Carlee Simon
@carleesimon.bsky.social
Educator at heart, leader in practice | Ex-superintendent with tales of trials & triumphs | A hammer in one hand, a book in another | Grief, a teacher of mine.
We’re kicking off #UASGivingDay and putting the spotlight on the School of Education!
Every dollar helps us train future educators, expand access, and support students across Alaska.
Join us for 49 hours of impact
givingday.alaska.edu/a/gday/98347...
Let’s invest in Alaska’s classrooms—together!
Every dollar helps us train future educators, expand access, and support students across Alaska.
Join us for 49 hours of impact
givingday.alaska.edu/a/gday/98347...
Let’s invest in Alaska’s classrooms—together!
March 26, 2025 at 3:26 AM
We’re kicking off #UASGivingDay and putting the spotlight on the School of Education!
Every dollar helps us train future educators, expand access, and support students across Alaska.
Join us for 49 hours of impact
givingday.alaska.edu/a/gday/98347...
Let’s invest in Alaska’s classrooms—together!
Every dollar helps us train future educators, expand access, and support students across Alaska.
Join us for 49 hours of impact
givingday.alaska.edu/a/gday/98347...
Let’s invest in Alaska’s classrooms—together!
My husband died at 38. We had three young boys. Elon’s understanding of Social Security Benefits, specifically survivor benefits, is frightening. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82UdodE/
Social Security is a lifeline, not a bargaining chip. #fyp #fypシ #fypage #fyppage #foryou #foryoupageofficial #democrat #democrats #demsoftiktok #democracy #demsofstate #election #elections #political...
TikTok video by demsofstate
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March 14, 2025 at 6:49 AM
My husband died at 38. We had three young boys. Elon’s understanding of Social Security Benefits, specifically survivor benefits, is frightening. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82UdodE/
“And as I watched him on the stage, my hands were clenched in fists of rage. No angel born in hell could ease that Satan’s spell.”
March 5, 2025 at 6:57 AM
“And as I watched him on the stage, my hands were clenched in fists of rage. No angel born in hell could ease that Satan’s spell.”
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With a press release titled “U.S. Department of Education Ends Biden’s Book Ban Hoax,” the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (DOE OCR) dismissed all complaints of book banning that it had been investigating. www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/Depart...
U.S. Dept. of Education Dismisses Book Ban Complaints, Rescinds Agreement in Civil Rights Violations in Forsyth County Book Removals
PEN America and EveryLibrary respond to the action taken by the Trump administration, which called the book bans
www.schoollibraryjournal.com
January 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
With a press release titled “U.S. Department of Education Ends Biden’s Book Ban Hoax,” the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (DOE OCR) dismissed all complaints of book banning that it had been investigating. www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/Depart...
Do you like to talk about Education Finance? Submit a conference proposal and come join us in Charlotte, NC this April 2-5, 2025. Proposal deadline is February 3rd. www.nationaledfinance.com/request-for-...
National Education Finance Academy, Inc.
TEducation finance for the next generation
www.nationaledfinance.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Do you like to talk about Education Finance? Submit a conference proposal and come join us in Charlotte, NC this April 2-5, 2025. Proposal deadline is February 3rd. www.nationaledfinance.com/request-for-...
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I’m more heartbroken than surprised. More devastated than surprised. More sullen than surprised. Nothing seems to matter anymore.
January 21, 2025 at 4:38 AM
I’m more heartbroken than surprised. More devastated than surprised. More sullen than surprised. Nothing seems to matter anymore.
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If only we were merely living in an SNL skit
January 20, 2025 at 11:41 PM
If only we were merely living in an SNL skit
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Hi, I’m God.
I had nothing to do with saving that guy’s life or making him president.
I had nothing to do with saving that guy’s life or making him president.
January 20, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Hi, I’m God.
I had nothing to do with saving that guy’s life or making him president.
I had nothing to do with saving that guy’s life or making him president.
I can’t believe he pardoned them all.
January 21, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I can’t believe he pardoned them all.
Rest in peace, Cecile. 19thnews.org/2025/01/ceci...
Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president and feminist activist, has died
Richards died Monday of an aggressive brain cancer. She was 67.
19thnews.org
January 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Rest in peace, Cecile. 19thnews.org/2025/01/ceci...
Stop being surprised when people act exactly as you anticipated.
January 19, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Stop being surprised when people act exactly as you anticipated.
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Why Special Educators Should Be One Role Not Two: Case Manager or Teacher (not both)
Does your district use this approach? #edusky
matthewrhoads.com/2024/01/09/w...
Does your district use this approach? #edusky
matthewrhoads.com/2024/01/09/w...
Why Special Educators Should Be One Role Not Two: Case Manager or Teacher (not both)
Special Education Teachers typically do two jobs in one. It’s time to consider separating two major components of their job into two jobs done separately: teacher and case manager. Let’…
matthewrhoads.com
January 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Why Special Educators Should Be One Role Not Two: Case Manager or Teacher (not both)
Does your district use this approach? #edusky
matthewrhoads.com/2024/01/09/w...
Does your district use this approach? #edusky
matthewrhoads.com/2024/01/09/w...
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Looking for leaders!
January 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Looking for leaders!
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It’s no secret- vouchers are coupons for kids already in private schools.
www.statenews.org/section/the-...
www.statenews.org/section/the-...
January 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
It’s no secret- vouchers are coupons for kids already in private schools.
www.statenews.org/section/the-...
www.statenews.org/section/the-...
Such a disappointment.
January 19, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Such a disappointment.
A beautiful day at work this week.
January 18, 2025 at 5:09 AM
A beautiful day at work this week.
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Well, well, well...🙄
January 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Well, well, well...🙄
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Very relevant to #ncpol: “Underinvestment in school infrastructure is contributing to the number of days American students are spending outside of school buildings—or struggling to learn inside of them.”
Thinking about the families losing their homes and children losing their schools.
Burning Down the Schools
Do we still care about school closures?
open.substack.com
January 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Very relevant to #ncpol: “Underinvestment in school infrastructure is contributing to the number of days American students are spending outside of school buildings—or struggling to learn inside of them.”
How is everyone managing follow-backs? What’s your strategy? I’m thankful for the follows ❤️
January 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
How is everyone managing follow-backs? What’s your strategy? I’m thankful for the follows ❤️