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Dr. Towanda Harris
@drtharris.bsky.social
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Author I Speaker l Consultant I HBCU Professor📚 An educator that believes tht we are better together (*posts are my own) she/her #TheRightTools
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Wish it didn’t need to be said but here we are❤️‍🩹.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Celebrating his legacy of peace, action, and love for humanity. #MLK
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January 19, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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Kicked off 2026 with educators in Illinois, exploring curriculum connections and student agency. Grateful for the learning and collaboration.

#therighttools #ProfessionalDevelopment
January 7, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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Looking forward to starting my year off with Illinois educators!
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January 1, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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About 2,000 educators impacted in 2025 and a 2nd book contract secured. Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it. 💜 I want to celebrate you! Share something that made you smile in 2025👇🏽
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December 31, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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From my household to yours! May this holiday season bring you more moments of laughter a few moments of tears❤️ #Happyholidays
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December 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Today’s goal: 3000

Ok good night 😴

#Book2
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December 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Excited to keynote at the Promising Practice Conference in January 2026!

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December 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Clap for me! I made it through another semester with teacher candidates 🎉
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December 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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My 16 yr old daughter does a lot of walking btwn classes so I put her on the “compression sock” game and now her friends are asking her for the Amazon link😂
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December 3, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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If you’re at #NCTE2025, come hang out with us today at 11! 🎉
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Friday 11:00 - Mile High Ballroom 4E/4F Session: 1960 Teaching for Engagements Boosting Student Motivation, Interest, and Agency with Reading and Writing Chairs: Towanda Harris, Christopher Lehman Roundtable Leaders: Lois Barker, Georgina Castilleja, JoEllen McCarthy, Islah Tauheed, Kristine Paulson, Jody Langan, Abby Gillis, Nita Creekmore, Roberto Germán, Vanee Smith-Matsalia, Cris Tovani, Zainab Jabak, Ellin Keene, Molly Love, Carla España, Luz Yadira Herrera, Janet N. Y. Zarchen, Markesha Tisby, Troy Hicks, Cindy Gerwin, Xochitl Bentley Roundtable Topics 1 Interactive Writing and Everyday Language 2 Leveraging our Read Alouds To Strengthen Literacy and Word Play 3 Boosting Student Motivation and Agency Through Student-Led Small Groups 4 Empowering Growth: Peer-to-Peer Feedback Strategies to Enhance Engagement in Reading and Writing 5 Reading with Purpose, Writing with Passion 6 Tapping Into Students' Desire to Read, Write, and Discuss 7 Who is Responsible for Student Engagement: Helping Students Develop Ownership for their Engagement. 8 Supporting Teachers with Ways to Leverage Culturally Relevant Text Sets to Enrich Mandated Curricula Using Literacy Autobiographies to Enhance Instruction 10 Motivating Transfer: Integrating Reading and Writing in Phonics 11 Al in Education: Problems, Potentials, and Possible Futures 12 Cultivating the Qualities of a Changemaker through Passion Projects
November 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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I hope y’all can come support my students on IG Live tonight at 9EST. They have so much to say🥰 Show them some love 💕 @loveteachbless.bsky.social #NCTE25
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November 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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On my way! #NCTE25 #HugsAreWelcome #cherisheverymoment
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November 19, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Lunch and Learn with @casieonline! Gearing up for a 2-day workshop on Student-Centered Literacy Strategies! Link in bio to register. March 5-6, 2026

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November 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Calling all IB Coordinators, I hope to see y’all! #LunchandLearn
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November 12, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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Please share with families in need.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Saturday, 11/8! calendly.com/drtharris/li...
October 24, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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The hands of my 86 year old dad and my mom. This put a smile on my face. #earlyvoting
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October 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Tell me you’re in Montana without telling me you’re in Montana😆
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October 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Celebrating the rich heritage of Indigenous People today!
October 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Someone please tell me to stop adding things to my e-portfolio! I am never going to be done with my three-year review upload😩! #mytoxictrait
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October 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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This is so telling! What are your thoughts?
An infographic that shares data about how Gen Z learns about AI. 55% social media, 35% news/media, 15% educators, 12% employers/colleagues.
October 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Come hang out with me in the A-T-L in 2026! Spots are limited! Tag a principal or an educator! #therighttools
October 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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I could really use some joy on my TL. It’s her smile for me😍
October 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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So many goodies in this picture! Which item resonates with you most?
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October 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM