Deanna
@deestemteach.bsky.social
Science educator 👩🏽🏫 🧬🧫🧪🔬
I like to talk about good food
still just trying to stay hydrated
Queen of typos
Support Unions
Classroom wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16BD0FPM2FV0V?ref_=wl_share
I like to talk about good food
still just trying to stay hydrated
Queen of typos
Support Unions
Classroom wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16BD0FPM2FV0V?ref_=wl_share
Reposted by Deanna
This summer, I took myself to the beach for two days & wrote a letter to my fellow educators about “AI.”
My mom asked to read it; I told her, “Not yet. Let me get another draft done.”
Welp.
I should have let her read the first draft because she’s not here to read this one.
My mom asked to read it; I told her, “Not yet. Let me get another draft done.”
Welp.
I should have let her read the first draft because she’s not here to read this one.
“Human Beings! Human Beings!” An Open Letter to Educators on the Dangers of AI
A high school teacher and Rethinking Schools editor denounces AI as a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
rethinkingschools.org
January 3, 2026 at 3:11 PM
This summer, I took myself to the beach for two days & wrote a letter to my fellow educators about “AI.”
My mom asked to read it; I told her, “Not yet. Let me get another draft done.”
Welp.
I should have let her read the first draft because she’s not here to read this one.
My mom asked to read it; I told her, “Not yet. Let me get another draft done.”
Welp.
I should have let her read the first draft because she’s not here to read this one.
Reposted by Deanna
A lot of people forget how in 2004 the Bush regime kidnapped the democratically elected President of Haiti, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, and dumped him in Africa.
Is there any modern precedent for abducting a head of state?
Plenty of examples of coups, assassinations and domestic trials, including show trials, but this is like a Crusader Kings plot.
Plenty of examples of coups, assassinations and domestic trials, including show trials, but this is like a Crusader Kings plot.
January 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
A lot of people forget how in 2004 the Bush regime kidnapped the democratically elected President of Haiti, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, and dumped him in Africa.
Reposted by Deanna
I didn't realize how much my Twotter enjoyment was based on reading good replies to posts until Elon ruined it. could find great jokes and/or good educational info from experts. then it basically disappeared overnight
January 2, 2026 at 6:05 PM
I didn't realize how much my Twotter enjoyment was based on reading good replies to posts until Elon ruined it. could find great jokes and/or good educational info from experts. then it basically disappeared overnight
Reposted by Deanna
I still maintain the single worst change Elon made in terms of pure user experience was updating replies to favor the people willing to pay for the blue checks
instantly - overnight - reply sections changed from a font of creative riffing to a barren wasteland of the worst posts imaginable
instantly - overnight - reply sections changed from a font of creative riffing to a barren wasteland of the worst posts imaginable
I left twitter a year ago and I wish I could say it was for moral reasons but it was mostly because it just stopped working and it felt like there were more real people here despite the smaller user base
January 2, 2026 at 5:32 PM
I still maintain the single worst change Elon made in terms of pure user experience was updating replies to favor the people willing to pay for the blue checks
instantly - overnight - reply sections changed from a font of creative riffing to a barren wasteland of the worst posts imaginable
instantly - overnight - reply sections changed from a font of creative riffing to a barren wasteland of the worst posts imaginable
Reposted by Deanna
AI can't apologize because AI does not have emotions therefore it cannot regret anything. It's important not to humanize AI and to recognize the humans behind the AI are the ones who are writing code and programs to allow AI to generate these types of explicit images.
January 1, 2026 at 10:31 PM
AI can't apologize because AI does not have emotions therefore it cannot regret anything. It's important not to humanize AI and to recognize the humans behind the AI are the ones who are writing code and programs to allow AI to generate these types of explicit images.
Reposted by Deanna
I feel like women warned us about this VERY early on…
January 2, 2026 at 2:25 AM
I feel like women warned us about this VERY early on…
Reposted by Deanna
If you know a high school student interested in language and/or puzzles, tell 'em about the linguistics olympiads, there are lots of national versions in many countries plus an international competition!
The International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) is an annual international competition that brings together secondary school students and experts from various fields of linguistics.
January 1, 2026 at 8:39 PM
If you know a high school student interested in language and/or puzzles, tell 'em about the linguistics olympiads, there are lots of national versions in many countries plus an international competition!
Every year we show the kids the PBS kids New Year’s countdown show and there isn’t one this year.
December 31, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Every year we show the kids the PBS kids New Year’s countdown show and there isn’t one this year.
Reposted by Deanna
Everything is fraud to these racist, fascist fucks.
If it's not white and doesn't fit their narrow view of the world, it's fraudulent.
If it's not white and doesn't fit their narrow view of the world, it's fraudulent.
December 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Everything is fraud to these racist, fascist fucks.
If it's not white and doesn't fit their narrow view of the world, it's fraudulent.
If it's not white and doesn't fit their narrow view of the world, it's fraudulent.
