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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Every day I think about writing a reflection from the ISTE + ASCD conference, and everyday I find other things to do instead. See: this post.

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Welcome to football season, also the time when #EduCoach is full of random hot takes on various decisions made by a random assortment of college coaches.

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Why is it not a common understanding that if your device is making noise, you should have on headphones?! 😩 #ThingsYouThinkAtTheAirport

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

He, in fact, did not enjoy the adventure.

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

I think our location can no longer be described as "on the precipice."

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Just finished The Summer I Turned Pretty books because I like to know how shows end before I start them if possible. I just told my sister that I needed to see who she picks. But in the end I didn't care because I hated them all. It's Twilight all over again. 🤣

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Today I am taking my cat on a 90 minute drive to see a behavioral specialist. I predict he will not enjoy this adventure.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 13/07/2025

Seeing their missteps on display—on a clip chart, for example—may not motivate students to improve their behavior, research shows. 📊 These evidence-based practices from teachers can serve as more effective alternatives. #ClassroomManagement #EduSky

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How to Improve Classroom Behavior Without Public Shaming

Instead of clip charts and data walls, try these classroom management techniques to discourage misbehavior and build a stronger classroom community.

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Someday the NFHS will go three years without what feels like a complete overhaul of the spirit rules book, but today was not that day.

A slide projected in a classroom with the text IHSA 2025-2026 IHSA Competitive Dance - Level 2 Clinic

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Introducing adult cats is a full time job.

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Just realized that before school got out I prepped for a presentation I have next week. So happy with May me for being so productive! 🎉

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

It was great to see a section of #CHI24 today! Hoping to catch up with everyone over the next few days. 😁

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Got the badge in my email, so it feels more official. Proud to say I'm an ISTE+ASCD Certified Instructional Leader! #EduSky #EduCoach

ISTE+ASCD Certified Instructional Leader 2025-2028

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

A White House proposal would claw back already approved public media funding. Join me in the fight to save it. Contact Congress now. bit.ly/4izrxUn #ProtectMyPublicMedia

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Urge Congress: Save Public Media Funding

Save your local stations. Email your Members of Congress now!

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Penny Kittle @pennykittle.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

I shared this article in Wisconsin last week... AMAZING, right? I listen to several books a month now because of my commute to campus, and I've come to love being read to. How about you? #booklove

discovermagazine.com

Audiobooks or Reading? To Our Brains, It Doesn’t Matter

Stories stimulate the brain in the same way, regardless of whether they're read or heard.

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

I was supposed to be on a vinyl purchasing freeze. Then this happened.

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Anne Lutz Fernandez @lutzfernandez.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I’ve been screaming about this for a while. And AI fever is bound to make it worse. “Even when phones are not present during the school day, students often have a device open in front of them which steals their attention and deteriorates their learning.”

restorechildhood.substack.com

Undoing EdTech's Death Grip on Education

We have an epidemic of poorly vetted “educational” technology harming our youth

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Nothing brings people together like the need to grocery shop days before impending winter weather. This checkout line will take at least 30 minutes.

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Come learn about our #CEL25 conference for literacy/ELA leaders! On 1/16/25 at 7pm EST, conference chair Matthew Helmers and I will talk through the Call for Proposals and brainstorm sessions: traditional sessions & creative practice sessions! #NCET25 Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/1sXi...

2025 CEL Annual Convention. Abundance. November 23-25. Denver, Colorado. #CEL25. CEL is a constituent group of NCTE. The colors are light blue, light green, yellow, and brown, with impressions of acorns, flowers, rain, and sun in an autumnal motif.

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

I showed a lot of restraint in not picking 100% purple outfits. 😂 Thanks @swiftalert13.swifties.social for one more Eras Mastermind!

My Picks for My Favorites Mastermind
Lover bodysuit - purple
Lover jacket - pink
Lover guitar - lavender
Fearless - short gold
Red - trouble
Speak Now - wonderstruck ball gown
Reputation - red and black snake bodysuit
Folkmore - yellow
1989 - pink top and purple skirt
TTPD Dress - Who's Afraid
I Can Do It With a Broken Heart - Graphite set with Graphite jacket
Surprise Songs - supernova: purple and pink with sparkles
Midnights shirt dress - bright blue
Midnights bodysuit - moonstone
Midnights jacket - multicolor
Guitar surprise song - death by a thousand cuts and getaway car
Piano surprise songs - haunted and exile

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Don Sturm is 🤔 @sturmdon.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Teachers help students grow, but who helps teachers? Coaching conversations—focused, intentional, and growth-driven—give educators space to reflect, build on strengths, and create positive change. What could happen if every teacher had access to this kind of support? #EduSky #EduCoach

A text block explains how coaching conversations differ from typical, informal interactions. It states that coaching conversations are intentional, focused on the other person’s strengths and challenges, and aim to stimulate growth and change, leading to positive action. Below the text, the book title Coaching Conversations and the authors Linda M. Gross Cheliotes and Marceta Reilly are displayed. On the right, there is an illustration of two simplified human figures with speech bubbles above their heads.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 16/12/2024

9 reasons to grade less, starting right now. From less stress for you *and* your students to a healthier outlook on learning, here’s a research-backed list—compiled by Edutopia’s @youkiterada.bsky.social 📝

buff.ly

Why Teachers Should Grade Less Frequently

Excessive grading stresses out kids and teachers, stifles innovative teaching, and fails to deliver as a true measurement of learning.

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

I've set timers for all of my social media apps. I hadn't realized how much time in total was getting vanished each day!

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

I love this as a tool to help students self assess and reflect on their participation in discussions.

