Caroline Sweet
@csweet.bsky.social
Dual Language Instructional Coach—Author of #PatternsofPower en español—Advocate for Public Education—Proud Union Member—Cancer Survivor—M.Ed🤘—she/her/ella #EDUsky #EDUCoach #iTeachDL
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Caroline Sweet
@csweet.bsky.social
· Dec 26
Oath of a Social Justice Ally
Code of a Social Justice Ally This movement is not about me. It is about the persons who have been most affected by this injustice. They alone are the central face and voice of this movement. I serve ...
www.jimrigby.org
Some words I return to often.
Happy Coaches Day to my instructional coach friends!
October 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Happy Coaches Day to my instructional coach friends!
I love this piece by my friend @mssanesteban.bsky.social.
So lucky she's my colleague and my son's teacher. <3
classroomcorridors.org/issue-6-outd...
So lucky she's my colleague and my son's teacher. <3
classroomcorridors.org/issue-6-outd...
Walking to the Creek: How Accessing Outdoor Spaces Using Indigenous Ways of Knowing Connected Students with Their Community
An elementary teacher shares how Indigenous ways of knowing and outdoor exploration helped students connect with their community, value the land and water, and become advocates for change.
classroomcorridors.org
September 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I love this piece by my friend @mssanesteban.bsky.social.
So lucky she's my colleague and my son's teacher. <3
classroomcorridors.org/issue-6-outd...
So lucky she's my colleague and my son's teacher. <3
classroomcorridors.org/issue-6-outd...
I'm tired of walk-throughs in education.
I only want to do sit-downs.
As in walk into a classroom, and sit down with a student who might need a little extra support with the lesson.
Every thing you want to see standing up can be seen while sitting down next to a kid.
I only want to do sit-downs.
As in walk into a classroom, and sit down with a student who might need a little extra support with the lesson.
Every thing you want to see standing up can be seen while sitting down next to a kid.
August 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I'm tired of walk-throughs in education.
I only want to do sit-downs.
As in walk into a classroom, and sit down with a student who might need a little extra support with the lesson.
Every thing you want to see standing up can be seen while sitting down next to a kid.
I only want to do sit-downs.
As in walk into a classroom, and sit down with a student who might need a little extra support with the lesson.
Every thing you want to see standing up can be seen while sitting down next to a kid.
My favorite place to present for two years in a row!
So excited to present in the same building as the awesome @csweet.bsky.social today in Ft. Bend ISD! #PatternsofPower
August 11, 2025 at 1:39 AM
My favorite place to present for two years in a row!
My punctuation cardigan
"Just because I’m not on the keyboard—and you have to add two extra steps for me to appear correctly—I’m suddenly the product of some soulless technology?"
The Em Dash Responds to the AI Allegations
“In recent months, a curious fixation has emerged in corners of academia: the em dash. More specifically, the apparent moral panic around how it is...
buff.ly
July 22, 2025 at 2:24 AM
My punctuation cardigan
The group chat as we get ready for a 90s themed outdoor concert- overalls, fanny packs, Spice Girls, and tiny butterfly clips.
Me: Well I guess I’ll wear my purple eyeliner and brown lipstick … like I do everyday.
Also this dragonfly tattoo is permanent … so I guess I’m ready.
Me: Well I guess I’ll wear my purple eyeliner and brown lipstick … like I do everyday.
Also this dragonfly tattoo is permanent … so I guess I’m ready.
a man in overalls is standing next to a pair of boots
ALT: a man in overalls is standing next to a pair of boots
media.tenor.com
July 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The group chat as we get ready for a 90s themed outdoor concert- overalls, fanny packs, Spice Girls, and tiny butterfly clips.
Me: Well I guess I’ll wear my purple eyeliner and brown lipstick … like I do everyday.
Also this dragonfly tattoo is permanent … so I guess I’m ready.
Me: Well I guess I’ll wear my purple eyeliner and brown lipstick … like I do everyday.
Also this dragonfly tattoo is permanent … so I guess I’m ready.
My oldest child (16) just said, “Maybe I’ll be like a high school science teacher cuz I’m in high school and I love my teachers.”
💓😭
I love your teachers too, buddy.
💓😭
I love your teachers too, buddy.
June 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
My oldest child (16) just said, “Maybe I’ll be like a high school science teacher cuz I’m in high school and I love my teachers.”
💓😭
I love your teachers too, buddy.
💓😭
I love your teachers too, buddy.
Service people of a certain young-ish age demographic often pronounce my name as Coraline. Makes me think the book or movie must have been part of their childhood.
a cartoon character with blue hair is kneeling down with her hands folded
ALT: a cartoon character with blue hair is kneeling down with her hands folded
media.tenor.com
June 16, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Service people of a certain young-ish age demographic often pronounce my name as Coraline. Makes me think the book or movie must have been part of their childhood.
My youngest son (10) went to a No Kings peaceful assembly with his grandfather in a suburb outside of the city.
The first thing he wanted to tell me about were the few people that drove by yelling in opposition, one who called him stupid.
