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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

He wrestles with his identity as he navigates the whites-only school despite new legislation that says the school must integrate. Calvin ends up working from within to expose the cruel realities his friends must endure... This is a must read! 3/3

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Calvin's story is fascinating, and the amount of history/current issues wrapped into the story is amazing. It's 1955 and Calvin's family has left Chicago after a traumatic incident, and they are passing as white in order to live in the new suburban neighborhood. 2/3

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Just finished my first #NCTE24 read: The Color of a Lie by Kim Johnson. It's FAB-U-LOUS. I so want to be teaching this with a group of juniors/seniors who have just read A Raisin in the Sun, talking about redlining and Levittowns. 1/3

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Aiden encourages us to know that "the answer is always community. When you fight for stories, you fight for lives." 2/2

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Aiden Thomas @aidenschmaiden.bsky.social reminds us here at #ALAN24 that "seeing oneself in books is both affirming and lifesaving... Books are resilient. You can ban a book but you can't erase the truth it holds." 1/2

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I am so inspired by these authors at #ALAN24 and thinking about all the books I will be able to share with students/per-service candidates. Thank you to the authors for their work and the publishers for sharing!

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

SO THRILLED with my #ALAN24 book box! What amazing titles! Still looking for Celestial Monsters by Aiden Thomas, but I'm just so happy - thank you to all the publishers!!!

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Bryan Stevenson said we had to have hope... So I hoped I'd make it through the signature line, and I did! Thank you good sir for your work! #NCTE24

Bryan Stevenson signs Sarah's book at the NCTE authors corner.

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Come chat with me about using YA in English Methods! Using Sabaa Tahir's ALL MY RAGE in Room 210C at 2:45pm to write literature-based units inspired by 180Days and Workshopping the Canon. #NCTE24

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Bryan Stevenson tells us it's time to change the narrative. It's time for truth and reconciliation, and English teachers can do this work through the power of literature. Hopelessness is the enemy of justice: we have to be agents of hope and be willing to do the uncomfortable thing. #NCTE24

Lawyer, author and advocate Bryan Stevenson addressing the NCTE general session.

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

"Writing is a political instrument." - James Baldwin. Ellen Oh reminds us that books are powerful and can save democracy. Say NO to censorship! Thank you Ellen Oh for your advocacy and leadership in this fight - our kids do deserve their happily ever after! @ellenoh.bsky.social #ALAN #NCTE24

Author Ellen Oh stands at the podium and addresses the ALAN breakfast as the keynote speaker.

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

"The arc bends towards justice, but only because people pull it towards justice, it doesn't happen on its own" Holder, via Dr King - Jason Low reminds us that we will fight for the right to #LETTHEMREAD here at #ALAN #NCTE24

Photo of Jason Low, rep Lee & Low Books at the podium accepting the ALAN award

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

So honored to hear these amazing educators and advocates for YALit this morning at the #ALAN breakfast - inspired by their passion! @ebonyteach.bsky.social @jwestra.bsky.social THANK YOU for your work!

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Hi! I'd love to chat with you about this, and I can absolutely share my work. I'll message you?

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Didn't post yesterday for #NCTE24 - had a case of the first day overwhelms. Then caught in the rain... But today is a new day and joyful continuation of this awesome celebration! After Kate McKinnon (OMG) I present my research on equitable assessment practices in ELA in Rm 205A at 9:30 - join me!

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Getting ready to see the incomparable Kate McKinnon at #NCTE24 with my English Bestie @weverard.bsky.social SO EXCITED

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Kristen Hawley Turner @teachkht.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

ELATE starter pack exists. Let me know who should be added!

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Me too, please! Thanks! sarahfleming815.blky.social

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I'm all packed and ready to go first thing to #NCTE24 - so excited to meet up with everyone! Drop your sessions here and let us know where to find you! I'll be in E.55 "NCTE Research Foundation Grant Winners" and O.57 "Teaching YA Lit with and through heart, Hope & Humanity" - See you soon! ❤️📚

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

A7: how to continue to encourage students to enter teaching despite the challenges... We need to model a sense of hope and aspiration, not despair! How do we maintain such a positionality? #theedcollab

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

A6: I commit to being a fierce advocate for my students, to give them access to great literature and to see themselves in the texts they read. #theedcollab

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

A5: I remain hopeful by finding joy in the spirits of my pre-service candidates, who are undeterred by this climate. They are resilient! They will persist! #theedcollab

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

A2: feeling refreshed after a joyful class, but it has been a hard two weeks. I appreciate the question about what I need to be present... Important to stay grounded right now. #theedcollab

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

A1: hi there! Joining late, just finished teaching my English methods class (I'm a teacher educator for pre-service candidates). Can I still play along? Glad to have you host this!

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Yes we should! I'll look for you at #NCTE24, and we can connect afterwards!

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I'm presenting at the same time, otherwise I'd love to connect with you all about this - we are certainly grieving! I'm looking for our community...

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Spent the day prepping my #NCTE24 presentation materials, and now I've got the bug - getting excited and looking forward to Thursday! In the meantime, here's a picture of my dog, Dulcie.

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Hey #NCTE24, is there a conference app so I can manage my schedule on my phone? Did I miss an email? Thanks!

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Also, @samiraahmed.bsky.social you zoomed with my students a few years back during COVID, and it was amazing! Thank you for your work!

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

This is a panel to get to at #NCTE24 - looking forward to it!

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Ooh, tough decision! Big fan of this one...

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Hey #NCTE! I'm getting ready to see you all in just a few short days, where I'll be honored to present my work thanks to the NCTE Research Foundation. Come join me and hear all about the work I'm doing to collaborate with other ELA teachers about equitable assessment practices!

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Would like to be added, thank you!

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Teacher of English teachers here - thank you for this!

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

First Bluesky post - to celebrate going to #NCTE and #ALAN next week, yay! See you there?

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Sarah Fleming @sarahfleming815.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

I'm an English Ed professor, working with per-service candidates!

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