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@Shamlet @shamlet.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The degree to which the core professional development demand is "give me stuff I can use in class on Monday" reflects how chronically stressed the system is -- reflection, philosophy, the big picture are luxury items when time and resources are at a premium

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Marcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

This upcoming week, we'll try out this new end-of-unit system in our classroom: having students take picture of important moments of learning in their notebook and adding reflections to an ongoing document. Much better than typical "spiral checks," I hope!

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It is the start of Banned Books Week and as such it's an EXCELLLLENT moment to donate to @authorsabb.bsky.social. We are laser focused on tbe single issue of fighting book bans. It's hard work, and we've done it with all volunteers for about 3 years-- and now we finally have a program manager.

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Next week is Banned Book Week. Check out @penamerica.bsky.social for events and ways to get involved: (The preview image says 2025 but it links to this year!)

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Banned Books Week 2025

We invite readers, authors, educators, librarians, and everyone who opposes censorship to get involved during Banned Books Week 2025.

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Students are setting reading goals this year that we will revisit every 5 weeks in brief conferences. I’m really liking the process!

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Manufactured algorithms that steal the work of others and have negative impacts on the environment and society are now “super” and not “artificial.”

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Anna Holmes @annabookwriter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Every damn time. Someone posted a talk about ableism, eugenics, and genocide. Commenter: people forget that Nazis sent the disabled to camps, too. No, sweetheart, people forget they used us as prototypes for the camps. They tested mass murder on disabled people first. We’re cut out of that story.

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

People aren’t faking their disabilities, they’re faking being well. We know society hates us. We know we will be judged for using assistive devices. Many of us take years to get the courage to lean in to accommodations. Stop judging. Help us build a more inclusive world.

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Drew McKevitt @drewmckevitt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This is a revelation to me. Are most history depts not already "service depts"? I assumed they were. In any given year I might teach 500 students, most of them in the intro surveys, and maybe 25 of those 500 are history majors. But it's important to note how admins set these classes up to fail.

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Drew McKevitt @drewmckevitt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We know that the best way to draw someone into a history major is in a class of 12. That's why you don't get classes of 12 as a service dept. You get 180 students, in two-hour chunks, with no breakout sessions or teaching assistants. You are set up to fail, at least in terms of attracting majors

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@Shamlet @shamlet.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

"AI literacy" : see also blender literacy, toaster literacy, dishwasher literacy

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Alexander Manshel @manshel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

So looking forward to this! Join me, @naemmanuele.bsky.social, and @ncte.org this Tuesday!

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This Tuesday, I’ll be in conversation @manshel.bsky.social about the American canon, text selection, & ELA standards. You don’t have to have read his article (“High School English & the Making of American Readers”), but we’ll be unpacking it—then having group chats! Open to all @ncte.org members!

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📚 Steps to mastery of a skill: 1. acquisition (I did it once) 2. fluency (I can do it consistently) 3. maintenance (I can keep doing it) 4. transfer (I can use it in new ways) (Hanson, et al., 1978) and still true. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #SBLchat #TG2Chat #EduSky

Infographic on a dark blue textured background titled STEPS TO MASTERY, with four pink upward arrows of increasing height labeled ACQUISITION, FLUENCY, MAINTENANCE, and TRANSFER. A small note says ADAPTED FROM HARING, LOVITT, EATON, & HANSEN, 1978, and the bottom left shows Lee Ann Jung and leadinginclusion.org.

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Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

AP Stylebook warns against anthropomorphizing AI systems: “Avoid language that gives them human characteristics… Instead, explain what a system does, how well it performs, who built it and who could be affected by it.”

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Artificial intelligence systems do not think, feel, want or understand. Avoid language that gives them human characteristics. This is called anthropomorphizing, when we ascribe human traits, emotions or behaviors to non-human things, such as animals or inanimate objects.
Instead, explain what a system does, how well it performs, who built it and who could be affected by it.

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

👥 Tier 3 intervention is NOT #specialeducation. Tier 3 only means intensive support. Not all who need intensive support have an #IEP. Not all with an IEP need intensive support. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Graphic on a dark blue textured background with a three-tier pyramid labeled TIER 1, TIER 2, and TIER 3, topped by a pink triangle with confetti-like accents. Large text reads: “TIER THREE intervention isn’t special education. It just means intensive intervention, & anyone might need it.” with Lee Ann Jung and leadinginclusion.org in the lower right.

