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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Always love seeing familiar faces.

Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Spent last week in Austin with GEG leaders exploring the Google AI Educator Series! Nothing beats hands-on learning with sharp peers: testing practical workflows, cutting administrative noise, and keeping human connection at the center. 💡✨ #GoogleForEdu #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Excited for Google’s AI Educator Series Badge-a-thon this Saturday 09/19/26: ✨ 30-minute snackable & stackable sessions ✨ Practical workflows from fellow educators ✨ Earn a badge on the spot Who’s badging with me?🔗 goo.gle/GESBadgeathon #EduSky #GoogleForEdu

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This past weekend my soul filled with joy as I supported the Marvin E. Robinson School of Business & Management at Townview in Dallas ISD with their first AI Prompt-A-Thon. High School will always hold a special place in my teacher heart! 📸 SBM Young Executives #SBM #standingonbusiness

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The Vendor Fair before our New Teacher Luncheon was movin' and shakin.' Special thanks to all the vendors who participated and @IISDFoundation for organizing! #ExcellenceInAction

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Talk about #ExcellenceInAction All Irving ISD campuses welcomed new teachers with phenomenal table decor at the New Teacher Luncheon.

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

First Class Week (Irving ISD new teacher learning) was out of this world🚀 🌎️ ! Give me a fun theme, and I will dress appropriately. #ExcellenceInAction

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The 26-27 School Year started with First Class Blast Off. I love supporting and learning alongside new teachers. Day One welcomed first year teachers to Irving ISD. #ExcellenceInAction

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We are down to one more week before we welcome new teachers. There are a few items left on the Amazon Wish List to make this day special. Items left are mostly decor and snack boxes. Please help us make the new teachers feel special. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

New Teacher Academy prep is in full swing! 🍎 We've got the teaching essentials covered, but we need your help to add the celebratory magic. We set up a wishlist to pamper our newest team members! 👇 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

When you understand the assignment. We love a good theme for presenting at the Learning Forward Texas conference. #LFTX2026 #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Fantastic opening keynote at the Learning Forward Texas Conference with Dr. Jill Siler #LFTX2026

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Started the week strong at the Learning Forward Texas conference. Excited for all the learning to be had over the next few days. #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

School librarians do so much more than check out books. Join us online June 23-25 for the @TCEA.org Librarian Conference—built specifically for school librarians, by school librarians. 💻 Live (8:30 AM - 1:00 PM CT) Register: tcea.org/events/libra... #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Calling all PreK-5 educators! 📢 If you want practical, age-appropriate classroom tech ideas and a quick trip to the beach, join us in Galveston next week (June 14-16) for @TCEA.org Elementary Technology Conference (ETC)! 🌊 Register: tcea.org/events/etc/ #EduSky #TCEA #ETC2026

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Summer learning should be fueled by curiosity. ☀️💡 GEG-NORTX just launched Summer SPARKs! Explore, create, and connect at your own pace all summer with bite-sized tech challenges. ⚡ Board: sites.google.com/view/summer-... 📝 Join us for 2026-2027: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We are ready for the new teacher academy this July! 📝✨ Tight budgets impact things that make the week special—like welcoming decor, door prizes, and snacks. Want to help us roll out the red carpet and celebrate our newest educators? Check out our wishlist! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

The online @TCEA.org AI for Educators Conference starts this Tuesday, June 9. Join us for 3 half-days packed with practical, classroom-ready AI tips. Record-access stays open all summer! Register now: tcea.org/events/ai/ #TCEA #EduSky

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Illinois Digital Educators Alliance | IDEA @ideaillinois.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Did you know Disney has designs for use within Canva? And when using a Disney design, users get info about what usage is allowed and what isn't. The right time now it is to make sure our students know an image being on the internet ≠ getting to use that image no questions asked. #IDEAil #EduSky

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Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · 04/05/2026

Check out advanced search in Google Calendar. Click on search icon Click on tiny dropdown arrow Use advanced filtering #GoogleWorkspace #GoogleEDU #GoogleCalendar #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 🍎 @TCEA.org is celebrating YOU with a FREE membership! Yes, you read that right. Join May 4-8 only to get free access to all of our innovative educational resources. #TCEA #EdTech #EduSky Join Today at ➡️ tcea.org/membership

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 16/03/2026

When a whole team of teachers can't attend a professional development session, schools can leverage the experience of the individual staff members who do go. Here’s how. 🏫👇 #ProfessionalDevelopment #SchoolLeaders #EduSky

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Scaling Up When Only One Teacher Attends PD

How to leverage individual teachers' experience with professional development when not everyone can go.

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Next stop: Hanes Elementary for kinder storytime! 🦖🧜‍♀️ We read: 📖 Axolotl and Axolittle (Jess Hitchman) 📖 Mermaids are the Worst (Alex Willan) 📖 I Hate Everything @sophyhenn.bsky.social Thanks Irving ISD libraries for the invite! 2/2 #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Kicking off #ReadAcrossAmerica week with Irving ISD! 📚 Started with the Sister Circle events at Lamar MS & Johnson MS. It was an honor to see our 6th-grade girls engage with Leticia Ordaz and her book Sister Circle. 1/2

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Kasey Bell @shakeuplearning.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

💯 FREE Gemini AI in Google Classroom Cheat Sheet for Teachers You're gonna love this! ❤️ shakeuplearning.com/free-gemini-... #edtech #edchat #aiineducation #teacherlife #googleedu #googleclassroom #TCEA #ISTE #FETC #edusky

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Kasey Bell @shakeuplearning.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🦾 50+ AI Resources for Teachers Your complete roundup of AI resources for teachers—practical tools, prompts, guides, videos, and podcasts! shakeuplearning.com/blog/50-ai-r... #teachers #edtech #edchat #aiineducation #aiinedu #googleedu #k12 #TCEA #ISTE #FETC #teacherlife #edusky

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Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · 18/02/2026

One tip for effective group creation is to NOT let students choose their own group. grouper.school can help you design groups based on attributes you assign. alicekeeler.com/2025/02/07/t... #GroupWork #EdTech #EduSky

Tips for effective student groups. Cartoon image of students.

