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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Co-Creation begins with an agreement between student and teacher, forming a basis to collaborate.

Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I've been lucky enough to be on several podcasts lately, and this one is my favorite so far! Check out a conversation about many themes found in Educators as Designers. 😊 trendingineducation.com/2026/06/edu…

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The greatest UDL experts in Europe are classroom teachers. While this may not seem what you would expect, consider the wealth of knowledge that UDL as a practice, not a theory, can offer.

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

For me, #PrideMonth is an opportunity to talk with those not yet allies of LGBTQ+ students.

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

#AIEducation? I see two sides of the coin. The first is a learning disabilities game changer, AI will help increase critical thinking and improve learning for millions of students. The other side of the coin is the "illusion of learning" student use of generative AI on their own. Be cautious.

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

It was a book launch party! I'm so thankful for all those that turned up to the innovative Education Lab Wien. Also, thank you to Sherri Spelic for introducing me. My most important takeaway from this event? Educators continue to strongly support books, their communities and great teaching.

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Educators as Designers? Yes, I design what I can. Something as simple as my skill mastery board solves a clear problem identified long before I found my solution. #educatorsasdesigners

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Harvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO TEACHING NEURODIVERGENT COLLEGE STUDENTS by Jennifer Pusateri is a transformative approach to college teaching that creates more inclusive, effective learning environments. bit.ly/3K4zTb8

Book cover for "A Practical Guide to Teaching Neurodivergent College Students" by Jennifer L. Pusateri. Next to the cover: "Save 20% with sales code HCPR26 at hep.gse.harvard.edu."

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

I once sank a boat with students in it, and it did more for me than #designthinking could ever do because I learned how to sit with a problem. #Education

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Harvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

EDUCATORS AS DESIGNERS by Jim Gaona Ellis "balances idealism with realism—and UDL theory with practical design methodology—acknowledging teachers’ exhaustion and time poverty while offering genuinely streamlined processes.” —Matthew Savage

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An invitation to K–12 educators to reimagine their roles through the transformative lens of designIn Educators as Designers, Jim Gaona Ellis draws on Unive...

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Today is my book launch day! 🚀 There are three things I would like you to know about the book: Order it worldwide starting today. hep.gse.harvard.edu/9798895570845/e…

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Accessible, inspiring and inclusive.

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Constraints in your work as a teacher aren't a reason not to do something. Rather, they show you the keys you need to find the solution that you seek. #designconstraints

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

"How to Talk to Students" Sounds like another program you can by telling you how to be you, the teacher. What if you can craft your own unique voice yourself and be so much more effective? #PBIS adjacent??

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Harvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who has stopped by our meet and greets at #AERA2026 so far! Yesterday, we hosted HEP author Jim Gaona Ellis at our booth (224). Check out his new book, EDUCATORS AS DESIGNERS, here: bit.ly/4oE7bNs

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

#AERA2026 Jokes/Reasons to visit me at the Harvard Education Booth this Thursday 1pm. I'm Jim and Educators as Designers: The Hidden Architecture of Learning is the new book with HEP.

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Chandler Patton Miranda, Ph.D. @chandlermiranda.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

If you plan to attend @aeraedresearch.bsky.social this year, come say hello at the @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social booth on Saturday at 1:30. I am also excited to meet and greet @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social and @erikakitzmiller.bsky.social on Thursday. Come say hi!

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Designing choice for students? Consider nudging students as discussed in behavioral economics. #nudge #education #UDL

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Framing choice for students is complicated, here is one way to improve that framing today. Opt-in vs. Opt-out #Education #UDL

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Design for student privacy to increase learning. #education #UDL

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Harvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

This Tuesday (3/10) at 6:30 PM ET, please join HEP authors Douglas B. Larkin and Suzanne Poole Patzelt for the launch of their book, THE REASONS TEACHERS STAY. This event will be hosted by the Touro University Graduate School of Education. Learn more: bit.ly/4l4OxgJ

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Affordances and Signifiers is a successful frame to think about the classroom environment you set for your students. #education #UDL

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Telling data stories has never been more important to school strategy and student learning. That's why I was so impressed to be at the #LearningAnalyticsCollaborative "Voices" event in Amsterdam this past weekend. I can recommend!

