LaurenBrownOnEd
@laurenbrownoned.bsky.social
Educator, secondary US history/social studies teacher, parent & concerned citizen. Read more at LaurenBrownOnEd.substack.com.
Oh, you mean we have to study things in order to learn them? Read how this teacher is just like her students, fooling herself into thinking that somehow she can learn something without putting in the work. My adventures in learning Spanish: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/what-im-le...
What I'm learning about LEARNING from learning Spanish: Part II
Thoughts on retrieval practice
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May 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Oh, you mean we have to study things in order to learn them? Read how this teacher is just like her students, fooling herself into thinking that somehow she can learn something without putting in the work. My adventures in learning Spanish: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/what-im-le...
We don't often think about history and math when we think "interdisciplinary." But sometimes kids need math to think more deeply about history. More on Bill's "Centering the Pendulum" podcast. #EduSky podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
May 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We don't often think about history and math when we think "interdisciplinary." But sometimes kids need math to think more deeply about history. More on Bill's "Centering the Pendulum" podcast. #EduSky podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
Why #parents and #students should write notes to their teachers for #TeacherAppreciationWeek. #EduSky #TeacherSky
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Because There Are "Those Days" for Us All
Every educator has disappointing days: notes forgotten, essays plagiarized, extra effort unappreciated. Lauren Brown has a strategy that can lift your spirits.
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May 8, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Why #parents and #students should write notes to their teachers for #TeacherAppreciationWeek. #EduSky #TeacherSky
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"Memorization" has a bad rap. But maybe when we say "memorize" we really just mean we want kids to learn something.That's why I spoke on the podcast below about having my students memorize the 50 states and wrote about it here: www.middleweb.com/51788/my-7th... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
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May 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
"Memorization" has a bad rap. But maybe when we say "memorize" we really just mean we want kids to learn something.That's why I spoke on the podcast below about having my students memorize the 50 states and wrote about it here: www.middleweb.com/51788/my-7th... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
I was kinda shocked to have a student who didn’t recognize Texas on a state map. Wrote about it on MiddleWeb and my Substack and then talked with Bill Davidson on his podcast, podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Check it out! #edusky #sschat @middleweb.bsky.social
Check it out! #edusky #sschat @middleweb.bsky.social
Centering the Pendulum
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May 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I was kinda shocked to have a student who didn’t recognize Texas on a state map. Wrote about it on MiddleWeb and my Substack and then talked with Bill Davidson on his podcast, podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Check it out! #edusky #sschat @middleweb.bsky.social
Check it out! #edusky #sschat @middleweb.bsky.social
Teaching as art? Science? Business? Craft? All of the above? Other? And what that tells us about teaching in general. #eduSky #edchat #sschat #teaching #teachers
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Teaching as _____ (art, science, business or craft)
Or is it all of the above?
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April 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
What this middle school history teacher is learning by studying Spanish: open.substack.com/pub/laurenbr...
@middleweb.bsky.social #edusky #teachers #iteachsocialstudies #newteachers #literacy
@middleweb.bsky.social #edusky #teachers #iteachsocialstudies #newteachers #literacy
What I'm learning about READING from learning Spanish: Part I
Thoughts from a history teacher about reading
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April 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
What this middle school history teacher is learning by studying Spanish: open.substack.com/pub/laurenbr...
