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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Attention artists! The deadline is almost here to submit your SPACE themed art for the 2025 Environmental Art Contest. Visit the bitly link below to submit your piece by Thursday June 5th: Bit.ly/eec2025art #EduSky #iteachscience ##STEAMEDUCATION #art #artcontest

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Jeremy Jorgensen | Helping teachers become happier and STRONGer. @why-edify.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

I shared this in November, but it also applies to May in the classroom. At this time of year, we can all benefit from a short memory. Stay strong, teacher friends. #EduSky youtu.be/cLC7vnMuhL0?...

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Ted Lasso's Secret to Teaching: Embrace Forgetfulness

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

I'm super excited to announce that Seeds to Solutions, the Climate Change and Environmental Justice curriculum I've been contributing to for the past couple of years, has finally been published! Download this free curriculum for Kinder-12th grade at www.seedstosolutions.org #EduSky ##iteachscience

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Seeds to Solutions – Seeds to Solutions

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Not trying to be a hero with my twisted knee, but I didn't realize ahead of time that it would be a march instead of a stationary demonstration. None the less I have no regrets, it was awesome to be out there with my husband supporting #publicschools! #EduSky #FightForSchools @wearecta.bsky.social

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Taking time for myself is a real struggle but it felt so good to get on the field again after a 3 year hiatus from the #highlandgames. It hurt so gooood. 😅 But seriously, I love and appreciate my body so much when I see how strong it can be!

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

The misty weather is calling to these kids. They just have to walk in the rain, and I completely get it.🥰 So nice to soak up the gift of water.🩵🌧 #EduSky #rain #petrichor #touchgrass

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

I might cry.💙😭 It's been a really hard week but I got my first teacher appreciation gift of the year. A student knocked on my door after school and said she had a surprise for me. A 🌈sticker and croc charms 🥰 #EduSky

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

It's that time of year again! I know it can be controversial to incubate eggs in classrooms but with responsible methods it can be so enriching to a life science curriculum. All ducklings will come back home to our farm to join our growing flock! #EduSky #iteachscience

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

I'm really enjoying our Springtime Chinampa project for our #ecosystem unit. S's learned about axolotls and Lake Xochimilco and were then given timber (craft sticks) and rope (yarn) and they built their own #chinampas. The cilantro is growing in nicely and we even added goldfish to a pond! #EduSky

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

“The rulings block the administration, at least for now, from carrying out efforts to cut off billions of dollars that pay for teachers, counselors and academic programs in schools that serve low-income children.” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...

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Courts Block Trump From Withholding School Funds Over D.E.I., for Now

In three cases, federal judges paused the administration’s effort to cut off money from public schools with diversity and equity programs.

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

The Dept. of Education exists to level the playing field. Trying to abolish it and its Office for Civil Rights sends a message that the president doesn’t care about opportunity for all kids. truthout.org/articles/as-...

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As Trump Guts Support for Disabled Students, Their Families Are Fighting Back

Disability rights advocates are filing lawsuits as students, teachers and parents organize to protect education.

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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Happy Earth Day 🌍

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Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

In today’s atmosphere, it’s obvious why a book warning of totalitarian censorship would be in the American Library Association’s list of most commonly challenged books

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Lex @lexwrites.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

RFK is not a doctor. He does not understand physiology, research methodology, or diagnostic criteria. He does not understand infectious disease and he sure as hell does not understand autism. Autistic people are not a problem to be eliminated. They are people. Signed, an actual doctor #medsky #RFK

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Chris Anderson @thesciencejedi.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

How Sand Dunes Change Into a Forest? Take a hike with me in #indianadunesnationalpark to learn about ecological succession in our latest OutSCIder Video! #edusky #skyenceteacher #educhat youtu.be/kgojhuSnwo4

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How Sand Dunes Change Into a Forest - Ecological Succession | Indiana Dunes National Park

