ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 17/08/2025The Social Studies Network & the Illinois State Board of Ed are excited to present the Black Studies Illinois Teaching Fellowship! Apply here: illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_.... 020
Reposted by @ninahike.bsky.socialJohnathan Perkins @johnathanperk.bsky.social · 01/08/2025If I send you this, know I tried to save you 19527
Reposted by @ninahike.bsky.socialBeyond Benign @beyondbenign.bsky.social · 31/07/2025Bring #GreenChemistry to your K-12 classroom. 🌱🧪 Beyond Benign’s "Observe, Wonder, Think" webinar series shares actionable approaches to safer, more equitable science education. Watch six recordings and explore supporting resources on the #GCTLC: buff.ly/OdtHBvobeyondbenign.org6 Conversations to Help You Bring Sustainable Science Into Your K-12 Classroom - Beyond BenignThe K-12 teaching community is a powerhouse. By bringing green chemistry into primary and secondary classrooms, teachers can spark student engagement, create safer learning environments, and inspire… 084
Reposted by @ninahike.bsky.socialBeyond Benign @beyondbenign.bsky.social · 24/07/2025#GreenChemistry is advancing bio-based materials and driving sustainable solutions. 🌾🧪 In this conversation, experts from U.S. Soy discuss emerging technologies, the role of renewable feedstocks like soy, and how educators can bring these innovations into their classrooms: buff.ly/intGF8w 042
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 24/07/2025Mole Down Gala Reception @chemed2025co.bsky.social Chemistry Teachers 👩🏽🔬🍎 #iteachchem #blackedusky #womeninstem Where Dem Fans At? 081
Reposted by @ninahike.bsky.socialJohnathan Perkins @johnathanperk.bsky.social · 21/07/2025Thomas Jefferson was 44 when he began what many in 2025 STILL consider a romantic tryst or loving affair with Sally Hemings. Ms. Hemings had no legal capacity to consent to such a relationship not only because she was enslaved, Jefferson's property, BUT ALSO BECAUSE SHE WAS 14-YEARS-OLD. /1 68491012550
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Happy Juneteenth ✊🏾Proud to Black!! I make my ancestors proud ❤️🖤💚 by teaching, researching and writing about culturally relevant ways to teach science check out my ChemEdX Blog #ChemEdX chemedx.org/blogs/nina-h...chemedx.orgNina Hike's blog 020
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 09/05/2025What a great way to end Teacher Appreciation Week 👩🏽🔬🍎 #iteachchem #blackedusky #paemst 170
Reposted by @ninahike.bsky.socialDave Stieber @dstieber.bsky.social · 02/05/2025If you want to understand why neoliberal privatizers and of course Trump extremists attack Chicago so fiercely, it’s precisely because of everything mentioned in this article. Article: Chicago Teachers Union is Model for American Labor lawcha.org/2025/04/22/c...lawcha.orgChicago Teachers Union is Model for American Labor | LAWCHA“When the union's inspiration through the workers' blood shall run, There can be no power greater anywhere beneath the sun; Yet what force on earth is 042
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 24/04/2025I had a wonderful time at the IL PAEMST Celebration. Thank you, #NSF and #PAEMST for honoring STEM teachers. #Iteachchem #BlackEduSky #ChemEdX 060
Reposted by @ninahike.bsky.socialDave Stieber @dstieber.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Mayor Johnson speaking about Rahm isn’t an attack. An attack is what Rahm did to Chicago & our students. As a former educator Brandon knows how badly the attacks on public education hurt our students. He’s 100% right Vallas, Duncan, and Rahm laid the groundwork for attacks now. 182
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Happy Earth Day!! Teaching Environmental Justice is a Choice!! Ask yourself: Who’s doing science? Why are they doing it? Don’t know where to start? Ask Google? ChatGPT? Type: local Environmental Justice issues_____(city or state) or ⬇️ www.chemedx.org/blog/social-... #iteachchem #BlackEduSkychemedx.orgSocial Justice Science Issues and NGSSHow can chemistry address real-world issues? Explore how teaching Social Justice Science Issues helps students connect chemistry to their local communities. By integrating student community-centered s... 020
Reposted by @ninahike.bsky.socialAmanda Patrick @patricklabms.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Check out my first contribution to ChemEdX: www.chemedx.org/article/book... 🥽chemedx.orgBookend Activities to Highlight Chemistry as the Central ScienceGeneral chemistry is often perceived as a gatekeeping course for STEM students, particularly in large-enrollment settings. To enhance student engagement and understanding, this study introduces two "b... 152
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 23/02/2025I got interviewed by Kalia Butler-WCIU at the City Varsity Boys Championship Game Feb. 15, 2025 for #PAEMST I’m a 2021 IL National Awardee So proud 👩🏾🔬🍎 #iteachchem #blackedusky #WomenInStem 040
