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Rachel Lemansky

@lemanskyrachel.bsky.social
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Elementary Library Coordinator. Certified STEM Educator. ISTE Community Leader. #EduSky #EduGuardians #TLSky #ISTE #STEM mrslemanskyslibrary.com

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 20/09/2026
“My daughter reads at the 12th percentile. Her spelling is terrible. She loves reading. She is writing a book. Let's be careful when we look at struggling readers as unteachable or uninterested. Some of us can struggle and thrive at the same time.” —Anna Thorsen, Dyslexia Advocate
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 18/09/2026
Looking for a starting point for setting AI expectations in your classroom? Check out this classroom AI policy created by teacher @cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social. To download this idea and 7 more resources, head here: edut.to/3TFDD7T
A colorful “AI Classroom Policy: Think First. AI Second.” poster pinned to a corkboard outlines six guidelines for using AI responsibly, emphasizing critical thinking, student voice, transparency, curiosity, and independence.
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 14/09/2026
The expert in anything was once a beginner. - Helen Hayes
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 13/09/2026
Word problems can feel like a lot for young learners. That’s where CUBES comes in: a step-by-step scaffold to help get them started. 🧱 Remember: It’s just one tool in their toolkit, not the whole toolbox. Keep pushing them to reason through the actual math, but starting with CUBES can help.
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 10/09/2026
Jump in the conversation with Jonathan: edut.to/3SQYKUw
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 09/09/2026
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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Please help spread the word about (and subscribe to) The Author Village's Substack. Today's post is about a special virtual author visit opportunity from two-time Newbery Medal-winner @erinentrada.bsky.social and her new book THE SECOND LIFE OF SNAP. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/the-second...
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The Second Life of Snap and The Global Read Aloud
An Extra Special Program from Erin Entrada Kelly
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 25/08/2026
Infographic titled 'Did You Know?' featuring a hand holding a phone with eyes. Text states: 'A 2017 study found that working memory is compromised by the mere presence of your cell phone, even when you turn it off or ignore it.' It suggests storing the phone in a separate room to preserve cognitive focus. Source: Ward et al., 2017.
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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
MUST read article from @slj.com ! Inspiring librarians who’re making the very most of the current situation.The school library was a safe space for my kids & they need to be heartbeat of every school! Proud to know you @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social @simplyrain.bsky.social www.slj.com/story/Back-t...
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Back-to-School: Six Library Stories for 2026-27
Facing the challenges of another school year, these librarians and district leaders have set priorities and mapped out the road ahead.
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 15/08/2026
Technology works best when it supports great teaching—not when it becomes another initiative. 💻 This framework helps school leaders keep instructional goals at the center of technology adoption. #SchoolLeaders
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Helping Teachers Successfully Adopt New Technology
Educational technology is most effective when teachers have the time, support, and understanding to integrate it into their daily practice.
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Lynda Mullaly Hunt @lyndamh.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
An ARC giveaway ! Please comment to enter. Sharing would be appreciated 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Ends 8/18 #mglit #kidlit #Howtobuildamiracle #mgGrit #CapeCod
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Destiny Wagner #edtechnerds @edtechdestiny.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Google Classroom just gave teachers a MUCH better way to give feedback. 👀🎙️🎥💻 Instead of typing out another giant private comment, you can record audio, video, OR your screen right inside Google Classroom. Sometimes it’s faster to say it. Sometimes students need to see it. And sometimes your
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 08/08/2026
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated.” —Robert Collier. There’s a pattern of squiggly shapes wrapping around the edge of the image.
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 05/08/2026
“The problem was not my brain—it was the format. Everything that was being handed to me was in the wrong format for how my brain processed information,” says education expert Holly Clark. Here’s how edtech tools can help neurodivergent students in your classroom. ⬇️ #EdTech #SpecialEducation
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Using Edtech Tools to Support Neurodivergent Learners
By offering alternative formats, these options reduce the heavy text decoding that can be a significant hurdle for many neurodivergent students.
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 04/08/2026
Check out the lineup for our first-ever Jam Fest on Teacher2Teacher! ⚡ Join us to chat about establishing routines that support learning: edut.to/4fNTS9T And building a classroom community that lasts: edut.to/4waqqRR
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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
All great tips! ✅
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Amanda Hunt @thenextgenlib.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
🎭 SURPRISE: I made a podcast! The Library Stage is where #schoollibrarians take the mic. 18 minutes. One big idea. Every episode. New eps every SATURDAY. 🎙️ Ep 1 is LIVE! Want on the stage? DMs open. #TakeTheStage #TheLibraryStage #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #podcast canva.link/thelibraryst...