YouTube video by OutSCIder Classroom

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Colleen Graham @bibliotechgal.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Let's smash the stereotypes! The school library is evolving! Librarians are at the forefront, driving learning with tech & teamwork. #skybrarian #EduSky #TLSky #NationalSchoolLibrariesMonth

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

For the 1st time in over a decade of teaching in Southern California, we had an earthquake in the middle of the school day! A hearty 5.2 about 11 miles away from us. The best part about it was all the excitement and curiosity from every class period that followed, asking a million questions! #EduSky

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Environmental Education Collaborative @eecollaborative.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Now accepting submissions for the 2025 Environmental Art Contest! *SPACE Edition* Contest is open to residents of all ages in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and the deadline to submit art is 6/5/25. Submission form and contest guidelines: bit.ly/eec20205art

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 13/04/2025

Was not expecting to open the main CBC page this morning and see this! In today’s climate, I feel our message is even more relevant than even just a few months ago when the interview was recorded. www.cbc.ca @christelvaneck.bsky.social @lydiamessling.bsky.social

A screen capture of the science article on the CBC homepage today, which features a picture of me and a title reading “prominent climate scientist argues it’s time to ditch the myth of neutrality in science.”

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

DM me for a google invitation to tonight's meeting! 5pm PST

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Spring Break is bringing me a welcome reprieve. The semester is pushing into the final lap and everyone is burning out but it's been a good run. Flowers are blooming, students are researching their favorite biomes, and we're getting muddy in the garden. #iteachscience #EduSky

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Alt Department of Education @altdepted.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Here's why "leave it to the states" isn't a great idea when it comes to civil rights.

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Larry Ferlazzo @larryferlazzo.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

All your ridiculousness about getting rid of DEI has added countless barriers! Do you folks ever think before you post?

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Californians Together @caltog.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

NEW: Californians Together Executive Director Martha Hernandez talked to @taragarciam.bsky.social about the importance of new grants for expanding #bilingual education programs and meeting the California's ambitious language goals. Read more from @calmatters.org: buff.ly/47GrjsU

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California wants more kids in bilingual classes — but won’t spend enough to expand them

Dual language immersion programs have become sought after by parents of all backgrounds wanting their children to become bilingual.

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Gail Waldby ❌👑 @gailwaldby.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

📚 The Department of Education is crucial for shaping a brighter future for our children and our communities! ✨ It provides essential resources, promotes equity in education, and ensures every student has the opportunity to succeed.

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

🌈✊️ My wheels are turning and I'm feeling recharged to serve my community! I am also deeply reassured that good people are out there leading the resistance and I'm COMPLETELY humbled to be amongst them.♀️🏳️‍🌈⚧️🏳️‍⚧️ Onward we go, back to the streets! @eqca.bsky.social @fightgoddess.bsky.social

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

No cheating, post the last photo of your pet.

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Ashley Holden 🩷 M.Ed. @mrsholden2019.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

This shouldn't be controversial. As a teacher with similar messages in my classroom, this is a hill I will die on. Every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and valued at school. If that differs from your "opinion" then the problem lies with you. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

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Teacher ordered to remove signs from classroom, including one saying 'Everyone is welcome here'

“There are only two opinions on this sign: Everyone is welcome here, or not everyone is welcome here,” argues Sarah Inama, a sixth-grade history teacher.

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Started Day 2 of the Leadership Academy with former Mayor of Palm Springs and first transgender mayor in CA, Mrs. Lisa Middleton! @eqca.bsky.social

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Such an incredible Day One of the 🌈LGBTQ+ Leadership Academy: Gender Equity Edition! Thank you to Equality California for the wonderful opportunity to learn about leadership campaigns and appointments. More tomorrow! #LGBTQ #protecttranskids @eqca.bsky.social

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 11/03/2025

1. Finally some fight. "Have you no decency!?" asked Rep. Keating after a Republican rep called Sarah McBride "Mr. McBride" repeatedly. McBride shot back, calling the chairman "Madam Chairman." Fireworks erupted, Dems protested, and the hearing was cancelled. Subscribe to support my journalism.

