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Jared Rutecki @jaredrutecki.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Amazing work by @propublica.org and partners illustrating the lack of regulations around microschools in some states. www.propublica.org/article/prop...

In Arkansas, all it took was a few clicks on the Arkansas secretary of state website, $45 and an American flag to form a bona fide private school with the Arkansas Times.
We established a school with Mountain State Spotlight in West Virginia after filing our new school's name and location with authorities on a piece of notebook paper, then exchanging a few emails.
And with The Assembly in North Carolina, we filed an online notice of intent to open a private school at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. in Durham, while perched on its metal bar stools, eyeing glasses of a crisp kolsch.

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Dye Mad Yarns @dyemadyarns.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

happy Wednesday! It’s a great day to schedule a flu or Covid booster! #knitsky

A deep red yarn with ribbon text with the words “and in case it wasn’t obvious, fuck anti-vaxxers”

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Tawny, but feral @bawnsley.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My favorite Cat Named Sam as seen from the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. All over the museum, it is noted that Andy was encouraged by & learned from PUBLICLY & CHARITABLY FUNDED ARTS PROGRAMS. Our society is better when the arts are supported!!!

A lovely ink drawing of a green cat with red eyes, looking directly at the viewer with an alert expression. Matching red text shows that this image is used as a phone lock screen. This drawing is in the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh.

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Tim Gaedke @timgaedke.com · 26/09/2026

talent is a lie

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Gwen C. Katz @gwenckatz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Fuck ChatGPT flyers. The future is broadsheets.

A crowded broadsheet with way too many fonts. It says:
Forget ChatGPT Flyers
Say it with
Broadsheets
Unlimited fonts
Stretch them
Or cram a really long sentence into one line for no good reason
No whitespace
Mix capital and lowercase
Pointing hands
(They're called manicules!)
Don't be left behind
Broadsheets are the future

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Premee Mohamed @premeemohamed.com · 24/09/2026

ALSO is it that time of year again?? Is the air getting crisp?? Are ghosts beginning to whisper from the dark corner behind the bookshelf?? ("Actually we're roasting" OK I can't help where you live, ignore the above) Time to read THE APPLE-TREE THRONE! www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/...

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The Apple-Tree Throne ebook by Premee Mohamed - Rakuten Kobo

Read "The Apple-Tree Throne" by Premee Mohamed available from Rakuten Kobo. It is the turn of the century in an England that never was. Bright new aqua-plants are generating electricity for the st...

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

2026 was the hottest summer on record since records began in 1895. Shockingly, Republicans are trying to stop ALL federal heat safety protection regs-NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. HR6213 prohibits OSHA from creating or enforcing ANY national heat safety standard. Let's stop this! 1/

Graphic reading “Not having shade, water, breaks is not just dangerous it is inhumane,” with a hand holding strawberries chained to gray links with the link breaking up top; the stark design conveys urgency

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Ana Marie Cox @anamariecox.com · 23/09/2026

There is a plus side to this: A large WPA-style jobs program hiring people to undo all this shit.

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Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Wood County Dems have joined in. (I'm not saying the statement is as strong as if prefer, but when the party is actively trying to silence criticism, any statement is appreciated.)

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Tawny, but feral @bawnsley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

2am is not the ideal time to experience a Mouse Event & Victory Parade presented by the cats but at least they didn't stage the thing up into the bed 💀

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bikesforcenturies @theodora2b.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Lucas county Stonewall Democrats (Toledo area, Ohio 9th house district) have sent a letter to Congresswoman Kaptur over her transphobic ad and demand it be taken down and will be highling the ad and Rep Kaptur's open transphobia until election day.

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Katie Hodges-Kluck, PhD @klhkhistorian.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

**Lights Out Alert Sunday & Monday Nights** Birdcast is estimating 300-400 million birds will be in flight.

From meteorologist Eric Snitil

**Lights Out Alert Sunday & Monday Nights**

"Heads up birders, I would not be surprised if the biggest bird migration night of the year happens over the next 2 nights. Birdcast is estimating 300-400 million birds will be in flight. That is a lot, but the pattern could not be better for migratory birds. A massive area of high pressure will turn the low level winds from the northeast to the southwest across most of the US. The last time we had anything similar to this in the fall was early October last year when a record 1.25 billion birds were in flight. I doubt we get to that level, but I suspect the number will top 500 million especially Monday night which looks to be the bigger of the two nights. You can help by turning off those outdoor lights on big migration nights, and the next 2 nights is about as big as it gets."

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Colin Spacetwinks @spacetwinks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

not for nothing, the thing that kills dems image isn't 'oh they support trans people' it's 'people, including many dem voters, think dems are spineless, cowardly, wimpy, and don't actually stand for anything' standing for trans rights corrects that. beshear won in *kentucky* without flinching.