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

I loved seeing how everyone interpreted "Everyday Brilliance" through their booths and demos. 💡🙌

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

The @TCEA.org Exhibit Hall did NOT disappoint! 💎✨ A massive thank you to the Exhibitors for bringing the energy and the bling to San Antonio this week. #TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Join GEG-NORTX for a 30-minute virtual meetup that’s part movie magic, part future-tech! This month, we are head-over-heels for: 🎬️ Google Vids and 🔹 Gemini Canvas It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s educator-approved. 📅 Tuesday, Feb 10 | 8:00–8:30 PM (CT) 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Finally caught my breath after @TCEA.org Convention. One of my fave sessions was on Vibe Coding with @claycodes! Check out my session "Quick Win": A customizable confetti button with voice-over encouragement for presenters! 🎉 🔗 Try it here: gemini.google.com/share/935d8a... #TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Finally caught my breath after @TCEA.org Convention. One of my fave sessions - Vibe Coding with @claycodes.bsky.social ! Check out my customizable confetti button with voice-over encouragement for presenters! 🎉 🔗 Try it here: gemini.google.com/share/935d8a... #TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduTwitter #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Wrapping up @TCEA.org Convention with a dynamic closing panel. So excited for Sylvia representing Irving ISD with her insight and Everyday Brilliance. #TCEA #TCEA2026 #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

So glad Wacey was able to step in with a session on this last day of learning @TCEA.org Convention. He rocked his session on AI Prompting. #TCEA #TCEA2026 #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Closing out the Convention with a bang! 💥👗One of our last #OOTD winners proved that the Everyday Brilliance energy never fades. What a look to end on! 🏆 Winner: RaKel Paul #TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Saving some of the best for last! ✨🎬Our first #OOTD winners of the last day rocked it with these tees. True Wonder Women😉. Thanks for making the convention a bit more super. 🏆 Winner: Maria Varela 🏆 Winner: Gloria Garza #TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Hearing how other districts handle mentorship has given me so many ideas. I absolutely loved @edtechhawk.bsky.social and @abwitter.bsky.social ‘s session - their willingness to share their Everyday Brilliance is exactly why this community is so special. #TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Stop the scroll: We have our last winner for Day 4! Huge congrats to the #OOTD winner! These pants perfectly captured the bring the bling spirit we love at #TCEA2026. 🏆Winner: Alphonese Wilson #EduSky #TCEA

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Shout out to Cody Holt for a great session: Vintage AI. I’m already thinking about how to take the ideas and turn them into learning for our new teachers. 💡 #TCEA2026 #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Proof that brilliance comes in all forms! 💎🍎We have more DIY Brilliance from this #OOTD winner. We love seeing this level of creativity! 🏆 Winner: Erika Burkhardt #TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

We’re seeing stars! ⭐️🎨This #OOTD winner’s use of color and sparkle is giving us all the Tuesday vibes. Congratulations on being one of our daily top three! 🏆 Winner: Cyndi Goodgame #TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Finally back with my people! 🤝✨One of the best parts of #TCEA2026 is seeing the SMITS crew. My ❤️ is officially full! #TCEA #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Proof that sparkle comes in all forms! 💎🍎Our last #OOTD winner for today is giving us DIY Brilliance. We love seeing this level of creativity! 🏆 Winner: Kerry Fergason @fergask.bsky.social #TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Brain is full (in the best way). 🤯In a session on AI & Information Overload and my wheels are spinning. A big "aha!" ➡️ the more we see something the more we believe it is true - EVEN IF IT IS FALSE. What does this mean for our students? #TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Commitment to the theme: 10/10! This #OOTD winner did not come to play. Every detail is on point and on brand for Everyday Brilliance. 🏆Winner: Taylor Ross #TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Comfort meets Couture! 👟✨Today’s #OOTD winner knows that navigating #TCEA2026 requires the perfect footwear—and these sparkly kicks are winning the day - not to mention the rest of her outfit! 🏆Winner: Ja’Dorian Tate-Richardson #TCEA #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Worth the wake-up call! ☕️🤖We had the best time sharing AI Matchmaker! Thank you to those who joined us. Shout out to Team Gemini when choosing an “AI soulmate.”💖 #TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

To all the @TCEA.org first-timers: Welcome to the family! 🤗✨ Loved meeting first-timer Tracy today! Best tips: Find your people, find a comfortable pair of shoes, and don't be afraid to sit at a table with strangers. #TCEA #TCEA2026 #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

San Antonio just got a little brighter! ☀️Rounding out our morning winners with this absolute showstopper of a shirt. 🏆Winner: Michael Wesely #TCEA2026 #OOTD #TCEA #EduSky

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Powering through the afternoon with pure style! ⚡️👗Our next #OOTD winner is keeping the energy high with this look. Thanks for bringing your shine to the Exhibition Hall today! 🏆 Winner: Tracy Schmidt #TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

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