Todd Bloch
@blocht574.bsky.social
Connect Educator, middle school science teacher, Middle Level Advocate.
Hope springs eternal
July 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Hope springs eternal
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America lost one of the GREAT political cartoonists this week. Steve Benson.
Love this tribute from cartoonist Chris Britt
Love this tribute from cartoonist Chris Britt
July 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
America lost one of the GREAT political cartoonists this week. Steve Benson.
Love this tribute from cartoonist Chris Britt
Love this tribute from cartoonist Chris Britt
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This is the actual Buddy System.
July 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This is the actual Buddy System.
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The GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” would be the biggest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich in U.S. history.
On average, someone in the top 0.1% would gain around $390,000 next year.
But someone in the bottom 20% would lose $820, and nearly twice as much—$1,545—in 2033.
On average, someone in the top 0.1% would gain around $390,000 next year.
But someone in the bottom 20% would lose $820, and nearly twice as much—$1,545—in 2033.
May 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” would be the biggest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich in U.S. history.
On average, someone in the top 0.1% would gain around $390,000 next year.
But someone in the bottom 20% would lose $820, and nearly twice as much—$1,545—in 2033.
On average, someone in the top 0.1% would gain around $390,000 next year.
But someone in the bottom 20% would lose $820, and nearly twice as much—$1,545—in 2033.
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About half of all births are covered by Medicaid.
Over a third of all kids have health care thanks to Medicaid.
More than half of all nursing home residents are covered by Medicaid.
So understand this: when the GOP attacks Medicaid, they attack families in every community.
Over a third of all kids have health care thanks to Medicaid.
More than half of all nursing home residents are covered by Medicaid.
So understand this: when the GOP attacks Medicaid, they attack families in every community.
May 13, 2025 at 12:05 AM
About half of all births are covered by Medicaid.
Over a third of all kids have health care thanks to Medicaid.
More than half of all nursing home residents are covered by Medicaid.
So understand this: when the GOP attacks Medicaid, they attack families in every community.
Over a third of all kids have health care thanks to Medicaid.
More than half of all nursing home residents are covered by Medicaid.
So understand this: when the GOP attacks Medicaid, they attack families in every community.
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MiddleWeb Substack:
PLANNING FOR THE LAST WEEKS OF SCHOOL
If you're looking for end-of-school ideas that combine fun and learning, you'll likely find some in this collection from the MiddleWeb archives. #edusky #educoach #educoach #eduskychat #tlsky #tlap
middleweb.substack.com/p/keep-kids-...
PLANNING FOR THE LAST WEEKS OF SCHOOL
If you're looking for end-of-school ideas that combine fun and learning, you'll likely find some in this collection from the MiddleWeb archives. #edusky #educoach #educoach #eduskychat #tlsky #tlap
middleweb.substack.com/p/keep-kids-...
Keep Students Learning the Last Weeks of School
We've pulled together a collection of our favorite end-of-school articles from the MiddleWeb archives.
middleweb.substack.com
May 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
MiddleWeb Substack:
PLANNING FOR THE LAST WEEKS OF SCHOOL
If you're looking for end-of-school ideas that combine fun and learning, you'll likely find some in this collection from the MiddleWeb archives. #edusky #educoach #educoach #eduskychat #tlsky #tlap
middleweb.substack.com/p/keep-kids-...
PLANNING FOR THE LAST WEEKS OF SCHOOL
If you're looking for end-of-school ideas that combine fun and learning, you'll likely find some in this collection from the MiddleWeb archives. #edusky #educoach #educoach #eduskychat #tlsky #tlap
middleweb.substack.com/p/keep-kids-...
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How many teachers does it take to do a subtraction problem?
One, because it only takes one teacher to make a difference.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
One, because it only takes one teacher to make a difference.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
How many teachers does it take to do a subtraction problem?
One, because it only takes one teacher to make a difference.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
One, because it only takes one teacher to make a difference.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
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Today's teaching win: Students were working on a problem for about 20 minutes until I told them class is almost over. They didn't want to leave and they didn't want to be told the answer, so they stayed after class until they got it.
May 1, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Today's teaching win: Students were working on a problem for about 20 minutes until I told them class is almost over. They didn't want to leave and they didn't want to be told the answer, so they stayed after class until they got it.
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Surround yourself with those who write back, text back, call back, and check in—those are your people. The real bandmates. The ones who make sure your volume is turned up when the world tries to mute your voice. #LeadershipRiffs
April 7, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Surround yourself with those who write back, text back, call back, and check in—those are your people. The real bandmates. The ones who make sure your volume is turned up when the world tries to mute your voice. #LeadershipRiffs
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During these final two months of school, it takes a lot of energy to create the conditions where students feel motivated- and where I feel motivated
April 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
During these final two months of school, it takes a lot of energy to create the conditions where students feel motivated- and where I feel motivated
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BUILD MATH CONFIDENCE IN THE INTERMEDIATE GRADES
Building math confidence is a gradual process requiring patience, encouragement & effective strategies that break down complex concepts & foster a growth mindset, writes Grade 5 teacher Kathie Palmieri. #edusky #iteachmath #mathsky
edushare.ing/c7
Building math confidence is a gradual process requiring patience, encouragement & effective strategies that break down complex concepts & foster a growth mindset, writes Grade 5 teacher Kathie Palmieri. #edusky #iteachmath #mathsky
edushare.ing/c7
Building Math Confidence in the Intermediate Grades
Fifth grade teacher Kathleen Palmieri offers strategies to help Intermediate grade students develop the confidence to tackle increasingly challenging math.
