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Michelle Balletto-Wooten

@magicmichelle.bsky.social
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2024-25 is my 42nd yr doing what I love... TEACHING! I currently teach HS math and Spanish in a therapeutic school for students who are emotionally disturbed.

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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Forty years older, with shaky, clammy, hands and eyes that were no longer able to focus clearly, somehow I still knew the elegant writing that graced the envelope.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Not really breaking any news here.
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
So stupid
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/re...
sign.moveon.org
Reinstate Black History Month, Pride Month, and other cultural events!
Google’s quiet removal of cultural events from their calendars last year is part of a broader trend of tech companies and businesses catering to far-right and extreme groups by rolling back inclusivit...
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/re...
sign.moveon.org
Reinstate Black History Month, Pride Month, and other cultural events!
Google’s quiet removal of cultural events from their calendars last year is part of a broader trend of tech companies and businesses catering to far-right and extreme groups by rolling back inclusivit...
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Anyone have a way to encourage students to stay awake? I teach students who are emotionally disturbed. In every class, many come in, lay on the floor, and sleep, not giving us a chance to get started with engaging activities. #education
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Netflix WILL AND HARPER Must watch!!!! So wonderful. @willferrell.bsky.social
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
I cannot stomach the trash on that app! Hopefully, you will find this when you visit!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
I have had kids who are truly dysgraphic. I want to help them at least be able to read what they write, and a copy of my notes can fill in the rest. I think having other compensation strategies is imperative as well!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Many of my high school SPED students have "hard copy of notes" as an accommodation, but that doesn't address in class issues! I try to help those students at least get to a point where they write 1 or 2 key words legibly. Their effort aids their recall.
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
@jerseyblueeyes.bsky.social hello my friend!!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
I see an end to compulsory attendance, an end to SPED and 504 programs. I see money funneled to schools in wealthier neighborhoods (read SAVAGE INEQUALITIES). I see teacher salaries plummeting and so the numbers of qualified teachers as well. I hope I am wrong.
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
I am just now becoming familiar with how to use AI myself to simplify some of my teaching tasks! I'm looking forward to seeing how I can help.students do the same, and more!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Thank you!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
I agree because, unfortunately, we are still a misogynistic, racist country at our core.
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
I disagree, although I know he said bridge pres. Again. Those on the inside should have done a better job. I believe he felt he had momentum, not arrogance.
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
He was betrayed. Those who thought he was too old should have convinced him not to run before he was started. I believed in Harris, her energy and her vibrant ideas. I voted for her with pride. But I know there were many who simply did not vote because of the way she was handed the nomination.
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Thank you! I just watched DECONSTRUCTING KAREN ... a must watch. Getting HOOD FEMINISM now!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
That was good!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
I came in late, but was able to participate a bit. THIS is what I've been missing!! #sunchat
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
I have been saying this for YEARS! You have to be confident that you KNOW something to reach out into what you do not know. #sunchat
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
We are working on being a collaborative, cross-curricular, project-based learning team. I work at a special campus for emotionally disturbed students. It's hard, we all have different experiences and skills in teaching this way, but I see the rewards in student engagement. #sunchat
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Thank you!!!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
I teach HS math to students who historically have done poorly in math, and THIS is how I do it!
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Jennifer Casa-Todd @jcasatodd.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Really like these helpful posters for MLL students but I think all students would benefit. #EduSky
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
No, but you shared it!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Omgosh!!! I love you!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
How about a skydeck ... like a tweet deck, but for Bluesky!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
I cannot imagine throwing away my poetry on purpose! I lost hundreds of poems I had only "saved" in emails on AOL (yes, I'm that old!). I was devastated! Lol
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Why am I here? I miss conversations I had on Twitter, the stimulating ones that helped me start a podcast. I miss sharing strategies for alt Ed and trauma informed practices. I miss seeing what others are doing in education and running with new ideas. Thank you all for being here! #EduSky
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
I'm all in! Are you???
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Hahahaha! I opened the form and went hummmm, looks familiar! I'm there! Too many things to remember sometimes!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
I can!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Me please!, if not there already!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Made my day!!! This is my best Christmas present to myself!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
By the way, nice to find you again!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Just played a bit and got an idea or 2! Thanks!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Twitter chats for education were my favorite way to learn from educators from all over. When I left, I went to Threads, but I'm not sure why it never took off. I'm thrilled to see some educhats again!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
How will this work? And I'm so sad I missed it!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
I'm so sorry!! I went to a great training last year, but I'm in a team of 1 math, 1 science! Outside ideas are always exciting!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
The other 2 are super "cute", but I kept returning to the first one.
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
I'm in search of #mathteachers / #mathsteachers who have taught using Inquiry Based or Project Based learning. Specifically, I'd like to share processes of idea generation. #EduSky
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
I like the first one, I think because it is more direct. As I delve more into overload, and cognitive overload, I wonder if our attempts to make something more visually interesting simply creates more overload.
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Hello Matt!!!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
I am working on cross-curricular lessons with science! Current PBL- design a park with parallel and perpendicular lines, and determine scale factor and areas, and incorporate circuits for light, a motor and a sound.
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Thanks for the reminder!
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
So glad to find educators!
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Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · 21/11/2024
Friendly reminder that the hashtag is #EduSky with Camel Case to improve accessibility for screen readers. ✅ #EduSky 🚫 #edusky 🚫 #EDUsky 🚫 #Edusky Thanks for helping the community to be more inclusive.
Blue sky background with #EduSky
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Where? To the states, of course. But? Then what? Well, taxes at the state level will increase. State taxes may be implemented in states that have none. Please, convince me I'm wrong without saying t rump won't do that. It's already an IF hypothesis.
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Michelle Balletto-Wooten @magicmichelle.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
A possible consequence of the next administration. As he does away with a variety of federal programs, that doesn't mean that the need for health care and research, education, transportation, food and drug regulation, etc ends, the costs will simply be passed on.
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