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Another successful learning and networking session hosted by Learning Forward Minnesota! Over 50 Minnesota leaders gathered at MLLN on Friday, May 2nd to explore and deepen understanding about professional expertise and the science of learning. #ProfessionalLearning #Networking
May 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Bone chilling.

A court ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in the United States.

The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that he was illegally removed. Trump is pretending he won the ruling 9-0.

1/ You may not think this case means anything to you. But let me tell you why it does.
April 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Worth a read or listen
April 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
An important read: “three possible framings of the Russian-American talks emerge: (1) the Americans sincerely want peace but are just stunningly incompetent, (2) the incompetence is by design; the game is rigged…, (3) Putin and Trump have already worked out...”

open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Peace or Partition?
Russians and Americans speak about Ukraine, without Ukrainians
open.substack.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Well worth the time it takes to read this important journal article

www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
The Path to American Authoritarianism
What comes after democratic breakdown.
www.foreignaffairs.com
February 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Amazing opportunities for learning, professional growth, and connections with fellow learning leaders! Thanks to @jennreicheledd.bsky.social, @drjillkind.bsky.social and all of the other Learning Forward MN Board members for their commitment and focus on nurturing and modeling professional learning!
Culture of Collaborative Inquiry was the focus standard during the most recent convening of the MN Learning Leaders Network (MLLN). Powerful learning and helpful networking!

Mark your calendars for May 2, 2025 and visit mn.learningforward.org for more information.

@learningforward.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Yes, yes it is. And it’s time fornus to start calling it what it is. joycevance.substack.com/p/is-it-real...
Is It Really a Coup?
Is it really a coup if it doesn’t feel like one?
joycevance.substack.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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One key safeguard we long imagined in our democracy was that if someone launched a coup, the President would *care* and resist said coup.

Seems clear Trump is fine with Musk’s junta becoming head of government while Trump shrinks to figurehead head of state. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/musk-s-jun...
Musk's Junta Establishes Him as Head of Government
Imagining how we'd cover overseas what's happening to the U.S. right now
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Of course it’s a coup. Miss the obvious, lose your republic.
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Of course it’s a coup
Miss the obvious, lose your republic
open.substack.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:
I go to @timothysnyder.bsky.social and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for historical perspective and contemporary context about the dystopia we're experiencing. Snyder's post today has both, plus real actionable guidance. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
open.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Register today for the upcoming Minnesota Learning Leaders Network (MLLN) on Friday, February 7th! Hosted by Learning Forward Minnesota, we aim to build a network to support and enhance high quality professional learning in Minnesota.

Register today at bit.ly/FEB7MLLN
January 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM