Alexander Slagg
@alexslagg.bsky.social
Freelance writer ✍️ focused on tech and education. Based in Chicago 🔥.
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Brian Greeson lives in Boulder, Colo., but he hasn’t been home for the past few months — instead, he’s been biking across the United States to bring more attention to the high suicide rate among military veterans.
Read his story:
Read his story:
Army veteran raising awareness for veteran suicide with cross-country bike tour
www.stripes.com
August 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Brian Greeson lives in Boulder, Colo., but he hasn’t been home for the past few months — instead, he’s been biking across the United States to bring more attention to the high suicide rate among military veterans.
Read his story:
Read his story:
I'm a lifelong #journaler. This has been so essential to my growth as a person. Glad to see others are finding similar value. #writer
The transformative power of keeping a daily journal
In a new book, writer Suleika Jaouad explains why journaling is a form of alchemy — and offers tips on how to reignite your practice if you're feeling stuck, bored or uninspired by your own writing.
www.npr.org
August 1, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I'm a lifelong #journaler. This has been so essential to my growth as a person. Glad to see others are finding similar value. #writer
My reporting on the AI Action Plan. Definitely an about-face from the previous administration's approach to AI policy. Worth the short read.
White House AI Action Plan: From Regulation to Innovation
The strategic roadmap outlines a federal pivot toward business-friendly deregulation and support for U.S. AI dominance abroad.
fedtechmagazine.com
July 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
My reporting on the AI Action Plan. Definitely an about-face from the previous administration's approach to AI policy. Worth the short read.
I've been writing about cybersecurity for more than 10 years. I learn something new every time I interview SMEs. This BizTech feature I wrote profiles 3 SMBs about their approach to IAM.
How Small Businesses Can Stay Safe While Making Access Easy for Authorized Users
Identity management is a critical security strategy, but it should make workers’ lives better, not drive them crazy.
biztechmagazine.com
July 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I've been writing about cybersecurity for more than 10 years. I learn something new every time I interview SMEs. This BizTech feature I wrote profiles 3 SMBs about their approach to IAM.
The statement from #Deerhoof puts words to how I've felt about Spotify 🚽 thank you. Not every artistic endeavor is intended for world domination.
Deerhoof to Remove Music From Spotify | Pitchfork
Deerhoof to Remove Music From Spotify | Pitchfork
Deerhoof to Remove Music From Spotify
The long-running indie-rock band is protesting chief executive Daniel Ek’s military investments and also said the company “is flushing itself down the toilet”
share.google
June 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The statement from #Deerhoof puts words to how I've felt about Spotify 🚽 thank you. Not every artistic endeavor is intended for world domination.
Deerhoof to Remove Music From Spotify | Pitchfork
Deerhoof to Remove Music From Spotify | Pitchfork
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“Libraries are a cornerstone of democracy—where information is free and equally available to everyone. People tend to take that for granted, and they don’t realize what is at stake when that is put at risk.”—Dr. Carla Hayden #Libraries #WisdomWednesday #ILA
May 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“Libraries are a cornerstone of democracy—where information is free and equally available to everyone. People tend to take that for granted, and they don’t realize what is at stake when that is put at risk.”—Dr. Carla Hayden #Libraries #WisdomWednesday #ILA
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There’s like an 83% chance that Jony Ive just capsized his legacy for a huge wad of OpenAI stock.
They’re launching with a 10-minute product announcement video with NO PRODUCT! Just two buddies sharing how world-changing brilliant they each think the other is.
www.theverge.com/news/671838/...
They’re launching with a 10-minute product announcement video with NO PRODUCT! Just two buddies sharing how world-changing brilliant they each think the other is.
www.theverge.com/news/671838/...
OpenAI is buying Jony Ive’s AI hardware company
Ive’s company is called io.
www.theverge.com
May 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
There’s like an 83% chance that Jony Ive just capsized his legacy for a huge wad of OpenAI stock.
They’re launching with a 10-minute product announcement video with NO PRODUCT! Just two buddies sharing how world-changing brilliant they each think the other is.
www.theverge.com/news/671838/...
They’re launching with a 10-minute product announcement video with NO PRODUCT! Just two buddies sharing how world-changing brilliant they each think the other is.
www.theverge.com/news/671838/...
🔥Hot take🔥: if you don't understand how the rule of law works in the US, you should not be in charge of enforcing it.
DHS secretary misstates meaning of habeas corpus under Senate scrutiny
Facing sharp questioning from Democratic lawmakers, the director of Homeland Security incorrectly described the constitutional right as a presidential authority to deport individuals.
www.npr.org
May 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🔥Hot take🔥: if you don't understand how the rule of law works in the US, you should not be in charge of enforcing it.
A thoughtful take on the scourge of writer's block. We want to build it out to be this awful thing, but it's all part of the creative process.
Writing Is Thinking
Writing Is Thinking
Writing Is Thinking
Personal Perspective: Writing down your thoughts and experiences is part of living well, but it can be difficult to get going and keep at it.
www.psychologytoday.com
May 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
A thoughtful take on the scourge of writer's block. We want to build it out to be this awful thing, but it's all part of the creative process.
Writing Is Thinking
Writing Is Thinking
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So many people have grown up to be the villains of our stories.
