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Miriam Plotinsky
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Author, instructional specialist, and forever fan of all things peanut butter. Opinions my own!
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edutopia.org
Sometimes you want quiet in the classroom. Other times, you want to hear students talking! 💬 Try these activities from @mirplo.bsky.social to invite participation.

#EduSky
3 Strategies to Increase Student Participation
Many teachers report lower levels of participation in the past couple of years. These vocal and nonvocal strategies may get students to contribute in class.
edut.to
September 19, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Reposted by Miriam Plotinsky
edutopia.org
According to research on decision making, teachers make 1500 decisions a day. That’s about 3 decisions a minute—so how can you lighten your cognitive load? 🧠

This lesson planning approach from @mirplo.bsky.social can help you avoid burnout *and* improve learning outcomes.

#EduSky
Small Steps to Simplify Lessons Can Have a Big Impact in the Classroom
Cognitive overload—when the mental work of a lesson exceeds students’ abilities—can be reduced or avoided, helping to improve learning outcomes.
edut.to
September 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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middleweb.bsky.social
New: HOW CLASSROOM COACHES HELP TEACHERS SUCCEED.

Great coaching isn’t about authority—it’s about empathy, trust, clear goals and shared growth. When done well, it strengthens teachers, students, and schools, writes @mirplo.bsky.social. #edusky #educoach #T2Tchat

www.middleweb.com/52567/how-cl...
The Prepared, Patient, and Persistent Instructional Coach
For instructional coaches to succeed, they need empathy, adaptability, and a toolbox of actionable strategies. Miriam Plotinsky offers keys to being effective.
www.middleweb.com
September 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
mirplo.bsky.social
If you missed my webinar with @ascdofficial.bsky.social on habit stacking student engagement, check it out here!

ascd.org/webinars/bui...
Build the Engagement Ladder: Habit Stacking for Classroom Participation Success
Join us for an important conversation with Miriam Plotinsky as she presents actionable strategies from her latest book, Small but Mighty: How Everyday Habits Add Up to More Manageable and Confident Te
ascd.org
August 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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edutopia.org
@mirplo.bsky.social outlines a few back-to-school night tweaks to help you build strong partnerships with the people who know students best! edut.to/4lAmdBy

#EduSky
“Time is always a rare commodity, a reality that could not be more true for back-to-school night. With only minutes to connect with and inspire the people who are most influential in our students’ lives, every second counts. By moving away from logistics and celebrating instruction, we can seize this rare opportunity to show families and caregivers exactly what it’s like to be a student in our classrooms.” —Miriam Plotinsky, Instructional Specialist
August 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Reposted by Miriam Plotinsky
edutopia.org
Back-to-school night can be more than sharing basic logistics—it’s an opportunity to create a shared love for learning! 📙🧡

@mirplo.bsky.social shares ways to connect with families and open lines of communication for the upcoming year.

#EduSky
An Engaging Approach to Back-to-School Night
Teachers have only a few minutes to begin to forge relationships with families. Try sharing classroom logistics in advance to save that time for high-level priorities.
edut.to
August 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
mirplo.bsky.social
Today is the day! Join us as we talk about how to habit stack student engagement!
ascdofficial.bsky.social ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · Aug 13
📣 Webinar: Build the Engagement Ladder
🗓️ Aug 20 | 1 PM ET
Join Miriam Plotinsky to learn how small habits can spark big gains in student engagement.
🎟️ Register: iste.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#TeacherPD #StudentEngagement
August 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
mirplo.bsky.social
Join me on August 20 as I present a webinar in collaboration with @ascdofficial.bsky.social for their Transformational Leadership Series!

Register here: information.ascd.org/webinars
ASCD Transformational Leaders Series
A webinar series focused on elevating learning experiences.
information.ascd.org
July 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
mirplo.bsky.social
I’m writing an article for @edutopia.org about making the most of Back to School Night. Teachers, share some of your favorite ways to show families and caregivers what it’s like to be a student in your class! Feel free to reply to this thread or DM. Thanks!
July 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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middleweb.bsky.social
9 HABIT-STACKING TIPS FOR LOW-KEY SUMMER PREP

You need your break! Don’t fill your summer ruminating endlessly about lessons and classes to come. Instead try Miriam Plotinsky's “habit stacking” strategy to prep for next school year. #edusky @mirplo.bsky.social

www.middleweb.com/50960/9-habi...
9 Habit-Stacking Tips for Low-Key Summer Prep
Miriam Plotinsky outlines habit stacks that can set educators up for success in the approaching school year without taking away from the glory of summer break.
www.middleweb.com
July 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
mirplo.bsky.social
Had a great time learning and chatting with colleagues at the @ascdofficial.bsky.social 2025 annual conference!
July 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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msengleteach.bsky.social
Loved getting to see one of my dear educator friends, @mirplo.bsky.social, present to a standing room only audience this morning at the @ascdofficial.bsky.social/@isteofficial.bsky.social conference! Fabulous job, my friend! 👏🏻💖 #educatorssupportingeducators #unofficialPRperson #ISTELive #ASCDannual
July 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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edutopia.org
⭐ COMING SOON! ⭐

We're building a space on Edutopia.org where you can pose (and answer!) questions for your peers...

