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Cindy Johanson
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executive director, George Lucas Edu Fdn. Previous: PBS svp, internet & education. Teachers College alum. Opinions my own.
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I’m writing an article for @edutopia.org about making the most of Back to School Night. Teachers, share some of your favorite ways to show families and caregivers what it’s like to be a student in your class! Feel free to reply to this thread or DM. Thanks!
July 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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How does *your* school manage student cell phones? The #PhonesInFocus project wants to know! 📱

Take a 5-minute survey at phonesinfocus.org and help create evidence-based recommendations for schools nationwide.

#EduSky #education #teachers
April 24, 2025 at 1:25 AM
NEW REPORT: Unlocking High-Quality Teaching
identifies 20 key practices across 5 core dimensions of high-quality instruction, drawing from extensive research & the collective wisdom of over 150 school educators representing more than 40 countries.

www.oecd.org/en/publicati...

#education #edusky
Unlocking High-Quality Teaching
In an era of rapid change, it is important to not lose sight of the potential of high-quality teaching and the power of refining teaching practices that have demonstrated impact. This report aims to d...
www.oecd.org
April 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Had the honor of chatting with David Yeager about his brilliant new book on why the adolescent brain is wired to ignore feedback and the science of motivation.

Sign up for our research newsletter to get it this weekend! Plus a fresh data viz and research highlights:
www.edutopia.org/the-research...
Edutopia Newsletters: The Research Is In
A monthly roundup of the most impactful education research, trends, and discoveries translated into actionable classroom strategies.
www.edutopia.org
March 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Have friends who want to move to #bluesky that need guidance? Share my latest @edutopia.org article on Bluesky, with valuable contributions from @ditchthattextbook.com, @alicekeeler.com and @bbray27.bsky.social.

www.edutopia.org/article/blue...

#education #blackedusky #edusky
How Bluesky Can Help You Build Your PLN
This decentralized social media platform maximizes your ability to choose what you see and puts you in control of all your interactions.
www.edutopia.org
January 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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At least there’s still sour dough in the world.
January 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Hello! I'm a new editor at Edutopia -- I'd love to hear from educators who are podcast fans.

Is there a podcast you love? Tell me why.

(And stay tuned for more podcast news from Edutopia!)
January 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
So so good. Highly recommend!
January 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Woot! Absolutely awesome Twitter Goodbye #FETC performance by @adambellow.bsky.social 👏
January 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The stories and images coming from Southern California are heartbreaking and devastating. I am thinking of my many friends who have evacuated and all of you in LA.

www.latimes.com/california/s...
How to help those affected by fires raging across Los Angeles County
Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time.
www.latimes.com
January 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Let's Glow SF! @ Ferry Building
December 14, 2024 at 12:09 AM
The sky's the limit when it comes to learning & community!
@edutopia.org #EduSky
December 10, 2024 at 4:22 PM
"We are building toward a world, I think, where a teacher or a school district can upload curriculum, academic standards, & the school year calendar—& then the AI can work with a teacher to plan the entire year with a calendar that includes not just scope and sequence, but pacing."

#edusky #edtech
December 4, 2024 at 3:26 PM
It's gratifying to receive this recognition for Edutopia.org. As George Lucas powerfully reminds us, "Education is the single most important endeavor of the human race." This recognition celebrates that profound truth and the remarkable community bringing it to life. 🌟
November 20, 2024 at 1:01 AM
An incredible opportunity to build groundbreaking learning experiences for students at the George Lucas Educational Foundation. Join our innovative team at Lucas Learning as we create next-generation project-based simulations. 💫

apply.workable.com/glef/j/E4221...
Gameplay Programmer - George Lucas Educational Foundation
This is an 18-month project position initially with potential for extension based on project needs. Full benefits package included.We're looking for a software developer to help create rapid prototype...
apply.workable.com
November 16, 2024 at 2:00 AM