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I am behind #TarValonOrBust ’s reading/release schedule, but I just came across this gem from THE HOLLOW HILLS: “There are some things that one hesitates to bring down into words. Words change an idea by definitions too precise, meanings too hung about with the references of every day” (p. 361).

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Alexander Manshel @manshel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

If you're curious how the American literary scene—and prizes like the National Book Award in particular—came to be so diverse... ❌ DON'T read this predictable rant about "Woke Pulitzers" or whatever! ✅ DO check out my book WRITING BACKWARDS, available here: cup.columbia.edu/book/writing...

A screenshot of a New York Times opinion column by Bret Stephens titled "The Literary World's D.E.I. Checklist."

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 22/09/2026

Early-bird savings end October 7 for the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention, happening in Philadelphia November 19–22! Reinvigorate your love of teaching and connect with ELA teachers from across the country this fall. Register for #NCTE26 now! convention.ncte.org/registration

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

As a high school English teacher, I don’t see much use of AI in the composition classroom. The “arts” of English Language Arts is the craft, decision-making, and play with language. Generative AI for composition hinders the artistic development of students who are exploring their voice.

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Dear Microsoft Outlook, I do not need a “morning briefing” bombarding me each morning to tell me “what’s new in [my] email”—especially when I cannot disable the offer. My job to to read and reply to humans. I did not ask for an AI assistant. Sincerely, ~nick

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

We are all teachers of reading. Even in high school. We cannot stop teaching HOW to read in elementary school. It is a life-long process and needs to occur in all classes.

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I adore @mrneibauer.bsky.social’s post on class discussion protocols, talking sticks, and awareness indicator signs. Do yourself a favor and give it a read! #ITeachEnglish

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Adrian Neibauer @mrneibauer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I’m intentionally teaching my students how to speak and listen to each other using visual awareness cues. So far, it’s going well! Students love their speaking awareness sticks and the Talking Moves sentence stems help my students have better academic discussions. #TeacherSky

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John Downes-Angus @johndownesangus.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Think that the explicit introduction of automation into teaching and learning has helped clarify an important distinction between automated and standardized approaches to teaching and learning

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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Roses are redde Noble are the manatees For a bettir future Teach artes and humanityes

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Constitution Day is arriving soon - here’s a lesson I wrote for PBS NewsHour Classroom (and use in my own classroom). A powerful visual way to understand how the US government works. www.pbs.org/newshour/cla...

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Lesson plan: American democracy and you

Learn about the U.S. government and your role in democracy through a comic called "This Is What Democracy Looks Like"

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Beth Puma @bethpuma.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This November I’ll be traveling to the city of love (oh hey Philly!) for my first #NCTE. Overjoyed to be gathered round the table with @theedcollab.bsky.social and later showcasing my work with a linguistic pedagogy of love. Catch me if you can!

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Text is bold and black with a white outline that reads. “I’m presenting. Imagine.innovate. Inspire. 2026 NCTE. Philadelphia. Annual convention. November 19th”

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Lara! @laramathcalf.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Deaf/signing friends.. my school has us do an “enrichment”.. 9 weeks, every other day, 75 minutes each time, 5th grade. I plan to do an intro to ASL..give students a little ASL/Deaf culture spark but I’m not sure how to structure it. Anyone done anything similar or have suggestions for a structure?

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I’m excited to chat with @manshel.bsky.social on how books have entered our high school curriculum and then jump into breakouts rooms to hear how everyone is addressing curriculum development and implementation in their schools. Register today for 9/29/26! #CEL26 #NCTE26 #OnLeadership #LeadELA

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Alexander Manshel @manshel.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

So looking forward to this conversation with @ncte.org and @naemmanuele.bsky.social! If you're ever been curious about why we teach the books we teach and—more importantly—why we teach them *the way* we do, please join us!

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Me in action looked over by #Shakespeare — with @runwithskizzers.bsky.social’s “Payal Mehta’s Romance Revenge Plot” on display on the top shelf! I was sharing a history of Western theatre lecture with my Introduction to Drama students, who can already run warm-ups on their own in week 2!

Nick teaches in a blue shirt and black vest. A bookcase is behind him.

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@Shamlet @shamlet.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

For the 73rd but likely not the last time, I am not afraid of AI. Students must do authentic work in the English classroom; AI short-circuits that in fundamental ways; thus its use is banned. Having students use their brains is the best preparation for an unknown future. Why does this need saying.