The Library Stage School Librarians take the stage. 18 minutes, one big idea, every episode.
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Marcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
"I was leaning too heavily on participation to tell me whether students understood the concepts." A really helpful lens for any teacher in this @edutopia.org article: how can you rely on different data points in the classroom to better understand your students? www.edutopia.org/article/gett...
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Working to See the Full Picture
By intentionally seeking multiple perspectives and testing assumptions, teachers can position themselves to make decisions that expand learning opportunities for students.
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Marcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
today's 📚 question: what book makes you think about America the most? why?
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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
So honored to be a part of this fabulous group of educators. 🧡
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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Presenting today at #ISTELive ! 📍Playground A 🕝 2:30pm @kaiseducation.bsky.social @gsandler.bsky.social
"Presenters" and "Session Resources" slide for the ISTE+ASCD 2026 conference. The left side displays a stylized badge for presenter Rachel Lemansky featuring the title "Joy Imagineering Lab." The right side outlines the session description for "Code Your Own Adventure," explaining how to use KaiBot robotics to integrate coding into subjects like storytelling and the water cycle.
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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This is why I have a Games center/station in my library after students have checked out their books. Lots of math-based and shape-based games that students 💗 & don’t even realize they are reinforcing their learning! #TLSky #Skybrarian #EduSky
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 14/06/2026
Before the school year gets too far away, give yourself a few minutes to reflect. 💭 The beginning of summer is a powerful time to pause and think about what you learned—while your challenges, wins, and all the great ideas you had are still fresh!
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 09/06/2026
Looking for activities that build students’ research skills? @mrsdollahsaid17.bsky.social has you covered! ⬇️ #EduSky #MediaLiteracy
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Increasing Students’ Comfort With Research Tasks
Strong critical thinking skills are essential in order for students to determine whether a resource is reliable or not.
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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
I love this strategy so much! 🥰
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 06/06/2026
Project-based learning can be manageable! STEM teachers, try this scalable 5-day plan. 💫 #STEM #PBL #EduSky
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High-Quality Learning With Small-Scale PBL
STEM teachers can try this five-day project-based learning cycle to give students a meaningful experience on a short timeline.
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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
So excited to again be included as a featured librarian in the Demco School Library Planner! Thank you to @lieberrian.bsky.social for coordinating this every year and for asking me to be a part of it. 💜 #TLSky #Skybrarian #EduSky #EduGuardians
A promotional graphic that features a light blue background subtly patterned with book outlines on a shelf. The main focal point is a close-up photo of a smiling woman with wavy gray hair and black-framed glasses, identified by a purple nameplate in the bottom right corner as Rachel Lemansky.

The top left of the graphic features large purple text reading, "Libraries Are the Heart of Our Schools." To the right, smaller purple text says, "Check out Rachel’s tip on page 213 of the Demco School Library Planner." Overlapping the bottom left is a dark purple circular text bubble that quotes her: "My librarian superpower is 'turning pages into portals' because every book is a gateway to new worlds, diverse perspectives, and undiscovered parts of ourselves, and my role is to hand students the key."
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Harper’s Magazine @harpers.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
From this month’s Harper’s Index. buff.ly/GjALrXt
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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
#tlsky #skybrarians #KidLit Great initiative! Librarian and publishing friends, ideas? 💡 Connections? Or simply please help amplify…
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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
I’d very much appreciate it if you could help us out www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... - let’s get more kids excited about reading!
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Check out my list on Amazon
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 14/05/2026
Happy birthday to George Lucas, Edutopia’s founder! 🎉
"When people tell you it's impossible, you're on the right track." –George Lucas
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 12/05/2026
Join fellow educators for a conversation about practical ways to make the most of the final weeks! 💫 Jump into our Teacher2Teacher forum to ask a question or share a strategy: edut.to/4txBVkV
Meaningful Moves to Wrap Up the Year. Our May Jam Session is live! Join the conversation anytime now through Thursday, May 14. Jam Sessions are a series of conversations focused on sharing ideas and thinking together. A cartoon printer character appears in the lower right corner next to an orange “edu” logo.
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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
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Steve "It's TAY-tro" Tetreault @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
The freedom to read is not partisan. It is American. Tell Congress to oppose the Federal Book Ban Bill. Via @everylibrary.bsky.social #read #reading #library #libraries #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians action.everylibrary.org/hr_7661
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PETITION: Don't Let the Federal Government Regulate Your Reading
Not one country's freedom and liberty has ever been increased by banning books.
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 04/05/2026
A guide to tapping into the Force within. 💫
The Educator's Guide to May the 4th. A green, Yoda-esque hand is holding up a mirror, pointed at the viewer. Step 1: Look at yourself in the mirror. 2: Say "Capable, I am." 3: Say "Growing, I am." 4: Say "Appreciated, I am."