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

This one is a deep cut for UDL nerds. My hot take on the meaning of the curb cut analogy to classroom learning. #education #UDL

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Is the Cobra Effect in your classroom right now? Design with intended and unintended consequences in mind. #education #UDL

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

What do you know about #UDL in education if you don't know something about Judith E. Heumann. I try to provide a little about Judith here, but it's probably better that you visit her site! judithheumann.com #disabilityrights

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Harvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

In CRISIS AS CATALYST, Patricia M. Virella uncovers opportunities for school leaders to act as agents of equity and inclusivity during crisis situations. Get 30% off this book and all other HEP titles when you use code BHM2026 at checkout. Find out more: bit.ly/4sQyqqz

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Harvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

In our overview of our Spring 2026 books, you'll find several titles that explore what is possible when teachers, school leaders, students, and communities reimagine the field of US education. Learn more about all new HEP books here: bit.ly/46iJd34

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Let's talk about Hostile Design in education. It's in your school right now.

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

@99pi.org I’ve never stopped listening to a 99pi episode in order to run to a screen for the transcript and read along with the audio—only to be left with a huge grin on my face. But here we are: 99percentinvisible.org/episode/658-...

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The Em Dash - 99% Invisible

Last summer, Bryan Vance found himself in an argument with a stranger on Reddit. Vance, a Portland-based journalist who runs Stumptown Savings, a newsletter covering local grocery deals, had been accu...

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Harvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Our Spring 2026 season is underway! To highlight our new groundbreaking books and help you find the reads that are right for you, we've broken all of them down into useful categories. Check out this blog post to learn more: bit.ly/46iJd34

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Yes. It. Will. 😉 Worth a note: I might go broke picking up many great titles in the HEP Spring catalog. 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

The conversation around Tier 1 support in schools is a big one. Sorry of "Educators" is cropped on your phone...

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

The Problem with teacher meetings... is that the problem itself is lacking.

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Informative and innovative Saturday at the Education Lab , spending time considering a long-term future for education in Austria. #BID (Bildungs Innovations Dialogue) Time well spent! #EdLab

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

#UDL Universal Design for Learning, but let's study the problems we face as teachers instead...

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Last call! 🚨 Register your school for this free, innovative math competition for high school students. Check out this video for a great overview of this exciting opportunity. youtu.be/HI31ZAX_RKg?...

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WIC - Schools Welcome Video! (2026)

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Harvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

All of us at HEP wish you a warm, happy, and peaceful holiday season. We hope that you have time to relax with friends and family, and are able to curl up with a good book!

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Dr. Gary Ackerman @garyackermanphd.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

If you leave the meeting with nothing on your to do list when others do, you are part of the problem.

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Peter Ellis @freerangestats.info · 30/11/2025

First in a series of #rstats blog posts about drawing charts of population growth, migration and remittance issues for Pacific island countries and territories. Today's starts with the simplest - a couple of different ways to summarise population size and growth. freerangestats.info/blog/2025/11...

scatter plot of population in pacific island countries and territories; absolute size on the x axis, recent population growth on the vertical. Melanesian countries are seen to be larger and growing faster. Many countries are in negative growth, particularly those marked as having access to migrate to a larger, richer country.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]

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Harvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF TEAM-BASED STAFFING is a practical approach to strategic school-staffing reforms that benefit both educators and students. bit.ly/42MNoBL

Book cover for "Unlocking the Potential of Team-Based Staffing" by Brent W. Maddin, R. Lennon Audrain, Lisa Maresso Wyatt, and Kaycee Salmacia. Next to the cover: "Save 20% with sales code HCPR25 at hep.gse.harvard.edu."

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Harvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

In SANCTUARY SCHOOL, @chandlermiranda.bsky.social issues a call to action for educators and school leadership to create school spaces where immigrant youth can find belonging even in an era of increased anti-immigrant rhetoric. Find out more: bit.ly/4cK6ey7

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Karen Vaites @karenvaites.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

New study in JAMA: “Preteens using increasing amounts of social media perform poorer in reading, vocabulary and memory tests in early adolescence compared with those who use no or little social media.” “It's problematic… even in small doses." Important read: www.npr.org/sections/sho...

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Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows

Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens.

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Rachel Lambert, prof at UCSB, teacher! @mathematize4all.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I am recruiting for doctoral students at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Particularly those focused on the intersections between math ed and disability studies here, but also either field. Classes for the first three years are in person. My email: rlambert@ucsb.edu #ITeachMath #EduSky

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

DOJ WHISTLEBLOWER: “I wouldn’t be abiding by my oath if I stayed silent right now.” 🇺🇸 He says Trump’s DOJ wanted him to lie (about Kilmar being a gang member & terrorist, etc…) — and fired him when he wouldn’t.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

It's a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history. Please share it as much as you can.

Key quote from the great Lewis Mumford in 1955 — “Adding car lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity.”

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

#nokings Vienna, Austria (Europe). Let’s get this global day of protest going!

My family and I with a protester in a Portland-like frog costume.

Protesters listening to protest songs from a guitarist named “Danny Chicago”

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