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Zac Chase

@mrchase.bsky.social
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Former policy advisor at U.S. Dept. of Ed. Lead on the 2024 and 2016 National Educational Technology Plans. Background in curriculum development, teacher training, & school redesign. Committed to inquiry, universal design, equity, and inclusion.

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Melissa Gira Grant @melissagiragrant.com · 28/11/2025
utterly defanged sequined flapper bullshit is understandably a more tolerable stand-in for an era just as defined by gutter racism and eugenics
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100 years later, 'The Great Gatsby' still speaks to the troubled dream of America
Great works of art are great, in part, because they continue to have something to say to the present: They're both timebound and timeless. And, boy, does Gatsby have something to say to us in 2025.
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Zac Chase @mrchase.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
So loved having you on!
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Zac Chase @mrchase.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
If you and folks you know are looking for a podcast to help make sense of what's happening in public education, might I offer up Academic Distinctions: A podcast to fix America's schools? Please help us spread the word by reposting. Thanks in advance! #edusky
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Zac Chase @mrchase.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
And we're live! The first episode of Academic Distinctions dropped today. Listen as Stephanie and I talk AI EOs and Weaponizing Federal Education Funding with @dlaufenberg.bsky.social academicdistinctions.buzzsprout.com #edusky #AI #education #learning #teaching #podcast
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Academic Distinctions: A Podcast to Fix America's Schools
Hosted by Stephanie Melville and Zac Chase, "Academic Distinctions" is a podcast for educators that tackles the reading and research teachers often don't have time for. With experience as classroom te...
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The 74 @the74.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Three families share what it took to win the right for special ed students to learn with nondisabled kids — and what’s at risk under Trump & RFK Jr.
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Not One Generation Removed, Disability Advocates Fear Return to a Dark Era
Three families share what it took to win the right for special ed students to learn with nondisabled kids — and what’s at risk under Trump & RFK Jr.
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Zac Chase @mrchase.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
When we dropped the trailer for Academic Distinctions, an opening episode covering the major news around education seemed big and doable. Given the last 72 hours...dropping next week. Subscribe now. #education #teaching #learning #edtech #ai #news academicdistinctions.buzzsprout.com
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Academic Distinctions: A Podcast to Fix America's Schools
Hosted by Stephanie Melville and Zac Chase, "Academic Distinctions" is a podcast for educators that tackles the reading and research teachers often don't have time for. With experience as classroom te...
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Zac Chase @mrchase.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Hey, #edusky, excited to announce a new podcast with my colleague Stephanie Melville to help make sense of the news and history of #publiceducation. Listen to the trailer for Academic Distinctions here and subscribe wherever you get your #podcasts. academicdistinctions.buzzsprout.com
academicdistinctions.buzzsprout.com
Academic Distinctions: A Podcast to Fix America's Schools
Hosted by Stephanie Melville and Zac Chase, "Academic Distinctions" is a podcast for educators that tackles the reading and research teachers often don't have time for. With experience as classroom te...
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Zac Chase @mrchase.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
We're watching 2006's Charlotte's Web, and my kids keep asking what's the big deal with the webs? Why are people so surprised? I love that they think such amazing things can of course happen. #parenting
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Zac Chase @mrchase.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Curiosity & Assessment Can Be Friends www.autodizactic.com/curiosity-an...
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Curiosity and Assessment Can Be Friends
Last week, Diana sent me a link to this thoughtful piece by Theresa Walter. Writing for the Human Restoration Project, Walter asks, “Does assessment stymie curiosity?” Photo by Murry Le…
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Zac Chase @mrchase.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Connected Learning Alliance has helped to push my thinking. I felt a bit sheepish at seeing @mimiito.bsky.social's post the other day and realizing I haven't subscribed. Maybe others have made a similar oversight. clalliance.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe/po... #professionallearning
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Zac Chase @mrchase.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
When your shipment tracking update changes from "Arriving today" to "We'll let you know."
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Zac Chase @mrchase.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Unclear on how #interoperability, #portability, and #security standards can improve students' and families' lives while improving national security? This post from ED's Office of #EdTech lays out the case for the IEP Pledge. #technology #specialeducation #504plan medium.com/@OfficeofEdT...
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Take Action: Pledge to improve the lives of students with disabilities by improving…
During Veterans and Military Families Month, the U.S. Department of Education is proud to launch the Interoperability, Efficiency, and…
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Zac Chase @mrchase.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Are you leading an organization supporting the educational needs of highly-mobile students. Consider signing ED's Interoperability, Efficiency, and #Portability (IEP) Commitment for students with IEP's and 504 Plans. #specialeducation #sped #education tech.ed.gov/iep-pledge
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