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The Worthy Educator @theworthyeducator.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

It's #Heart Month at The Worthy Educator! Read @mssackstein.bsky.social 's tribute to her #edufriend -ship with Connie at www.theworthyeducator.com/edufriends?p... and then add your own story to this wonderful testament to the importance of professional relationships! #EduSky

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Starr & Connie | edufriends

Connie Hamilton is a true innovator and mentor. Although she will say that I am these things to her, over the years, I have grown accustomed to our easy communication and care. We started as strangers...

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Starr Sackstein, (she/her) @mssackstein.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

As a practitioner committed to authentic, learner-led assessment, I'm so excited to dialogue with leaders in MA at MassCUE & MSAA Spring Leadership Conference on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the College of the Holy Cross. Learn more and register: www.masscue.org/event/spring...

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NPR @npr.org · 14/01/2026

A trio of amazing young musicians, from ages nine to 18, give jaw-dropping performances that will bolster your faith in the future of great music making. n.pr/4pGSSYh

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From the Top: Tiny Desk Concert

A trio of amazing young musicians, from ages nine to 18, give jaw-dropping performances that will bolster your faith in the future of great music making.

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Grow Beyond Grades @growbeyondgrades.org · 05/01/2026

When a person says ‘excellent’ or ‘way to go,’ they may mean well, but they aren't achieving anything beyond a momentary ego-stroke that later results in a lower low. @mssackstein.bsky.social growbeyondgrades.org/blog/10-tips-on-feedback

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10 Tips for Offering Excellent Feedback — Grow Beyond Grades

Feedback is teaching—an opportunity to foster student growth. Whether we are looking to prevent mistakes from becoming ingrained or to build on skills students already have, feedback provides the le...

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Starr Sackstein, (she/her) @mssackstein.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Gratitude isn't just about showing care for what we have to thankful for - it also has incredible impact on our mental health and well-being. We can teach students and ourselves to harness this powerful emotion and act. Check out my latest Career Confidential column lnkd.in/e-8jCnJv

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Starr Sackstein, (she/her) @mssackstein.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Are you an educator? What are you currently struggling with in or out of the classroom? I'd love to help. I write a column called Career Confidential for the Kappan Magazine, and I'm always looking for challenges to give advice on (It's like Dear Abby for educators) forms.gle/Dq73wF2rVbgV...

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Career Confidential Needs Your Help!

Please fill in this form to share your current career and/or education concerns that you'd like some advice on. Your name and any identifying information will be removed so you can't be identified.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 02/12/2025

Set students up for success in their peer reflection with these 6 ways to make your turn and talks shine! ☀️ #EduSky

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6 Ways to Maximize Turn and Talk

When a few simple structures are put into place, teachers can bring this staple activity for classroom collaboration to the next level.

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Katie White @katiewhite426.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

CAfLN members, register for tomorrow’s virtual convo at 5PT/8ET and we’ll be chatting about how to nurture safe classroom spaces where AfL will thrive. No prep needed. Visit www.cafln.ca/events to receive the link.Not a member? Visit the website to join the network (& convos like these) #EduSky

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Teachers on Fire Podcast @teachersonfire.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

"It’s not enough just to tell students the standard or place it on an assignment sheet. Students must be able to internalize it." from Hacking Assessment by @mssackstein.bsky.social

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Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Can schools be used to defend support for democracy at a time of rising authoritarianism? (Hint: Not by subjecting students to traditional civics classes!) In the latest episode of Kohn's Zone, released today, I talk with an expert on this very topic, Joel Westheimer: www.alfiekohn.org/podcasts/

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The Work Of Alfie Kohn

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Starr Sackstein, (she/her) @mssackstein.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Sometimes it takes everything to not feel like we are just one day ahead of our students when we are teaching a new subject. Here's some ideas on how to prepare. kappanonline.org/how-teachers...

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How teachers can prepare to teach a new subject - Kappan Online

Columnist Starr Sackstein advises a teacher on how to prepare to teach a new subject with no experience in the subject.

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Starr Sackstein, (she/her) @mssackstein.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

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Career Confidential Needs Your Help!

Please fill in this form to share your current career and/or education concerns that you'd like some advice on. Your name and any identifying information will be removed so you can't be identified.

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wandering but not lost @ejroberts.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Delighted to have been able to chat with @mssackstein.bsky.social and @crystalfrommert.bsky.social about learning and using AI as a tool. #Edusky podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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Podcast Episode · Learner-Centered Spaces · 09/21/2025 · 24m

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Starr Sackstein, (she/her) @mssackstein.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Are you getting ready to interview for your first job in education? This could help! kappanonline.org/how-to-prepa... Do you have any tips you'd add for someone applying for their first teaching position?

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How to prepare for your first teaching position interview - Kappan Online

Columnist Starr Sackstein gives advice on how new teachers can prepare for their first teaching position interviews.

