blog/immigra... #EduSkysharemylesson.comImmigration Crossroads: Five Historical Lessons for Illuminating Today's Policy DebatesExplore the complexities of immigration in Immigration Crossroads: Five Historical Lessons for Illuminating Today's Policy Debates by Adam Strom. This blog examines pivotal moments in U.S. immigration... 042
Reposted by Adam StromAdam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 22/01/2025In uncertain times, schools are a lifeline for immigrant students. @reimagining.bsky.social's new guide offers strategies to foster safety, inclusion, and trust. Together, we can support students and families facing fear and uncertainty. #EduSky reimaginingmigration.org/resource-ite... 131
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Anti-immigrant rhetoric, and now changes to immigration policy, have many educators and families concerned & looking for support and clarity. Hope this new resource helps reimaginingmigration.org/resource-ite... #EduSkyreimaginingmigration.orgLogin 000
Reposted by Adam StromLarry Ferlazzo @larryferlazzo.bsky.social · 22/01/202510 Actions Teachers Can Take Now That Trump Is President www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...edweek.org10 Actions Teachers Can Take Now That Trump Is President (Opinion)On Day 1 of his second term, Trump issued orders that could negatively affect students. Here’s how to support them. 12720
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 23/01/2025It's hard to even know what to say. apnews.com/article/trum...apnews.comTrump won't ban immigration arrests at school. Some families are now weighing school attendanceAs President Donald Trump cracks down on immigrants in the U.S. illegally, some families are wondering if it is safe to send their children to school. 121
Reposted by Adam StromKarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 22/01/2025A comprehensive collection of resources about supporting young children of immigrant families... now more than ever. Please check these out and pass them along! #EduSky #earlyyears #earlychildhood #MLLs www.colorincolorado.org/immigration/...colorincolorado.orgHow to Support Young Children in Immigrant Families 051
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 22/01/2025In uncertain times, schools are a lifeline for immigrant students. @reimagining.bsky.social's new guide offers strategies to foster safety, inclusion, and trust. Together, we can support students and families facing fear and uncertainty. #EduSky reimaginingmigration.org/resource-ite... 131
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 22/01/2025I wrote this piece Sunday. The policies I warned would change were changed on Tuesday, the day this was released. I think the message is still relevant for anyone who cares about young people and the communities in which they will grow up. jheconomics.com/the-cost-of-... #EduSky #K12 #Immigrationjheconomics.comThe Cost of Fear: Safeguarding Immigrant Students in Our Schools - Jackson Hole EconomicsWith the Trump Administration signaling fundamental shifts in immigration policy, schools across the United States face an urgent crisis — the safety and well-being of over a quarter of our students a... 121
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 19/01/2025The new administration promises to radically reshape immigration to the US. How will you help students understand the civic implications without teaching the history of migration to and within the US? #Migration #Education #SocialStudies #EduSky #K12 #SSChat www.linkedin.com/pulse/immigr...linkedin.comImmigration Crossroads: Five Historical Episodes Illuminating Today's Policy DebatesMigration is not just a chapter in the story of the United States—it is the throughline. It has shaped who we are as a people, as a nation, and as communities across the country, from big cities to ru... 033
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 18/01/2025This was in a fairly decent sized Asian grocery store in Chinatown 010
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 18/01/2025It's just huge. The photo might not capture the scale, maybe 6 or 7 inches 210
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 18/01/2025Is that a quahog? What would I even do with that? #food 230
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 16/01/2025So honored to be with new partners at the Muhammad Ali Center as they share the results of their 2025 compassion index #compassion #MuhammadAli alicenter.org/ali-center-r...alicenter.orgAli Center Releases Groundbreaking Study On Compassion In America - Muhammad Ali Center 110
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 14/01/2025Boy, does this evoke some troubling history. Teachers, @reimagining.bsky.social has some terrific resources to put these comments in context. #Edusky 🍎 000
Reposted by Adam StromJoanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 13/01/2025The billionairization of the American press isn’t new. The hasty and overt kow-towing of parts of the press to threatening impending power is heart-sinking. Watch what you read and support independence and responsibility. 534243
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Been thinking about this pircr every day since I read it. 000
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 12/01/2025The right wing has galvanized against institutions all kinds and it's paying off 000
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 12/01/2025At the Garden. Let's go Celtics. Could really use a win today. 000
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 12/01/2025This is a brilliant and timely piece by Timothy Ryback from @theatlantic.com. When I was at Facing History, I produced a short film featuring his work on the early days of Dachau. Look for it, Tim's work on the transition from democracy to dictatorship is really compelling 010
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 12/01/2025History matters, which is why some folks don't want us to teach it. 000
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 12/01/2025www.snopes.com/fact-check/b... I have to much to say. Instead of saying it, and ranting, I will leave it here.snopes.comVideo Shows Black People Helping — Not Looting — During LA WildfiresOnline users falsely alleged a video of Black family members and friends moving items from a home during the January 2025 fires suggested looting. 000
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 11/01/2025I used to share these sorts of updates on Facebook. I'm not sure if they are appropriate here. Here is the construction update. The living room is still in a in-between state but the 2nd floor is now chaos. 000
Reposted by Adam StromSteve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 11/01/2025A former Facebook fact checker makes a case that she did an honest job, only to be overwhelmed by an algorithm that favored dishonest content. airmail.news/issues/2025-...airmail.newsTake It From a Facebook Fact-Checker: Zuckerberg's Political Bias Claims Are FalseUnless the Meta C.E.O. sees the truth itself as “too politically biased.” 18121
Reposted by Adam StromNews Literacy Project @newslit.org · 10/01/2025Destructive weather events are awful enough without falsehoods fanning the flames. As the Los Angeles fires continue to burn, here are some basic tips to avoid spreading misinformation ⤵️ #LosAngeles #Misinformation 03721
Reposted by Adam StromChalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 11/01/2025Climate change threatens youth mental well-being. Here’s how to help them cope. www.chalkbeat.org/2025/01/10/climat…chalkbeat.orgClimate change threatens youth mental health. Here's how to help.Growing research shows that many adolescents and young adults feel anxious about the impact of an unstable climate in their lives. Here's how to help them cope. 22611
Adam Strom @afstrom.bsky.social · 09/01/2025"Americans understand Americans less because we see Americans less. More and more, the way we confront people we don’t know is on social media, & we present a...different face online...more extreme & more negative an & more hateful of the “out” group." www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...theatlantic.comHow Solitude Is Rewiring American IdentityA conversation with Derek Thompson on how social isolation is affecting both happiness and civic life 020