Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 18/09/2026Looking 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 072
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 13/09/2026Word 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. 184
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 10/09/2026Jump in the conversation with Jonathan: edut.to/3SQYKUw 053
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyPhil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Please 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...theauthorvillage.substack.comThe Second Life of Snap and The Global Read AloudAn Extra Special Program from Erin Entrada Kelly 022
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyTim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 18/08/2026MUST 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...slj.comBack-to-School: Six Library Stories for 2026-27Facing the challenges of another school year, these librarians and district leaders have set priorities and mapped out the road ahead. 2116
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 15/08/2026Technology 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. #SchoolLeadersedutopia.orgHelping Teachers Successfully Adopt New TechnologyEducational technology is most effective when teachers have the time, support, and understanding to integrate it into their daily practice. 032
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyLynda Mullaly Hunt @lyndamh.bsky.social · 13/08/2026An ARC giveaway ! Please comment to enter. Sharing would be appreciated 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Ends 8/18 #mglit #kidlit #Howtobuildamiracle #mgGrit #CapeCod 122817
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyDestiny Wagner #edtechnerds @edtechdestiny.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Google 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 021
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @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 edut.toUsing Edtech Tools to Support Neurodivergent LearnersBy offering alternative formats, these options reduce the heavy text decoding that can be a significant hurdle for many neurodivergent students. 151
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 04/08/2026Check 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 143
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyAmanda 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... 3174
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyMarcus 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...edutopia.orgWorking to See the Full PictureBy intentionally seeking multiple perspectives and testing assumptions, teachers can position themselves to make decisions that expand learning opportunities for students. 1176
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyMarcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · 04/07/2026today's 📚 question: what book makes you think about America the most? why? 1152
Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 01/07/2026So honored to be a part of this fabulous group of educators. 🧡 162
Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Presenting today at #ISTELive ! 📍Playground A 🕝 2:30pm @kaiseducation.bsky.social @gsandler.bsky.social 040
Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 18/06/2026This 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 0135
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 14/06/2026Before 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! 281
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 09/06/2026Looking for activities that build students’ research skills? @mrsdollahsaid17.bsky.social has you covered! ⬇️ #EduSky #MediaLiteracyedutopia.orgIncreasing Students’ Comfort With Research TasksStrong critical thinking skills are essential in order for students to determine whether a resource is reliable or not. 183
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 06/06/2026Project-based learning can be manageable! STEM teachers, try this scalable 5-day plan. 💫 #STEM #PBL #EduSkyedutopia.orgHigh-Quality Learning With Small-Scale PBLSTEM teachers can try this five-day project-based learning cycle to give students a meaningful experience on a short timeline. 073
Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 31/05/2026So 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 092
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyHarper’s Magazine @harpers.bsky.social · 22/05/2026From this month’s Harper’s Index. buff.ly/GjALrXt 28339
Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 17/05/2026#tlsky #skybrarians #KidLit Great initiative! Librarian and publishing friends, ideas? 💡 Connections? Or simply please help amplify… 130
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyTim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 17/05/2026I’d very much appreciate it if you could help us out www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... - let’s get more kids excited about reading!amazon.comCheck out my list on Amazon 074
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 14/05/2026Happy birthday to George Lucas, Edutopia’s founder! 🎉 0105
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 12/05/2026Join 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 074
Reposted by Rachel LemanskySteve "It's TAY-tro" Tetreault @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social · 10/05/2026The 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_7661action.everylibrary.orgPETITION: Don't Let the Federal Government Regulate Your ReadingNot one country's freedom and liberty has ever been increased by banning books. 0169
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 04/05/2026A guide to tapping into the Force within. 💫 0105
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 04/05/2026May the Fourth be with the teachers shaping the future 🌟🚀 14329
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 01/05/2026How 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 #EduSkyedutopia.orgGetting Teens Hooked on Books With First Chapter FridaysBy reading aloud in middle and high school, teachers can expose students to new ideas, genres, and authors—and get them excited about books. 1115
Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 29/04/2026A useful poster to keep in the calming corner of your library, classroom, or office. #EduSky #TLSky 083
Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 28/04/2026It’s my friend @simplyrain.bsky.social in @publisherswkly.bsky.social ! 🎉 121
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 27/04/2026If 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.edutopia.orgEdutopia 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… 084
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 19/04/2026In 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 #EduSkyedutopia.orgHow Themed ‘LitBoxes’ Can Make Reading Assignments More EngrossingA library media specialist on designing affordable, interactive tools for middle and high school students. 0104
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @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. #SchoolLeadersedutopia.orgEffective Ways to Facilitate PD for Teacher GrowthTo help teachers realize their potential, school leaders can create systems that provide relevant feedback, encouragement, and new learning opportunities. 074
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyGlobal 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 142
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 15/04/2026It 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 #EduSkyedutopia.orgThe Case for a Smaller Tech ToolboxTo avoid technology overwhelm, a good rule of thumb: Think quality over quantity, and only keep what earns its place. 183
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyShaun Moriarty @moriartyhistory.bsky.social · 12/04/2026When @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 131
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyEdutopia @edutopia.org · 12/04/2026To 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 3117
Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Which educator voices matter most to YOU? #EduSky #TLSky 121
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyGlobal 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 155
Reposted by Rachel LemanskyGlobal Impact Educators @globalimpactedu.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Literacy 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 135