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 04/05/2026
May the Fourth be with the teachers shaping the future 🌟🚀
"Education is the single most important endeavor of the human race." —George Lucas
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 01/05/2026
How do you get older students reading for fun? Try First Chapter Fridays, a much-beloved ritual where you read *just* the first chapter of a great book aloud to them—and leave them wanting more. 🔖 #literacy #EduSky
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Getting Teens Hooked on Books With First Chapter Fridays
By reading aloud in middle and high school, teachers can expose students to new ideas, genres, and authors—and get them excited about books.
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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
A useful poster to keep in the calming corner of your library, classroom, or office. #EduSky #TLSky
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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
It’s my friend @simplyrain.bsky.social in @publisherswkly.bsky.social ! 🎉
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 27/04/2026
If you could ask (almost) anybody anything about education, who would you want to hear from? 🤔 We’re putting together a series of Ask Me Anything events, and we'd love your input! Share your thoughts in our community forum.
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Edutopia is hosting future AMAs. Who is someone you’d genuinely want to learn from?
Maybe it’s a teacher whose ideas have stayed with you, a leader asking all the right questions, or a researcher who’s helping you make better, evidence-based decisions in the classroom. We’re putting…
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 19/04/2026
In her first article for Edutopia, library media specialist Carsyn Smothers explains how she created specialized, thematic “LitBoxes” for books, including The Sun Is Also a Star, Hatchet, The Inheritance Games, and Dive. 📚 #TLSky #Skybrarians #literacy #EduSky
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How Themed ‘LitBoxes’ Can Make Reading Assignments More Engrossing
A library media specialist on designing affordable, interactive tools for middle and high school students.
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 18/04/2026
“Sometimes, PD can feel like something teachers have to do instead of something they look forward to experiencing. However, when it’s framed as a personalized, and relevant opportunity grounded in meaningful goals, there’s a shift in perspective,” teacher Kasey Short writes. #SchoolLeaders
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Effective Ways to Facilitate PD for Teacher Growth
To help teachers realize their potential, school leaders can create systems that provide relevant feedback, encouragement, and new learning opportunities.
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Global Impact Educators @globalimpactedu.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
🎉Join educators worldwide for #GlobalImpact 2026: a virtual conference on storytelling, collaboration, & ethical technology use with 13 live sessions representing 11 countries across 6 continents. 🗓 Saturday, April 18 💻 Virtual | 13 Hours of Live Content 🔗 Register now www.globalimpacteducators.org
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 15/04/2026
It can be easy to forget, especially as shiny new edtech tools seem to drop each day. But instructional technology educator @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social shares a reminder: Adding *more* tech tools doesn’t promise better learning. 🧰 #EdTech #EduSky
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The Case for a Smaller Tech Toolbox
To avoid technology overwhelm, a good rule of thumb: Think quality over quantity, and only keep what earns its place.
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Shaun Moriarty @moriartyhistory.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
When @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social talks you up but you feel like you’ve coasted this year, you create brand new missions and elements to use. The week before April break will have plenty of storyline and gamified elements, starting with Operation Purple Tide. #EduSky
Students will analyze this ancient Phoenician stone manifest as part of Operation Purple Tide.Students will have some help from this transcription sheet in deciphering the stone manifest for Operation Purple Tide.Once successful in deciphering the stone manifest, a new challenge unlocks to discover as much as possible about Byblos.
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 12/04/2026
To close out the school year, @tatertutt.bsky.social gets to do something she loves to do: turn to all of you! Each year, for our annual roundup, we ask: What’s been on your mind this school year? Share your thoughts in our community forum: edut.to/4cgNCFR
Question from Paige Tutt, Edutopia Editor: What big topics or themes in education dominated your thinking this school year?
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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Which educator voices matter most to YOU? #EduSky #TLSky
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Global Impact Educators @globalimpactedu.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
"You can't catch a love of reading from someone who doesn't have it." Kara Frey's Joy of Reading initiative helps adult learners reclaim their stories as readers through dignity, choice, and joy. #GlobalImpact 2026 | April 18 | 4 PM EST / 8 PM UTC globalimpacteducators.org #ElevatingHumanStories
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Global Impact Educators @globalimpactedu.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Literacy isn't solo anymore. It's collaborative, cross-border, and connected. Ella Obianuju explores what happens when student audiences go from theoretical to real at #GlobalImpact 2026. April 18 | 3 PM EST / 7 PM UTC globalimpacteducators.org #ElevatingHumanStories #GlobalEducation
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