Kenie Richards
@kenierichards.bsky.social
Accidental cat mom (my dog requires me to hold that title) and CMO @edutopia.org.
Here to learn from educators, stay outnumbered by cute pets, and hear about whatever you ordered off the breakfast menu.
Here to learn from educators, stay outnumbered by cute pets, and hear about whatever you ordered off the breakfast menu.
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The thing about Catherine O’Hara is she is so hilarious and talented that I forgot she was mortal
January 30, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The thing about Catherine O’Hara is she is so hilarious and talented that I forgot she was mortal
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It has been my pride and joy to steward @edutopia.org's free tech newsletter, The Wired Classroom, w/ @tfberger.bsky.social:
This week we hit *60 thousand subscribers* 🥳
This newsletter would NOT go out every month without the hard work and dedication of each and every educator who writes for us.
This week we hit *60 thousand subscribers* 🥳
This newsletter would NOT go out every month without the hard work and dedication of each and every educator who writes for us.
January 28, 2026 at 4:13 PM
It has been my pride and joy to steward @edutopia.org's free tech newsletter, The Wired Classroom, w/ @tfberger.bsky.social:
This week we hit *60 thousand subscribers* 🥳
This newsletter would NOT go out every month without the hard work and dedication of each and every educator who writes for us.
This week we hit *60 thousand subscribers* 🥳
This newsletter would NOT go out every month without the hard work and dedication of each and every educator who writes for us.
DRAFTS!
Meanwhile, “predictions” as a product marketing hook… 7/10. I am sharing this, after all…
Meanwhile, “predictions” as a product marketing hook… 7/10. I am sharing this, after all…
After a whirlwind 2025, we took a pause to reflect on what 2026 might bring, and how Bluesky can help build the sort of future we all want to see online. Check out a few of our predictions, and let us know if you agree: bsky.social/about/blog/0...
Bluesky in 2026: Predictions - Bluesky
As we head into 2026, we wanted to share a few predictions about what we think people will do online this year, with a taste of how we're building Bluesky to meet them there.
bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 1:45 AM
DRAFTS!
Meanwhile, “predictions” as a product marketing hook… 7/10. I am sharing this, after all…
Meanwhile, “predictions” as a product marketing hook… 7/10. I am sharing this, after all…
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Want to share your story?
I'm writing an article for @edutopia.org about the memorable mistakes we make in teaching that ultimately pave the way for greater inspiration and success.
If you'd like to contribute, message me or comment below!
I'm writing an article for @edutopia.org about the memorable mistakes we make in teaching that ultimately pave the way for greater inspiration and success.
If you'd like to contribute, message me or comment below!
January 18, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Want to share your story?
I'm writing an article for @edutopia.org about the memorable mistakes we make in teaching that ultimately pave the way for greater inspiration and success.
If you'd like to contribute, message me or comment below!
I'm writing an article for @edutopia.org about the memorable mistakes we make in teaching that ultimately pave the way for greater inspiration and success.
If you'd like to contribute, message me or comment below!
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Edutopia’s @youkiterada.bsky.social wants to know: What are your tips for bringing reluctant or quiet students into classroom conversation? 💬
#EdChat #EduChat #EduSky
#EdChat #EduChat #EduSky
January 23, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Edutopia’s @youkiterada.bsky.social wants to know: What are your tips for bringing reluctant or quiet students into classroom conversation? 💬
#EdChat #EduChat #EduSky
#EdChat #EduChat #EduSky
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Annual reminder of how many days there are in each month.
January 23, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Annual reminder of how many days there are in each month.
One of the best to ever do it! Congrats, Paige. Being your colleague is a total blast. 5️⃣
Today marks 5 years of me working at @edutopia.org! 🤯
5 years of sharing what works in education. Could NOT do this without the help of so many extraordinary educators at all levels who give me their time & insights to blast out into the eduworld. Wish I could tag everyone.
Thank YOU most of all 🧡
5 years of sharing what works in education. Could NOT do this without the help of so many extraordinary educators at all levels who give me their time & insights to blast out into the eduworld. Wish I could tag everyone.
