Helen Sikavitsa
@elenischool.bsky.social
Resources for #language teaching by a #teacher of English living/working in Greece, dancer at heart, art & book lover, keen on photography & traveling as well.
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Helen Sikavitsa
@elenischool.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Out of our tangled entrails' darkest woods
let's bring to light all justice, kindness, joy,
all those wild birds that built their far nests there,
and though they never appear, may that hot kiln
of the inner earth burn on unceasingly!
#NikosKazantzakis to #DonQuixote #Greek #Literature #Inspiration
let's bring to light all justice, kindness, joy,
all those wild birds that built their far nests there,
and though they never appear, may that hot kiln
of the inner earth burn on unceasingly!
#NikosKazantzakis to #DonQuixote #Greek #Literature #Inspiration
Students who use deeper learning strategies tend to earn better grades, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. news.uga.edu/student-moti... #HigherEd #MasteringSkills #StudentStrategies #ResearchNews #EduMatters with @viktsam.bsky.social 📚👩🎓
Focusing on self-improvement, not competition, may boost grades
Students who focus on mastering educational material rather than chasing a high grade tend to perform better academically.
news.uga.edu
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Students who use deeper learning strategies tend to earn better grades, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. news.uga.edu/student-moti... #HigherEd #MasteringSkills #StudentStrategies #ResearchNews #EduMatters with @viktsam.bsky.social 📚👩🎓
How can teachers navigate ethical gray areas in the classroom? Harvard’s case-study approach turns dilemmas into learning moments — for both educators and students. #MoralEducation #TeacherDevelopment #EdChat #TeachingAcrossDifference #EduMatters
Case Studies Help Teachers Tackle Ethical Classroom Dilemmas
Professor Meira Levinson’s normative case studies offer students and educators a chance to learn across differences
www.gse.harvard.edu
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
How can teachers navigate ethical gray areas in the classroom? Harvard’s case-study approach turns dilemmas into learning moments — for both educators and students. #MoralEducation #TeacherDevelopment #EdChat #TeachingAcrossDifference #EduMatters
“The newspaper industry, again and again, has flubbed its chance to propel itself into the future” #Media #Newspapers #Journalism #Trust #PublicBehavior
Why Doesn’t Anyone Trust the Media?, by Jelani Cobb, Taylor Lorenz, Jack Shafer, Max Tani
Anatomy of a credibility crisis
harpers.org
November 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
“The newspaper industry, again and again, has flubbed its chance to propel itself into the future” #Media #Newspapers #Journalism #Trust #PublicBehavior
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"This new age will be one of relentless improvement." Read, re-read, maybe even memorize Zohran Mamdani's electrifying victory speech.
Zohran Mamdani: “Hope Is Alive”
A full transcript of the mayor-elect's victory speech to supporters.
www.thenation.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
"This new age will be one of relentless improvement." Read, re-read, maybe even memorize Zohran Mamdani's electrifying victory speech.
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A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
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Mere months ago, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social was polling at 1 percent—right next to “Someone Else.” Tonight, he was elected New York City’s newest mayor.
www.wired.com/story/the-bi...
www.wired.com/story/the-bi...
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Mere months ago, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social was polling at 1 percent—right next to “Someone Else.” Tonight, he was elected New York City’s newest mayor.
www.wired.com/story/the-bi...
www.wired.com/story/the-bi...
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#BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race
thehill.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
#BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race
Reposted by Helen Sikavitsa
Zohran Mamdani, the next mayor of New York City, has a vision that can renew a Democratic Party that’s been fecklessly resistant to change and to the big ideas that will inspire voters, write Katrina vanden Heuvel and @nicholsuprising.bsky.social. www.thenation.com/article/soci...
From Mission Impossible to Mister Mayor
If Zohran Mamdani governs as he campaigned, he will prove that the people have the power to shape their own future.
www.thenation.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Zohran Mamdani, the next mayor of New York City, has a vision that can renew a Democratic Party that’s been fecklessly resistant to change and to the big ideas that will inspire voters, write Katrina vanden Heuvel and @nicholsuprising.bsky.social. www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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BREAKING: Dem Rep. Mikie Sherrill has won the race for New Jersey governor.
She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli to retain Democratic control of the governor's office as Dems win both of the year's gubernatorial races.
Read more: politi.co/49xNGRV
She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli to retain Democratic control of the governor's office as Dems win both of the year's gubernatorial races.
Read more: politi.co/49xNGRV
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
BREAKING: Dem Rep. Mikie Sherrill has won the race for New Jersey governor.
She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli to retain Democratic control of the governor's office as Dems win both of the year's gubernatorial races.
Read more: politi.co/49xNGRV
She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli to retain Democratic control of the governor's office as Dems win both of the year's gubernatorial races.
Read more: politi.co/49xNGRV
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Abigail Spanberger, a former congresswoman and CIA agent, will be the first woman to serve as governor of Virginia, following a streak of 74 men. Spanberger's campaign was laser-focused on attacking President Trump's policies. nyti.ms/498lHIB
November 5, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Abigail Spanberger, a former congresswoman and CIA agent, will be the first woman to serve as governor of Virginia, following a streak of 74 men. Spanberger's campaign was laser-focused on attacking President Trump's policies. nyti.ms/498lHIB
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"What he built was more than legacy. It was a lesson in dignity, discipline and quiet power"
#reminiscing #BackToDecency
#WhatATruePresidentLooksLike
#reminiscing #BackToDecency
#WhatATruePresidentLooksLike
November 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
"What he built was more than legacy. It was a lesson in dignity, discipline and quiet power"
#reminiscing #BackToDecency
#WhatATruePresidentLooksLike
#reminiscing #BackToDecency
#WhatATruePresidentLooksLike
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This is my President and he will always be an inspiration to me.
(courtesy of Carter Beau on IG)
#reminiscing #BackToDecency
#WhatATruePresidentLooksLike
(courtesy of Carter Beau on IG)
#reminiscing #BackToDecency
#WhatATruePresidentLooksLike
November 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This is my President and he will always be an inspiration to me.
(courtesy of Carter Beau on IG)
#reminiscing #BackToDecency
#WhatATruePresidentLooksLike
(courtesy of Carter Beau on IG)
#reminiscing #BackToDecency
#WhatATruePresidentLooksLike
Mark your calendars! My fellow Americans, today's elections are a huge test of your strength. They 'll measure whether, after all you’ve been through this year, you still believe in and are determined to take back your country. #ZohranMamdani #VOTE #ElectionDay #USPolitics ✌️ @filosia.bsky.social 🐬
November 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Mark your calendars! My fellow Americans, today's elections are a huge test of your strength. They 'll measure whether, after all you’ve been through this year, you still believe in and are determined to take back your country. #ZohranMamdani #VOTE #ElectionDay #USPolitics ✌️ @filosia.bsky.social 🐬
After the banks, Hellenic Post (ELTA) is closing 204 branches across the country, dismantling of a vital public service especially rural regions where alternatives for the elderly are scarce. Who's the culprit? #Mitsotakis #MitsotakisGov #PublicOutrage #ELTA #HellenicPost #Shutdown #Greece #Hell_as
November 4, 2025 at 9:35 AM
After the banks, Hellenic Post (ELTA) is closing 204 branches across the country, dismantling of a vital public service especially rural regions where alternatives for the elderly are scarce. Who's the culprit? #Mitsotakis #MitsotakisGov #PublicOutrage #ELTA #HellenicPost #Shutdown #Greece #Hell_as
Former Prince, now just Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor was feeling untouchable for decades. No more! observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
#PrinceAndrew #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCrimes #TrumpTies #EpsteinInnerCircle #America #BringJustice with @filosia.bsky.social 🐬 #UnitedBlue 💙 #Resist
#PrinceAndrew #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCrimes #TrumpTies #EpsteinInnerCircle #America #BringJustice with @filosia.bsky.social 🐬 #UnitedBlue 💙 #Resist
Stripped of his titles, Andrew faces calls to testify to ...
Senior UK politicians join American panel in urging former prince to help bring justice for abused women
observer.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Former Prince, now just Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor was feeling untouchable for decades. No more! observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
#PrinceAndrew #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCrimes #TrumpTies #EpsteinInnerCircle #America #BringJustice with @filosia.bsky.social 🐬 #UnitedBlue 💙 #Resist
#PrinceAndrew #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCrimes #TrumpTies #EpsteinInnerCircle #America #BringJustice with @filosia.bsky.social 🐬 #UnitedBlue 💙 #Resist
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Former President Barack Obama on Saturday sounded off against President Donald Trump in a speech endorsing a candidate.
'I did warn you all': Obama tells voters to 'run the tape' in passionate anti-Trump speech
Former President Barack Obama on Saturday sounded off against President Donald Trump in a speech endorsing a candidate.Obama over the weekend gave a passionate speech in an effort to boost Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger. As part of that lecture, Obama gave the audience an, I t...
bit.ly
November 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Former President Barack Obama on Saturday sounded off against President Donald Trump in a speech endorsing a candidate.
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It was great being back in Norfolk to help get out the vote for @abigailspanberger.com for Governor.
Virginia – Abigail Spanberger cares about your freedoms, she will fight for your rights, and she will work every day to make your life a little bit better.
Virginia – Abigail Spanberger cares about your freedoms, she will fight for your rights, and she will work every day to make your life a little bit better.
November 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It was great being back in Norfolk to help get out the vote for @abigailspanberger.com for Governor.
Virginia – Abigail Spanberger cares about your freedoms, she will fight for your rights, and she will work every day to make your life a little bit better.
