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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Midterm exams. Unit writing assignments. Full day of school. Then a 20 minute break after dismissal before parent-teacher conferences begin...and go until 7pm. Then while there is no school tomorrow, teachers must report back before 8am. Very few of us even live in the town. #edusky

Auggie Salazar: I Didn't Sign Up For This

ALT: Auggie Salazar: I Didn't Sign Up For This

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Open Research, University of Aberdeen @openresearchuoa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's the official start of Spooky Season, so it is once again time for our annual 'Carve your PhD' pumpkin (or neep) carving contest for PGRs. Using the medium of the pumpkin, express the main idea of your thesis. Get creative! Have fun! Full details at abdn.site/phD

"Could you explain your thesis, only using this?" — brown serif text above a single hand holding a small round orange pumpkin against a pale wall

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

But! At least I have coffee. Because yesterday I ran out...and it was not good.

A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Send prayers and good thoughts: Tackling adverbial clauses with my freshman. #edusky #teacher #highschoolenglish

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Something they never talk about in education: When a model student that you've formed an amazing rapport with disappointments you in a huge, serious way. #edusky

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Oh nooooo 🤦🏻‍♀️💀

A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

THIS. When I had to discuss readers critical theory in my undergrad, I railed against it, because it removes the author's agency and intentions.

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today is the Autumnal Equinox, which means it's the first day of Fall, and though weather will be the usual hot mess in South Carolina...

Woman in Leggings Playing with Autumn Leaves

ALT: Woman in Leggings Playing with Autumn Leaves

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I work with a teacher who's actual last name is Boob. 🤣

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Texting my sister while trying to multitask as an English teacher 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣💀

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I've got 67 tests and 60 essays to grade, lesson planning, and a meeting to prep for...all tomorrow. On top of the usual *get-ready-for-a-week-of-teaching-teenagers*. #edusky

Kenneth Parcell Overwhelmed and Happy Crying

ALT: Kenneth Parcell Overwhelmed and Happy Crying

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I can't help it, every time I see a photo of one of these, I think of the characters from the Fifth Element:

The Fifth Element This Is Really Amazing

ALT: The Fifth Element This Is Really Amazing

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Coral City Camera @coralcitycamera.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Please accept a nuzzle from a manatee muzzle (We’re not worthy! We’re not worthy!!) 🥹〰️🐮🐮〰️ #manatee #manateesofcoralcity #nuzzle #muzzle #coralcitycamera

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 17/09/2026

She's a 10, but she corrects people's grammar.

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explore.org @explore.org · 16/09/2026

Chunk + Katmai = Perfection.

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Before I was a teacher, I was a librarian, and most days I ask myself why I willingly made the switch into this broken education system. Especially on days where all I want to do is order fun Autumn and Halloween picture books for story time. #edusky #librarian #picturebooks

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Once again, I'm asking about the return policy on Mondays.

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explore.org @explore.org · 13/09/2026

Fat Bear Booty - can anyone identify?

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explore.org @explore.org · 12/09/2026

Our little white bear is back! Nicknames?

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Likewise here, although I was fortunate enough to attend a college that stressed diversified reading lists. I'm a firm believer in the more widely read someone is, the stronger their writing.

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And after Narnia, LOTR, Prydain, etc, this was also drilled into me as a child!

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As I live in the rural southeast, I definitely encounter that! But oh wow, village in place of city...😳

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I just want ANY explanation for why only 8 of the 23 students in one of my classes turned in their unit essays, after I gave them all 2 extra days, did individual writing conferences, and gave them entire class periods to write. #edusky #teacher

Jake Peralta Sings 'Tell Me Why' on Brooklyn Nine-Nine

ALT: Jake Peralta Sings 'Tell Me Why' on Brooklyn Nine-Nine

A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I would say I'm surprised that these basic vocabulary words are not comprehended...but I teach high school English. 😭😭😩 #edusky

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As someone who depends on insulin everyday, I'm always happy to read more about its discovery. 🤓 #type1diabetic

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Buckinghamshire Archives @bucksarchives.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Apparently we've got a very rare and expensive cask of amontillado in our collection, whatever that is. We're going to try find it and will report back.

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explore.org @explore.org · 07/09/2026

Katmai morning.

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

If you're a writer approaching the time when you'll need an editor, please read this thread. #writesky

A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Grabbed a coffee on the way to hospital from my regular shop, and the barista says: "You teach history, right? Or art?" Yesterday a student told me I should teach history or science. I teach English within context, because knowledge does not exist in a vacuum. #edusky

TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Getting up at 4am to make it to the hospital for an MRI before teaching a full day at school, while still fighting my sinuses...

Pepe The Frog: Coffee & Fire

ALT: Pepe The Frog: Coffee & Fire

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Student came into 3rd block today & said: "Ms. F? I brought you an emotional support pickle because I thought you'd like it." 🥹🥹 #edusky #teacher #highschool

A small, bright green, plushie pickle with a cute smiley face rests on top of a computer keyboard.

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

As an immunocompromised person, thank you so much!!!

A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Nothing quite like having a random low blood sugar wake you up from a deep sleep.

Cool

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explore.org @explore.org · 28/08/2026

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Throwback: that time a powerful current swept Ben down river and right past an unfazed King Otis.

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Or, about 30 seconds after leaving your home??