Charity E. Freeman (she/her)
@chariositeach.bsky.social
CS Teacher Educator & Curriculum Developer • CSTA Board Chair • CSEd Research Advisor & Policy Analyst.
Learner-centered systems thinker and strategist with experience leading and advising EDU and NPO initiatives in STEM and CS.
Learner-centered systems thinker and strategist with experience leading and advising EDU and NPO initiatives in STEM and CS.
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This neurodivergent Black woman found it helpful. “Take life a moment at a time, and not a moment before” meets “You’ll find every resource you need for when you need it.”
We’ve been here before. Yeah, it’ll suck ass, but when we have no choice but to survive, we will. For me, that’s comforting af.
We’ve been here before. Yeah, it’ll suck ass, but when we have no choice but to survive, we will. For me, that’s comforting af.
#CSTA2022 is happening! Hitting the ground running with Ariana Flewelling @CDWCorp on Empowering Stakeholder Advocacy for CS Ed. “Digital equality and digital equity are often conflated- they’re NOT the same thing.”
November 22, 2024 at 11:15 AM
#CSTA2022 is happening! Hitting the ground running with Ariana Flewelling @CDWCorp on Empowering Stakeholder Advocacy for CS Ed. “Digital equality and digital equity are often conflated- they’re NOT the same thing.”
Listening in on this important convo... Learning more about trauma-informed education from a panel of amazing University of Illinois System scholars ! #WeHealUs
November 22, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Listening in on this important convo... Learning more about trauma-informed education from a panel of amazing University of Illinois System scholars ! #WeHealUs
"People who don’t hold you accountable, likely don’t believe in your capacity to be a better person, or the risk to themselves isn’t worth their effort." - @twiffanyjana
Selah.
Selah.
November 22, 2024 at 11:15 AM
"People who don’t hold you accountable, likely don’t believe in your capacity to be a better person, or the risk to themselves isn’t worth their effort." - @twiffanyjana
Selah.
Selah.
#ILCSedSummit2021 Day 5: STEM Dean of Instruction @BeNobleGCCP Dr. Janelle Scharon asks the right questions. "Who gets access first? Which communities get resources? The on-the-ground perspectives of teachers can ensure that equitable funding actually makes it to our classrooms."
November 22, 2024 at 11:15 AM
#ILCSedSummit2021 Day 5: STEM Dean of Instruction @BeNobleGCCP Dr. Janelle Scharon asks the right questions. "Who gets access first? Which communities get resources? The on-the-ground perspectives of teachers can ensure that equitable funding actually makes it to our classrooms."
#ILCSedSummit2021 Day 4: "Standards are the floor, not the ceiling... CS includes coding, but it's so much MORE than coding." - @BTwarek, K12 CS Standards expert, Director of Ed at @csteachersorg, and perpetual reminder that I need to up my gif game💪🏾
November 22, 2024 at 11:15 AM
#ILCSedSummit2021 Day 4: "Standards are the floor, not the ceiling... CS includes coding, but it's so much MORE than coding." - @BTwarek, K12 CS Standards expert, Director of Ed at @csteachersorg, and perpetual reminder that I need to up my gif game💪🏾
#ILCSedSummit Day 3: DEI Student Panel was phenomenal!! 🔥♥️
"Seeing folks who look like you in a space where you're not usually seen... It seems like a small thing, but it can make an exponential difference." - Alonda Robinson, @ChiPubSchools grad + CS major @NIUlive, Chicago IL
"Seeing folks who look like you in a space where you're not usually seen... It seems like a small thing, but it can make an exponential difference." - Alonda Robinson, @ChiPubSchools grad + CS major @NIUlive, Chicago IL
November 22, 2024 at 11:24 AM
#ILCSedSummit Day 3: DEI Student Panel was phenomenal!! 🔥♥️
"Seeing folks who look like you in a space where you're not usually seen... It seems like a small thing, but it can make an exponential difference." - Alonda Robinson, @ChiPubSchools grad + CS major @NIUlive, Chicago IL
"Seeing folks who look like you in a space where you're not usually seen... It seems like a small thing, but it can make an exponential difference." - Alonda Robinson, @ChiPubSchools grad + CS major @NIUlive, Chicago IL
#ILCSedSummit Day 2: Learning from Irene Lee @MIT @ProjectGUTS in this session on "Research in K-12 CS Education"! [Join here: http://ilcsedsummit.org]
November 22, 2024 at 11:33 AM
#ILCSedSummit Day 2: Learning from Irene Lee @MIT @ProjectGUTS in this session on "Research in K-12 CS Education"! [Join here: http://ilcsedsummit.org]
#ILCSedSummit Keynote Speaker @simonpj0 is addressing one of my favorite misconceptions about CS! #CreativesAreWelcome #CSforALL🥰
November 22, 2024 at 11:42 AM
#ILCSedSummit Keynote Speaker @simonpj0 is addressing one of my favorite misconceptions about CS! #CreativesAreWelcome #CSforALL🥰
One month ago today, I started a new job as Associate Director of Teacher Training @DiscoverDPI.
Reflecting on my transition to this new role, here's what I've learned so far (a thread): 1/we'll see how I feel
Reflecting on my transition to this new role, here's what I've learned so far (a thread): 1/we'll see how I feel
November 22, 2024 at 11:42 AM
One month ago today, I started a new job as Associate Director of Teacher Training @DiscoverDPI.