He kept his cool, but
1/
The first thing he wanted to tell me about were the few people that drove by yelling in opposition, one who called him stupid.
He kept his cool, but
1/
June 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
My youngest son (10) went to a No Kings peaceful assembly with his grandfather in a suburb outside of the city.
The first thing he wanted to tell me about were the few people that drove by yelling in opposition, one who called him stupid.
He kept his cool, but
1/
The first thing he wanted to tell me about were the few people that drove by yelling in opposition, one who called him stupid.
He kept his cool, but
1/
The best part of summer break is…
Chobani Flip’s seasonal Freedom-flavored yogurt.
Chobani Flip’s seasonal Freedom-flavored yogurt.
June 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The best part of summer break is…
Chobani Flip’s seasonal Freedom-flavored yogurt.
Chobani Flip’s seasonal Freedom-flavored yogurt.
Someone who lost their November bid for a school board seat said today that I spread rumors that she was affiliated with M0ms for L!ber+y.
While that is wholly untrue, I did tell people that she received $ from this org, which is true.
While that is wholly untrue, I did tell people that she received $ from this org, which is true.
The Teat: Is Leadership for Educational Equity getting TFA’s dirty work done?
In our last segment of the The Teat, we discussed how education reformers have exploded 501(c)3 organizations to push corporate education reform. Now we’ll focus on its big bad cousin: 501(c)4 org…
cloakinginequity.com
June 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Someone who lost their November bid for a school board seat said today that I spread rumors that she was affiliated with M0ms for L!ber+y.
While that is wholly untrue, I did tell people that she received $ from this org, which is true.
While that is wholly untrue, I did tell people that she received $ from this org, which is true.
And on the first Tuesday of summer break, I get to sit with the early career teachers I work with and hear them reflect on their challenges and the way they’ve grown.
Thanks, @hablospanglish.bsky.social, for supporting them with me.
#TEXASThrive 🤘🏽
Thanks, @hablospanglish.bsky.social, for supporting them with me.
#TEXASThrive 🤘🏽
June 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
And on the first Tuesday of summer break, I get to sit with the early career teachers I work with and hear them reflect on their challenges and the way they’ve grown.
Thanks, @hablospanglish.bsky.social, for supporting them with me.
#TEXASThrive 🤘🏽
Thanks, @hablospanglish.bsky.social, for supporting them with me.
#TEXASThrive 🤘🏽
I'm constantly reminded of how the most awesome people can be found working in schools.
Today, on the first Monday of summer break, a bunch of teachers gathered in the library of our school to think through how we can better meet the needs of students.
The work never stops.
Today, on the first Monday of summer break, a bunch of teachers gathered in the library of our school to think through how we can better meet the needs of students.
The work never stops.
June 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I'm constantly reminded of how the most awesome people can be found working in schools.
Today, on the first Monday of summer break, a bunch of teachers gathered in the library of our school to think through how we can better meet the needs of students.
The work never stops.
Today, on the first Monday of summer break, a bunch of teachers gathered in the library of our school to think through how we can better meet the needs of students.
The work never stops.
My 20th last day of school.
I had gotten good at not crying…
But then @carmelavaldez.bsky.social decided she’s gotta go do big things.
❤️
Me and @holamsjohnston.bsky.social right now: 😭😭
I had gotten good at not crying…
But then @carmelavaldez.bsky.social decided she’s gotta go do big things.
❤️
Me and @holamsjohnston.bsky.social right now: 😭😭
May 31, 2025 at 1:47 AM
My 20th last day of school.
I had gotten good at not crying…
But then @carmelavaldez.bsky.social decided she’s gotta go do big things.
❤️
Me and @holamsjohnston.bsky.social right now: 😭😭
I had gotten good at not crying…
But then @carmelavaldez.bsky.social decided she’s gotta go do big things.
❤️
Me and @holamsjohnston.bsky.social right now: 😭😭
Do y’all have an uncrustables drawer in your freezer? Or just me?
May 27, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Do y’all have an uncrustables drawer in your freezer? Or just me?
Love seeing @holamsjohnston.bsky.social on this list! ❤️🤗
We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching Awards! #htxota
www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
Each year, we present 15 awards recognizing excellence in teaching the humanities in TX. Over 900 teachers were nominated for this year's awards!
www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
Each year, we present 15 awards recognizing excellence in teaching the humanities in TX. Over 900 teachers were nominated for this year's awards!
May 27, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Love seeing @holamsjohnston.bsky.social on this list! ❤️🤗
On this day, 12 years ago, I had lunch with friends 😉
May 9, 2025 at 11:08 PM
On this day, 12 years ago, I had lunch with friends 😉
If you see this, post the most recent photo of yourself from your camera roll.
Just me in my STAAR testing shirt.
Just me in my STAAR testing shirt.
May 7, 2025 at 2:57 AM
If you see this, post the most recent photo of yourself from your camera roll.
Just me in my STAAR testing shirt.
Just me in my STAAR testing shirt.
This is Emil.
He loves caring for goats with his 4-H after school urban farm program.
But 4-H ended abruptly today. They were about to go camping on Friday.
