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@mattgresick.bsky.social
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K-12 Social Studies Educator. Union Leader. Podcaster. ❤️ my fam. “Fight back, fight forward.” Views=Own #MarylandEduSky podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brick… mattgresick.org

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JoonyMoon @junefaver.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Howdy @icandie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Tim O’Brien @timobrien.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A federal judge said that Trump’s order barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House was likely unconstitutional and ordered the administration to restore access to the three news outlets. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/b...
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Court Blocks Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
Judge Timothy J. Kelly issued a temporary restraining order and told the White House to immediately restore the press credentials for the employees of the three news outlets.
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NPR @npr.org · 24/09/2026
Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and making it harder to serve students. n.pr/3TS9SAR
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The Education Dept. hasn't been dismantled. It's become more inefficient, staff say
Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and making it harder to serve students.
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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
He kept yelling "I'm a U.S. citizen." They kept him pinned to the sidewalk anyway. He left in an ambulance with injuries to his head, neck, and teeth. DHS calls it "without further incident." www.jackhopkinsnow.com
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 23/09/2026
The first day of school could look different in Baltimore County next year
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The first day of school could look different in Baltimore County next year
Pending school board approval, students in grades 1-5, 6 and 9 would start on day one. The rest of the middle and high school kids would join them the following day.
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Do you know who you’re voting for? #howardcountymd #columbiamd #ellicottcity Down ballot races are IMPORTANT!
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Dean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
As you watch ICE shoot people with no consequences do you have any doubt Trump will send them to the voting locations to intimidate voters?! That is why Democratic AG's need to be ready in advance to protect people in their states and immediately arrest ICE agents who interfere with elections!
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#union #edusky #solidarity
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Jen McGowan @iamjenmcg.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
People should be concerned if their favorite news source DIDN’T get kicked out of the White House
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Thank you @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social for a wonderful book. tbfighters.org/about
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Please support your local #educator #union endorsed candidates for board of education!
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I see people saying Trump’s press ban is unconstitutional, as if that matters when the criminal who controls the military and built his own Gestapo doesn’t believe in the Constitution.
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo @digitalwarrior.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
11/ That is the voucher model’s central sleight of hand: socialize the revenue, privatize the responsibility. Taxpayers finance the school, but the school can limit whom it serves, reveal less about how it operates and avoid safeguards attached to genuinely public institutions.
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JMH3 @jmh3.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
School vouchers are just a way to funnel money away from public schools and into private ones
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Might be back in body but will he back… really????
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The Economist @economist.com · 14/09/2026
Sources close to the Kremlin say that, after several weeks of consideration over the summer, Russia’s president seems to have chosen to escalate his conflict. What might that entail?
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Cornered, Vladimir Putin plans to escalate his war
His refusal to back down is rooted in Russia’s gangster politics
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Desperate Donnie's panicky plan to bribe voters is not only highly illegal, it's also incredibly expensive (1.3 trillion w/ a "T") & really, REALLY dumb (w/ a "B"). He knows accountability is coming on 11/3/26! #TickTickTick shorturl.at/xXsgXhttps:/...
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Facing Electoral Disaster, Trump Offers $5,000 Voter Bribe If Republicans Win Midterms
The president doesn’t have the authority to just send everyone checks.
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Lawprofblawg @lawprofblawg.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Who knew? Answer: Everyone. Including advocates of the state policies. www.click2houston.com/news/texas/2...
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Ectopic pregnancy deaths have nearly doubled. It’s worse in states, like Texas, with abortion bans.
After Texas banned nearly all abortions, patients have struggled to get ectopic care. More than 300 patients here experienced substantial blood loss in 2023 and 2024, compared to 2018 and 2019.
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy #laborday Everyone! Why did I join a #union ? Well I’m not a billionaire so the only real way I see to make positive change for my students, community, and my profession is through large numbers of people striving for a just cause. #edusky
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Maryland Matters @marylandmatters.org · 07/09/2026
Labor union membership continues to climb in the United States, adding 411,000 members last year -- the most since 2008 -- although the increase remains sharply divided by the union-friendly or union-antagonistic politics of individual states. marylandmatters.org/2026/09/06/r...
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Labor unions are growing, but where depends on state politics - Maryland Matters
Labor union membership continues to climb in the United States, adding 411,000 members last year -- the most since 2008 -- although the increase remains sharply divided by the union-friendly or union-...
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Proud to support Dr. Lanlan Xu for #howardcounty Board of Education!
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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
How does one misspend 10 million dollars?
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
#union #unionstrong
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
#edusky 25 Years Teaching Social Studies!
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Teachers & educators be wary of accounts encouraging quitting and demeaning the profession as they might be privatizers in sheep’s clothing. #edusky
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A Wolf In Sheep'S Clothing
ALT: A Wolf In Sheep'S Clothing
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Join Cat in #howardcounty
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
educationvotes.nea.org/promote-the-...
