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John Downes-Angus @johndownesangus.bsky.social · 2d

These Huck reflections are so interesting! Kids are smart

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 15d

My lesson for today.

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Tien Pham @tienpham.bsky.social · 24d

I really enjoyed your session. It was packed with so much writing gems 😃

Tom McAllister @tmcallister.bsky.social · 25d

Having a great day so far at the Inkubator Conference run by @literarycleveland.bsky.social. Free to the public, tons of people, well organized, and great energy. Huge turnout for my memoir session yoo

Beautiful old room full of 60ish people while I present on rethinking time in NF

More of the same. They're all writing here

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Tien Pham @tienpham.bsky.social · 25d

Wow, what a morning ! @literarycleveland.bsky.social , Inkubator where have you been all of my life 🥰.

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Tien Pham @tienpham.bsky.social · 26d

Can’t wait

Literary Cleveland @literarycleveland.bsky.social · Jul 22

🎉Announcing the 2025 Inkubator Writing Conference 🎉

#CleInk25 is one of the largest free writing conferences in the country and this year we have made it bigger and better than ever!

Events September 5-14. Registration opens August 1.
inkubator.litcleveland.org

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Anne Lutz Fernandez @lutzfernandez.bsky.social · 29d

Panicking about math, reading, and science scores while diverting resources to "AI in schools" is nonsensical, but here we are.

The declines in scores began a decade ago with the influx of devices and edtech software into K-12 schools.

It's not the only factor, but it is important.

A new Nation's Report Card shows drops in science, math and reading scores

It's the first Nation's Report Card since the Trump administration began making cuts to the U.S. Education Department. The scores reflect the state of student achievement in early 2024.

www.npr.org

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 7

TAPPER: Hepatitis A, whooping cough, & chickenpox cases are rising in Florida. Before you made this decision to lift vaccine mandates, did your dept do any analysis of how many new cases there will be?

LADAPO: Absolutely not

T: You didn't even do a projection?

L: It's an issue of right & wrong

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Sep 2

Need some engaging writing prompts to get your students scribbling furiously? ✍️ Look no further!

#EduSky

54 Excellent, Low-Stakes Writing Prompts

Across grade levels, engaging and creative writing prompts encourage kids to explore their opinions, reflect on experiences, and build strong arguments.

edut.to

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Tien Pham @tienpham.bsky.social · Sep 7

Great ! Thank you so much !

Oona Marie Abrams @oonziela.bsky.social · Sep 1

Launching a resource that I hope helps ELA teachers! Thesis of the Week = low-risk formative literary analysis practice. Weekly poems & practice w/ thesis statements are NOT for a formal grade, but intended to grow students' writing efficacy. poetryaspractice.blogspot.com/2025/09/intr...

Introducing Thesis of the Week for the 2025-2026 School Year

I've created Thesis of the Week as a resource for teachers to utilize as they wish. It is intended to offer students low-risk practice oppo...

poetryaspractice.blogspot.com

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Adam Clark @oleadam.bsky.social · Sep 5

A beautiful morning and the stunning views of Assynt #Scotland #landscapephotography #photography

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Tien Pham @tienpham.bsky.social · Sep 4

Can’t wait !

John Downes-Angus @johndownesangus.bsky.social · Sep 3

Sad I’m missing this/hope this means more people teach “James”; planning to teach it/Huck has been one of the most productive professional experiences I’ve had recently. Clarifies all sorts of things: the stakes of close reading, the meaning of “canon,” the place of “craft” in academic settings

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Ole Haugland @haugland.bsky.social · Sep 2

Lovatnet

#landscape #photography #glacier #lake #loen #travel #norway

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Armand Sarlangue @armandsarlangue.bsky.social · Sep 3

Sometimes we found some really big icebergs while sailing in Greenland…
Beautiful soft moment during endless sunset.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · Aug 26

Save money on your way to Denver for the 2025 NCTE Annual Convention! NCTE has negotiated flight discounts with Delta, plus the lowest available room rates. Rooms sell out quickly, check out our website for details. https://convention.ncte.org/hotel-travel/

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Tien Pham @tienpham.bsky.social · Aug 27

Hey @shkrajewski.bsky.social and @thewritewerther.bsky.social !!! Very excited for November .