My kids changed the name of our tv to “mom cast something” 😂
December 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
My kids changed the name of our tv to “mom cast something” 😂
Miiriya is an app where you can shop Black Owned Businesses on one app, like Amazon but all the businesses are Black Owned. It also has Bartering, a Mutual Aid section, and an Employment help section. iOS/Android
December 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Reposted by Deanna
In addition to telling a great story, I love when effort is put into making the physical book beautiful as well.
Books are art in more ways than one.
Books are art in more ways than one.
Finallyyyy reading this beauty today! Had it since release day and now I have time to give it my complete attention ❣️
December 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
In addition to telling a great story, I love when effort is put into making the physical book beautiful as well.
Books are art in more ways than one.
Books are art in more ways than one.
Break half over 😮💨
December 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Break half over 😮💨
Reposted by Deanna
#tdih 1960. W. Tenn. Black sharecroppers registered to vote (to break all-white juries which denied fair trial).
White landowners evicted them in cold of winter, “barred them from buying groceries or gas, & from receiving bank loans and medical services.” 💔 ⬇️ 🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/bl...
White landowners evicted them in cold of winter, “barred them from buying groceries or gas, & from receiving bank loans and medical services.” 💔 ⬇️ 🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/bl...
Dec. 28, 1960: Black Farmers in Tennessee Evicted for Registering to Vote
Black sharecroppers were evicted by white landowners simply for exercising their right to register to vote.
www.zinnedproject.org
December 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
#tdih 1960. W. Tenn. Black sharecroppers registered to vote (to break all-white juries which denied fair trial).
White landowners evicted them in cold of winter, “barred them from buying groceries or gas, & from receiving bank loans and medical services.” 💔 ⬇️ 🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/bl...
White landowners evicted them in cold of winter, “barred them from buying groceries or gas, & from receiving bank loans and medical services.” 💔 ⬇️ 🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/bl...
The world being a shit show this year really helped me develop better reading habits. I used to be a voracious reader then I just kind of stopped a few years ago. I read 47 books this year and 8 last year. I read some really good ones this year.
Still might squeeze in one or two before the New Year
Still might squeeze in one or two before the New Year
December 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The world being a shit show this year really helped me develop better reading habits. I used to be a voracious reader then I just kind of stopped a few years ago. I read 47 books this year and 8 last year. I read some really good ones this year.
Still might squeeze in one or two before the New Year
Still might squeeze in one or two before the New Year
Reposted by Deanna
Skyline cleanse!
December 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Skyline cleanse!
Merry Christmas everyone!
December 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Merry Christmas everyone!
Reposted by Deanna
Please pitch in what you can, if you can!
Just $235 until we hit the 10% of my fundraising goal. I'm trying to hit that goal before midnight so to any and all in a giving mood, please donate to help a struggling mom and her teenage son. If you've already donated or cannot donate, please boost the post.
Donate to Support for Montiese’s Sister and Nephew, organized by Montiese McKenzie
My sister is currently dealing with unforeseen issues, trying to get all sh… Montiese McKenzie needs your support for Support for Montiese’s Sister and Nephew
gofund.me
December 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Please pitch in what you can, if you can!
Reposted by Deanna
big tech stealing and burning up the environment for AI while they still can't auto-translate a comment in my tribal language
December 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
big tech stealing and burning up the environment for AI while they still can't auto-translate a comment in my tribal language
Reposted by Deanna
Since it’s back on the sky line…
Hey all, I wanna dedicate this thread to free documentaries! If you know of any good documentaries that are online, please feel free to drop them in this thread.
December 21, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Since it’s back on the sky line…
Reposted by Deanna
Good morning, beloved.
If you don’t learn how to honor & enforce your boundaries, you may struggle to honor the boundaries of others.
Today is a great day to overcome evil with good.
If you don’t learn how to honor & enforce your boundaries, you may struggle to honor the boundaries of others.
Today is a great day to overcome evil with good.
December 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Good morning, beloved.
If you don’t learn how to honor & enforce your boundaries, you may struggle to honor the boundaries of others.
Today is a great day to overcome evil with good.
If you don’t learn how to honor & enforce your boundaries, you may struggle to honor the boundaries of others.
Today is a great day to overcome evil with good.
Reposted by Deanna
Hi guys, the Please sign up to be a donor for our 6th #RichAuntiesRichUnclesXmas drive
Its still going on!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Its still going on!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Hi guys, the Please sign up to be a donor for our 6th #RichAuntiesRichUnclesXmas drive
Its still going on!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Its still going on!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Reposted by Deanna
Gift link, probably the funniest thing the Wall Street Journal has done this year.
We Let AI Run Our Office Vending Machine. It Lost Hundreds of Dollars.
An AI agent ran a snack operation in the WSJ newsroom. It gave away a free PlayStation, ordered a live fish—and taught us lessons about the future of AI.
www.wsj.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Gift link, probably the funniest thing the Wall Street Journal has done this year.
Reposted by Deanna
Dying malls are among the most uncanny liminal spaces...
The U.S. is giving dying mall vibes.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
December 17, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Dying malls are among the most uncanny liminal spaces...