...and we need your help to launch it! You’ll get exclusive early access and a gift card as thanks for your time.

Express your interest here: bit.ly/45LqVbt

#EduSky
July 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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tatertutt.bsky.social
First day of #ISTELive was fabulous! Learning a lot! 📈

Went to an amazing session where I ran into @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social. Introduced a bunch of educators to @edutopia.org and met lots of Edutopia fans. Got to spend time w/ @mirplo.bsky.social, too.

Excited for what day 2 has in store!! 🤩
July 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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msengleteach.bsky.social
A highlight of the @ASCD/@ISTEofficial conference is FINALLY meeting a fantastic educator friend, @mirplo.bsky.social, that I’ve connected and collaborated with virtually for a few years now in person! #ASCDannual #ISTELive
June 30, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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edutopia.org
“For the sake of student growth and lifelong success, we must continue to rank electives highly among our chief educational priorities,” @mirplo.bsky.social says. Here’s why. ✅

#MiddleSchool #HighSchoolTeacher #EduSky
How Electives Help All Students Succeed
Giving students a choice of electives increases engagement and allows them to develop skills outside of core academic subjects.
edut.to
June 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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edutopia.org
The case for thinking about electives as the most important class we can offer: edut.to/4kup130

#MiddleSchool #HighSchoolTeacher #EduSky
May 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Reposted by Miriam Plotinsky
edutopia.org
From jazz band to yoga, elective courses “cement students’ sense of self not just in their primary and secondary years, but also in their journey toward adulthood.” 🎷🧘

@mirplo.bsky.social explains why electives are critical to students’ success and well-being.

#MiddleSchool #HighSchoolTeacher
How Electives Help All Students Succeed
Giving students a choice of electives increases engagement and allows them to develop skills outside of core academic subjects.
edut.to
May 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
mirplo.bsky.social
I had a lot of fun talking to @julieebeck.bsky.social about this topic! Check out @theatlantic.com for some great takes on school spirit weeks and theme days!
adriennelaf.bsky.social Adrienne LaFrance @adriennelaf.bsky.social · May 8
So many parents are going to click so fast www.theatlantic.com/family/archi... (Also, the hilarious genius @julieebeck.bsky.social is back in The Atlantic! Now as a staff writer. Yessss.)
A Totally Unnecessary Way to Stress Parents Out
The tyranny of school spirit days
www.theatlantic.com
May 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Nothing like this awesome swag from @edutopia.org to get a day of testing off on the right foot!

Being part of Edutopia is such a joy. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all!
May 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Educator @mirplo.bsky.social shares ways to build relationships *and* help students develop academic identities: buff.ly/e6WCge7

#StudentEngagement #EduSky
“Our goal as teachers is not limited to being likable and approachable, though that can be very helpful. More important, it is to prioritize student capacity to grow as thinkers, learners, and scholars so that long after kids leave our classrooms, they believe strongly in their ability to be valuable contributors to their communities.” —Miriam Plotinsky, Instructional Specialist
March 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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edutopia.org
Are you seeing these challenges this spring: declining grades, less interest, more frustration? Educator @mirplo.bsky.social suggests 3 small tweaks you can make to help keep students focused. 🔧

#EduSky #teachers
Maintaining Students’ Focus in the Spring
Teachers can use these small ‘upgrades’ or tweaks to their regular practices to help keep students focused and involved.
buff.ly
March 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Reposted by Miriam Plotinsky
edutopia.org
Getting students to focus in the spring isn’t easy. Here are some tips from veteran educator @mirplo.bsky.social that can help you *and* your students stay on track. 🌷

#EduSky #teachers
Maintaining Students’ Focus in the Spring
Teachers can use these small ‘upgrades’ or tweaks to their regular practices to help keep students focused and involved.
buff.ly
March 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Reposted by Miriam Plotinsky
edutopia.org
You’re inviting students to contribute, but all you hear is *crickets*. 🦗

These strategies from @mirplo.bsky.social increase participation when students need an extra push. #EduSky
3 Strategies to Increase Student Participation
Many teachers report lower levels of participation in the past couple of years. These vocal and nonvocal strategies may get students to contribute in class.
buff.ly
January 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Reposted by Miriam Plotinsky
edutopia.org
Sometimes you want quiet in the classroom. Other times, you want to hear students talking! 💬 Try these activities from @mirplo.bsky.social to invite participation. #EduSky
3 Strategies to Increase Student Participation
Many teachers report lower levels of participation in the past couple of years. These vocal and nonvocal strategies may get students to contribute in class.
buff.ly
January 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM