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James Stewart

@principalstewj.bsky.social
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Principal. Chemistry Teacher. Evidence-Based Teaching Enthusiast (Mind, Brain, & Teaching). Other interests include science, philosophy, early Buddhism, & meditation. Likes & reposts ≠ endorsement.

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James Stewart @principalstewj.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
I'm looking for a copy of this paper: Haring, N. G., & Eaton, M. D. (1978). Systematic instructional technology: An instructional hierarchy. In N. G. Haring, T. C. Lovitt, M. D. Eaton, & C. L. Hansen (Eds.), The fourth R: Research in the classroom (pp. 23–40). Merrill
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Carl Hendrick @carlhendrick.substack.com · 14/08/2025
Education professors scored no better than physics or business faculty on basic learning science, raising serious questions about teacher preparation programmes. researchandeducation.ro/2025/06/30/d...
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Dan Willingham @dtwuva.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
US ignores home-grown education ideas that are accelerating progress overseas. fordhaminstitute.org/national/com...
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The U.S. ignores home-grown ed ideas that are accelerating progress overseas
One could argue that the University of Virginia cognitive psychologist Daniel Willingham is one of the most influential Americans of the 21st century. Willingham has observed that we have learned more...
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James Stewart @principalstewj.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
Fantastic article. The good news is that the USA is waking up to the science of learning when it comes to reading. It's only a short leap to start realizing that science applies to all learning, not just reading. www.the74million.org/article/cogn...
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‘Cognitive Science,’ All the Rage in British Schools, Fails to Register in U.S.
Educators blame this ‘reverse Beatles effect’ on America’s decentralized system and grad schools that are often hostile to research.
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James Stewart @principalstewj.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
I just sat in shock for a moment after reading a descriptive narrative I asked ChatGPT to write off of a vague idea I had. My Wife had to ask if I was okay. No, I'm not. AI might have written my favorite descriptive narrative of all time... chatgpt.com/share/678da6...
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ChatGPT - Lighthouse Pub Refuge
Shared via ChatGPT
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James Stewart @principalstewj.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Oh thank goodness. I'm a while away from retirement, but this is a huge relief. Now I'll actually get all of the social security I spent 20 years paying into. www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
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LANDMARK Victory! GPO and WEP repealed | NEA
A win forty years in the making, NEA secures full retirement benefits for educators
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James Stewart @principalstewj.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! #Booksky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge Day 1
Book Cover: Why Don't Students Like School
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James Stewart @principalstewj.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
This is an important issue for educators in California and similar states with WEP. I myself moved states, which is already devastating for teacher pensions, but moving from a state where I paid into SS and into one where I lose it is salt in the wound. www.nea.org/advocating-f...
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Repeal Unfair Social Security Penalties | NEA
Pass the Social Security Fairness Act to fully repeal GPO/WEP.
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James Stewart @principalstewj.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
As a school administrator and educator who has seen the damaging effects of social media on youth, I support this wholeheartedly. I enthusiastically urge American legislators to follow suit. www.npr.org/2024/11/28/g...
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A social media ban in Australia for children under 16 will be first in the world
A social media ban for children under 16 will become first law in the world to levy fines on TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram for allowing youth accounts.
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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Across the country, people are starting meal preparations and traveling to be with friends and family. Tell us your favorite dish on the Thanksgiving table, and we’ll share our knowledge about the work behind the ingredients. #WeFeedYou
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Tom Bennett OBE @tombennett71.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Behaviour Management in a nutshell
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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
I created this graphic for my students to discuss the importance of effective study strategies in addition to other factors such as pastoral support, attendance & effort. What else would you add? Sleep, exercise, nutrition, monitoring screen time, awareness of distractions ...
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James Stewart @principalstewj.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
EdTech for EdTech's sake is a pet peeve of mine. Having "Use of Technology" on teacher observation rubrics is ridiculous. It's all about how it's used. In really, much EdTech has probably been detrimental to education. www.afterbabel.com/p/false-prom...
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The False Promise of Device-Based Education
A reevaluation of screens in schools
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msbenison.bsky.social @msbenison.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
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Andrew Watson @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
The best short/clear description of Geary is in Ollie Lovell's "Cognitive Load Theory in Action," edited by Sherrington. I used this review article to grok SDT: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation from a self-determination theory perspective: Definitions, theory, practices, and future directions
Self-determination theory (SDT) is a broad framework for understanding factors that facilitate or undermine intrinsic motivation, autonomous extrinsic…
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James Stewart @principalstewj.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Unpop. Opinion- I think it's desirable to teach parts of The Bible as literature in public schools. My own upbringing was not religious at all, and so I found myself lost and oblivious whenever biblical references were used (as they very often are). I wish school had taught me that stuff.
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Stuck In the Middle @stuckinthemiddle.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Hey, y'all, this extension to find your Twitter folks on Bluesky is here: chromewebstore.google.com/detail/sky-f...
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Sky Follower Bridge - Chrome Web Store
Instantly find and follow the same users from your Twitter follows on Bluesky.
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James Stewart @principalstewj.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Highly recommended starter pack for evidence-informed educators. #EduSky
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James Stewart @principalstewj.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
I fear we are at that part of the historical cycle where we are doomed to repeat the math wars, yet again. First it was "New Math" from 1950's & then the 1989 NCTM Standards. These ideas are rehashed in the new California Math Framework & the national curricula being built around it.
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