Noan Fesnoux
@sirnoan.bsky.social
I have been working in education and environmentalism for most of my life, started a few radically different learning orgs, and am always looking at how I can bring rich learning environments to kids everywhere.
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important reporting from @cwarzel.bsky.social and @ibogost.bsky.social on what DODGE's access to federal computing infrastructure may mean www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
The Government’s Computing Experts Say They Are Terrified
Four IT professionals lay out just how destructive Elon Musk’s incursion into the U.S. government could be.
www.theatlantic.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
important reporting from @cwarzel.bsky.social and @ibogost.bsky.social on what DODGE's access to federal computing infrastructure may mean www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
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They’ve called armed federal officers to the scene. We aren’t dangerous. We are here to represent our people. To defend public education. This is an authoritarian regime. You cannot block members of Congress from entering the Department of Education.
February 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
They’ve called armed federal officers to the scene. We aren’t dangerous. We are here to represent our people. To defend public education. This is an authoritarian regime. You cannot block members of Congress from entering the Department of Education.
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In 1968 Finland banned for profit education, the few private schools that exist in Finland have to reinvest any profit they make or pay it back to parents.
It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years.
There should be no profit in education or healthcare.
It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years.
There should be no profit in education or healthcare.
February 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
In 1968 Finland banned for profit education, the few private schools that exist in Finland have to reinvest any profit they make or pay it back to parents.
It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years.
There should be no profit in education or healthcare.
It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years.
There should be no profit in education or healthcare.
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“It is clear that many, many young people also experience help, education, friendship, & a sense of belonging there (online)—precisely because social media allows them to explore,” EFF’s @thejasonkelley.com told @chascitypaper.bsky.social.
S.C. House bill would limit minors’ access to social media - Charleston City Paper
A bipartisan bill filed Jan. 14 in the S.C. House would impose strict new requirements on social media companies to protect their underage users, including explicit parental consent before a South Car...
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February 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
“It is clear that many, many young people also experience help, education, friendship, & a sense of belonging there (online)—precisely because social media allows them to explore,” EFF’s @thejasonkelley.com told @chascitypaper.bsky.social.
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I am really frustrated that the press is discussing the destruction of USAID as something that has happened rather than an illegal action that will likely be undone in two weeks when courts tell the world that it was illegal.
February 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I am really frustrated that the press is discussing the destruction of USAID as something that has happened rather than an illegal action that will likely be undone in two weeks when courts tell the world that it was illegal.
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The Thai government will provide free hormone replacement therapy for nearly two-thirds of the country's transgender population. The landmark decision comes shortly after Thailand legalized same-sex marriage, marking another step forward for LGBTQ+ rights.
Thailand Invests in Trans Health
In a significant boost to recognizing transgender people’s rights, the Thai government announced this week that it will invest 145 million baht (US$4.3 million) in providing hormone therapy to…
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February 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The Thai government will provide free hormone replacement therapy for nearly two-thirds of the country's transgender population. The landmark decision comes shortly after Thailand legalized same-sex marriage, marking another step forward for LGBTQ+ rights.
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The problem of Labour now being the Starmer-Party in a few words.
February 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The problem of Labour now being the Starmer-Party in a few words.
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We're a registered Social Purpose Corporation, but what does that mean?
We pursue social goals, even if those goals conflict with our financial interests. This is because we deeply care about supporting indie bookshops & local communities.
We hope you'll join us for your audiobook listening ❤️
We pursue social goals, even if those goals conflict with our financial interests. This is because we deeply care about supporting indie bookshops & local communities.
We hope you'll join us for your audiobook listening ❤️
February 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
We're a registered Social Purpose Corporation, but what does that mean?
We pursue social goals, even if those goals conflict with our financial interests. This is because we deeply care about supporting indie bookshops & local communities.
We hope you'll join us for your audiobook listening ❤️
We pursue social goals, even if those goals conflict with our financial interests. This is because we deeply care about supporting indie bookshops & local communities.