Reposted by @ninahike.bsky.socialBrian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 16/02/20251/29: First plane crash in 16 years in DC 1/31: Crash in Philly 2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle 2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska 2/10: Crash in Scottsdale 2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego 2/16: Crash in Covington, GA 7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for “restoring aviation safety” 21415963323282
Reposted by @ninahike.bsky.socialIllinois Federation of Teachers @iftaft.bsky.social · 10/02/2025We're lifting up some of our Black labor leaders to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth. Nina Hike teaches chemistry in Chicago and recently received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. ❤️ #BlackTeachersMatter #IFTstrong #makinghistory @ctulocal1.bsky.social 252
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 07/02/2025We are currently learning how elements impacts our neighborhoods in Chicago👩🏾🔬 #iTeachChem #BlackEduSky #WomenInStem 040
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 05/02/2025I attended UIC preschool. My mom is the first scientists I met❤️ She attended UIC. Thank you Mom for cultivating my genius ❤️ #iTeachChem #BlackEduSky #WomenInSTEM education.uic.edu/news-stories... 1102
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 02/02/2025I donated 🩸 in December. I’m a Red Cross Sickle Cell Fighter ✊🏾 Click the link to find a location to donate blood. #iTeachChem #BlackEduSky #WomenInStem www.redcross.org/give-blood.h... 0111
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Black Lives Matter (Take Up Space & Have ⚖️ ) Chemistry Series 👩🏾🔬🍎 During World War II soldiers needed blood, Dr. Charles R. Drew used density to separate whole blood. Donate Blood 🏥 to help People Battling Sickle Cell Disease #iTeachChem #BlackEduSky #WomenInSTEM www.chemedx.org/blog/cultura...chemedx.orgA Culturally Relevant Collab with NGSS and ChemistryNina Hike shares a storyline and lesson that seamlessly integrates NGSS with a culturally relevant storyline, making learning chemistry both engaging and impactful. 040
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 02/02/2025I’m on the news OMG👩🏾🔬🍎🧪 PAEMST AWARDEE Thank you National Science Foundation #NSF wgntv.com/news/chicago... 3380
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 02/02/2025I’m teaching about environmental racism &elements.We watched the video below did CER.Then used US EPA Toxic Release Inventory to see what chemicals were polluting our communities. Tomorrow we are doing a lab to understand chemical/physical properties of elements. #iTeachChem youtu.be/TrbeuJRPM0o?...youtu.beWhat Is Environmental Racism?YouTube video by AJ+ 0114
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 01/02/2025Happy Black History Month✊🏾I teach my students about race, racism, science literacy, Black, Latine, Asian, Indigenous and Women in chemistry all year long 🍎👩🏾🔬🧪 #ITeachChem #BlackEdkSky #EduSky #WomenInStem #PAEMST 210319
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Thank you Dave @dstieber.bsky.social 🍎 “Mayor Johnson, you can turn this ship around with some adjustments in your approach: lean into trusted advisors, and revisit your transition plans and goals (these are your curriculum and unit maps).” @mayorofchicago.bsky.social ⬇️ 021
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 14/01/2025I’m so excited!! PAEMST AWARDEE!! #EduSky #BlackEduSky #iteachchem #WomenInStem 3252
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 14/01/2025I’m honored to be named a 2021 Awardee for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. PAEMST is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade science, technology, engineering, or mathematics teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States👩🏾🔬 2142
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 10/01/2025I’m excited to present on Social Justice Science Issues 👩🏾🔬🍎 Thank you, Beyond Benign @beyondbenign Click the link to register ⬇️ #Edusky #BlackEduSky #iteachchem #womeninstem mailchi.mp/25be4c5afab6... 094
Reposted by @ninahike.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 04/01/2025While we’re banning books… Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar. Be. Like. Finland. 13255179516057
Reposted by @ninahike.bsky.socialMark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 05/01/2025Does anyone have a contact for Ann ? Would love to discuss with her the possibility of partnering with her to publish her cartoons exclusively on @bluesky 15725468112490
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 31/12/2024How will you show love to your students in 2025? I’m going to LISTEN more before during, after the lesson and in the hallways. #edusky #iteachchem #Blackedusky 170
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 06/12/2024One of my childhood friends posted this⬇️ I 💯 agree with it. #Blacksky #WomenInStem 1151
