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Ellen Thorne (she/her)
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Fostering student leadership & activism. #globalcitizenship #globalcompetence #studentvoice #servicelearning #SDGs #IDGs #CAS #historyteacher #EduSky

Global Coordinator - https://globalcitizendiploma.org/
Top reads this month were Indian Horse & White Fragility. #BookSky
February 2, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Excited to be attending this year's AIELOC conference.

#intlELOC #AIELOC
January 22, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Another beautiful & horrifying must-read novel. A story of hurt, healing & (surprisingly - to me at least) hockey.

#RichardWagamese #FirstNations #FirstNationsHistory #hockey #residentialschools #BookSky
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 AM
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Start where you are and do what you can. Your actions matter 💖✅ Join us for #HappierJanuary and get the new year off to a calmer and happier start actionforhappiness.org/happier-janu...
December 31, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Goals for 2026:
*at least 52 books (need to spend more time reading)
*a wider variety of authors
*find some excellent non-fiction (that I will enjoy - it's not my go to)

@thestorygraph.com #BookSky #readinggoals
January 1, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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When we say "no, everything hasn't been digitized," I need you to understand that we really mean is that virtually nothing has been digitized. This is because the realm of primary sources that historians use is incomprehensibly large.
December 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Finding ways to bring knowledge to learners is tough these days. It needs to be accurate, relevant, engaging and accessible. I cast about looking for things like this all the time, explainers that use visuals to tell a story. This is gorgeous. www.abc.net.au/news/deeptime/ #sschat #edusky
Explore an epic story 65,000 years in the making
Dive into Deep Time, an immersive story of the knowledge, art and ingenuity of Australia’s First Nations peoples — told like never before.
www.abc.net.au
December 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
John Green has made a very complex story of global health inequities into an entirely accessible & human story. I don't think I've ever read a non-fiction book in one sitting.

Congratulations @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social on writing another exceptional book that will likely be banned.
December 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
"A bad thing doesn't stop happening to you just because it stops happening to you. In therapy this is called trauma."

I found this book much more challenging to read than There There. I recommend reading it only when you're feeling well resourced & resilient. An important but very heavy novel.
December 10, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Another dream come true - @k8lister.bsky.social & @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social in the same podcast episode ❤️

You would be fabulous together as an ongoing series (just saying...)

open.spotify.com/episode/5jeB...
The Truth About Mythical Women
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December 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Full of deliciously debatable historical & ethical questions. Definitely listen to this one so you can enjoy narration by @dancarlin.bsky.social

Hardcore History fans will love this one.

#historyeducation #BookSky
December 8, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Do Good December - Day 1: Spread kindness and share the December calendar with others actionforhappiness.org/do-good-dece... #DoGoodDecember
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I waited to read this until I thought I was ready to handle it. I was never going to be ready. Beautifully written & horrific. A must read.

#BookSky @colsonwhitehead.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:49 AM
A new approach for the @legacy-productions.bsky.social

I'd love to hear a series about tea or sugar, or something like The Balfour Declaration.

open.spotify.com/episode/021I...

#globalhistory #historyeducation
The Humble Potato | The Root Of Empires | 1
Spotify video
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December 2, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Thank you to Lucy Gray for another exceptional GLOW conference.

This quotation you shared today sums up why global education is so important. Thank you for motivating us to stay hopeful.

@elemenous.bsky.social you're truly a gift to the #globaled community 💫

#GLOW2025 #GLOWedu
November 21, 2025 at 1:14 AM
@kwamesarfomensah.bsky.social have you featured @teach4justice.bsky.social on your podcast? So much of his keynote at #GLOW2025 made me think of your work.

Looking forward to watching the rest of his fantastic TEDx talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjTU...

#GLOWedu #EduSky #globaled
Why I Threw Out My Textbook and Built Bridges Instead | Alfredo Silva | TEDxFullerton
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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November 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Just attended a keynote with Alfredo Silva @teach4justice.bsky.social & there were sooo many mic drop moments. Absolute 🔥🔥🔥

'We measure what's easy to grade, not what matters for their future.'
"What if kids didn't need to choose b/t their heritage & their education?'

#GLOW2025 #GLOWedu #EduSky
November 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
If you're an educator and you haven't read this yet, do yourself a favour and get a copy.

@zoeweil.bsky.social thank you for another inspiring talk at #GLOW2025 🙏🏻

#GLOWedu #SolutionaryGeneration @elemenous.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I've taught about #WWII for years & this was a history I knew nothing about.

Thank you @rutasepetys.bsky.social for this incredibly important book.

#BookSky #historyeducation
November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
One of the most important (& infuriating) books I've ever read. Everyone needs to read this.

#InvisibleWomen #BookSky

Thank you for this @ccriadoperez.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This one took me by surprise and totally blew me away. Beautifully written. Highly recommend.

#BookSky
November 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Another thought-provoking read. Can't believe I missed this one when it was first published.

#BookSky
November 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
"What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?"

I'm way late to this party, but this incredible book is a must read for everyone - not only young adults.

@angiethomas.bsky.social #BookSky
November 17, 2025 at 5:50 AM
@british-airways.bsky.social - extortionately expensive & not better. Lesson learned for me. Choose at your own risk.
October 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM