Maia Appleby
@hiyamaia.bsky.social
Communications consultant, writer, advocate & activist working w/ orgs that make teaching & learning more equitable & inclusive.
Education Policy | Antiracism | Equity | Social Justice | Human Rights | Gender Equality | #EduSky | Buffalo Bills
Education Policy | Antiracism | Equity | Social Justice | Human Rights | Gender Equality | #EduSky | Buffalo Bills
Nine states have passed versions of Alyssa’s Law and about 20 more are considering similar legislation. A federal version is also in review, which could make silent emergency alerting a requirement in public schools nationwide. Read more here.
Alyssa’s Law Brings Silent Alert Systems to the Forefront of School Safety
Meet Alyssa’s Law requirements with silent panic alert integrations that work with your existing school safety systems.
boxlight.com
May 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Nine states have passed versions of Alyssa’s Law and about 20 more are considering similar legislation. A federal version is also in review, which could make silent emergency alerting a requirement in public schools nationwide. Read more here.
Need funding for school communications and/or safety? Dr. Don Gemeinhardt shares active opportunities, key dates and guidance on aligning projects with available funding. He's also following the grant landscape in general and his updates are really helpful. boxlight.com/9cb538
Grants Assistance Program (GAP) Funding Brief: May 2025
This May 2025 GAP Funding Brief outlines key details of the COPS SVPP grant, including deadlines, eligibility, funding uses, and alignment with school safety goals.
boxlight.com
May 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Need funding for school communications and/or safety? Dr. Don Gemeinhardt shares active opportunities, key dates and guidance on aligning projects with available funding. He's also following the grant landscape in general and his updates are really helpful. boxlight.com/9cb538
LinkedIn's toxic positivity is a bit much. Choice of reactions:
April 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
LinkedIn's toxic positivity is a bit much. Choice of reactions:
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NY public schools tell Trump administration they won't comply with DEI order
New York state school officials have told the Trump administration that they will not comply with its demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices, despite the administration’s threats to ...
apnews.com
April 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Teachers are nearly twice as likely as others to suffer from chronic vocal issues. I remember my daughter telling me one of her teachers was having surgery for a voice disorder about 10 years ago. Still a problem. #EduSky
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boxlight.com/latest-stori...
Vocal Strain in Teachers Leads to Chronic Voice Disorders—But It’s Preventable
Teachers are nearly twice as likely as the general public to develop chronic voice disorders. Speaking above their natural volume can cause permanent damage.
boxlight.com
April 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Teachers are nearly twice as likely as others to suffer from chronic vocal issues. I remember my daughter telling me one of her teachers was having surgery for a voice disorder about 10 years ago. Still a problem. #EduSky
boxlight.com/latest-stori...
boxlight.com/latest-stori...
Good monthly insight on what’s happening with federal school grant funding. #EduSky
GAP Funding Brief: Essential Information for Schools (April, 2025)
April 2025 update on school grant programs: Federal delays, FEMA NSGP suspension, DOE reorg, and how schools can stay prepared with Boxlight's Grant Assistance Program (GAP)
boxlight.com
April 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Good monthly insight on what’s happening with federal school grant funding. #EduSky
Sharing this webinar for anyone working in special education. Registration page: www.casecec.org/case-collect... #EduSky
April 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Sharing this webinar for anyone working in special education. Registration page: www.casecec.org/case-collect... #EduSky
"It takes a zebra finch chick about three months from hatching to become a proficient singer."
This is the cutest study ever. Also a good reminder of the role that dopamine plays in learning. #EduSky
This is the cutest study ever. Also a good reminder of the role that dopamine plays in learning. #EduSky
A Hit of Dopamine Tells Baby Birds When Their Song Practice Is Paying Off | Duke Today
today.duke.edu
March 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"It takes a zebra finch chick about three months from hatching to become a proficient singer."
This is the cutest study ever. Also a good reminder of the role that dopamine plays in learning. #EduSky
This is the cutest study ever. Also a good reminder of the role that dopamine plays in learning. #EduSky
Fascinating study from Ohio State University explores why memories from the same day seem connected, while events from weeks apart don't.
When a memory forms, nearby dendrites in the brain capture information that arrives within a few hours, linking those memories together. #EduSky
When a memory forms, nearby dendrites in the brain capture information that arrives within a few hours, linking those memories together. #EduSky
How the brain links related memories formed close in time
If you’ve ever noticed how memories from the same day seem connected while events from weeks apart feel separate, a new study reveals the reason: Our brains physically link memories that occur close i...
news.osu.edu
March 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Fascinating study from Ohio State University explores why memories from the same day seem connected, while events from weeks apart don't.
