Korby Saunders
@korbysaunders.bsky.social
Co-founder of The Inspired Educators. Middle school teacher. Biracial, mom & wife. Gardener & reader of kid lit. Opinions here are mine. Pronouns they/them
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The Trump administration said Friday that it would release $1.3 billion in frozen federal funding for after-school programs across the country, after facing growing bipartisan pressure.
White House to Release $1.3 Billion in Frozen Funds for After-School Programs
The money will allow federally funded after-school programs to open this school year, preserving a lifeline for working parents. But other federal dollars remain on hold.
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July 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Trump administration said Friday that it would release $1.3 billion in frozen federal funding for after-school programs across the country, after facing growing bipartisan pressure.
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As Trump closes LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline, here’s where you can still find help
As Trump closes LGBTQ+ hotline, here’s where you can still find help
As of Thursday, July 17, a federal program that provides emergency crisis support to LGBTQ+ youth at risk of suicide will be shut down.
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July 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
As Trump closes LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline, here’s where you can still find help
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Such a good point on SCOTUS hypocrisy when it comes to Trump vs Biden:
They let a nationwide injunction kill Biden’s student loan relief when they had a chance to rule on it.
5 months into Trump’s presidency, suddenly nationwide injunctions are a grave threat to executive power and they must rule.
They let a nationwide injunction kill Biden’s student loan relief when they had a chance to rule on it.
5 months into Trump’s presidency, suddenly nationwide injunctions are a grave threat to executive power and they must rule.
June 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Such a good point on SCOTUS hypocrisy when it comes to Trump vs Biden:
They let a nationwide injunction kill Biden’s student loan relief when they had a chance to rule on it.
5 months into Trump’s presidency, suddenly nationwide injunctions are a grave threat to executive power and they must rule.
They let a nationwide injunction kill Biden’s student loan relief when they had a chance to rule on it.
5 months into Trump’s presidency, suddenly nationwide injunctions are a grave threat to executive power and they must rule.
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I found out tonight that Squad, which is my book about the town I grew up in bc I hated it, is assigned reading in AP English class in the town where I grew up and I am absolutely beside myself.
It's not a dream it even occurred to me to have.
It's not a dream it even occurred to me to have.
June 22, 2025 at 3:35 AM
I found out tonight that Squad, which is my book about the town I grew up in bc I hated it, is assigned reading in AP English class in the town where I grew up and I am absolutely beside myself.
It's not a dream it even occurred to me to have.
It's not a dream it even occurred to me to have.
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BREAKING: A federal judge ruled all transgender and intersex people can obtain passports that align with their gender identity while the case against President Trump's executive order proceeds.
While this is good news, we will continue fighting until this executive order is blocked permanently.
While this is good news, we will continue fighting until this executive order is blocked permanently.
June 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge ruled all transgender and intersex people can obtain passports that align with their gender identity while the case against President Trump's executive order proceeds.
While this is good news, we will continue fighting until this executive order is blocked permanently.
While this is good news, we will continue fighting until this executive order is blocked permanently.
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Started our day with a short video about Maia & Alex Shibutani—Olympic skaters turned authors—sharing AANHPI stories in their second book, Incredible: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Changed the World.
Their message? Representation matters. And kids really felt that.
Their message? Representation matters. And kids really felt that.
May 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Started our day with a short video about Maia & Alex Shibutani—Olympic skaters turned authors—sharing AANHPI stories in their second book, Incredible: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Changed the World.
Their message? Representation matters. And kids really felt that.
Their message? Representation matters. And kids really felt that.
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Tried something new for Harvey Milk Day:
Started with a short video from Untold History—Harvey Milk: Leading the Way.
We followed it with this question:
What does it mean to be brave for yourself—and for others?
Representation + real talk = powerful learning.
#upperel #teacherlife #HarveyMilkDay
Started with a short video from Untold History—Harvey Milk: Leading the Way.
We followed it with this question:
What does it mean to be brave for yourself—and for others?
Representation + real talk = powerful learning.
#upperel #teacherlife #HarveyMilkDay
May 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Tried something new for Harvey Milk Day:
Started with a short video from Untold History—Harvey Milk: Leading the Way.
We followed it with this question:
What does it mean to be brave for yourself—and for others?
Representation + real talk = powerful learning.
#upperel #teacherlife #HarveyMilkDay
Started with a short video from Untold History—Harvey Milk: Leading the Way.
We followed it with this question:
What does it mean to be brave for yourself—and for others?
Representation + real talk = powerful learning.