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John Warner @biblioracle.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Here's @audreywatters.bsky.social doing what she does best, contextualizing and criticizing ed tech, this time by working through the 60 Minutes infomercial, I mean segment, for Khanmigo. Sign up for her newsletter! 2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com/12-years-and...

2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com

12 Years and 60 Minutes Later

This will be the last Friday you'll receive a Second Breakfast newsletter in 2024. I'm not writing my usual "year-in-review" series either, as easy as it could have been to just copy-and-paste "artifi...

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I share this often created by Mindy Johnson. Great reminders for making your social posts #Accessible #A11y #EduSky #EduCoach #UDL #ATchat #EdTech #InclusiveEdTech #Tlap #WeLeadEdu #AIinEdU More info bit.ly/a11y-social

Social Media Accessibility
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Captioning & Audio
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Mindy Johnson |@min_d.j
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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

If anyone at #MultilingualIL24 wants to join this pack for IL educators, please let me know!

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

I'm still looking for educators from Illinois! I know there are more than 15 of us here. 😁 Also, don't forget we have a feed for #EduSkyIL. You can use the tag to connect with other teachers in IL even if you don't want to join the starter pack.

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

I thought I fixed the #EduSkyIL feed...but I don't understand what is happening! Sometimes it is frustrating to be at the edge of my capabilities. 😂

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Dr. Tracy @tracyrenee70.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Teachers have to worry about being fired over books, school shootings and now potentially ICE raids all while being overworked, undervalued & underpaid. Don't ever ask why there's a teacher shortage again.

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

I was not ready for the level of winter we are experiencing this morning. 🥶

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Still on the look out for Illinois educators!! #EduSky #EduSkyIL

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Dorie @doriec.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I want to do an optional book club with my heritage speakers of Spanish. Who has some recommendations for books in Spanish for a group of 5th graders? RTs welcome! #langchat #earlylang #books #BookSky #EduSky

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Becky Keene 🦋 @beckykeene.com · 03/12/2024

Guess what? I made my first Feed today - and it's for #LaterChat! #EduSky go check out posts that get replied to after the #EduSkyChat has concluded and continue the conversation with us! @karlymoura.com @alicekeeler.com 🦋 bsky.app/profile/beck...

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

People are HOT in this Discord with the idea that I would read the SJM books in this order....the one in which she published the books. Who knew the idea that I would go back and forth between the series would be so controversial?! 📚💙

Throne of Glass - August 2, 2012

☑ Crown of Midnight - August 15, 2013

The Assassin's Blade - March 4, 2014

Heir of Fire - September 2, 2014

A Court of Thorns and Roses - May 5, 2015

Queen of Shadows September - 1, 2015

A Court of Mist and Fury - May 3, 2016

Empire of Storms - September 6, 2016

A Court of Wings and Ruin - May 2, 2017

Tower of Dawn - September 5, 2017

A Court of Frost and Starlight - May 1, 2018

Catwoman: Soulstealer: August 7, 2018

Kingdom of Ash - October 23, 2018

House of Earth and Blood - March 3, 2020

A Court of Silver Flames - February 16, 2021

House of Sky and Breath - February 15, 2022

House of Flame and Shadow - January 30, 2024

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I'm listening to the Anthology on vinyl for the first time (my coaching partner stood in line on Friday and brought it to me at work today), and it is bringing me so much joy! I just love these songs.

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Exciting news #EduSkyIL, we had enough people to get the Illinios Educator Starter Pack going. If you see this and want added, please let me know! I don't add people randomly because I know not everyone wants to be in these packs. #EduSky #EduCoach go.bsky.app/GJxgu3h

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I'm still on the look out for Illinois educators who want to be added to a starter pack/list so it's easier for us to connect with each other! I need seven people to get it started. #EduSky #EduSkyIL

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I'd like to connect with other educators in Illinois, so I'm going to create a starter pack. I'm also creating a feed for #EduSkyIL to pull in relevant posts. Let me know if you want added to the pack! #EduSky #EduCoach

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Matt Weld @matthewweld.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

If you are an Illinois teacher, head over to Teachillinois.org to get your PD hours. Thankful to @ditchthattextbook.com for another year of collaboration!

teachillinois.org

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

So, when I created the #EduCoach feed, I added terms like "literacy coach" or "math coach" to pull in relevant posts that may not use the hashtag. Turns out "tech coach" becomes an issue the days that Georgia Tech plays. 😬

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Finished Noel the Snow Wooble crochet project! I need better scissors that I only use for yarn.

A small crochet amigurumi egg shaped snow person with a red hat and scarf.

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Special shout out today to my coaching partner who braved Target this morning and was able to get an Anthology vinyl for me. My favorite songs are in the back half of TTPD, and I am pumped to hear them on vinyl! Now I'm getting ready to head to my local record store in hopes of a little RSD luck.

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Had a whole list of things to do today. The only one I accomplished was getting my ears pierced. 😂

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Greta Sandler @gsandler.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

📢 Calling all coaches! Join us for our monthly ISTE+ASCD meet up with a festive twist on Mon, Dec 9 at 7pm EST. Each attendee will have two minutes to showcase a "gift" & explain why it's so valuable. Let's spread some holiday cheer & unwrap the gift of coaching! 🎄🎁 #EDUsky 📌 bit.ly/CoachMeetDEC

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Eric Curts @ericcurts.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

New to Bluesky? Check out my post on "Bluesky Starter Tips for Educators" including connecting with the EduSky community, following people, using Starter Packs, joining EduChats, adding custom feeds, refollowing Twitter friends, and more! www.controlaltachieve.com/2024/11/blue... #EduSky #EdTech

controlaltachieve.com

Bluesky Starter Tips for Educators

Social media always seems to be changing. Many tools have come and gone (I still remember with fondness my Google+ account) but many more ...

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