Thank YOU most of all 🧡
January 22, 2026 at 6:19 PM
One of the best to ever do it! Congrats, Paige. Being your colleague is a total blast. 5️⃣
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How to teach handwriting in just 20 minutes a week! ✏️
In the new episode of School of Practice, a longtime teacher shares her handwriting instruction secrets—from having students “talk to their pencils” to a song about starting letters at the top. 🎵
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3LCNp6S
In the new episode of School of Practice, a longtime teacher shares her handwriting instruction secrets—from having students “talk to their pencils” to a song about starting letters at the top. 🎵
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3LCNp6S
January 20, 2026 at 6:55 PM
How to teach handwriting in just 20 minutes a week! ✏️
In the new episode of School of Practice, a longtime teacher shares her handwriting instruction secrets—from having students “talk to their pencils” to a song about starting letters at the top. 🎵
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3LCNp6S
In the new episode of School of Practice, a longtime teacher shares her handwriting instruction secrets—from having students “talk to their pencils” to a song about starting letters at the top. 🎵
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3LCNp6S
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Ready to talk about the warm demander approach to classroom management? Jump into our January Jam Session: edut.to/3Zc6sb2
Join us, @marcusluther.bsky.social, @amirtaron.bsky.social, @jessicacabeen.bsky.social, and @alterishea.bsky.social for tips, resources, and advice you can use right away!
Join us, @marcusluther.bsky.social, @amirtaron.bsky.social, @jessicacabeen.bsky.social, and @alterishea.bsky.social for tips, resources, and advice you can use right away!
January 11, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Ready to talk about the warm demander approach to classroom management? Jump into our January Jam Session: edut.to/3Zc6sb2
Join us, @marcusluther.bsky.social, @amirtaron.bsky.social, @jessicacabeen.bsky.social, and @alterishea.bsky.social for tips, resources, and advice you can use right away!
Join us, @marcusluther.bsky.social, @amirtaron.bsky.social, @jessicacabeen.bsky.social, and @alterishea.bsky.social for tips, resources, and advice you can use right away!
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Want to talk about the warm demander approach to classroom management? Join our January Jam Session!
@marcusluther.bsky.social (HS English teacher + co-host of The Broken Copier podcast) is in the chat, sharing practical strategies and answering your questions.
Jump in now: edut.to/3Zc6sb2
@marcusluther.bsky.social (HS English teacher + co-host of The Broken Copier podcast) is in the chat, sharing practical strategies and answering your questions.
Jump in now: edut.to/3Zc6sb2
January 13, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Want to talk about the warm demander approach to classroom management? Join our January Jam Session!
@marcusluther.bsky.social (HS English teacher + co-host of The Broken Copier podcast) is in the chat, sharing practical strategies and answering your questions.
Jump in now: edut.to/3Zc6sb2
@marcusluther.bsky.social (HS English teacher + co-host of The Broken Copier podcast) is in the chat, sharing practical strategies and answering your questions.
Jump in now: edut.to/3Zc6sb2
The best part of my job is spending time with educators. Thanks for the conversation, laughs, and learning.
Grateful for the educators who shared a meal (and their wisdom) with us during #FETC. 🧡
Thank you @teacherwinters.bsky.social, @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social, @tobyfischer.bsky.social, @tannenbaumtech.bsky.social, @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social, @kipglazer.bsky.social, and @drracheledoho-eket.bsky.social!
Thank you @teacherwinters.bsky.social, @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social, @tobyfischer.bsky.social, @tannenbaumtech.bsky.social, @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social, @kipglazer.bsky.social, and @drracheledoho-eket.bsky.social!
January 13, 2026 at 4:34 PM
The best part of my job is spending time with educators. Thanks for the conversation, laughs, and learning.
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I’m co-facilitating an @edutopia.org Jam Session this week with @alterishea.bsky.social. If you or anyone you know faces challenges with classroom management or if you are skilled as a Warm Demander, jump on the space and get active with us. #EduSky
www.edutopia.org/ask-and-answ...
www.edutopia.org/ask-and-answ...