#upperel #teacherlife #HarveyMilkDay
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For National Brother’s Day, we started our day with the Storyline Online video of My Brother Charlie, read by Holly Robinson Peete. Link to video in bio.
It’s honest, warm, and based on her own son’s experience with autism. My students connected deeply.
It’s honest, warm, and based on her own son’s experience with autism. My students connected deeply.
May 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
For National Brother’s Day, we started our day with the Storyline Online video of My Brother Charlie, read by Holly Robinson Peete. Link to video in bio.
It’s honest, warm, and based on her own son’s experience with autism. My students connected deeply.
It’s honest, warm, and based on her own son’s experience with autism. My students connected deeply.
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🎥 StandWithUs Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month (Link to video in bio)
Led to a rich class discussion on:
How do the experiences of different communities help shape our shared American story?
Led to a rich class discussion on:
How do the experiences of different communities help shape our shared American story?
May 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
🎥 StandWithUs Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month (Link to video in bio)
Led to a rich class discussion on:
How do the experiences of different communities help shape our shared American story?
Led to a rich class discussion on:
How do the experiences of different communities help shape our shared American story?
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Brought in Rolling Thunder by Kate Messner today to honor Memorial Day. The kids were captivated by the illustrations—and the silence that followed said it all.
We discussed:
How can we honor and remember those who have served?
We discussed:
How can we honor and remember those who have served?
May 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Brought in Rolling Thunder by Kate Messner today to honor Memorial Day. The kids were captivated by the illustrations—and the silence that followed said it all.
We discussed:
How can we honor and remember those who have served?
We discussed:
How can we honor and remember those who have served?
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Saw the “design your own action figure” trend on socials—tried it with my class today and WHOA.
Students created themselves as heroes, complete with unique powers, tools, and backstories. Link to coloring page in bio.
Students created themselves as heroes, complete with unique powers, tools, and backstories. Link to coloring page in bio.
May 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Saw the “design your own action figure” trend on socials—tried it with my class today and WHOA.
Students created themselves as heroes, complete with unique powers, tools, and backstories. Link to coloring page in bio.
Students created themselves as heroes, complete with unique powers, tools, and backstories. Link to coloring page in bio.
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Tested out a soft start with the new Smurfs trailer (Rihanna as Smurfette!)—and it instantly lit up the room.
We asked:
What makes a voice (or a character) unforgettable?
We asked:
What makes a voice (or a character) unforgettable?
June 5, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Tested out a soft start with the new Smurfs trailer (Rihanna as Smurfette!)—and it instantly lit up the room.
We asked:
What makes a voice (or a character) unforgettable?
We asked:
What makes a voice (or a character) unforgettable?
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Looking for a legendary way to close out the year?
Read The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors—a hilarious, high-energy read-aloud your students won’t forget.
Read The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors—a hilarious, high-energy read-aloud your students won’t forget.
May 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Looking for a legendary way to close out the year?
Read The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors—a hilarious, high-energy read-aloud your students won’t forget.
Read The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors—a hilarious, high-energy read-aloud your students won’t forget.
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Happy happy book birthday, @annbraden.bsky.social and INTO THE RAPIDS! This book is wonderful!
Each sentence holds a nugget of wisdom that will touch the reader. But don’t blink, or you’ll miss details that will take you through the rapids to a satisfying conclusion.” — @ala-booklist.bsky.social
Preorder @annbraden.bsky.social's INTO THE RAPIDS for your class or library!
Preorder @annbraden.bsky.social's INTO THE RAPIDS for your class or library!
Into the Rapids by Ann Braden: 9780593856369 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
Sometimes even a girl who likes to rely only on herself needs to be brave enough to ask for help. When a super-storm hits Addy's remote mountain town, knocking out the bridge and cutting her home off...
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May 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Happy happy book birthday, @annbraden.bsky.social and INTO THE RAPIDS! This book is wonderful!
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The paperback of Blood and Fury, the sequel to Chaos and Flame, is out today! 🥳🥳🥳
It's time to celebrate some #BookBirthdays! Swipe for titles new in #paperback that are sure to be a hit with your readers. (1/3)
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May 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The paperback of Blood and Fury, the sequel to Chaos and Flame, is out today! 🥳🥳🥳
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🎥 Did you know that Alicia Keys and her hip hop legend husband, Swizz Beats are art collectors!?! This video about their new exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art is the perfect way to celebrate World Art Day 4/14.
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April 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
🎥 Did you know that Alicia Keys and her hip hop legend husband, Swizz Beats are art collectors!?! This video about their new exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art is the perfect way to celebrate World Art Day 4/14.
