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Sydney Jensen @sydneycjensen.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I used to hate (or fear) teaching poetry because I just never felt "good" at poetry analysis and was afraid that students would find me out. In the last few years that's changed.

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Sydney Jensen @sydneycjensen.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Many teachers, including me, consider leaving the profession as they expand their families, in part because of the financial burden of taking family leave. The Education Leave & Support Act (LB440), if passed, would provide 6 weeks of paid FMLA for public school educators. www.nsea.org/SixWeeksFMLA

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What would six weeks paid Family and Medical Leave mean for you?

Personal Stories Highlight the Need for Updated Family Leave Policies

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Jesse Rothstein @jrothst.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

To be clear: Even greater damage will be done by the loss of federal government productivity. The workers who are losing their jobs were worth more than they were being paid! We are all poorer when roads, planes, and food are unsafe, when parks are closed, etc.

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Sydney Jensen @sydneycjensen.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

A beloved colleague who retired early during COVID and was quickly diagnosed with cancer is nearing the end, and I am simply gutted. Please say a prayer for his family and all those who love him. An excellent mentor and friend, who has built a legacy of service and compassion.

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Sydney Jensen @sydneycjensen.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

While I do hate to say it (because I believe so much in the power of unions), I am considering cancelling my 12 yr membership to my local teachers union. Perhaps my perspective is too narrow. If you love yours, can you share what it is about it that makes you proud to be a member? #edusky #teachers

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Mike Soskil @msoskil.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Maybe an unpopular take here, but they are just following the playbook of other #edtech companies who are influencing education. How long until we see “ChatGPT Teacher Ambassadors” or “ChatGPT Education Experts” associated with the company? Teachers need to drive education, not corporations.

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Sydney Jensen @sydneycjensen.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

This year I’ve been on a journey of pivoting. I spent 4 years as an administrator, while continuing to teach 2 classes. This year, I chose to move to full time teaching. All in the same building. There are some interesting challenges and opportunities with this if I can be vulnerable for a sec:

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

“bluesky is an echo chamber” the echo is sanity.

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Sydney Jensen @sydneycjensen.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

What are the most useful/creative ways you’ve used AI to help you as a teacher? #edusky I’ve used it to help me model practice prompts after district required assessments, but I bet others are doing cooler stuff with it. Let me know!

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Sydney Jensen @sydneycjensen.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I had such a great community of educators on that other app. If you’re a teacher, edu professional, or just love public schools, then I’d love to follow you! #edusky

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Sydney Jensen @sydneycjensen.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

There have been 1,000 things I’ve almost tweeted over the past 2 years, but I simply couldn’t. I miss the #edu committee that used to thrive over there. If you can relate, let’s follow each other! 🤍 #edutwitter

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