January 2026 Jam Session: The Warm Demander Approach to Classroom Management
Here’s how to join the chat: Drop your questions, share a challenge you’re facing, or post a strategy about balancing high expectations with deep care—the heart of the warm demander approach. Welcome!...
www.edutopia.org
January 11, 2026 at 6:18 PM
I’m co-facilitating an @edutopia.org Jam Session this week with @alterishea.bsky.social. If you or anyone you know faces challenges with classroom management or if you are skilled as a Warm Demander, jump on the space and get active with us. #EduSky
www.edutopia.org/ask-and-answ...
www.edutopia.org/ask-and-answ...
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Really interesting analysis of the remarkable performance of DoDEA schools as compared to the rest of the states over the last decade open.substack.com/pub/timdaly/...
The Best American School System
Most of its schools aren't even in America. It's a complicated and wonderful story.
open.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Really interesting analysis of the remarkable performance of DoDEA schools as compared to the rest of the states over the last decade open.substack.com/pub/timdaly/...
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⭐ Bonus content alert ⭐
We just dropped a special podcast episode with *more* insight from 2025’s biggest studies!
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4pJBX84
Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/4p3oQxE
We just dropped a special podcast episode with *more* insight from 2025’s biggest studies!
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4pJBX84
Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/4p3oQxE
December 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
⭐ Bonus content alert ⭐
We just dropped a special podcast episode with *more* insight from 2025’s biggest studies!
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4pJBX84
Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/4p3oQxE
We just dropped a special podcast episode with *more* insight from 2025’s biggest studies!
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4pJBX84
Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/4p3oQxE
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Curious what the latest research reveals about everything from brain breaks and AI to cell phones and handwriting in the classroom? 📊
Then you won’t want to miss this special bonus episode based on one of our most popular articles of the year!
Listen on Apple: apple.co/4pJBX84
Then you won’t want to miss this special bonus episode based on one of our most popular articles of the year!
Listen on Apple: apple.co/4pJBX84
The Most Significant Education Research of 2025
Podcast Episode · School of Practice · 12/17/2025 · 28m
apple.co
December 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Curious what the latest research reveals about everything from brain breaks and AI to cell phones and handwriting in the classroom? 📊
Then you won’t want to miss this special bonus episode based on one of our most popular articles of the year!
Listen on Apple: apple.co/4pJBX84
Then you won’t want to miss this special bonus episode based on one of our most popular articles of the year!
Listen on Apple: apple.co/4pJBX84
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The latest episode of School of Practice is out now!
In this week’s show, high school teacher Benjamin Barbour walks us through his favorite strategies for teaching the critical skill of note-taking—and encouraging better study habits.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/48ZVhbe
In this week’s show, high school teacher Benjamin Barbour walks us through his favorite strategies for teaching the critical skill of note-taking—and encouraging better study habits.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/48ZVhbe
December 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The latest episode of School of Practice is out now!
In this week’s show, high school teacher Benjamin Barbour walks us through his favorite strategies for teaching the critical skill of note-taking—and encouraging better study habits.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/48ZVhbe
In this week’s show, high school teacher Benjamin Barbour walks us through his favorite strategies for teaching the critical skill of note-taking—and encouraging better study habits.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/48ZVhbe
Um, these are adult Goldfish and I mean that in a very good way. 11/10.
December 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Um, these are adult Goldfish and I mean that in a very good way. 11/10.
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Want classroom-ready takeaways from the most important education research of the year?
We broke down 10 standout studies exploring AI’s impact on student writing, reinforcing the value of student-teacher relationships, and more. 📊👇
#EdResearch #EduSky
We broke down 10 standout studies exploring AI’s impact on student writing, reinforcing the value of student-teacher relationships, and more. 📊👇
#EdResearch #EduSky
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2025
We’re back with our roundup of the most insightful studies of the year, from the power of brain breaks to groundbreaking research on AI, cell phones, and handwriting in the classroom.
edut.to
December 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Want classroom-ready takeaways from the most important education research of the year?
We broke down 10 standout studies exploring AI’s impact on student writing, reinforcing the value of student-teacher relationships, and more. 📊👇
#EdResearch #EduSky
We broke down 10 standout studies exploring AI’s impact on student writing, reinforcing the value of student-teacher relationships, and more. 📊👇
#EdResearch #EduSky
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Check out the conversations this week on our community forum, Ask & Answer!
