Christine Thielen
@cmt215il.bsky.social
Middle school math teacher in suburban Chicago. Central Michigan University grad.
Embracing the 6-7!
October 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Embracing the 6-7!
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A high school math teacher posed a historically impossible-to-answer question to her students. St. Mary’s Michelle Blouin Williams says she didn’t expect anyone to solve it, but two students made history when they did. cbsn.ws/3WAmpYu
August 31, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A high school math teacher posed a historically impossible-to-answer question to her students. St. Mary’s Michelle Blouin Williams says she didn’t expect anyone to solve it, but two students made history when they did. cbsn.ws/3WAmpYu
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Thanks to pressure from educators and parents, the nearly $7 billion in school funding withheld by Trump has finally been released.
Unfortunately, this reckless delay undermined planning, staffing, and support services at a time when schools should be focused on preparing students for success.
Unfortunately, this reckless delay undermined planning, staffing, and support services at a time when schools should be focused on preparing students for success.
Educators react to Trump administration unfreezing remaining federal funds | NEA
These reckless funding delays have undermined planning, staffing, and support services at a time when schools should be focused on preparing students for success
buff.ly
July 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Thanks to pressure from educators and parents, the nearly $7 billion in school funding withheld by Trump has finally been released.
Unfortunately, this reckless delay undermined planning, staffing, and support services at a time when schools should be focused on preparing students for success.
Unfortunately, this reckless delay undermined planning, staffing, and support services at a time when schools should be focused on preparing students for success.
As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...
As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
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July 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...
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What a pleasure it is to gavel in the 2025 #NEARA with my fan!
This year, it is all about our resilience.
As Audre Lorde says, "we have learned to draw strength on one another."
That's what NEA is about.
This year, it is all about our resilience.
As Audre Lorde says, "we have learned to draw strength on one another."
That's what NEA is about.
July 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
What a pleasure it is to gavel in the 2025 #NEARA with my fan!
This year, it is all about our resilience.
As Audre Lorde says, "we have learned to draw strength on one another."
That's what NEA is about.
This year, it is all about our resilience.
As Audre Lorde says, "we have learned to draw strength on one another."
That's what NEA is about.
Ready to represent @ieanea.bsky.social at the @neatoday.bsky.social Representative Assembly!
July 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Ready to represent @ieanea.bsky.social at the @neatoday.bsky.social Representative Assembly!
Trump Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little Explanation www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
Trump Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little Explanation
www.nytimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Trump Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little Explanation www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
Quizizz has a new name... it's @wayground.bsky.social ! drive.google.com/file/d/1mmEe...
Wayground Launch Video_9x16.mov
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June 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Quizizz has a new name... it's @wayground.bsky.social ! drive.google.com/file/d/1mmEe...
One of my favorite math activities (and a great use for old transparencies)—finding what angle measures create triangles!
May 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
One of my favorite math activities (and a great use for old transparencies)—finding what angle measures create triangles!
Another TikTok dangerous trend to keep an eye out for if your school uses Chromebooks search.app/Lo2su3JBP88t...
Dangerous TikTok trend has students forcing paper clips, pushpins into Chromebook devices
School and fire officials are warning parents of a dangerous TikTok trend where students force items like paper clips and pushpins into Chromebook devices to force an electrical short circuit.
search.app
May 7, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Another TikTok dangerous trend to keep an eye out for if your school uses Chromebooks search.app/Lo2su3JBP88t...
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Libraries are vital, providing access to information, technology, and learning. Cutting IMLS funding threatens these services, especially in underserved areas. Library funding isn’t political—it’s an investment in education, opportunity, and civic engagement. #LibraryLove #ForOurLibraries ala.org
March 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Libraries are vital, providing access to information, technology, and learning. Cutting IMLS funding threatens these services, especially in underserved areas. Library funding isn’t political—it’s an investment in education, opportunity, and civic engagement. #LibraryLove #ForOurLibraries ala.org
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Since day one, I've said education is the foundation for our success as a state.
Donald Trump is failing not only our students but our state — and I’m not going to stand for it and neither will the Illinois Education Association.
Rest assured, we’ll use every tool to fight back.
Donald Trump is failing not only our students but our state — and I’m not going to stand for it and neither will the Illinois Education Association.
