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Kristina Peterson

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Secondary English teacher. Author of AI and the Writing Workshop #AIWW (https://www.heinemann.com/products/1874757.aspx). Secretary of NHCTE. EmpowerEd Consulting. Keynote Speaker.

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Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Feb 27

What if AI wasn’t the end of writing, but the beginning of something new? If you’ve ever wondered how AI can be a tool in the classroom or your own writing practice, this book is for you. On sale now through April 10! www.heinemann.com/products/187...

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New Hampshire Council of Teachers of English (NHCTE) 📖 @nhcte.bsky.social · 3d

The NH Scholastic Writing Awards are looking for volunteer judges to recognize & celebrate the voices of young writers across our state. If you are a teacher, poet, writer, or love reading student writing we’d love to have you join our judging team! #iTeachEnglish #EduSky forms.gle/EdxWtwhGHnsi...

Scholastic Judge Sign Up (25-26)

Thank you for your interest in serving as a juror for the NH Region of the Scholastic Writing Awards. Please complete this Google Form and one of us will be in touch. The student deadline to submit t...

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New Hampshire Council of Teachers of English (NHCTE) 📖 @nhcte.bsky.social · 10d

Free and Virtual. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#EduSky #EduSkyAI, #AIinEducation #iTeachEnglish

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Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · 12d

The clock’s ticking, essays stacked, & that voice whispers: AI could grade faster. Tempting. But I’d miss the human moments. Like when a student stopped by & I’d just graded her essay. Stunning. The pride
on her face: Worth every minute. AI’s efficient. But it can’t feel that. #AIinEducation #AIWW

Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · 25d

I am looking forward to being on the AI panel for this virtual summit! I hope you’ll join us.

Heinemann @heinemannpub.bsky.social · 25d

👉 Register now for our FREE virtual summit! spr.ly/63321AMIIf
Whether you're a K–12 teacher, instructional coach, or school leader, this summit is designed for you! Explore sessions on literacy, math, AI in education, and educator well-being. Which sessions will you choose?

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Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · 26d

Use this code for a discount and free shipping.

Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · 26d

Praise for AI in the Writing Workshop from THE Penny Kittle. #EduSky #EduSkyAI #AIinEducation #iTeachEnglish
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Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Sep 8

Amazing opportunity to support student writers AND grow professionally.

New Hampshire Council of Teachers of English (NHCTE) 📖 @nhcte.bsky.social · Sep 8

NH Teachers! Help young writers shine by serving as a judge! Flexible schedule (8–10 hrs total), all online, and you can still judge even if your students submit.
More info: nhcte.org/index.php/co... #EduSky #EduSkyAI @kristinapeterson.bsky.social @aleciamarie.bsky.social

Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Sep 7

Teaching isn’t just “great tutoring.” It’s trust, relationships, creativity, & seeing the whole human. AI is a tool, only as powerful as the humans who wield it. Is Gates underestimating the human side, or am I overestimating it? #EduSky #AIinEducation #iTeachEnglish #AIWW #EduSkyAI bit.ly/4nieQQ

I know I'm a little late to the game on this article, but the algorithm reshared it on my feed and I feel a need to comment. As a teacher who has spent almost two decades in a classroom (and as ...

I know I'm a little late to the game on this article, but the algorithm reshared it on my feed and I feel a need to comment. As a teacher who has spent almost two decades in a classroom (and as an a...

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Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Sep 6

Teachers don’t need another mandate. We need ideas that work. So I built the course I wish I had last year:
Teaching with AI in the ELA Classroom with @eduspark.bsky.social Real classroom, real kids, real strategies.
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#EduSkyAI #AIinEducation #iTeachEnglish #EduSky

Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Sep 1

NH Teachers: Our Fall Gathering is going virtual this year to make it easy for educators from every corner of NH to join. We'd love your help to choose the topic! To vote for topics & RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Fall Gathering Topic Suggestion & RSVP Form

Please review the list of proposed session topics below and vote for the one you’d most like to attend at our virtual Fall Gathering on October 15 at 6:30 PM. We’ll select the most popular topic for t...

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Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Jul 31

Just because AI can grade student writing doesn’t mean it should. Our students don’t write to impress a rubric—they write to be heard.
Let’s not hand their voices over to the algorithm. www.eschoolnews.com/digital-lear... #EduSky #AIinEducation #iTeachEnglish #EdTech #AIWW

Grading student writing with AI: What we lose when AI replaces teachers

Our students don’t write to impress a rubric--they write to be heard, and using AI to grade student writing misses the mark.