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"Have You No Decency?": Republican Calls Sarah McBride "Mister," Dems Erupt And End Hearing

During a meeting of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, a Republican representative, Rep. Keith Self, called transgender congresswoman the "gentleman from Delaware." Dems pushed back.

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

No biological offspring but I have a lot of critters that would call me mom. Here's to the women caretakers who keep our planet whole. #InternationalWomensDay

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Ugh, awful week, how do y'all handle it? ☠️ The State of the Union was appalling. ❤️‍🩹 Curious how many reports there are on me in the End DEI portal. 💔 Found out my former student was murdered in a gang fight. And, of course, teach daily w/ compassion and patience for each of my 170+ kids. #EduSky

Frog in an astronaut suit with text bubble saying "Houston, we have some many problems"

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OBrienSci 🦆🧊, ❌👑 @obriensci.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

When discussing calling Congress with someone, I said I called them almost daily. They said it seemed strange to have enough reasons to call about something different that often. I’m like, “have you seen the news? I could call five times every day.” 😵‍💫

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Aaron Griffing @aaronhgriffing.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Forget how dark the world is for a moment and look at this spotted salamander who successfully crossed the road on its vernal pool migration last night.

A spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) — a dark grey salamander with yellow spots — peering out from underneath fallen leaves.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Transgenic means that genes from 1 organism have been put into another. We make transgenic mice to understand how genes influence biological processes. We make transgenic plants to make them more nutrient rich. We make transgenic bacteria so they make medicine for us. It's wide-ranging & v. useful.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Once again I am suggesting that you break some rules for practice. Get comfortable with breaking rules. When the rules are hurting other people, the right thing to do is break them. We need people who follow their moral code over the rules of their society, university, employer, and government.

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Kyle Lukoff @kylelukoff.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT PRIDE comes out today and I'm feeling extremely Ralph Wiggum "I'm in danger" about it. It's beautiful though and I love it no matter what they say

Cover of LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK OF PRIDE, two parents kissing their child on the cheek while she holds a rainbow flag

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God @thegodshow.com · 05/03/2025

God bless Representative Al Greene!

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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈 @jgardner.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Little bit of crafting therapy before going back to work. Finally got around to mounting my rhinoceros beetle from the #entomology class I took a few weeks ago. Definitely a fun new hobby I'll be trying again soon!

Preserved rhinoceros beetle with wings outstretched on a background of pastel cacti and rhinestones with the phrase "yippee ki yay mfs" at the bottom of the frame.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Thanks to everyone who participated nationwide!

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 ✊

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Katee Robert @kateerobert.com · 28/02/2025

ANYWAY, did you know there's an extension you can put on Chrome that will connect with your local library system and when you go look at a book, say on AMZ, it will tell you if that book exists in the library system and if it's available? It's literally called Library Extension.

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God @thegodshow.com · 28/02/2025

Happy Economic Blackout Day!

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Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Hey, artists, in case you were wondering if your work matters: I'm a scientist working on climate change and biodiversity, and I would not be who I am today without The Lorax, The Secret of NIMH, Watership Down, The Last Unicorn, and The X-Files. I know I'm not alone. Thank you for all you do.

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California Teachers Association @wearecta.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

We need an immigration system that is humane and fair. Check out our resources to support the fight for immigration justice, which we will update periodically.

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California Teachers Association - Resources for Immigrant Families

Resources for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and other essential immigration information for educators, immigrant students, and their families.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.

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GibbyWantsJustice @gibbywantsjustice.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

We the people are not powerless. They want you to think we are. But we have great power. Each and every day do at least one thing to claim & exercise your power. When you do, you’ll feel you’re in control again. Your actions matter. Make a call. Serve your community. Boycott. Use your power!

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Dr. Lynne Elkins @ljelkins.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Reminder to those outside the U.S. that the majority of us are horrified and against everything happening, and yes folks are protesting and yelling and trying to stop it. We’ve been steamrolled. No specific reason for this post, just saw a colleague basically say “good riddance” about US scientists

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Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

But it’s a banger.

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