No more Americorps members.
The kids cried.
This is not ok.
We are devastated.
afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
He loves caring for goats with his 4-H after school urban farm program.
But 4-H ended abruptly today. They were about to go camping on Friday.
No more Americorps members.
The kids cried.
This is not ok.
We are devastated.
afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
April 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This is Emil.
He loves caring for goats with his 4-H after school urban farm program.
But 4-H ended abruptly today. They were about to go camping on Friday.
No more Americorps members.
The kids cried.
This is not ok.
We are devastated.
afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
He loves caring for goats with his 4-H after school urban farm program.
But 4-H ended abruptly today. They were about to go camping on Friday.
No more Americorps members.
The kids cried.
This is not ok.
We are devastated.
afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...
We ❤️ Dual Language Education.
Thanks, @zstavely.bsky.social, for visiting our school and district.
#iTeachDL
edsource.org/podcast/what...
Thanks, @zstavely.bsky.social, for visiting our school and district.
#iTeachDL
edsource.org/podcast/what...
PODCAST: What California can learn from Texas about bilingual education
We visit an elementary school and a middle school in Austin, Texas, where students learn in Spanish and English and take the AP Spanish exam in 8th grade.
edsource.org
April 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
We ❤️ Dual Language Education.
Thanks, @zstavely.bsky.social, for visiting our school and district.
#iTeachDL
edsource.org/podcast/what...
Thanks, @zstavely.bsky.social, for visiting our school and district.
#iTeachDL
edsource.org/podcast/what...
I wrote a little piece for NCTE's Classroom Corridors.
If you're not an NCTE member, maybe it's time to become one. It's one of my favorite professional orgs. ❤️
#EduSky #EduCoach #NCTE #iTeachDL
If you're not an NCTE member, maybe it's time to become one. It's one of my favorite professional orgs. ❤️
#EduSky #EduCoach #NCTE #iTeachDL
Instructional Coach to Instructional Coach: Community Care to Carry On
Instructional coach Caroline Sweet stresses the importance of community in education, providing support and nurturing connection and resilience.
classroomcorridors.org
April 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Here’s my Carole Keaton memory from about 25 years ago.
She was the guest speaker at our high school academic excellence ceremony (held in a big mega church). She gave what seemed like a stump speech in which she suggested that government money should be spent vaccinating kids instead of …
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She was the guest speaker at our high school academic excellence ceremony (held in a big mega church). She gave what seemed like a stump speech in which she suggested that government money should be spent vaccinating kids instead of …
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Breaking: Carole Keeton Strayhorn, a trailblazing Texas politician who was the first woman elected for the roles of mayor of Austin and state comptroller, died Wednesday. She was 85.
Carole Strayhorn, first woman to serve as Texas comptroller, dies at 85
Strayhorn also served on the Texas Railroad Commission, and was the first woman elected Austin mayor.
www.texastribune.org
March 27, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Here’s my Carole Keaton memory from about 25 years ago.
She was the guest speaker at our high school academic excellence ceremony (held in a big mega church). She gave what seemed like a stump speech in which she suggested that government money should be spent vaccinating kids instead of …
1/2
She was the guest speaker at our high school academic excellence ceremony (held in a big mega church). She gave what seemed like a stump speech in which she suggested that government money should be spent vaccinating kids instead of …
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My oncologist and I said goodbye today. She said that I’ve graduated from needing her care.
Bittersweet, as she is my favorite doctor.
Had a little cry in the car. I’d love to never have to return to the cancer center.
Bittersweet, as she is my favorite doctor.
Had a little cry in the car. I’d love to never have to return to the cancer center.
March 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
My oncologist and I said goodbye today. She said that I’ve graduated from needing her care.
Bittersweet, as she is my favorite doctor.
Had a little cry in the car. I’d love to never have to return to the cancer center.
Bittersweet, as she is my favorite doctor.
Had a little cry in the car. I’d love to never have to return to the cancer center.
What do y’all think?
Do those of us in positions funded by Title 1 funds have a job next school year or nah?
Do those of us in positions funded by Title 1 funds have a job next school year or nah?
March 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
What do y’all think?
Do those of us in positions funded by Title 1 funds have a job next school year or nah?
Do those of us in positions funded by Title 1 funds have a job next school year or nah?
I woke up from a dream where I was teaching a lesson on decoding words and I couldn’t explain why the word “promise” doesn’t follow the silent e pattern.
Anyway, if you want to know… it’s because of its French origin.
Looked it up.
So, if you were wondering, that’s what teachers dream about.
Anyway, if you want to know… it’s because of its French origin.
Looked it up.
So, if you were wondering, that’s what teachers dream about.
March 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I woke up from a dream where I was teaching a lesson on decoding words and I couldn’t explain why the word “promise” doesn’t follow the silent e pattern.
Anyway, if you want to know… it’s because of its French origin.
Looked it up.
So, if you were wondering, that’s what teachers dream about.
Anyway, if you want to know… it’s because of its French origin.
Looked it up.
So, if you were wondering, that’s what teachers dream about.