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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

I just finished the books so I can finish the show. I hated all of them by the end. It will continue to be corny, but is a good mindless watch. The music is great.

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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 · 03/07/2025

So glad to meet in person!!

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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 · 25/06/2025

The goal would be to get them out of your house before that happens!

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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 · 07/01/2025

There's no authors mentioned in 6-8. There is an appendix that has text examples of the Lexile ranges, but nothing in the standards themselves. RL 7.5 references soliloquy and sonnet, which are often taught using Shakespeare, but it doesn't have to be.

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Not many left at junior high. Programs are expensive to run, teachers are hard to find, time during the school day is limited, and many shifted to technology based classes. Variations are still at many high schools, but all electives. FACS - Family and Consumer Science covers a wide range of topics.

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

It took 35 minutes, but I survived and now have groceries.

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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 · 18/12/2024

I got sucked in with the Hogwarts sets. The new glitter garden set, or whatever it's called. I got so many 😭

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

Someone should have warned me how addictive these kits are.i have so many!

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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 📝

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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 · 15/12/2024

Yep! We're at 115 😁 you're added.

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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 think all you can do is try to advocate for coaching as the most effective form of professional development - job embedded. However, it is VERY difficult to be an effective coach without admin support. If you're able to stay on as a coach, it will be an uphill battle. Protect your peace!

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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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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

I added you! Thanks for reaching out.

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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

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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

Had to unpublish and then republish...it seems to be working now.

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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 · 08/12/2024

There are several options but the easiest are probably Folkleric on YouTube or TessDear on TikTok.

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Amie Reed @amiereed.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

I added you! Please share; we're only at 19 people on the list. 😁

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