Tien Pham @tienpham.bsky.social · Aug 27

Yes 🙌🏻!!! One of my favorite days of the year - @ncte.org Conference schedule! Look at this fab presentation 😊. Please join us 🤟🏼

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Tien Pham @tienpham.bsky.social · Aug 27

Yes 🙌🏻!!! One of my favorite days of the year - @ncte.org Conference schedule! Look at this fab presentation 😊. Please join us 🤟🏼

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Tien Pham @tienpham.bsky.social · Aug 21

a blue and white penguin with the words woo-hoo written above it

ALT: a blue and white penguin with the words woo-hoo written above it

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Tien Pham @tienpham.bsky.social · Aug 9

I’ve heard the same thing. I’ll have to try it .

Tien Pham @tienpham.bsky.social · Aug 8

Great theatre !

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Stratford Festival @stratfest.bsky.social · Jul 18

This is not Graham Abbey's first foray into The Winter's Tale — he first performed as Florizel in the Festival's 1998 production and directed two other productions. This season, he is portraying the central figure of Leontes. Read more in this interview: ow.ly/vUeX50Wl7aG

#SFWintersTale

Graham Abbey reflects on his deep bond with 'The Winter’s Tale'

“It’s got to be my favourite [Shakespeare play] at this point,” says actor Graham Abbey, currently playing Leontes at the Stratford Festival.

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Tien Pham @tienpham.bsky.social · Aug 6

This was such a powerful experience. If you need a non fiction AP Lang book for your class, I think this would make a powerful addition.

Nicholas A. Emmanuele (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · Aug 6

We saw #SFForgiveness @stratfest.bsky.social: a moving, important work of theatre about the Japanese-Canadian internment in WWII, based off Sakamoto’s memoir FORGIVENESS.

Director @staffordarima.bsky.social also helmed @georgetakei.bsky.social’s ALLEGIANCE.

Phenomenal, moving performances.

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · Aug 4

We have some time yet until @ncte.org's #NCTE25, but the Conference on English Leadership is offering two sessions for administrators, supervisors, department chairs, state leads, and all literacy/ELA leaders!

Join our roundtables or social hour to reconnect or see what CEL has to offer!

#CEL25

NCTE. Dream Boldly. Denver 2025. Conference on English Leadership Sessions at NCTE25. Friday, November 21, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. MT. On Leadership: Abundance in Literacy Leadership: Administrators, supervisors, department chairs, and teacher-leaders are invited to join us for our Conference on English Leadership session. We will provide an overview of CEL and engage in interactive roundtable snapshots of our CEL25 convention “Abundance” program. Network with fellow literacy leaders and explore ways to implement all you’re learning at NCTE. CEL: Where Literacy Leaders Learn. Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 5:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. MT. Pathways to Literacy Leadership: An Invitation and CELebration: The Conference on English Leadership invites literacy leaders of all titles to join this networking event to connect with other department chairs, supervisors, coaches, consultants, and coordinators. Talk about the books you are reading, curriculum challenges, local and national policy obstacles, the meeting protocols you love, and much more! Meet fellow leaders. A cash bar is available.

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Tien Pham @tienpham.bsky.social · Aug 3

My own private Idaho is a masterpiece. Love this movie .

Frank Gaimari @frankgaimari.bsky.social · Aug 1

FRANK'S FILM REVIEW: MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

My Own Private Idaho is a true masterpiece. It’s more than just a film—it’s an immersive experience.

#FrankGaimari #RiverPhoenix #KeanuReeves #GusVanSant
#Queer #MovieReview #FranksFilmReview #UdoKier #Reviews

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