@middleweb.bsky.social #edusky #teachers #iteachsocialstudies #newteachers #literacy
@middleweb.bsky.social #edusky #teachers #iteachsocialstudies #newteachers #literacy
Respectfully disagree. Getting rid of phones isn't cure-all. But before we can discuss responsible use, we need to teach students to read, write & think. Can't do that with the phones in the classroom. Not a Catch 22. #EduSky rhttps://thebrokencopier.substack.com/p/the-sentence-that-im-very-tired-of
March 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Respectfully disagree. Getting rid of phones isn't cure-all. But before we can discuss responsible use, we need to teach students to read, write & think. Can't do that with the phones in the classroom. Not a Catch 22. #EduSky rhttps://thebrokencopier.substack.com/p/the-sentence-that-im-very-tired-of
Not everything that is political has to be politicized: substack.com/profile/2585... #edusky #sschat
March 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Not everything that is political has to be politicized: substack.com/profile/2585... #edusky #sschat
Thanks to teachlikeachampion.org/blog/reading... for reminding me it's Read Aloud Month. Reading aloud typically conjures up images of grade school & ELA class, but also powerful in middle and HS history classes. Here's why/how: ushistoryideas.blogspot.com/2017/07/stor... #sschat #edusky #UShistory
Story Time: Reading Aloud in History Class
I started reading aloud to my students from time to time for two key reasons: 1. I liked doing it, which was reinforced by the fact tha...
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March 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Thanks to teachlikeachampion.org/blog/reading... for reminding me it's Read Aloud Month. Reading aloud typically conjures up images of grade school & ELA class, but also powerful in middle and HS history classes. Here's why/how: ushistoryideas.blogspot.com/2017/07/stor... #sschat #edusky #UShistory
Reading aloud month is also a great time to read aloud in history class. For why and some suggestions on what to read, see ushistoryideas.blogspot.com/2017/07/stor... #edusky #sschat #historyteacher
March 7, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Reading aloud month is also a great time to read aloud in history class. For why and some suggestions on what to read, see ushistoryideas.blogspot.com/2017/07/stor... #edusky #sschat #historyteacher
Teacher feeling like the AI ship is sailing without you? Feeling overwhelmed by just thinking about it as another thing to add to your list? It doesn't have to be like that. Just give it a try. Ideas to start here: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/ai-and-edu... #edusky #historyteacher #sschat
AI and Education: A Message for Apprehensive Teachers
I got 3 words for you: Just do it!
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March 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Teacher feeling like the AI ship is sailing without you? Feeling overwhelmed by just thinking about it as another thing to add to your list? It doesn't have to be like that. Just give it a try. Ideas to start here: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/ai-and-edu... #edusky #historyteacher #sschat
This is spot on! A must read for any teacher. Check out the comments, too. The real problem with AI in schools open.substack.com/pub/annadall...
The real problem with AI in schools
It's not what you think
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March 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This is spot on! A must read for any teacher. Check out the comments, too. The real problem with AI in schools open.substack.com/pub/annadall...
#WomensHistoryMonth Great lesson on 2nd wave feminism & women's rights at teachrock.org/lesson/secon... Free account available to #ushistoryteachers #sschat #iteachhistory @teachrockorg.bsky.social
Second Wave: Women's Rights and Music in the 1960s
What was Second-wave Feminism, and how did music contribute to the movement?
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March 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
#WomensHistoryMonth Great lesson on 2nd wave feminism & women's rights at teachrock.org/lesson/secon... Free account available to #ushistoryteachers #sschat #iteachhistory @teachrockorg.bsky.social
I've been busy on Substack and haven't checked in on BlueSky in awhile. Are my people here and active? Looking for #ushistory teachers #socialstudies #sschat. What have I been missing?
March 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I've been busy on Substack and haven't checked in on BlueSky in awhile. Are my people here and active? Looking for #ushistory teachers #socialstudies #sschat. What have I been missing?
In honor of #WorldRead-AloudDay & #BlackHistoryMonth, consider this powerful read from Lonnie Bunch, founding director of Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture. A must read for teachers, even if not the right fit to read to your students. nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...
Knowing the Past Opens the Door to the Future: The Continuing Importance of Black History Month
No one has played a greater role in helping all Americans know the black past than Carter G. Woodson, the individual who created Negro History Week in Washington, D.C., in February 1926.