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Write Postcards to Voters - Education Votes
Writing postcards to voters is a fun and effective way to get out the vote! Fill out this form and we’ll send you 25 postcards pre-printed with the name of NEA members who need to hear from you, and a...
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
#edusky
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Educators’ working conditions are students’ learning conditions. #edusky
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
#edusky #voucher
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
#edusky
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
School vouchers are a scam.
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Sandieglo @sandieglo.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Last night I went to a 10 year class reunion for the high school I’ve taught in for the past 20 years. As their former teacher it was truly amazing how grateful they were & the whole experience renewed my faith. WE/EDUCATORS make a true difference in the world.
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Campaigning in hate. People are being persecuted because of this type of messaging.
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UnionGres @mattgresick.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The wamo add followed by the Pennfoster digital homeschool was too much dystopian advertising.
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Petra Michaela @petramichaela.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Whales travel thousands of miles across the world's oceans every year, facing numerous dangers: ship strikes, ghost nets, underwater noise, plastic pollution, and climate change threaten many whale populations worldwide. Every whale counts—because healthy oceans need healthy whale populations.
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Humpback Whale Breaching - Onthe12thfloor
ALT: Humpback Whale Breaching - Onthe12thfloor
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NPR @npr.org · 03/08/2026
The Justice Department is using federal conspiracy charges to sweep up ICE protesters. Some legal experts worry the agency is casting too wide a net to prosecute political activists who oppose the Trump administration's deportation agenda. n.pr/3TyDYsK
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The DOJ is increasingly charging ICE protesters with criminal conspiracy
The Justice Department is using federal conspiracy charges to sweep up ICE protesters. Some legal experts worry the agency is casting too wide a net to prosecute political activists who oppose the Trump administration's deportation agenda.
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Mrs. L @iteachfirsties1.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Help needed! ✏️I am a First Grade Teacher! 🍎PA 🚌18th year teaching ❤️In need of pencils, prizes, etc 📚So appreciative of any help to #clearthelist of any supply to help my firsties. If you 👀 this, please repost! Thanks! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... @jack1973.bsky.social
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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
This year's #NEARA brought together over 6,000 delegates. But who are they, really? We met with 10 of them to find out, from the biggest issues facing public education today to their go-to snacks. Read what they shared.
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10 Questions with 10 People at the NEA Representative Assembly | NEA
What are the biggest issues in public education today? And what are the favorite snacks at the NEA RA? We find out!
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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The number of students receiving special education services has nearly doubled to 7.3 million over the last 50 years. But staffing hasn't kept pace. With overwhelming caseloads and ongoing shortages of special educators and paraeducators, too many students aren't getting the support they deserve.
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Special Ed Caseloads Are Overwhelming! | NEA
As the number of students who qualify for special education support grows, fewer teachers and support staff are available to help them.
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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Public schools still serve the vast majority of students, but expanding voucher programs threaten to drain already limited funding. As NEA Sr. Director Mary Kusler notes: "There is only so much money to go around." We must invest in public schools, not undermine them.
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Shrinking student populations cause spike in public school closures across U.S.
Limited funds and low enrollment forced districts to close more than 1,000 schools in 2025-26.
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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
July is #DisabilityPrideMonth, but educators are creating inclusive classrooms every month of the school year. With back-to-school season right around the corner, NEA has free resources to help make that possible ⬇️
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Disability Rights and Inclusion | NEA
NEA is committed to advancing awareness, advocacy, and action in support of the rights guaranteed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ...
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Immigrant Defenders Law Center @immdef.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Children should never be jailed for a civil immigration process! The government already spends $160M a year on the Dilley Family ICE Prison, and Congress approved $45B more for detention expansion. Children belong with their families. #EndFamilyDetention #ShutDownDilley
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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Public schools are the foundation of our communities, educating 9 out of 10 Americans. Public dollars should strengthen the schools that welcome and serve all students. Learn how voucher programs divert funding away from public schools: tinyurl.com/yj7jc933
This image features the National Education Association logo in the top left corner. Below, bold text reads, "Public money belongs in public schools." The background is dark, and the text is mostly white with "public schools" in blue.
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NowThis Impact @nowthisimpact.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Tuberville called Social Security a “scam” and falsely claimed that undocumented immigrants are getting Social Security benefits. In reality, immigrants contribute to Social Security and do not receive those benefits.
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Princess Moss @neapresident.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Taxpayer dollars belong in public schools—where the vast majority of our students learn. Vouchers leech public money away from public schools, harming students and communities.
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Blue Robin 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈🐱🎸 @robin-d-frazier.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Ever wonder where Trump comes up with all the loopholes and legal tricks to stall things and hurt people? He's not smart enough neither is Miller who is just evil. It's the "Conservative" think tanks like the Heritage society. They are full of lawyers working to sabotage Democracy and Freedom.
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