We hope you'll join us for your audiobook listening ❤️
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What is it called when an erratic billionaire, whom nobody elected, rampages through the federal government, purging civil servants, seizing functional control over trillions of dollars, and attempting to destroy entire agencies—all in violation of the law?
This is a coup. slate.com/news-and-pol...
This is a coup. slate.com/news-and-pol...
February 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
What is it called when an erratic billionaire, whom nobody elected, rampages through the federal government, purging civil servants, seizing functional control over trillions of dollars, and attempting to destroy entire agencies—all in violation of the law?
This is a coup. slate.com/news-and-pol...
This is a coup. slate.com/news-and-pol...
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The new “Don’t Just Do Nothing: 20 Things You Can Do to Counter Fascism—Yes, You! Yes, Now!” zine makes a great gift for your liberal fam, friends, neighbors & coworkers!
Read, print & distro freely!
Full text & PDFs on @igd.bsky.social:
itsgoingdown.org/dont-just-do...
Read, print & distro freely!
Full text & PDFs on @igd.bsky.social:
itsgoingdown.org/dont-just-do...
January 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The new “Don’t Just Do Nothing: 20 Things You Can Do to Counter Fascism—Yes, You! Yes, Now!” zine makes a great gift for your liberal fam, friends, neighbors & coworkers!
Read, print & distro freely!
Full text & PDFs on @igd.bsky.social:
itsgoingdown.org/dont-just-do...
Read, print & distro freely!
Full text & PDFs on @igd.bsky.social:
itsgoingdown.org/dont-just-do...
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Science and environment people should try this! Seriously!
Lesson for this Trump tariff shakedown bullshit is that you can call him up and say "well okay, we'll do [list of things we're already doing], that's a really good idea" and he will take that as a win. It's like putting a blanket over a budgie's cage
February 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Science and environment people should try this! Seriously!
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Our deep dive into Musk's takeover: Even some officials who like what Musk is doing feel helpless to hold him accountable. His allies are diving in to agencies, gaining access to systems, planning layoffs, and proposing a sweeping AI initiative to review contracts. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
Inside Musk’s Aggressive Incursion Into the Federal Government (Gift Article)
The billionaire is creating major upheaval as his team sweeps through agencies, in what has been an extraordinary flexing of power by a private individual.
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Our deep dive into Musk's takeover: Even some officials who like what Musk is doing feel helpless to hold him accountable. His allies are diving in to agencies, gaining access to systems, planning layoffs, and proposing a sweeping AI initiative to review contracts. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
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February 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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For people asking for non-meta options I’ll be posting clips tomorrow
Just went live to talk about what is happening, what we can do, and what to expect this week: www.instagram.com/reel/DForuR_...
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February 4, 2025 at 4:43 AM
For people asking for non-meta options I’ll be posting clips tomorrow
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My instinct is to make the case that USAID is extremely good, actually. But I feel like it’s more important to say, “What is happening is antagonistic to the foundational document of the nation.”
February 4, 2025 at 4:56 AM
My instinct is to make the case that USAID is extremely good, actually. But I feel like it’s more important to say, “What is happening is antagonistic to the foundational document of the nation.”
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"At its most basic, [direct action] reflects a very simple anarchist insight: that one cannot create a free society through military discipline, a democratic society by giving orders, or a happy one through joyless self-sacrifice."
David Graeber
Direct Action: An Ethnography
8, October 2009
David Graeber
Direct Action: An Ethnography
8, October 2009
February 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
"At its most basic, [direct action] reflects a very simple anarchist insight: that one cannot create a free society through military discipline, a democratic society by giving orders, or a happy one through joyless self-sacrifice."
David Graeber
Direct Action: An Ethnography
8, October 2009
David Graeber
Direct Action: An Ethnography
8, October 2009
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You may not like it, but Leah's right. There's a reason the Prodigal Son is a parable in almost every culture. when someone experiencing cognitive dissonance comes to you, you have two choices: embrace them, and win them over forever; or reject them, ensuring they never again question their beliefs.
