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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Oh, you mean we have to study things in order to learn them? Read how this teacher is just like her students, fooling herself into thinking that somehow she can learn something without putting in the work. My adventures in learning Spanish: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/what-im-le...

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What I'm learning about LEARNING from learning Spanish: Part II

Thoughts on retrieval practice

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

We don't often think about history and math when we think "interdisciplinary." But sometimes kids need math to think more deeply about history. More on Bill's "Centering the Pendulum" podcast. #EduSky podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

"Memorization" has a bad rap. But maybe when we say "memorize" we really just mean we want kids to learn something.That's why I spoke on the podcast below about having my students memorize the 50 states and wrote about it here: www.middleweb.com/51788/my-7th... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

I was kinda shocked to have a student who didn’t recognize Texas on a state map. Wrote about it on MiddleWeb and my Substack and then talked with Bill Davidson on his podcast, podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... Check it out! #edusky #sschat @middleweb.bsky.social

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Centering the Pendulum

How To Podcast · Updated Daily · www.teacherbilldavidson.com/podcast --- @billdavidsoniii

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Teaching as art? Science? Business? Craft? All of the above? Other? And what that tells us about teaching in general. #eduSky #edchat #sschat #teaching #teachers laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/teaching-a...

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Teaching as _____ (art, science, business or craft)

Or is it all of the above?

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Respectfully disagree. Getting rid of phones isn't cure-all. But before we can discuss responsible use, we need to teach students to read, write & think. Can't do that with the phones in the classroom. Not a Catch 22. #EduSky rhttps://thebrokencopier.substack.com/p/the-sentence-that-im-very-tired-of

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The Sentence That I'm Very Tired Of Hearing as a Teacher

and my case for nuance with the term "efficiency" in education

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Thanks to teachlikeachampion.org/blog/reading... for reminding me it's Read Aloud Month. Reading aloud typically conjures up images of grade school & ELA class, but also powerful in middle and HS history classes. Here's why/how: ushistoryideas.blogspot.com/2017/07/stor... #sschat #edusky #UShistory

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Story Time: Reading Aloud in History Class

I started reading aloud to my students from time to time for two key reasons: 1. I liked doing it, which was reinforced by the fact tha...

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Teacher feeling like the AI ship is sailing without you? Feeling overwhelmed by just thinking about it as another thing to add to your list? It doesn't have to be like that. Just give it a try. Ideas to start here: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/ai-and-edu... #edusky #historyteacher #sschat

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AI and Education: A Message for Apprehensive Teachers

I got 3 words for you: Just do it!

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

This is spot on! A must read for any teacher. Check out the comments, too. The real problem with AI in schools open.substack.com/pub/annadall...

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The real problem with AI in schools

It's not what you think

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I've been busy on Substack and haven't checked in on BlueSky in awhile. Are my people here and active? Looking for #ushistory teachers #socialstudies #sschat. What have I been missing?

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

In honor of #WorldRead-AloudDay & #BlackHistoryMonth, consider this powerful read from Lonnie Bunch, founding director of Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture. A must read for teachers, even if not the right fit to read to your students. nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...

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Knowing the Past Opens the Door to the Future: The Continuing Importance of Black History Month

No one has played a greater role in helping all Americans know the black past than Carter G. Woodson, the individual who created Negro History Week in Washington, D.C., in February 1926.

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Why we need history & social studies in K-5 classrooms. New article from @knowledgematrs.bsky.social puts emphasis on storytelling. knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/the-cas... #EduSky #literacy @socialstudies.org

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The Case for Storytelling in History Curriculum - Knowledge Matters Campaign

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

@mjliben.bsky.social Hi, I attended your Jan 9 webinar Had some follow up questions for both of you. David always says at the end of your KM podcasts (big fan) to reach out personally through your website, but I don't see an email there. Would you be willing to send your email to me? You can DM me.

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

#backtoschool on #January6 --thoughts for teachers at laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/on-the-fro... #EduSky #sschat

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

#EduSky #teachers Trying to figure out how to teach something meaningful the last week before winter break while acknowledging the pre-Christmas/winter break energy of students? Ideas here: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/christmas-...

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Christmas and Joy in the Classroom: what are students doing in school on the last day before winter break?

Please don't make this political. It's not.

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

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Christmas and Joy in the Classroom: what are students doing in school on the last day before winter break?

Please don't make this political. It's not.

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Hey #EduSky- wondering how do engage your students during the last few days before winter break? Check out open.substack.com/pub/laurenbr...

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Recent news shows US children had a significant drop in math scores. And now this report shows US adults aren’t doing so hot in math or reading either. Maybe better education matters even more than we think? 🤔 #EduSky www.edweek.org/leadership/u...

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U.S. Reading and Math Gap Is Getting Worse for Adults, Too

Results on an international test of adults' math and literacy skills show a growing chasm between the highest and lowest performers.

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Hey, #EduSky I'm working on a Substack piece about Christmas and what we do in our classrooms on the #daybeforewinterbreak. Curious about what subject-related lessons you have that are actually academic. Or acadmic-ish. 😉

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

@heymrsbond.com I wasn't sure what to expect when I read your Eduptopia piece on AI, but it was thought-provoking. I just published a Substack piece on use of AI--a "light" look at positive uses of AI for teachers. Your article raises hard questions I will need to consider for a future article. Thx.

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Thank you to all the #EnglishTeachers posting #NikkiGiovanni poetry these last few days. ❤️

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Hey #EduSky. Worried about AI? Need to figure out what you're teaching tomorrow? AI doesn't have to be scary. laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/ai-and-edu...

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

@smorrisey.bsky.social Great comments on the #knowledgematters webinar this evening. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the reader's theatre idea about words and am going to play around with that idea. Hope to write about it on my substack soon! Will let you know. Seriously, such a great idea.

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Staggering drop in math scores. I'm a history teacher, so I'm not an expert. But I bet what I wrote about curiosity in history applies to curiosity about math, too. #MathSky #EduSky

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Yeah, I know. Friday in December and hard to motivate students. But don't give up; kids ARE hungry to learn. Unleash their curiosity. You can do this. Winter break is around the corner. #EduSky

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Words are tools of thought, so not just for English teachers. So excited to attend @knowledgemtrs.bsky.social webinar next week on vocab! Be there, #EduSky knowledgematterscampaign.org?s=webinar

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You searched for webinar - Knowledge Matters Campaign

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

See takeaway #5- what one social studies teacher at #NCSS2024 thought about collaboration between #EnglishTeacher and #historyteacher @ncte #NCTE24

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

@profjeffries.bsky.social Thanks for the follow! I'm such a fan of your work on confronting hard history. Has been so helpful in my work as a middle school US history teacher, and I've referenced it in my writing. Thank you for that work.

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Getting ready for the National Council for the Social Studies Conference! Read my thoughts and hopes on Substack. laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/silos-in-t... @ncssnetwork.bsky.social #sschat #EduSky

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Silos in the Education World

Thinking about how to break down the walls

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

My first post on BlueSky! Excited as I get ready to leave for Boston to attend National Council for the Social Studies annual convention! @ncssnetwork.bsky.social #sschat

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