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I’m excited to delve into @jenellewilliams.bsky.social and @chelle1331.bsky.social‘s Engaging Learners with Culturally Sustaining Disciplinary Literacy ( @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social). Jenelle serves on @ncte.org #CEL’s Executive Committee as a literacy leader with me and I love her passion!

Cover for s Engaging Learners with Culturally Sustaining Disciplinary Literacy by Jenelle E. Williams and Rachelle S. Savitz.

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@Shamlet @shamlet.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The English classroom: everything from practical writing skills to helping young people refine their rough-hewn souls

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

⚙️ The more options we give as universal design for learning, the fewer accommodations we need for individual students later. #LeadInclusion #UDL #UDLchat #EduSky

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Jonathan Burdick @jonathanburdick.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Google was incorporated on this day in 1998. Here’s how Google described themselves in those early months. (And now nearly 30 years later, I’ve been on a mission to de-Google my digital life)

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Another semester of adjusting at Gannon University! First face-to-face class for a methods course for secondary education. The course has content-area secondary education majors and K-12 special education majors. #BackToSchool2026

Nick stands before a screen in a classroom. The screen reads Welcome to EDCR320: Methods and Materials of Instruction.

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Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Send your school media specialist/librarian a quick note letting them know there are parents and families who value diverse, inclusive library collections and support their professional expertise. Check out this template to make it easy for you!

Send a supportive letter to the media specialist/school librarian. check out our template

Subject: Thank You for Supporting Our School Library

Hi [Librarian’s Name],

I wanted to reach out and let you know that our family values a school library with a wide variety of books, perspectives, and experiences for students to explore.

Thank you for using your professional expertise to build a collection that serves all students. Please know there are parents in our community who support you and believe students deserve the freedom to read and choose books that interest them.

If there are ways families can help support the library or advocate for its collection, I’d be happy to hear them.

Thank you for everything you do for our students and readers!

Best,
[Your Name]

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Monte Syrie @montesyrie.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

“Is this for a grade?” “It’s for learning.” My latest response to the age-old question. And the play goes on, my friends. The play goes on.

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Lara! @laramathcalf.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Does anyone have site(s) they point parents to when they ask for more homework? Like easy to implement tasks or games or whatever?

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Not counting pre-Kindergarten, today was my 37th consecutive first day of school: entering Year 20 as an educator, and my first fall as Dr. Emmanuele! #edusky #BackToSchool2026

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Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

CNN is providing different news to different audiences. On the left, to please Bluesky users, CNN derisively refers to the change by saying "the smallest of the Great Lakes" will be "identified as Lake America." On the right, to avoid antagonizing X users, CNN makes no mention of the lake's size.

@cnn.com: Users in the United States will now see the smallest of the Great Lakes identified as "Lake America" on Google Maps, following President Donald Trump's executive order mandating the change in how the US government refers to the lake amid his tense trade war with Canada. cnn.it/4gGw7ky
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@CNN on X: Google Maps changed Lake Ontario to "Lake America" for US searches. Canadian searchers will still see Lake Ontario. cnn.it/3UrDUvf
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Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Notice the connection between political conservatism (anti-union, pro-privatization) and educational conservatism ("explicit instruction & systematic retrieval practice" [vs. inquiry] and a bunch o' facts [vs. broader skills] curric, dishonestly framed as "science of learning"): tinyurl.com/3dhvnjs6

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The Science of Selling

AEI’s new partnership brings researchED’s product line stateside

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Joseph Fasano @josephfasano.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I adore this powerful poem by @josephfasano.bsky.social, which captures the capitalistic milieu in which AI is being violently thrust upon everyone as “the future” (in trainings in environmental impacts etc.) while it makes some people rich(er).

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Anne Lutz Fernandez @lutzfernandez.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

“A parking app records the location of my car. In the lobby of my office building, a machine recognizes my face and lets me through the turnstile to get onto the elevators. At my cubicle, I log onto my work computer using my fingerprint.“

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A Day in the Life

It's Ray Bradbury's world and we just live in it

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Fahrenheit 451 needs to stay as a piece of fiction, not this actual terror.

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Josh Eyler @josheyler.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Major kudos to MIT, who just put out a report about AI on their campus that lucidly explains the threat posed by AI to cognition and the student experience, while at the same time prioritizes learning, students, and the value of education. 1/x aiandeducation.mit.edu/report/

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Report – AI and Education

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