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🎤 Looking for a new way to get your kids excited about poetry? April is Poetry Month, and we’ve got the perfect lesson to make it hit different. Bring classic poetry analysis to life using hip-hop lyrics and help your students discover the power of words through a song they know and love:
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April 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🎤 Looking for a new way to get your kids excited about poetry? April is Poetry Month, and we’ve got the perfect lesson to make it hit different. Bring classic poetry analysis to life using hip-hop lyrics and help your students discover the power of words through a song they know and love:
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🎥Tap into History with a video soft start – It’s Morse Code Day 4/27! Did you know people once communicated through dots and dashes? Learn about the history of the telegraph and how Morse Code was essential in the Civicl War. Link to video in bio. 1/2
April 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🎥Tap into History with a video soft start – It’s Morse Code Day 4/27! Did you know people once communicated through dots and dashes? Learn about the history of the telegraph and how Morse Code was essential in the Civicl War. Link to video in bio. 1/2
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🎬 Turn Test Prep into Playtime? Yes, Please! Let’s get real: test prep doesn’t have to be boring—and we’ve got Bluey to prove it! We’re blending character, creativity, and comprehension in a fresh, fun way with this test prep lesson for theme! Link to full lesson in bio.
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April 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
🎬 Turn Test Prep into Playtime? Yes, Please! Let’s get real: test prep doesn’t have to be boring—and we’ve got Bluey to prove it! We’re blending character, creativity, and comprehension in a fresh, fun way with this test prep lesson for theme! Link to full lesson in bio.
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I'm delighted to announce that I am kicking off the #MightyMarvelPictureBook line with my newest book #AlltheHulkFeels with @abramskids and @marvel books
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March 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I'm delighted to announce that I am kicking off the #MightyMarvelPictureBook line with my newest book #AlltheHulkFeels with @abramskids and @marvel books
PRE-ORDER: www.abramsbooks.com/product/all-...
www.amazon.com/gp/product/1...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-the-hu...
www.indigo.ca/en-ca/all-th...
PRE-ORDER: www.abramsbooks.com/product/all-...
www.amazon.com/gp/product/1...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-the-hu...
www.indigo.ca/en-ca/all-th...
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So excited to share this educator guide around Culturally Responsive Teaching with Rom-Coms written by @juliaerin80.bsky.social! These eight romances and rom coms will engage your students hearts and minds! #EduSky
Download the guide: penguinschoollibrary.com/RomComGuide
Download the guide: penguinschoollibrary.com/RomComGuide
March 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
So excited to share this educator guide around Culturally Responsive Teaching with Rom-Coms written by @juliaerin80.bsky.social! These eight romances and rom coms will engage your students hearts and minds! #EduSky
Download the guide: penguinschoollibrary.com/RomComGuide
Download the guide: penguinschoollibrary.com/RomComGuide
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Just for fun, I create FREE monthly reading challenges/coloring sheets for readers of all ages b/c both #reading & #coloring help reduce stress.
You can download the March updates (for FREE) here!
Happy reading AND coloring, y’all!
#TLSky #TLSkyChat #Skybrarians #EduSky
You can download the March updates (for FREE) here!
Happy reading AND coloring, y’all!
#TLSky #TLSkyChat #Skybrarians #EduSky
🖍️ Library Girl Reading Challenges: March 2025
Last year, just for fun, I started creating monthly "reading challenges" that: • focus on authentic reasons for reading (instead of having kids log page numbers, etc), and... • couple reading with col...
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March 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Just for fun, I create FREE monthly reading challenges/coloring sheets for readers of all ages b/c both #reading & #coloring help reduce stress.
You can download the March updates (for FREE) here!
Happy reading AND coloring, y’all!
#TLSky #TLSkyChat #Skybrarians #EduSky
You can download the March updates (for FREE) here!
Happy reading AND coloring, y’all!
#TLSky #TLSkyChat #Skybrarians #EduSky
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A reminder for these times.
March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A reminder for these times.
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As a reading specialist, literacy, coach, and children’s author, I cannot agree with this more! Teachers in my school district embrace graphic novels, and I sing their praises to parents whenever I have the opportunity! I’m thankful that our new GA ELA standards support this, too!
Spent the morning editing this for print! Available here
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February 28, 2025 at 11:05 PM
As a reading specialist, literacy, coach, and children’s author, I cannot agree with this more! Teachers in my school district embrace graphic novels, and I sing their praises to parents whenever I have the opportunity! I’m thankful that our new GA ELA standards support this, too!