February 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
You may not like it, but Leah's right. There's a reason the Prodigal Son is a parable in almost every culture. when someone experiencing cognitive dissonance comes to you, you have two choices: embrace them, and win them over forever; or reject them, ensuring they never again question their beliefs.
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Once again, a fundamental reason why so many academics despise Trump, Vance, Musk & company is that we’ve all had our share of The Guy Who Didn’t Do The Reading But Demands to Be Heard
January 31, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Once again, a fundamental reason why so many academics despise Trump, Vance, Musk & company is that we’ve all had our share of The Guy Who Didn’t Do The Reading But Demands to Be Heard
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Check out @ucsusa.bsky.social "Save Science, Save Lives" letter. It's for individual signatures, but prob of interest to your sci societies members! secure.ucsusa.org/a/2024-save-...
Save Science, Save Lives
Please join science supporters, scientists, and experts in signing an open letter asking Congress to stand up against attempts to politicize or eliminate scientific roles, agencies, and federal resear...
secure.ucsusa.org
January 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Check out @ucsusa.bsky.social "Save Science, Save Lives" letter. It's for individual signatures, but prob of interest to your sci societies members! secure.ucsusa.org/a/2024-save-...
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If you have a story about a program getting cancelled or "paused" and the impact on your community, tell a *local reporter* about it. They will reach audiences no one else will, which will matter to your representatives.
January 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
If you have a story about a program getting cancelled or "paused" and the impact on your community, tell a *local reporter* about it. They will reach audiences no one else will, which will matter to your representatives.
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What I hope people don't miss is the direct link from government funding to saving lives. Whether USAID holds leading to deaths today (probably not yours), or NSF holds leading to deaths later (maybe yours). This is a decision to let people die.
The National Science Foundation has canceled all grant review panels this week. It's unclear how long the pause could last.
National Science Foundation freezes grant review in response to Trump executive orders
The National Science Foundation has canceled all grant review panels this week. It's unclear how long the pause could last.
www.npr.org
January 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
What I hope people don't miss is the direct link from government funding to saving lives. Whether USAID holds leading to deaths today (probably not yours), or NSF holds leading to deaths later (maybe yours). This is a decision to let people die.
Getting Schools to change is hard.
Really really really hard.
It is not for lack of desire to change, but the number of stakeholders and institutional baggage. For this, I am thowing out the proposal of a Two Speed School. Check it out:
medium.com/@sirnoan/the...
Really really really hard.
It is not for lack of desire to change, but the number of stakeholders and institutional baggage. For this, I am thowing out the proposal of a Two Speed School. Check it out:
medium.com/@sirnoan/the...
The Two Speed School
What is a Two-Speed School?
medium.com
January 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Getting Schools to change is hard.
Really really really hard.
It is not for lack of desire to change, but the number of stakeholders and institutional baggage. For this, I am thowing out the proposal of a Two Speed School. Check it out:
medium.com/@sirnoan/the...
Really really really hard.
It is not for lack of desire to change, but the number of stakeholders and institutional baggage. For this, I am thowing out the proposal of a Two Speed School. Check it out:
medium.com/@sirnoan/the...
Over the past few years, I have created a number of great classroom based RPGs and am pleased to share them with you all! The impact it has had on the learners speaks volumes to the power of Game Based Learning.
#EduSky #GameBasedLearning #PlayMatters
#EduSky #GameBasedLearning #PlayMatters
RPG provides a glimpse into a VUCA Future
I felt solace in knowing that I was not alone in sleeplessness on the first night of Utopia/Dystopia. Sarita had emailed me and said her…
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November 28, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Over the past few years, I have created a number of great classroom based RPGs and am pleased to share them with you all! The impact it has had on the learners speaks volumes to the power of Game Based Learning.
#EduSky #GameBasedLearning #PlayMatters
#EduSky #GameBasedLearning #PlayMatters