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Kari Johnston @holamsjohnston.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

All my teacher friends should apply & come hang out with me in Philly!!! 🎉🥰

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Kari Johnston @holamsjohnston.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Maya Christina Gonzalez is an important artist and author we learn from in our fifth-grade class. She will be missed.

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Humanities Texas @humanitiestexas.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Humanities Texas is pleased to showcase three of our 2025 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award winners! 🏆 #htxota Learn about these remarkable educators who were featured in our March newsletter: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

Texas State Senator Judith Zaffirini (left) and 2025 OTA winner Kari Johnston.

(From l to r:) YES Prep Public Schools Principal Emily Ryans; former Humanities Texas Board Member Todd Romero; 2025 OTA winner Andreina Campos; Frank Gonzalez, special projects director for Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia.

(From l to r:) Humanities Texas Executive Director Eric Lupfer; Zachary Unger, field representative for Michael McCaul; Ann Nguyen’s mother, Sac Dao; 2025 OTA winner Ann Nguyen; and Round Rock High School Principal Gordon Butler.

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Kari Johnston @holamsjohnston.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Me all day: “I don’t get it? I just really like 6th grade math!” Me during the costume parade: “67!” All fifth graders in response: “ahhhh! I knew it!! 67!!” Are we the cool teachers yet? #edusky #joy #keepingrelevant

Two fifth grade teacher in a hallway with posters of math textbooks hanging around their neck. One has a 6th grade version. The other has 7th.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 04/08/2025

The new issue of #ClassroomCorridors is here and packed with ideas to help elementary educators build respectful, strong classroom communities from day one. Access back-to-school-themed podcasts, booklists, and more: classroomcorridors.org/issue/issue-...

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 17/07/2025

Representing K–12 teachers and leaders in the core subject areas, NCTE, @nctm.org, @socialstudies.org, and NSTA call on the administration to release nearly $7 billion in allocated federal educational funds and reaffirm its commitment to supporting our nation’s communities: ncte.org/blog/2025/07...

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 23/06/2025

At #LitMath25, Elementary Cohort Facilitator @frankisibberson.bsky.social shared: “The less we control and manage and the more we commit to freedom, the more our students learn.” How will you invite choice? #MondayMotivation With author @kristinziemke.bsky.social & NCTE VP Detra Price.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 06/06/2025

We’re pleased to share the results of the 2025 NCTE elections! Welcome to our new leaders, taking office in November: • Jamal A. Cooks • Kari Johnston • Vivett Dukes Congratulations to the new Section and Conference leaders, as well! For more: ncte.org/get-involved... #EducationLeadership

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Kari Johnston @holamsjohnston.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

If you want to know why I’m the teacher and advocate I am today, @carmelavaldez.bsky.social is a huge part of that. She’s off spread her joy and magic in a new way, but wow, this goodbye is hard. ♥️ Cheers to her & in celebration, here is a picture of us toasting sparkling cider. 🥂

A selfie of Kari & Carmela. Kari is holding a glass of sparkling cider.

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Caroline Sweet @csweet.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Love seeing @holamsjohnston.bsky.social on this list! ❤️🤗

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Kari Johnston @holamsjohnston.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Calling all elementary educators 📢📢📢 I’ll be there! Let’s show up for each other and the work that matters. ♥️ #EduSky #iTeachEnglish #education #elementaryeducation #NCTE

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Kari Johnston @holamsjohnston.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

If you support, encourage, or engage with educators, this is a must-read. Also, Caroline’s words are a hug to all of us teachers. ♥️ @ncte.org [P.S. If you’re interested in writing for Classroom Corridors, let’s connect!] #EduSky #NCTE #iTeachEnglish #iTeachDL

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Caroline Sweet @csweet.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

If you have a moment, give this a listen. It's my two teaching besties talking to Gary about how we sustain each other in community. You'll need to be an NCTE member to listen. But if you aren't, maybe you should be. Just sayin'. @carmelavaldez.bsky.social @holamsjohnston.bsky.social

Screenshot from website classroom cooridors with 3 headshots and the title "Teaching Through Connection: How Two Educators Found Joy after Covid 19"

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Kari Johnston @holamsjohnston.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I’m honored to have been part of the team behind this resource. We hope it brings joy, connection, and support to elementary educators everywhere. Have a classroom story or project to share? Let’s collaborate! #teachers #edusky #elementary #elementaryeducation #education #NCTE #literacy

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Kari Johnston @holamsjohnston.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

These books bring joy and empathy into classrooms. I was especially inspired by the way @msguerrette.bsky.social uses questioning to push her students’ critical thinking. Classroom Corridors is a resource close to my heart. Check it out! #literacy #edusky #books #literature #NCTE

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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

You can't use the parks budget to redo your backyard. You can't use the highway budget to repave your driveway. You can't use the police budget to hire a personal security guard. And rich people can't use our public school budget to pay for private school. Say no to vouchers.

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Caroline Sweet @csweet.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Two good friends are running for TABE board. If you’re a member of the Texas Association of Bilingual Education, look up @maestra-landaverde.bsky.social and @henrycastellanos.bsky.social

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Kari Johnston @holamsjohnston.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Still fangirling over @tracisorellauthor.bsky.social and @charleswaters.bsky.social 🎉📚 We loved talking about books, writing, and lobster rolls! #NCTE2024 @carmelavaldez.bsky.social

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Kari Johnston @holamsjohnston.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson impacted all the teachers in the room when she reminded us that hope exists, communities within this country have weathered very difficult moments, and our students can do anything because we have done the work. #NCTE2024 #NCTE #HeartHopeHumanity

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Kari Johnston @holamsjohnston.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

We loved learning with @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social about the writing process and importance of stories that represent our identities and experiences! #ReadingRockStars #TexasBookFestival

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