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Starr Sackstein, (she/her) @mssackstein.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

I'm so glad I saved emails like this from former students. On hard days, it is important to remember the impact of our work and that we are working with real people. Please don't stop doing what you do - #YouMatter

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The Worthy Educator @theworthyeducator.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

@mssackstein.bsky.social puts the learner at the center and promotes educator impact, AND she is available to work with you and your staff on a range of practical topics! Learn more at The Worthy Educator Speakers Bureau! www.theworthyeducator.com/featured-edu... #EduSky

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Starr Sackstein, (she/her) @mssackstein.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Check out the latest Career Confidential about summer learning for educators... kappanonline.org/creative-sum... Would you love to know what you enjoy most about summer learning? #edusky

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Creative summer learning for teachers - Kappan Online

Career Confidential columnist Starr Sackstein offers ways for teacher to remain engaged in learning during the summer.

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Starr Sackstein, (she/her) @mssackstein.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

I am excited to share my most recent Career Confidential Column in Kappan Magazine. This column supports a Superintendent trying to align his leaders around common goals. I hope you find it useful! I would love to hear your thoughts. kappanonline.org/superintende... #EduSky

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Superintendent wants to align team and lead with purpose - Kappan Online

Career Confidential columnist Starr Sackstein advises a superintendent who wants to help his administrative team align.

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Out of the Trenches podcast @outoftrenchespc.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Check out this #snippet from the latest #podcast episode with #speaker #author and #assessment enthusiast @mssackstein.bsky.social @danagoodier.bsky.social & listen to the full episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/1dP8...

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The Worthy Educator @theworthyeducator.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

What a way to start today! Making Impact Outside the Classroom: Planning Next Steps in Your Career with @mssackstein.bsky.social ! So many ideas for relaunching your trajectory for impact in this new era of education! And the best part? It's recorded! youtu.be/2U5WAdV8Qyg #EduSky @eduskyteam.com

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Starr Sackstein, (she/her) @mssackstein.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

See you tomorrow! Sign up if you haven’t!

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Starr Sackstein, (she/her) @mssackstein.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Students deserve humane learning environments and a big part of that is the way we assess. We have an obligation to do better. We must stop labeling learning. Grades hurt learning and the students who endure systems that rate & rank them. We must do better. podcast.modernclassrooms.org/240

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Hacking Assessments

TR is joined by Starr Sackstein to talk about how teachers can authentically innovate and disrupt in the realm of assessment

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The Worthy Educator @theworthyeducator.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Join @mssackstein.bsky.social in THREE DAYS for Making Impact Outside the Classroom: Planning Next Steps in Your Career! Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:00 a.m. e.t. Registration is FREE! www.theworthyeducator.com/making-impact #EduSky @eduskyteam.com

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Starr Sackstein, (she/her) @mssackstein.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Join me on Tuesday, July 8th at 10am ET - still time to register and join us!

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The Worthy Educator @theworthyeducator.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Join @mssackstein.bsky.social the Tuesday after Independence Day! www.theworthyeducator.com/making-impact #EduSky @eduskyteam.com

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Starr Sackstein, (she/her) @mssackstein.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

I have the opportunity to present to HS students about what it means to be an #eduinfluencer. What do you think is the most important function? And who are your favorite influencers? #edusky

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The Worthy Educator @theworthyeducator.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Join @mssackstein.bsky.social in three weeks to explore new opportunities in the quickly-shifting sands of education! www.theworthyeducator.com/making-impact #EduSky @edusky.bsky.social

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Starr Sackstein, (she/her) @mssackstein.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

How can I help? Your identity will remain anonymous, but I'd like to help address some education-related challenges in my column, Career Confidential, for the Kappan Magazine. Click the form docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Career Confidential Questions

Please fill in this form to share your current career concerns that you'd like some advice on. Your name and any identifying information will be removed so you can't be identified.

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Starr Sackstein, (she/her) @mssackstein.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Feedback is essential to the learning process, but we often don't give it the time it needs to be done well. Additionally, we must teach students to use it effectively to facilitate their own learning. Check out the latest career confidential kappanonline.org/how-to-give-... #edusky #feedback

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How to give feedback that students will value - Kappan Online

Career Confidential columnist Starr Sackstein gives pointers on how teachers can provide feedback to students that they will value.

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wandering but not lost @ejroberts.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

District & school leaders, as you're thinking about how to launch your 2025-2026 school year, think about reaching out to these folks: @mssackstein.bsky.social, @kevinhoneycutt.bsky.social, @shannonmmiller.bsky.social, @coolcatteacher.bsky.social. All great with different skills. #education

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The Worthy Educator @theworthyeducator.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Join @mssackstein.bsky.social Tuesday, July 8th at 10am and consider all your options for Making Impact Outside the Classroom! www.theworthyeducator.com/making-impact @eduskyteam.com #EduSky

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The Worthy Educator @theworthyeducator.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Join @mssackstein.bsky.social 1 week from today! www.theworthyeducator.com/making-impact #EduSky

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