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Rachel Lemansky

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Elementary Library Coordinator. Certified STEM Educator. ISTE Community Leader. #EduSky #EduGuardians #TLSky #ISTE #STEM mrslemanskyslibrary.com

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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · Nov 22

For anyone just joining and looking for “your people”:
There’s a spreadsheet for that!
@alicekeeler.com has a fabulous list of #EduSky members.

💡TIP: Go to the tab for Starter Packs and find your folks!

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Bluesky Educators #EduSky be added at tinyurl.com/edusky

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kaiseducation.bsky.social @kaiseducation.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 Teachers! Ready to bring coding to your classroom?
Join our free webinar on Oct 21 to learn how KaiBot makes coding easy & curriculum-friendly.
🕒 3PM CST / 4PM EST
🎙️ With Rachel Lemansky + Ronel Schodt
🔗 Register: zurl.co/s13l7

#EdTech #KaiBot #KaisEducation

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Sara Candela @scandela9.bsky.social · 3d

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#EduSky #AIinEdu

Share the impact of screen time in your school

Take this 2-minute survey on student screen time. Share your perspective and see how educators nationwide are responding to the challenges of screen dependence

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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 5d

There are so many tech leaders who may have experience with DIGITAL literacy but not MEDIA literacy!
AI LITERACY requires BOTH.
I would love to see more librarians helping lead AI framework crafting & adoptions. They have so much to offer & are so important to the conversation.
#EduSky #TLSky

Katie @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social · 5d

If one is speaking on Gen AI.... one should really have an understanding of media literacy...

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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 5d

I notice this too! There are so many tech leaders who may have experience with DIGITAL literacy but not MEDIA literacy!
AI LITERACY requires BOTH.
I would love to see more librarians helping lead AI framework crafting & adoptions. They have so much to offer & are so important to the conversation.

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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 5d

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/why-ki...

The Surprising Reason Kids Can't Seem To Read Anymore

Without substantial reading skills, “the risk is that future generations will simply be unable to think as deeply and with as much complexity as in the past."

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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 5d

Congrats Becky!

Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 7d

Yes, it matters. You are not alone with this feeling.

Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 7d

This saddens me. I see the same despair around me in my own schools. My own space still feels okay, but all the spaces & people around me feel like they are collapsing, my greatest mentors and friends included. What would help? Sincerely, If I were your edu-bestie, what could I do to help you?

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 8d

Thinking routines like Connect, Extend, Challenge are already useful. But technology provides students additional ways to share their thinking, and even allows them to read and react to their peers' perspectives. 🤝

@tannenbaumtech.bsky.social explains how.

#EdTech #EduSky

Using Tech Tools to Amplify Classroom Thinking Routines

Integrating digital tools empowers students with choice, while making thinking increasingly visible and collaborative—creating a more accessible and dynamic classroom culture.

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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations to @librarianjones.com ! 🎉

That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 10d

The 2025 #TIME100NEXT list is out! I'm honored to be a part of this group: time.com/next @la-cac.org

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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you for doing this so tirelessly each year! I know professors that use this as a resource in their university ILS classes. It is a service! ❤️

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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 10d

Incredibly proud to have earned the Canva Certified Education Trainer badge from Canva. Being asked to join the pilot group for this course was an honor, and I look forward to working with my fellow trainers over the coming year!

A circular gold badge with a purple-to-blue gradient center. White text on the badge reads "CERTIFIED" at the top and "EDUCATION TRAINER" at the bottom. The word "Canva" is written in white script at the center. Two small gold stars are positioned on either side of the word "Certified."

A certificate of completion titled "Rachel Lemansky successfully completed Canva Certified Education Trainer on September 29, 2025." A smaller version of the official Canva Certified Education Trainer badge is in the top-left corner, and the words "Canva Design School" are at the bottom of the page.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 12d

“We need our kids to be problem-solvers and critical thinkers; we need them to be able to empathize and understand and come to conclusions on their own,” says principal Raegon Clutz.

Here’s how he helps his school community make tech decisions that best achieve that goal. 🌟

#EdTech #SchoolLeaders

How This School Leader Right-Sized Tech Use With Teachers’ Buy-In

An elementary school principal describes how he set parameters for edtech tools for the benefit of students.

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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 18d

Yes. I am a library teacher for grades K-4. As part of my instruction I always read aloud to every class…7 times a day every day. All those books! Followed by discussion & activities. I’m the first to admit it is tough to keep K on topic, but they are the MOST fun! 🤩😂

Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 19d

I just read this graphic novel adaptation today and loved it. Beautiful adaptation of story that has held my imagination for almost 40 years.

Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · Sep 2

A dual interview with two women deeply connected to the great novel TUCK EVERLASTING . If you ever loved the book, you're not going to want to miss this... #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/09/02/t...

Tuck Everlasting Turns 50: Talking with Lucy Babbitt and Katharine Woodman-Maynard About Its Importance and Legacy

A dual interview with two women deeply connected to the great novel TUCK EVERLASTING. If you ever loved the book, you're not going to want to miss this...

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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 20d

How to Make Purposeful Decisions About Generative AI in Your School
www.edutopia.org/article/purp...

How to Make Purposeful Decisions About Generative AI in Your School

Avoiding both AI hype and fear, MIT’s Justin Reich calls for school leaders to acknowledge uncertainty and prioritize thoughtful, small-scale experiments.

www.edutopia.org

Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 20d

If you are an educator who feels overwhelmed by all the AI hype, hasn't had a lot of direction from your school or district, & isn't sure how or where to start, I love this article by @alanawinnick.bsky.social for @edutopia.org . Great advice in 4 simple steps:
www.edutopia.org/article/ai-t...

A 4-Step Framework for Exploring AI on Your Own Terms

A no-pressure, thoughtful approach to AI exploration: You set the timeline, reflect honestly on what’s working, and let your practice guide the process.

www.edutopia.org

Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 21d

You just earned my follow. 👏

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 24d

Teaching strategies at your fingertips!

With Homeroom, you can build your own personalized educator feed that grows right alongside you. 🌼 Try it out today: edut.to/4n12xry

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Shannon McClintock Miller @shannonmmiller.bsky.social · 25d

We’re so excited to celebrate International #DotDay this week @peterhreynolds.bsky.social and his special book, The Dot! 🎨

To help celebrate, I put together the Dot Day Choice Board for our students to use as they create, read, listen, sing, play, and more.

Find it here... buff.ly/cVR3uAF

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Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 26d

I will be checking this one out!

Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · 26d

Love this resource! Thank you!

Rachel Lemansky @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Bloomberg article was a great read. Thanks for sharing!

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Sep 3

These school leaders have thought carefully about how to free up time for educators. 💭⏳

Here are their creative time management ideas and scheduling suggestions that make work easier for everyone.

#SchoolLeaders #Principals #EduSky

How School Leaders Can Help Teachers Free Up Time for Planning and Breaks

Creative ideas and scheduling suggestions from three principals who are committed to making work easier for educators.

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Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · Aug 30

🚗 BIG NEWS!
AJ's children’s book, Monster Trucks’ First Day at the Arena, is here! 🎉

A playful story about monster trucks facing first-day nerves, making friends, and learning new tricks. Thanks @dramatickat for the idea!
@BookCreatorApp

read.bookcreator.com/fr1LIfqmYSNR...

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