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Stephanie Koons @stephaniekoons.bsky.social · 21h

My musical tribute to the incomparable Diane Keaton, who brought humanity to The Godfather universe. RIP 🖤

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

Breaking News: Diane Keaton, who played some 100 movie and TV roles and won the best-actress Oscar for “Annie Hall,” has died at 79. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/m...

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Stephanie Koons @stephaniekoons.bsky.social · 3d

Saw The Exorcist at age 6 or 7 thanks to my dad. Spent a couple nights worrying about spontaneous bed tremors, but came out the other side wiser and character-built.

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 16d

A new book co-edited by Penn State’s Gilberto Conchas & Victor DeAlba highlights how “husks of support” from families, schools & communities help Latina/o/x students thrive. 🌽 Read more: www.psu.edu/news/educati...

Q&A: How do ‘husks of support’ nurture Latina/o/x student success? | Penn State University

A new book co-edited by Penn State’s Gilberto Q. Conchas and doctoral candidate Victor DeAlba highlights how families, schools and communities provide “husks of support” that sustain Latina/o/x studen...

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Stephanie Koons @stephaniekoons.bsky.social · 20d

“Anarchism and punk rock open up avenues for disaffected youth – in Philadelphia or anywhere else – to dream of a world without capitalism, coercive authorities, police and all forms of injustice.”

The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 20d

50 years after punk’s birth, a sociologist looks back at the heyday of the anarchist-inflected punk scene in Philly in the 1990s and 2000s, and how the political ideology and activism – encouraging opposition to capitalism, government, power and more – is still influential today.

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How Philly anarcho-punks blended music, noise and social justice in the 1990s and 2000s

A sociologist and longtime punk rock fan reflects on Philly’s heyday of squatters, underground venues, anarchist spaces and anti-capitalist protest.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 22d

Why is Halloween so popular with adults? Shifting ideas about what it means to be “grown-up” may be part of the answer.

Why has Halloween become so popular among adults?

The holiday used to be all about trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. No more – and it could something to do with the fact that traditional markers of adulthood have changed.

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 24d

Penn State is hosting The Fair Summit: Futures of AI in Rural Education Sept. 24. Policymakers, educators & tech leaders will explore how AI can support equity & innovation in rural schools. Learn more: www.psu.edu/news/educati...

Penn State to host policy forum on AI in rural Pennsylvania | Penn State University

Penn State will host the "Fair Summit: Futures of AI in Rural Education" on Sept. 24 at University Park, bringing together policymakers, educators and technology leaders to explore the challenges and ...

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · Sep 12

Penn State research highlights #BlackMothers’ strength in navigating #Disability systems—showing resilience, advocacy & wisdom that challenge stereotypes and drive change. 💙 #InclusiveEd ed.psu.edu/news/scholar...

Scholars Highlight Strengths of Families Navigating Disability Systems | Penn State College of Education

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Democracy Action Network @democracyactionnet.bsky.social · Sep 10

An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Sep 10

Breaking news: NASA’s Perseverance rover came across some rocks on Mars that might be evidence of past life on the dusty planet.

The findings amount to one of the strongest signs yet of ancient Martian life.

Rocks found on Mars are some of the strongest clues yet of past life

Detailed analysis of images of speckled rocks found by NASA’s Perseverance rover has confirmed a “potential biosignature.”

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · Sep 9

Pennsylvania faces a worsening teacher shortage: certifications down 67% in a decade, thousands leaving the field each year. Professor Ed Fuller explains what’s driving it—and why it matters. bit.ly/4nrVYPd

#TeacherShortage #Education

Q&A: What factors are contributing to Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage? | Penn State University

Pennsylvania is experiencing a worsening teacher shortage, according to research by Penn State College of Education Professor Ed Fuller, driven by a sharp decline in new teacher certifications, high a...

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Stephanie Koons @stephaniekoons.bsky.social · Sep 8

The irony writes itself: Trump’s name plastered on projects he fought against. Proof that in politics, branding beats reality every time.

Democracy Action Network @democracyactionnet.bsky.social · Sep 7

Federal infrastructure projects across the country are increasingly being branded with President Donald Trump’s name, despite having been funded by a bill he vocally opposed. The New York Times rep...

'Narcissistic Personality Disorder': Trump’s name now appears on projects he opposed

Federal infrastructure projects across the country are increasingly being branded with President Donald Trump’s name, despite having been funded by a bill he vocally opposed. The New York Times reported...

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · Sep 6

Cats finagled their way into human hearts thousands of years ago, when African wildcats discovered the perks of living near people – companionship, food and treats.

Since then, little has changed: just 13 genes separate today’s purring pets from their wild ancestors.

Cats first finagled their way into human hearts and homes thousands of years ago – here’s how

Natural selection changed just 13 genes to separate your Felix and Fluffy from their African wildcat ancestor.

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Stephanie Koons @stephaniekoons.bsky.social · Sep 4

Eventually you either subscribe to ChatGPT or accept permanent inefficiency. I’ve chosen my side.

Stephanie Koons @stephaniekoons.bsky.social · Sep 3

My recent story for Penn State News on amplifying student voices in schools was republished by MSN. Glad to see this important research reaching a wider audience.

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Stephanie Koons @stephaniekoons.bsky.social · Sep 1

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The beauty of the song doesn’t die with the singer. #RIP 💔

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Stephanie Koons @stephaniekoons.bsky.social · Aug 31

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And if my thought-dreams could be seen
They’d probably put my head in a guillotine
But it’s alright, Ma
It’s life and life only 🖤

Bob Dylan - It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) (Official Audio)

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Stephanie Koons @stephaniekoons.bsky.social · Aug 30

And this is not hell? 🔥😈

Stephanie Koons @stephaniekoons.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Don’t you understand it’s not my problem? #BobDylan

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Stephanie Koons @stephaniekoons.bsky.social · Aug 28

It’s telling that Microsoft Co-Pilot frames racial gaslighting as “exclusion.” Sanitized terms let tech sidestep the depth of harm in the lived experiences of people of color.

Stephanie Koons @stephaniekoons.bsky.social · Aug 27

Vito played 4D chess while everyone else was stuck on checkers. 🥂 Figured out it was Barzini all along—like he didn’t know from the start. #TheGodfather

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · Aug 27

In the $250B influencer industry, being a hater can be the only way to rein in bad behavior.

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In the $250B influencer industry, being a hater can be the only way to rein in bad behavior

Snark subreddits act as a regulatory guardrail in an industry that has gone largely unchecked.

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · Aug 25

School districts: grassroots democracy or inequality machines? #PennState scholar David Gamson reminds us local control can empower—but also segregate + starve kids of resources.

#PublicEducation #Equity

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Stephanie Koons @stephaniekoons.bsky.social · Aug 24

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And says, ”How does it feel to Be such a freak?” And you say, “Impossible” As he hands you a bone

Bob Dylan - Ballad Of A Thin Man Live 1966

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Stephanie Koons @stephaniekoons.bsky.social · Aug 23

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Michael Corleone’s drip is the real assassin in The Godfather. The shift from Ivy League clean to mafia noir isn’t just costume—it’s seduction by fabric. Style as destiny. Proof that sometimes the wardrobe makes the man… and unmakes him. 🖤 #TailoredEvil

Michael Corleone’s Wardrobe Was the First Red Flag

This subtle costume arc in The Godfather might be the best visual storytelling choice you've never noticed.

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