When a memory forms, nearby dendrites in the brain capture information that arrives within a few hours, linking those memories together. #EduSky
When a memory forms, nearby dendrites in the brain capture information that arrives within a few hours, linking those memories together. #EduSky
Mr. Milchick is basically immortal. Researchers at the University of Geneva studied four cognitive abilities and found a link between verbal fluency and increased longevity. #EduSky
Mastery of Language Could Predict Longevity
A recent study has linked longevity specifically to verbal fluency, the measure of one's vocabulary and ability to use it.
www.psychologicalscience.org
March 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Mr. Milchick is basically immortal. Researchers at the University of Geneva studied four cognitive abilities and found a link between verbal fluency and increased longevity. #EduSky
Interesting conversation about how common hearing issues are and how they impact learning. #EduSky
15% of Students Have Hearing Loss. Are Your Classrooms Equipped to Help?
On the Education Talk Radio podcast, Jaime Mendez of Boxlight discussed why it’s time for schools to make classroom audio systems a standard feature.
blog.mimio.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Interesting conversation about how common hearing issues are and how they impact learning. #EduSky
We’re about to learn the hard way that a nation can’t be run like a tech startup. Our kids and teachers deserve so much better. #EduSky
On March 11, my entire office, State and Grantee Relations, at the US… | Khloé Graczyk, MPA | 59 comments
On March 11, my entire office, State and Grantee Relations, at the US Department of Education was terminated and given 10 days to “transition.” Quickly… | 59 comments on LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com
March 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We’re about to learn the hard way that a nation can’t be run like a tech startup. Our kids and teachers deserve so much better. #EduSky
After completing the Digital Civic Learning curriculum, 4th graders improved both their debating skills and their ability to think critically from multiple angles. #EduSky #EdResearch
• Claim-evidence integration rose from 27% to 43%
• Disciplinary thinking jumped from 27% to 48%
• Claim-evidence integration rose from 27% to 43%
• Disciplinary thinking jumped from 27% to 48%
Teaching kids how to become better citizens
In our polarized society, a new study offers hope for the future: Even young children can learn to discuss and argue about meaningful problems in a respectful and productive way.Researchers at The Ohi...
news.osu.edu
March 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
After completing the Digital Civic Learning curriculum, 4th graders improved both their debating skills and their ability to think critically from multiple angles. #EduSky #EdResearch
• Claim-evidence integration rose from 27% to 43%
• Disciplinary thinking jumped from 27% to 48%
• Claim-evidence integration rose from 27% to 43%
• Disciplinary thinking jumped from 27% to 48%
"The states that get adjusted up love this.
The states that get adjusted down ignore it."
I think it's helpful to see it. #EduSky #EdPolicy
The states that get adjusted down ignore it."
I think it's helpful to see it. #EduSky #EdPolicy
The South Surges Academically in Alternative View of National Exam
The Urban Institute’s demographic adjustments to the Nation’s Report Card reveal a new K–12 hierarchy stretching through the American South.
www.the74million.org
March 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Female superintendents are now making 1% more than males — that's a promising stat to consider as we kick off #WomensHistoryMonth!
#EduSky #HerStory #EqualPay
#EduSky #HerStory #EqualPay
Celebrating The First American Women in District Leadership
The history of female Superintendents - 3 of the first American women to serve as district leaders: Ella Flagg Young, Dr. Constance Clayton & Phebe Sudlow
blog.mimio.com
March 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Female superintendents are now making 1% more than males — that's a promising stat to consider as we kick off #WomensHistoryMonth!
#EduSky #HerStory #EqualPay
#EduSky #HerStory #EqualPay
During World War II, Americans planted 20 million "victory gardens" to reduce the strain on food supplies. Today, it's a huge sacrifice to avoid buying things from Walmart and Amazon for ONE day?
We should extend the economic blackout through all of March and beyond. Inconvenience is good for us.
We should extend the economic blackout through all of March and beyond. Inconvenience is good for us.
Victory Gardens on the World War II Home Front (U.S. National Park Service)
www.nps.gov
February 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
During World War II, Americans planted 20 million "victory gardens" to reduce the strain on food supplies. Today, it's a huge sacrifice to avoid buying things from Walmart and Amazon for ONE day?