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Join us on Wednesday, October 7th, in Upper Arlington for a panel discussion on the state of public education followed by a Q&A. There will also be a live stream. Reserve your free ticket here: bit.ly/Ohioedtownhall #Ohio #OhioEd #PublicEd #OhioSchools

Flyer for Ohio public education town hall on Oct 7, 2026, featuring six panelists discussing vouchers, funding, and reform at Bob Crane Community Center in upper arlington.

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Transit Columbus @transitcolumbus.org · 18/09/2026

Our pals at Strong Towns are doing another bench build on Sunday, September 20th! Join them to help build and install benches at places in need. No prior experience needed! Sign up here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

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September Bench Build

Join Strong Towns Columbus for a hands-on bench build! Volunteers will help measure and mark lumber, make cuts, and assemble benches that will be distributed…

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Megan Greenwell @greenwell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I’m writing a book about teaching reading and what it even means to be “a good reader.” I want to talk to as many teachers, librarians, parents, and students as possible. If you have thoughts about reading, please get in touch at readingmachinebook@gmail.com. (And please pass along!)

THE READING MACHINE By Megan Greenwell
Imprint: Dey Street Books
August 10, 2026
Former Deadspin editor-in-chief and author of BAD COMPANY Megan Greenwell's THE READING MACHINE, a narrative investigation into how policy and profit reshaped the relationship between American children and books, changing what literacy is for and leaving millions of students behind in the process, to Libby Burton at Dey Street Books, at auction, by Anna Sproul-Latimer at Neon Literary (NA).
Rights: kent@neonliterary.com

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Nurse Blackie @ladytaco.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This is how ass backwards this administration is. There is bacteria in the soap.

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 16/09/2026

Happy Baby Safety Month.

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Monteiro @monteiro.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Hello. They are going to try to fuck with your vote, and we are NOT going to let them. Last week I pinged my friend Dana Chisnell, who knows how elections work, and said "Hey, let’s make it hard for them to fuck with us.” Today, we are very proud to announce the HOW TO VOTE zine. howtovote.tips

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How to Vote / Cómo Votar

A free field guide to what stops people from voting, and what to do about it. English and Spanish, ready to print.

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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 16/09/2026

Clean energy scored a rare win in Ohio last month when state regulators unanimously approved a permit for 149 megawatts of solar and 149 MW of battery storage at the Hamden Energy site in Vinton County, located in the southeast quadrant of the state ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/15/c...

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Coal-to-solar project lands a rare clean-energy win in Ohio • Ohio Capital Journal

This story was originally published by Canary Media. Clean energy scored a rare win in Ohio last month when state regulators unanimously approved a permit for 149 megawatts of solar and 149 MW of…

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Andy Downing @andydowning33.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Over the weekend, @rooster.info obtained a memo from CMR President & CEO David Miller to staff addressing the "negative posts on social media" related to the restaurant group's sponsorship of a Friends of the IDF fundraiser that sparked a boycott call from Baladna: Palestine Society of Columbus.

A white page labelled "memo" set on a yellow background below text that reads "Cameron Mitchell Restaurants doubles down on support of Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces, calls it a 'humanitarian organization'"

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Luke O'Neil @lukeoneil47.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I know this is not going to fix anything, but how much media coverage and how much groundswell of excitement from the base do you think would happen if one of these dem candidates just said, once in their lives, what the fuck are you talking about you sound like a dumb asshole right now

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

"The Brooklyn Public Library will launch its first-ever craft library on Wednesday, allowing library cardholders to borrow art supplies for a variety of activities, including screen printing, bookbinding, metal stamping and hand embroidery." gothamist.com/arts-enterta...

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Brooklyn Public Library launches first ever craft library

Cardholders can borrow tools and kits.

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The Other Happy Place @theotherhappyplace.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Hey! It's my birthday today! WOO!! 🎂🍰🪅🍬🎈 I'm making a short horror film right now, and one thing I'd really love to do is rent a nice camera and some lighting for the shoot! So if you'd like to toss a little birthday tip in my jar, that would be AWESOME! 💕🎥 ko-fi.com/theotherhapp...

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Buy The Other Happy Place a Coffee

Become a supporter of The Other Happy Place today!

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Tawny, but feral @bawnsley.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Happy Wickhills release day!!! 🎉✨ Gonna pick up my copy from @thebookloft.bsky.social tomorrow 😎 Other faves from @premeemohamed.com are The Apple Tree Throne, The Butcher of the Forest (do NOT skip!!)

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Angry Staff Officer @pptsapper.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Soundtrack to your Labor Day. These bangers brought to you by the inimitable @alexdecampi.bsky.social open.spotify.com/playlist/6EC...