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Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Jul 23

We spent 3 days leading “AI in the Classroom: Rethinking What’s Possible” at UNH—grounded in real student work, not product pitches. Just hard Qs, classroom-tested examples, & honest conversations about what AI can and can’t do. If you’re wrestling w/ AI, we’re happy to share what’s working! #AIWW

Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Jul 23

Well said!

Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Jul 22

These are the real Qs educators are asking about #AI —not just how to use it, but how to use it ethically, authentically, & in ways that deepen learning. This is what the front lines of education look like: thoughtful, curious, & deeply human. How would you respond? #EduSkyAI #AIWW #AIinEducation

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Heinemann @heinemannpub.bsky.social · Jul 16

Can AI actually help students write and think more deeply? Yes—really! In this Education Week article, Dennis Magliozzi and Kristina Peterson share practical, classroom-tested ways AI can support student writing and critical thinking. Read it here: http://spr.ly/633224CG1M

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Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Jul 7

Icebreaker idea:
1. Introduce yourself as a word you love (like “serendipity” or “bananas”)
2. Mix words. Pass back out at random + a random image
3. Write a quick story or poem on or alongside the image
Silly, creative, and builds instant community. Try it. You’ll love it. We sure did. #EduSky

Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Jul 1

This book is not about gimmicks.
It’s about process.
Discovery.
And reminding students that the most powerful writing still comes from them. www.heinemann.com/products/187...

#EduSkyAI #AIinEducation #AIWW #AI #WritingWorkshop #EdTech #TeacherLife #Heinemann

AI in the Writing Workshop

Finding the Write Balance

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Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Jul 1

Join us online (or if in NH on campus!) for this incredible three-day workshop. Geared toward literacy educators who teach grades 6 through college.

Click bit.ly/3Rn5u8t to learn more and to register! Scholarships available. #EduSkyAI #AIinEducation #iTeachEnglish #EduSky #EdTech #TeacherSky

Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Jul 1

From cutting report writing time in half to strengthening community trust through transparent, ethical use of generative AI, this hands-on course gives law enforcement professionals the practical tools they need to bring AI into their daily work.

To register: dirigosafety.com/training/art...

Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Jun 22

Why do teachers really fear AI?

It forces us to examine what we value in education instead of maintaining the status quo. If you’d like to enter your classroom next year w/ purpose instead of fear read this book. www.heinemann.com/products/187... #EduSky #AIinEducation #iTeachEnglish #AIWW

AI in the Writing Workshop

Finding the Write Balance

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Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Jun 18

I believe in a classroom where AI is a thought partner, not a ghostwriter. Where feedback (whether human or machine) is always a dialogue. #EduSky #EduSkyAI #AIinEducation #iTeachEnglish #AIWW #EdTech

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How AI Helps Our Students Deepen Their Writing (Yes, Really) (Opinion)

Two veteran teachers give 4 rules for responsibly using chatbots in writing workshops.

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Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Jun 1

Totally agree. It’s not just disengaged SS using AI. I’ve seen it in my most personal, student-driven work too. AI tools promise shortcuts everywhere. That’s the real challenge. My post was more about digging into why SS choose AI, even when the task is meaningful. That’s where the work starts.

Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · Jun 1

Paper won’t fix disconnection. AI didn’t cause the disengagement crisis. It exposed it. The goal of education isn’t control. It’s connection. Not AI-proof classrooms, but ones worth showing up for. bit.ly/4kP8k2C
Here's how: bit.ly/3T4aSOc
#AIinEducation #EduSkyAI #EduSky #AIWW #iTeachEnglish

AI Cheating Is So Out of Hand In America's Schools That the Blue Books Are Coming Back

Pen and paper is back, baby.

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Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · May 19

WORKSHOP ALERT!
Spots are filling up for this summer's Literacy Institute Workshop Series. Grab one of the few that remain for "AI In the Classroom: Rethinking What's Possible" and learn how to harness the power of AI. Visit bit.ly/3Rn5u8t to register. #EduSky #EduSkyAI #AIinEducation #iTeachEnglish

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Kristina Peterson @kristinapeterson.bsky.social · May 18

The real danger isn’t just AI itself. It’s how we implement it without trust, context, or human guidance. Let's center this conversation where it belongs: on students, and the teachers who know them best. #EduSky #AIinEsucation #AIWW www.heinemann.com/products/187...