Rest assured, we’ll use every tool to fight back.
March 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Since day one, I've said education is the foundation for our success as a state.
Donald Trump is failing not only our students but our state — and I’m not going to stand for it and neither will the Illinois Education Association.
Rest assured, we’ll use every tool to fight back.
Donald Trump is failing not only our students but our state — and I’m not going to stand for it and neither will the Illinois Education Association.
Rest assured, we’ll use every tool to fight back.
Thank you, @govpritzker.illinois.gov , for an energizing speech to start the @ieanea.bsky.social Regional Assembly today!
March 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Thank you, @govpritzker.illinois.gov , for an energizing speech to start the @ieanea.bsky.social Regional Assembly today!
Ready to learn and grow at the IEA Regional Assembly! @neatoday.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Ready to learn and grow at the IEA Regional Assembly! @neatoday.bsky.social
Take two minutes and listen to this piece from @npr.org How 4 words changed Caitlin Shetterly's perspective on life
www.npr.org/2025/02/25/n...
www.npr.org/2025/02/25/n...
'Most people are good': How a stranger's words became a family mantra
On a flight home, Caitlin Shetterly told the man next to her that after 9/11, flying made her nervous. Then the man told her something she'll never forget: "Most people are good."
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February 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Take two minutes and listen to this piece from @npr.org How 4 words changed Caitlin Shetterly's perspective on life
www.npr.org/2025/02/25/n...
www.npr.org/2025/02/25/n...
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Me: I'm a math teacher.
Them: Oh, I hated math in school. Also, what's with this new way of teaching math? Why don't they just teach it the way we were taught?
Me:
Them: Oh, I hated math in school. Also, what's with this new way of teaching math? Why don't they just teach it the way we were taught?
Me:
February 11, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Me: I'm a math teacher.
Them: Oh, I hated math in school. Also, what's with this new way of teaching math? Why don't they just teach it the way we were taught?
Me:
Them: Oh, I hated math in school. Also, what's with this new way of teaching math? Why don't they just teach it the way we were taught?
Me:
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The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.
A guide to what the U.S. Education Department does (and doesn't) do
The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.
www.npr.org
February 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.
Reposted by Christine Thielen
Breaking News: Staffing at Reagan National Airport’s control tower was “not normal” during the deadly plane crash in Washington, an internal FAA report said.
D.C. Plane Crash Live Updates: No Survivors After Jet and Army Helicopter Collide
An internal report suggested that the controller on duty during the late-night accident was doing a job usually handled by two people. The collision between a jet and an Army helicopter killed 67 peop...
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January 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Breaking News: Staffing at Reagan National Airport’s control tower was “not normal” during the deadly plane crash in Washington, an internal FAA report said.
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Two days ago, President Trump authorized ICE and CBP to target sensitive locations like schools and churches. Today, ICE tried to enter a Chicago elementary school but was denied entry. The admin's goal is to sow fear and chaos, even for innocent children. We must protect them.
January 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Two days ago, President Trump authorized ICE and CBP to target sensitive locations like schools and churches. Today, ICE tried to enter a Chicago elementary school but was denied entry. The admin's goal is to sow fear and chaos, even for innocent children. We must protect them.
Middle level educators: Are you looking for some new ideas for your team meetings? Check out this article I wrote for AMLE. #edusky www.amle.org/leveling-up-...
Leveling Up your Team Meetings: Five Strategies for Effective Teaming at the Middle Level - AMLE
The benefits of these smaller groups of students within a larger school include easing the transition from elementary to middle school and helping students feel a sense of belonging. However, creating...
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January 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Middle level educators: Are you looking for some new ideas for your team meetings? Check out this article I wrote for AMLE. #edusky www.amle.org/leveling-up-...
We had quite the competition in math today as students tried to capture coins using the least amount of linear equations! @desmos.com
December 18, 2024 at 11:22 PM
We had quite the competition in math today as students tried to capture coins using the least amount of linear equations! @desmos.com
Hello! I’m new to Blue and looking to follow others interested in math and middle level education.
November 18, 2024 at 11:28 PM
Hello! I’m new to Blue and looking to follow others interested in math and middle level education.