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March 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
BUILD MATH CONFIDENCE IN THE INTERMEDIATE GRADES
Building math confidence is a gradual process requiring patience, encouragement & effective strategies that break down complex concepts & foster a growth mindset, writes Grade 5 teacher Kathie Palmieri. #edusky #iteachmath #mathsky
edushare.ing/c7
Building math confidence is a gradual process requiring patience, encouragement & effective strategies that break down complex concepts & foster a growth mindset, writes Grade 5 teacher Kathie Palmieri. #edusky #iteachmath #mathsky
edushare.ing/c7
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Here is a useful drive to out how much federal funding your #Ohio School District receives. Then ask your neighbors in that district how they think the local government will make up those funds...
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
#OhioSchools #OhioEdu #EduChat #EduSky #Infohio
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
#OhioSchools #OhioEdu #EduChat #EduSky #Infohio
March 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Here is a useful drive to out how much federal funding your #Ohio School District receives. Then ask your neighbors in that district how they think the local government will make up those funds...
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
#OhioSchools #OhioEdu #EduChat #EduSky #Infohio
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
#OhioSchools #OhioEdu #EduChat #EduSky #Infohio
March 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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I wonder what they “Make America Heathly Again” crew thinks about the Trump administration ripping up contracts with local farmers who provided fresh local fruits and veggies and meat to schools?
March 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I wonder what they “Make America Heathly Again” crew thinks about the Trump administration ripping up contracts with local farmers who provided fresh local fruits and veggies and meat to schools?
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"...(T)he worst middle school bully is still better than Donald Trump...and this unrelenting cultural focus on the downsides of adolescence obscures another side to middle school life, one that I am fortunate to witness almost every day." #edusky @blocht574.bsky.social
slate.com/life/2025/03...
slate.com/life/2025/03...
I’m a Middle School Teacher. My Students Deserve More Than to Be Compared to Trump.
They’re funny. They’re sincere. They take everything seriously.
slate.com
March 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"...(T)he worst middle school bully is still better than Donald Trump...and this unrelenting cultural focus on the downsides of adolescence obscures another side to middle school life, one that I am fortunate to witness almost every day." #edusky @blocht574.bsky.social
slate.com/life/2025/03...
slate.com/life/2025/03...
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If you teach finance, get yourself a set of these free posters from atlantafed.org/infographics #mschat #EduSky #edchat #personalfinance #mathchat
February 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
If you teach finance, get yourself a set of these free posters from atlantafed.org/infographics #mschat #EduSky #edchat #personalfinance #mathchat
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a3: making sure teachers are supported while also making sure they are following expectations and routines - it's the time of year where routines are tough for EVERYONE #LeadLAP
February 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
a3: making sure teachers are supported while also making sure they are following expectations and routines - it's the time of year where routines are tough for EVERYONE #LeadLAP
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MiddleWeb Substack 026: MIDDLE GRADES BOOKS
Explore & enjoy all the teacher suggestions for middle grades & YA reading found in this curation of themed articles from MiddleWeb. Included: New fiction, picture books, women's history, fantasy, science & more!
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middleweb.substack.com/p/mwsubstack...
Explore & enjoy all the teacher suggestions for middle grades & YA reading found in this curation of themed articles from MiddleWeb. Included: New fiction, picture books, women's history, fantasy, science & more!
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middleweb.substack.com/p/mwsubstack...
MWSubstack 026: Middle Grades Books (1)
Explore and enjoy the many teacher suggestions for middle grades and YA reading found in these themed articles.
middleweb.substack.com
February 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
MiddleWeb Substack 026: MIDDLE GRADES BOOKS
Explore & enjoy all the teacher suggestions for middle grades & YA reading found in this curation of themed articles from MiddleWeb. Included: New fiction, picture books, women's history, fantasy, science & more!
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middleweb.substack.com/p/mwsubstack...
Explore & enjoy all the teacher suggestions for middle grades & YA reading found in this curation of themed articles from MiddleWeb. Included: New fiction, picture books, women's history, fantasy, science & more!
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middleweb.substack.com/p/mwsubstack...
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Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
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~75% voucher kids were already in private school anyway.
The other 25% suffer horrific results after transfer.
The last 4 statewide studies found learning loss similar to Katrina and COVID impacts.
Why? Sub-prime & pop-ups the only schools available to most voucher transfers.
The other 25% suffer horrific results after transfer.
The last 4 statewide studies found learning loss similar to Katrina and COVID impacts.
Why? Sub-prime & pop-ups the only schools available to most voucher transfers.
February 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
~75% voucher kids were already in private school anyway.
The other 25% suffer horrific results after transfer.
The last 4 statewide studies found learning loss similar to Katrina and COVID impacts.
Why? Sub-prime & pop-ups the only schools available to most voucher transfers.
The other 25% suffer horrific results after transfer.
The last 4 statewide studies found learning loss similar to Katrina and COVID impacts.
Why? Sub-prime & pop-ups the only schools available to most voucher transfers.