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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 01/04/2025

"You can't lead the people if you can't love the people." We're all with you, @booker.senate.gov

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

“Americans estimated that the average Black American family had about 50% of the amount of wealth that the average White American family had in 1963 & believed this had grown to 90% by 2016. In reality, Black families only had 5% of White family’s wealth in 1963 & had only grown to 10% by 2016.”

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

This was such a good read. Thanks for sharing!

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Just a reminder that DEI matters because it wasn’t until 1943 that someone was able to (and unfortunately had to) scientifically prove that racial inferiority was a myth. Centuries of racist narratives aren’t undone overnight and certainly not without active efforts to dismantle these ideologies.

Sign that reads DC Scientist Proves Race Inferiority A Myth with a photo of the scientist in a lab.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Will this be available virtually at all?

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Hitler thought he was saving his country, too. This is so easily disproved.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Are these same protestors concerned about the way school vouchers and ESAs deplete public school resources? Just curious…

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

What a beautiful, inspiring day at Denver’s capitol where people spoke of and fought for love, inclusivity and human rights.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Is there any sort of plan to have a federal department replace the current DoE? Would this just shift all power to individual states? What changes would happen on a local and state level if this DID somehow happen?

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Today, many of my California-based students were absent as they participated in a movement called “A Day Without Immigrants.” And all I could think was how privileged I am to teach these youth, who seem to understand more about human rights than some of our national leaders.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

And one was a pediatric patient who had been flying home to Mexico after treatment. Heartbreaking.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

This sounds like such a meaningful and timely work. I’m excited to hear more about it. Congratulations and thank you for your work!

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

This is how you stand for your values within the realm of your control.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

When linguistics and social justice collide… I’m here for it👌👌👌👌

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Anne Lutz Fernandez @lutzfernandez.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

The next time a GOP politician says that they need a voucher program because test scores are not improving, let’s remember that Alabama introduced a voucher program last year while their test scores are improving. It’s not about test scores. It’s never been about test scores.

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How Louisiana boosted its reading scores by going 'back to the basics'

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

This is a brilliant act of resistance. Let’s put those hs Spanish classes to work!

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I think that means they stand for… money? 🫠 These are definitely very telling times right now. Universities need to make their moves carefully and thoughtfully.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Possibly. I do lobbying for healthcare organizations, but I had to have the wherewithal to find the nonprofits and alliances that do that work. Might be helpful even to have a list of organizations that have advocacy departments for people to contact.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

It’s like we forgot that 3rd grade “melting pot” lesson…

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Hoping this model of resistance spreads like wildfire.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Do you anticipate an increase in educational lobbying given the current political climate around education topics? Do you think this type of grassroots activism from teachers broadly speaking would be beneficial?

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

It seems like they’d rather just penalize less wealthy people by redistributing funds to places that aren’t necessary rather than investing in spaces where it could help many students instead of one. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Our district had a severe snow storm today that started early and was unrelenting; many questioned why we didn’t call a snow day. By 6pm, our superintendent sent this apologetic email for making a bad call. It was a profound example of humility in a highly scrutinized administrative role.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Thankful for passionate educator leaders like yourself who care and continue pushing forward. This current political climate can feel so discouraging.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Very thoughtful and well stated question to consider for further discussion and research. 👏

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I was pleasantly surprised to find this gem at my local public library!

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

My district is currently selling themselves HARD this school choice week. It’s disheartening to see school’s become businesses in need of marketing experts.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

If you’re looking for a quick overview of current debates in educational policy, this was a very clear, succinct collection of some relevant topics in education right now. This would be a good recommendation for parents or community members who also want to understand more about school policy.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Any other coping techniques you got? Haha I need more than that reminder right now.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Ah that tracks. Has anyone been studying what percentage of our local communities support these orders? Or are these voices just the loudest ones in the room?

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

You can panic and drink simultaneously. Sometimes it’s more fun that way.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Is there a way to listen to this clip? Will you be sharing info elsewhere?

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Oh yikes. What’s sad is how many people will be praising him for this.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

That executive order was so painful to read. I don’t even know where to start with the problems. Has he been in a classroom lately, talked with education experts…. or does he just listen to what’s happening in his biased Tik Tok feed and then write up these orders? 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Trump wants teachers to “INSTILL a patriotic ADMIRATION for our INCREDIBLE Nation and the values for which we stand…” but this in itself is a form of biased “radical indoctrination.” I’d rather show my students various viewpoints and let them critically synthesize that info without a hidden agenda.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Oof. What congress member is this?

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Wouldn’t it be nice to be apolitical right now? 🫠

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Oh boy: “it doesn’t end here.” What would be next on their agenda if this were approved?

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Why do you think they’d want to move from religious private to charter schools? Is it all about funding differences? If vouchers are still happening, what is the difference for the people wanting these schools?

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

It may be useful to look at schools in Utah who hold seminary courses in student school schedules. This has been happening in LDS-dominated public schools for decades now. I feel like this conversation could open up options that may not involve creating an entire charter based on religion.

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

What was the teacher’s pre-teaching, so students could succeed with this? I find internet dialogue to be generally less engaging for my students, but this seems highly effective in this classroom.

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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Thanks for sharing space for these incredibly important issues. I hope families remain safe and educators continue to shield them!

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Amazing. Love being able to support small business owners and spread important messages. Thanks for the link!

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Sam Jessup @samjessup.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Did anyone check her sermon prior? I’m hoping it was completely a blindeside for them and think we should turn her into a Saint or put her up for the Nobel Peace prize. What. a. Power. Move. And imagine all the voices she spoke for without hers trembling even once? Historic. 🥹

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