Teachers are sharing what works for them with formative assessment, world languages and more 👇
Teachers are sharing what works for them with formative assessment, world languages and more 👇
December 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Check out the conversations this week on our community forum, Ask & Answer!
Teachers are sharing what works for them with formative assessment, world languages and more 👇
Teachers are sharing what works for them with formative assessment, world languages and more 👇
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Our annual research roundup is here!
Here are 10 takeaways from this year’s must-read education studies—from the power of brain breaks to groundbreaking research on AI, cell phones, and handwriting in the classroom. 🧠✍️
#EdResearch #EduSky
Here are 10 takeaways from this year’s must-read education studies—from the power of brain breaks to groundbreaking research on AI, cell phones, and handwriting in the classroom. 🧠✍️
#EdResearch #EduSky
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2025
We’re back with our roundup of the most insightful studies of the year, from the power of brain breaks to groundbreaking research on AI, cell phones, and handwriting in the classroom.
edut.to
December 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Our annual research roundup is here!
Here are 10 takeaways from this year’s must-read education studies—from the power of brain breaks to groundbreaking research on AI, cell phones, and handwriting in the classroom. 🧠✍️
#EdResearch #EduSky
Here are 10 takeaways from this year’s must-read education studies—from the power of brain breaks to groundbreaking research on AI, cell phones, and handwriting in the classroom. 🧠✍️
#EdResearch #EduSky
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Want to hear your voice in a future podcast episode? Give us a call (866-333-4930) and leave a voicemail! ☎️
We want to know: With so much emphasis on digital tools in classrooms, why do you continue to teach or require handwriting in your class?
We want to know: With so much emphasis on digital tools in classrooms, why do you continue to teach or require handwriting in your class?
December 4, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Want to hear your voice in a future podcast episode? Give us a call (866-333-4930) and leave a voicemail! ☎️
We want to know: With so much emphasis on digital tools in classrooms, why do you continue to teach or require handwriting in your class?
We want to know: With so much emphasis on digital tools in classrooms, why do you continue to teach or require handwriting in your class?
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Share your favorites: @tatertutt.bsky.social is collecting strategies for an upcoming article!
#EduSky #EdChat #assessment
#EduSky #EdChat #assessment
November 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Share your favorites: @tatertutt.bsky.social is collecting strategies for an upcoming article!
#EduSky #EdChat #assessment
#EduSky #EdChat #assessment
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Educators, Edutopia’s research editor has a question for you!
@youkiterada.bsky.social says: “I’ve been hearing a lot about this topic—but I’d love to understand how widespread it is, and what its implications are.”
#EduSky #EdChat
@youkiterada.bsky.social says: “I’ve been hearing a lot about this topic—but I’d love to understand how widespread it is, and what its implications are.”
#EduSky #EdChat
November 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Educators, Edutopia’s research editor has a question for you!
@youkiterada.bsky.social says: “I’ve been hearing a lot about this topic—but I’d love to understand how widespread it is, and what its implications are.”
#EduSky #EdChat
@youkiterada.bsky.social says: “I’ve been hearing a lot about this topic—but I’d love to understand how widespread it is, and what its implications are.”
#EduSky #EdChat
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In @jen.litandtech.com’s high school ELA classes, generative AI is a tool to help students strengthen their writing—not a replacement for thinking. 💭
In our latest podcast episode, she shares her approach to teaching writing in the age of AI.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4oXsXeO
In our latest podcast episode, she shares her approach to teaching writing in the age of AI.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4oXsXeO
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
In @jen.litandtech.com’s high school ELA classes, generative AI is a tool to help students strengthen their writing—not a replacement for thinking. 💭
In our latest podcast episode, she shares her approach to teaching writing in the age of AI.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4oXsXeO
In our latest podcast episode, she shares her approach to teaching writing in the age of AI.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4oXsXeO
Dang, this is so smart (and FUN!) from Netflix as a way to welcome Sesame Street to their family. I have tons of respect for this level of thinking and creativity.
November 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Dang, this is so smart (and FUN!) from Netflix as a way to welcome Sesame Street to their family. I have tons of respect for this level of thinking and creativity.