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February 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
In honor of #WorldRead-AloudDay & #BlackHistoryMonth, consider this powerful read from Lonnie Bunch, founding director of Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture. A must read for teachers, even if not the right fit to read to your students. nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...
Related thoughts on why #literacy needs #socialstudies: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/teach-stuf... #EduSky #ELA
January 23, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Related thoughts on why #literacy needs #socialstudies: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/teach-stuf... #EduSky #ELA
Why we need history & social studies in K-5 classrooms. New article from @knowledgematrs.bsky.social puts emphasis on storytelling. knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/the-cas... #EduSky #literacy @socialstudies.org
The Case for Storytelling in History Curriculum - Knowledge Matters Campaign
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January 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Why we need history & social studies in K-5 classrooms. New article from @knowledgematrs.bsky.social puts emphasis on storytelling. knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/the-cas... #EduSky #literacy @socialstudies.org
Takeaway for teachers & parents about Trump's inaugural address. #EduSky #parenting #parenthood laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/responsibl...
Responsible Patriotism: Teaching U.S. History in the Public School
A takeaway from Trump's Inaugural Address
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January 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Takeaway for teachers & parents about Trump's inaugural address. #EduSky #parenting #parenthood laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/responsibl...
@mjliben.bsky.social Hi, I attended your Jan 9 webinar Had some follow up questions for both of you. David always says at the end of your KM podcasts (big fan) to reach out personally through your website, but I don't see an email there. Would you be willing to send your email to me? You can DM me.
January 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
@mjliben.bsky.social Hi, I attended your Jan 9 webinar Had some follow up questions for both of you. David always says at the end of your KM podcasts (big fan) to reach out personally through your website, but I don't see an email there. Would you be willing to send your email to me? You can DM me.
#backtoschool on #January6 --thoughts for teachers at laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/on-the-fro... #EduSky #sschat
January 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
#backtoschool on #January6 --thoughts for teachers at laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/on-the-fro... #EduSky #sschat
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#EduSky #teachers Trying to figure out how to teach something meaningful the last week before winter break while acknowledging the pre-Christmas/winter break energy of students? Ideas here: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/christmas-...
Christmas and Joy in the Classroom: what are students doing in school on the last day before winter break?
Please don't make this political. It's not.
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December 15, 2024 at 3:21 PM
#EduSky #teachers Trying to figure out how to teach something meaningful the last week before winter break while acknowledging the pre-Christmas/winter break energy of students? Ideas here: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/christmas-...
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These NMAAHC searchable exhibitions blow me away. History teachers need to know about them!! @socialstudiestx.bsky.social @socialstudies.org @historyed.bsky.social
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Exhibitions
A museum that seeks to understand American history through the lens of the African American experience.
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December 14, 2024 at 10:23 PM
These NMAAHC searchable exhibitions blow me away. History teachers need to know about them!! @socialstudiestx.bsky.social @socialstudies.org @historyed.bsky.social
www.searchablemuseum.com/exhibitions
www.searchablemuseum.com/exhibitions
#EduSky #teachers Trying to figure out how to teach something meaningful the last week before winter break while acknowledging the pre-Christmas/winter break energy of students? Ideas here: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/christmas-...
Christmas and Joy in the Classroom: what are students doing in school on the last day before winter break?
Please don't make this political. It's not.
laurenbrownoned.substack.com
December 15, 2024 at 3:21 PM
#EduSky #teachers Trying to figure out how to teach something meaningful the last week before winter break while acknowledging the pre-Christmas/winter break energy of students? Ideas here: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/christmas-...
We should care about student learning even when Christmas and winter break are around the corner. #EduSky #knowledgematters #parents laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/christmas-...
Christmas and Joy in the Classroom: what are students doing in school on the last day before winter break?
Please don't make this political. It's not.
laurenbrownoned.substack.com
December 15, 2024 at 3:19 PM
We should care about student learning even when Christmas and winter break are around the corner. #EduSky #knowledgematters #parents laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/christmas-...