May 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
So many people have grown up to be the villains of our stories.
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Cursive was dropped from most schools after Common Core in 2010—but now states like California, Iowa, and Oklahoma are bringing it back.
Why?
Research links it to stronger reading, spelling and storytelling.
Why?
Research links it to stronger reading, spelling and storytelling.
Can learning cursive help kids read better? Some policymakers think it’s worth a try
Teachers often have trouble finding enough time in the school day to teach all the expected writing skills, let alone cursive handwriting.
buff.ly
May 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Cursive was dropped from most schools after Common Core in 2010—but now states like California, Iowa, and Oklahoma are bringing it back.
Why?
Research links it to stronger reading, spelling and storytelling.
Why?
Research links it to stronger reading, spelling and storytelling.
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📚The US got its report card back. Math and reading scores are still trailing behind pre-pandemic levels — with reading taking a page-turn for the worse. #Education #Edusky #Math #Academic
May 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
📚The US got its report card back. Math and reading scores are still trailing behind pre-pandemic levels — with reading taking a page-turn for the worse. #Education #Edusky #Math #Academic
I am fascinated by these studies around handwriting and learning. ✍️
The education system continues to push in the digital direction 🖥️, mostly ignoring signs that it has a few shortcomings.
#edusky
The education system continues to push in the digital direction 🖥️, mostly ignoring signs that it has a few shortcomings.
#edusky
New study shows handwriting boosts early reading skills more than typing
New research suggests that the shift from handwriting to digital tools in early education may come at a cost. In an experiment with 5-year-olds, those who practiced writing by hand showed better lette...
www.psypost.org
May 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I am fascinated by these studies around handwriting and learning. ✍️
The education system continues to push in the digital direction 🖥️, mostly ignoring signs that it has a few shortcomings.
#edusky
The education system continues to push in the digital direction 🖥️, mostly ignoring signs that it has a few shortcomings.
#edusky
This paper shares some interesting insights into the challenge of integrating AI into education in a way that ethically supports genuine learning. Edu leaders really need to re-emphasize ethics and responsible use with AI, for both students and teachers. @positron96.bsky.social
Frontiers | Shaping integrity: why generative artificial intelligence does not have to undermine education
The integration of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in education has been met with both excitement and concern. According to a 2023 survey by the Wor...
www.frontiersin.org
May 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This paper shares some interesting insights into the challenge of integrating AI into education in a way that ethically supports genuine learning. Edu leaders really need to re-emphasize ethics and responsible use with AI, for both students and teachers. @positron96.bsky.social
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Just finished all check-outs at the school library for the year.
We increased circulations by 75%.
Key takeaways:
Kids prefer physical books to ebooks (by a large margin)
Genrefying works (some kids will live in the romance or manga section exclusively)
Bean bag chairs rock
#tlsky #edusky #booksky
We increased circulations by 75%.
Key takeaways:
Kids prefer physical books to ebooks (by a large margin)
Genrefying works (some kids will live in the romance or manga section exclusively)
Bean bag chairs rock
#tlsky #edusky #booksky
May 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
👇 Technology is scary when you don't engage with it. Educators owe it to themselves and their students to stay up to speed on how to integrate tech into education. Otherwise, you only get what they're selling you...and that may not be good for anyone. #edusky
May 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
👇 Technology is scary when you don't engage with it. Educators owe it to themselves and their students to stay up to speed on how to integrate tech into education. Otherwise, you only get what they're selling you...and that may not be good for anyone. #edusky
@jazzypaul.bsky.social Happy Friday! Can we hear some Jazz Sabbath during request hour today?
May 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
@jazzypaul.bsky.social Happy Friday! Can we hear some Jazz Sabbath during request hour today?
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I’m proud to lead the House Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition Climate Jobs Task Force, where our mission is to grow investments and create jobs in the clean energy sector. We’re building a more sustainable future where working families can thrive. #EarthDay
April 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I’m proud to lead the House Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition Climate Jobs Task Force, where our mission is to grow investments and create jobs in the clean energy sector. We’re building a more sustainable future where working families can thrive. #EarthDay
Started reading Cormac McCarthy's The Crossing last week. So good, of course. Picked up this edition from @citylightsbooks.bsky.social last summer.
April 22, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Started reading Cormac McCarthy's The Crossing last week. So good, of course. Picked up this edition from @citylightsbooks.bsky.social last summer.
Wow! Interesting read from HBR on the top use cases for Gen #AI in 2025. Probably not what most people would expect.
How People Are Really Using Gen AI in 2025
Last year, HBR published a piece on how people are using gen AI. Much has happened over the past 12 months. We now have Custom GPTs—AI tailored for narrower sets of requirements. New kids are on the b...
hbr.org
April 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Wow! Interesting read from HBR on the top use cases for Gen #AI in 2025. Probably not what most people would expect.
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I invented a new phone to help save time in the morning
April 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I invented a new phone to help save time in the morning
How is #AI actually being used in classrooms? My EdTech K-12 article takes a look at three schools and how teachers are using it.
#edusky
#edusky
Educators Share How They Implement AI in Their Classrooms
Schools are building innovative use cases for artificial intelligence that improve lesson planning and guide students into deeper creativity and critical thinking.
edtechmagazine.com
April 19, 2025 at 2:53 AM