Reflecting on my transition to this new role, here's what I've learned so far (a thread): 1/we'll see how I feel
Reflecting on my transition to this new role, here's what I've learned so far (a thread): 1/we'll see how I feel
G'morning, Fam. It seems that my account is being temporarily restricted for 3 days due to my alleged violations of Twitter's spam policy. I read it. I didn't. But @CharityFitten (my maiden name) is on deck just in case.
November 22, 2024 at 11:50 AM
G'morning, Fam. It seems that my account is being temporarily restricted for 3 days due to my alleged violations of Twitter's spam policy. I read it. I didn't. But @CharityFitten (my maiden name) is on deck just in case.
1/ Aight y'all. High school computer science teacher here. As someone who consistently & actively seeks, admires, supports, & amplifies students' voices for a living, this is my professional opinion: Y'ALL NEED TO LISTEN TO THEM WHEN THEY SPEAK.
November 22, 2024 at 11:59 AM
1/ Aight y'all. High school computer science teacher here. As someone who consistently & actively seeks, admires, supports, & amplifies students' voices for a living, this is my professional opinion: Y'ALL NEED TO LISTEN TO THEM WHEN THEY SPEAK.
Hi, @csteachersorg Members! Online ballot distribution for 2020 CSTA Board of Directors Elections began at noon today! I'd appreciate your votes for 9-12 Teacher Representative. It'll be a pleasure to serve you. #CSforAll #CSEd #CSTAEquityFellow @CSForIL @cs4allcps @exploringcs
November 22, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Hi, @csteachersorg Members! Online ballot distribution for 2020 CSTA Board of Directors Elections began at noon today! I'd appreciate your votes for 9-12 Teacher Representative. It'll be a pleasure to serve you. #CSforAll #CSEd #CSTAEquityFellow @CSForIL @cs4allcps @exploringcs
Illinois Teachers! 📚🍎 @TeachPlusIL Policy Fellows are interested in how your teacher preparation program addressed Ts & Ss Social-Emotional Learning. 4 lucky participants will win an Amazon gift card! Please take the survey here: https://bit.ly/2uJp9rZ
Teach Plus Illinois: Preparing Teachers for Social and Em...
Teach Plus Illinois: Preparing Teachers for Social and Em...
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November 22, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Illinois Teachers! 📚🍎 @TeachPlusIL Policy Fellows are interested in how your teacher preparation program addressed Ts & Ss Social-Emotional Learning. 4 lucky participants will win an Amazon gift card! Please take the survey here: https://bit.ly/2uJp9rZ
Happy Computer Science Education Week!
So excited for @BroncoSociety & @cs4allcps to partner with @SMASHprogram, @argonne, @GirlsWhoCode, @TTIC_Connect, @UChicagoCS, & @Google in bringing these AMAZING CS experiences to our students!! #CSEdWeek2019
So excited for @BroncoSociety & @cs4allcps to partner with @SMASHprogram, @argonne, @GirlsWhoCode, @TTIC_Connect, @UChicagoCS, & @Google in bringing these AMAZING CS experiences to our students!! #CSEdWeek2019
November 22, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Happy Computer Science Education Week!
So excited for @BroncoSociety & @cs4allcps to partner with @SMASHprogram, @argonne, @GirlsWhoCode, @TTIC_Connect, @UChicagoCS, & @Google in bringing these AMAZING CS experiences to our students!! #CSEdWeek2019
So excited for @BroncoSociety & @cs4allcps to partner with @SMASHprogram, @argonne, @GirlsWhoCode, @TTIC_Connect, @UChicagoCS, & @Google in bringing these AMAZING CS experiences to our students!! #CSEdWeek2019
@KAFreedomSchoo1 The Freedom School outside Kenwood Academy has begun!!
November 22, 2024 at 12:16 PM
@KAFreedomSchoo1 The Freedom School outside Kenwood Academy has begun!!
Last month I was honored by @csteachersorg as Chicago’s only recipient of the CSTA Equity Fellowship. I am a @ChiPubSchools high school teacher, and prior to recent events, my only complaint about my job was that I didn’t find it sooner. I ❤️ what I do.
November 22, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Last month I was honored by @csteachersorg as Chicago’s only recipient of the CSTA Equity Fellowship. I am a @ChiPubSchools high school teacher, and prior to recent events, my only complaint about my job was that I didn’t find it sooner. I ❤️ what I do.
"Passion is required to change systems." "Let's diversify the table where decisions in tech happen."
Learning from @BrendaDardenW, getting LOTS of inspiration, and feeling energized! #ILCSEdSummit2019
@CSforALL @CSForIL @cs4allcps @BroncoSociety @ChiPubSchools
Learning from @BrendaDardenW, getting LOTS of inspiration, and feeling energized! #ILCSEdSummit2019
@CSforALL @CSForIL @cs4allcps @BroncoSociety @ChiPubSchools
November 22, 2024 at 12:24 PM
"Passion is required to change systems." "Let's diversify the table where decisions in tech happen."
Learning from @BrendaDardenW, getting LOTS of inspiration, and feeling energized! #ILCSEdSummit2019
@CSforALL @CSForIL @cs4allcps @BroncoSociety @ChiPubSchools
Learning from @BrendaDardenW, getting LOTS of inspiration, and feeling energized! #ILCSEdSummit2019
@CSforALL @CSForIL @cs4allcps @BroncoSociety @ChiPubSchools