Reposted by @ninahike.bsky.socialMark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Home insurance in areas hit by repetitive disasters is going to be the number one housing affordability issue over the next 4 years. And possibly going into the midterms. More so than interest rates. Florida in particular is going to have huge problems. 1625212103380
Reposted by @ninahike.bsky.socialThe Women In Science Archive @wisarchive.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Happy 81st birthday to biochemist Margaret Tolbert, who in 1996 became the 1st Black woman to head a DOE lab, after a career in petroleum research and liver biochemistry. From 1996 to 2002 she coordinated int'l efforts at nuclear measurement standardization. #WomenInSTEM #BlackWomenSTEM #HistSci 🧪 09930
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Hi #WomenInStem To teach my students about nuclear energy we learn about Dr. Marie Curie. I watch the video below write CER and discuss the discrimination she experienced. Looking for more Curie resources👀 youtu.be/wbuDmY5gpXQ?...youtu.beThe Mystery of Matter: “UNRULY ELEMENTS” (Documentary)YouTube video by Alpha-Omega video 041
Reposted by @ninahike.bsky.socialMichael Harriot @michaelharriot.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Before everyone arrives from that other app, I want to make a confession: I'm planning a robbery I already have a target, a crew & a blueprint, I just need 1 more thing: Will you help me recreate the greatest Black on Black crime in US history? A story An announcement A (final) thread 621738349
Reposted by @ninahike.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 20/11/2024Americans saw this amazing woman and decided to vote for a convicted felon who wants to give tax cuts to billionaires and will cut Medicare, Social Security, education funding, and housing assistance to pay for it. 1804198764379
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Thank you Rep. Crockett for being a truth teller!! 030
Reposted by @ninahike.bsky.socialAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Lee: When Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was up for confirmation or when VP Harris was added to the ticket, they called them DEI hires. They want you to believe that Harvard graduate with over 20 years of experience is not qualified but Fox personality is qualified to run the DOD 11645470812316
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Hi Teachers 🍎 Post pics and tell 🦋 about one of your favorite past/present teaching moments. Dr. Beck-Winchatz from DePaul University worked with me and my IB MYP Chemistry students to launch high altitude balloon experiments. Remind yourself that you’re an amazing teacher 👩🏾🔬🍎 #EduSky #iteachchem 040
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Teaching Truth requires you to do your own research and learning. Then try it out with students and encourage your colleagues to join you. Listen to my interview to learn that YOU are what you’ve been waiting for. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u... #EduSky #iteachchempodcasts.apple.comUnpack Everything: Science Education Reform in the Real WorldEducation Podcast · 3 Seasons · Updated Biweekly 070
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 14/11/2024How can teachers help ALL students become transformative intellectuals? Teach Truth!! You have to become a Teacher-Learner. Check out my blog on Social Justice Science Issues www.chemedx.org/blog/social-... #EduSky #iteachchemchemedx.orgSocial Justice Science Issues and NGSSHow can chemistry address real-world issues? Explore how teaching Social Justice Science Issues helps students connect chemistry to their local communities. By integrating student community-centered s... 081
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 14/11/2024I’ve taught STEM Pipeline Science for 20yrs. Then discovered Rosalind Franklin, Marie Curie, Mario Molina, Charles Drew, Percy Julian, etc on my own and now their scientific contributions are a part of my curriculum. Check out my blog post. www.chemedx.org/blog/cultura... #EduSkychemedx.orgA Culturally Relevant Collab with NGSS and ChemistryNina Hike shares a storyline and lesson that seamlessly integrates NGSS with a culturally relevant storyline, making learning chemistry both engaging and impactful. 041
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 14/11/2024We can move to a new app….We have to acknowledge and dismantle the racism, patriarchy, sexism, homophobia, Whiteness in teacher education, science and science education and all facets of society to move forward. #EduSky 092
ninahike.bsky.social @ninahike.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Morning Are there any Education, Identity, Structure-Agency, Critical Race Theory or Critical Whiteness Studies PhD students or professors on here? I want to follow you. #EduSky 460