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Solidarity Now: Workers, Union & Protest Songs

Playlist · Alex De Campi · 71 items · 8.4K saves

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Tawny, but feral @bawnsley.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Blah blah water is wet blah quelle surprise blaaahhhh

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Tawny, but feral @bawnsley.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Speaking of supporting artists, I should shout out @nimasprout.bsky.social as well. We're packing for vacation, & the Animal Adventurer coloring book prints up wonderfully. I bought it ages ago, & kiddo loves it. This time I went quarter sized zine-style so it fits on his little backpack.

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Tawny, but feral @bawnsley.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I couldn't pass up grabbing some of these. Just stunning work. Support art! Support artists!!

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Tawny, but feral @bawnsley.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I grabbed up some of these today, they will be added to my patch jacket. The quality is superb, get you some!!

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Tawny, but feral @bawnsley.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This is why fascists hate art and artists

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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 27/08/2026

Trump’s continued and unproven attacks against mail-in voting, despite voting by mail himself, have yielded a win by the justices on the nation's highest court. Here's how it will impact Ohio voters during the 2026 Election. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/08/27/h...

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How Trump's US Supreme Court win on mail-in voting impacts Ohio voters • Ohio Capital Journal

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Josh Eyler @josheyler.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

They make some stellar recommendations, including a whole section on grades. I'm going to post a screenshot of the section here, and then add some commentary about different pieces of it. 2/x

Text about grades from MIT's report.
3.1.6. Reconsider grades and incentives
Several peer institutions recently imposed limits on the number of A’s instructors can give in a subject. We do not advocate this kind of grade rationing, in part because we expect it to be counterproductive in helping the Institute navigate the challenges of AI. Responding to an intense societal focus on credentials and grades, students who are set on maximizing their GPA have a strong incentive to use whatever means they feel are most effective to achieve that goal. Rationing top grades would intensify the temptation to cut corners on actual learning by increasing reliance on AI.

As instructors explore new forms of assessment and experiential learning activities, MIT should take this opportunity to consider what role grades play in our overall system, and if the current approach could be improved. For instance, if instructors mainly respond by putting more weight on in-class exams, there’s a risk of narrowing what the MIT credential has long signaled: that MIT students are capable of difficult, independent, and thought-intensive problem solving, not just acing exams on paper.

The committee encourages MIT to explore alternative systems of grading and assessment, including those that work in other countries (such as the UK system, which uses percentages to express relative mastery against an expert standard), and newer paradigms such as competency-based and mastery-based assessments. As one thought experiment, the committee discussed the idea that if MIT did not have grades, many of the incentives around AI cheating would disappear. Note that MIT already refrains from the common practice of awarding summa/magna/cum-laude diplomas, because we believe that earning an MIT degree stands as distinction enough.

Grades are far from the only way for students to demonstrate mastery or gauge their own progress; real-time feedback during an oral exam or presentation, or written comments reflecting …

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Dye Mad Yarns @dyemadyarns.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We realized after we launched Tomato Festival that nothing *quite* fit to make her shine, so we started brainstorming a new color… and we made something that pairs beatifically with so many of our heirloom veggies! #yarn🧶 Introducing Black Beauty: dyemadyarns.com/products/bla...

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 27/08/2026

Requirements for becoming a private school teacher vary by state. We recently reported on a woman who pled no contest to felony child abuse charges in Florida, but was still able to open a school. Here's how to investigate who runs your child's private school:

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How to Research Private Schools Like an Investigative Reporter

It can be really hard to get transparent, comprehensive information about private schools. Our investigative reporters share some suggestions for parents and guardians who want to collect it themselve...

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Tawny, but feral @bawnsley.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Those headlines about adults making/using LLM's and chatbots to parent and talk to their kids is..... making me feel so crushingly sad. Those poor kids. What will this do to our society down the road? What the fuck is wrong with people

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Tawny, but feral @bawnsley.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Kiddo returns to school tomorrow, seems to have had a growth spurt (both in mind and body) this last week. We prep for big vacation across the country, leaving this weekend. TURBO BLASTED BY FEELINGS AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH

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Catie Michel @catiecreating.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

North American Pollinators and their host plants: “Carrier Bag Theory of Conservation”. Inspired by Ursula K Le Guin’s Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction. On view at Goggleworks in PA for Creature Conserve. Prints available for preorder! #sciart #pollinators #moths #caterpillars #creatureconserve

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 21/08/2026

In the lab (literal).

The gloved hand of a CPSC engineer about to squeeze a counterfeit squishy toy full of water beads.

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The Haslams have more than $16 billion, and for some reason they are currently trying to take $600 million of Ohio taxpayer dollars to construct a new stadium for the private NFL team they own, while they use their public position (and the team’s employees) to promote extremely partisan politics

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