We should extend the economic blackout through all of March and beyond. Inconvenience is good for us.
We should extend the economic blackout through all of March and beyond. Inconvenience is good for us.
I've been listening to educators, leaders and support staff across the country for many years and I'm 100% sure of one thing: They're going to keep doing what's best for students. #EduSky
‘As Inclusive as We’ve Always Been’: Districts Resist Ed Dept’s Warning on Race
The department is set to begin enforcing the policy March 1, but has yet to offer specifics on how. On Thursday, it unveiled a website called EndDEI.
www.the74million.org
February 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I've been listening to educators, leaders and support staff across the country for many years and I'm 100% sure of one thing: They're going to keep doing what's best for students. #EduSky
Anyone near Lowell, Massachusetts looking for a rewarding & impactful career in social justice?
UTEC (utecinc.org) is a fantastic organization that helps young adults overcome the challenges of poverty, gang involvement & unemployment—they currently have a bunch of open positions.
UTEC (utecinc.org) is a fantastic organization that helps young adults overcome the challenges of poverty, gang involvement & unemployment—they currently have a bunch of open positions.
UTEC, Inc - Career Page
Explore open job opportunities at UTEC, Inc.
utecinc.applytojob.com
February 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Anyone near Lowell, Massachusetts looking for a rewarding & impactful career in social justice?
UTEC (utecinc.org) is a fantastic organization that helps young adults overcome the challenges of poverty, gang involvement & unemployment—they currently have a bunch of open positions.
UTEC (utecinc.org) is a fantastic organization that helps young adults overcome the challenges of poverty, gang involvement & unemployment—they currently have a bunch of open positions.
With #ESSER ending, Title I funding will be an absolute lifeline for eligible schools that need to modernize their tech infrastructure. This is an interesting look at how #edtech supports several Title I requirements. #EduSky blog.mimio.com/leveraging-t...
Leveraging Technology to Meet Title I Priorities
How classroom technology supports Title I priorities & creates engaging learning environments that maximize funding impact for long-term sustainability.
blog.mimio.com
February 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
With #ESSER ending, Title I funding will be an absolute lifeline for eligible schools that need to modernize their tech infrastructure. This is an interesting look at how #edtech supports several Title I requirements. #EduSky blog.mimio.com/leveraging-t...
#DEI programs are now considered civil rights violations. That is some next-level gaslighting.
This webinar on Friday looks great. #EduSky
This webinar on Friday looks great. #EduSky
What do education leaders need to know about the Department of Education's new guidance on race and civil rights?
On February 28, join Brookings for a webinar with education and legal scholars to discuss the legality of the Department of Education's February 14 guidance letter.
www.brookings.edu
February 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
“We know that the best ideas for improving learning will not come from Washington but from teachers and leaders on the front lines.” Thank you @arneduncan.bsky.social & @johnbkingjr.bsky.social #EduSky
www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Arne Duncan and John King: Musk and Trump Are at War With Public Education (Opinion)
Two former ed. secretaries explain what’s at stake in dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.
www.edweek.org
February 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“We know that the best ideas for improving learning will not come from Washington but from teachers and leaders on the front lines.” Thank you @arneduncan.bsky.social & @johnbkingjr.bsky.social #EduSky
www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
This is refreshing!
“Male superintendents across all district enrollments earned 99.5 percent of what females earned in 2023-24.” #EduSky #EdLeadership
“Male superintendents across all district enrollments earned 99.5 percent of what females earned in 2023-24.” #EduSky #EdLeadership
Superintendent Salaries & Gender
The surprising comparative breakdown of pay among male and female leaders.
www.aasa.org
February 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This is refreshing!
“Male superintendents across all district enrollments earned 99.5 percent of what females earned in 2023-24.” #EduSky #EdLeadership
“Male superintendents across all district enrollments earned 99.5 percent of what females earned in 2023-24.” #EduSky #EdLeadership
Parents, if you’re unable to help your kids with their #math homework because it’s not the way you learned it, that’s a good thing! #EduSky @hechingerreport.org
The building blocks of math students need to excel
A flexible understanding of how numbers work is as important to math as phonics is to reading
hechingerreport.org
February 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Parents, if you’re unable to help your kids with their #math homework because it’s not the way you learned it, that’s a good thing! #EduSky @hechingerreport.org
I hear you, dumpster.
February 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I hear you, dumpster.