Virginia – Abigail Spanberger cares about your freedoms, she will fight for your rights, and she will work every day to make your life a little bit better.
Reposted by Helen Sikavitsa
Hello, New Jersey! There’s a lot at stake in this election, and I’m here tonight to talk about why @mikiesherrill.bsky.social should be your next Governor. Watch live:
Mikie Sherrill and Barack Obama rally voters in Newark
YouTube video by Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Hello, New Jersey! There’s a lot at stake in this election, and I’m here tonight to talk about why @mikiesherrill.bsky.social should be your next Governor. Watch live:
Reposted by Helen Sikavitsa
The Netherlands set the first step back toward reason. May inspire the rest of Europe, or rather everyone who embraces values like human rights, common decency, health care, climate care, inclusion, etc etc.
Let's go back to caring about each other, because it IS possible! 💙 ❤️ 💙
#StopTheMadness
Let's go back to caring about each other, because it IS possible! 💙 ❤️ 💙
#StopTheMadness
October 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The Netherlands set the first step back toward reason. May inspire the rest of Europe, or rather everyone who embraces values like human rights, common decency, health care, climate care, inclusion, etc etc.
Let's go back to caring about each other, because it IS possible! 💙 ❤️ 💙
#StopTheMadness
Let's go back to caring about each other, because it IS possible! 💙 ❤️ 💙
#StopTheMadness
Who else thinks that Halloween feeling's in the air? What’s your favorite movie to watch?✨ #hocuspocus #spookyseason #cozyseason #havefun #happyhalloween guys and dolls! 🍁🍂🕷🎃💀👻🧙🧹🪄🔮
October 31, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Who else thinks that Halloween feeling's in the air? What’s your favorite movie to watch?✨ #hocuspocus #spookyseason #cozyseason #havefun #happyhalloween guys and dolls! 🍁🍂🕷🎃💀👻🧙🧹🪄🔮
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Just when I think Pete Hegseth is the worst person in the Trump administration, Kristi Noem says something, and I change my mind, then Pam Bondi says something, then JD Vance says something, then Stephen Miller says something, but then Donald Trump says something. Contest over.
October 31, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Just when I think Pete Hegseth is the worst person in the Trump administration, Kristi Noem says something, and I change my mind, then Pam Bondi says something, then JD Vance says something, then Stephen Miller says something, but then Donald Trump says something. Contest over.
Viewing art has an immediate positive impact upon the body according to new research from IoPPN) at King's College London www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-pos... #Art #PositiveImpact #Psychology 📸The youthful lightness of Degas’ sculpture “Little Dancer Aged Fourteen” #Degas #B&EGoulandris #Athens #Greece
October 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Viewing art has an immediate positive impact upon the body according to new research from IoPPN) at King's College London www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-pos... #Art #PositiveImpact #Psychology 📸The youthful lightness of Degas’ sculpture “Little Dancer Aged Fourteen” #Degas #B&EGoulandris #Athens #Greece
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Last night's Dutch election was a nail-biter, with the centrist D66 party and the anti-immigration PVV locked in a dead heat.
But it's liberal leader Rob Jetten who's expected to get the first shot at forming a government.
Brussels Playbook has more 👇
But it's liberal leader Rob Jetten who's expected to get the first shot at forming a government.
Brussels Playbook has more 👇
Dutch stunner
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www.politico.eu
October 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Last night's Dutch election was a nail-biter, with the centrist D66 party and the anti-immigration PVV locked in a dead heat.
But it's liberal leader Rob Jetten who's expected to get the first shot at forming a government.
Brussels Playbook has more 👇
But it's liberal leader Rob Jetten who's expected to get the first shot at forming a government.
Brussels Playbook has more 👇
Reposted by Helen Sikavitsa
Geert Wilders faces shutout as centrists hail huge gains in knife-edge Dutch election
Geert Wilders faces shutout as centrists hail huge gains in knife-edge Dutch election
Liberal Rob Jetten edges ahead of rightwing populist in race to form next government with 2% of votes still to count
Geert Wilders is almost certain to be shut out of the next Dutch government after a knife-edge general election in which support for his far-right Freedom party (PVV) slumped and the liberal-progressive D66 party made spectacular gains.
With more than 98% of votes counted from Wednesday’s election, the two parties were neck-and-neck on a projected 26 seats each in the Netherlands’ 150-seat parliament, with the difference between them only a couple of thousand votes. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Geert Wilders faces shutout as centrists hail huge gains in knife-edge Dutch election
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In the absence of functional politics, our digital tools offer a means of defense. But what happens when the Trump Administration turns those tools against us? Read a new installment of Kyle Chayka's Wednesday column: https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/8-iXVb
October 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
In the absence of functional politics, our digital tools offer a means of defense. But what happens when the Trump Administration turns those tools against us? Read a new installment of Kyle Chayka's Wednesday column: https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/8-iXVb