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Zac Chase
@mrchase.bsky.social
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Former policy advisor at U.S. Dept. of Ed. Lead on the 2024 and 2016 National Educational Technology Plans. Background in curriculum development, teacher training, & school redesign. Committed to inquiry, universal design, equity, and inclusion.
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So loved having you on!
May 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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If you and folks you know are looking for a podcast to help make sense of what's happening in public education, might I offer up Academic Distinctions: A podcast to fix America's schools?

Please help us spread the word by reposting. Thanks in advance! #edusky
April 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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And we're live! The first episode of Academic Distinctions dropped today. Listen as Stephanie and I talk AI EOs and Weaponizing Federal Education Funding with @dlaufenberg.bsky.social academicdistinctions.buzzsprout.com #edusky #AI #education #learning #teaching #podcast
Academic Distinctions: A Podcast to Fix America's Schools
Hosted by Stephanie Melville and Zac Chase, "Academic Distinctions" is a podcast for educators that tackles the reading and research teachers often don't have time for. With experience as classroom te...
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April 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Three families share what it took to win the right for special ed students to learn with nondisabled kids — and what’s at risk under Trump & RFK Jr.
Not One Generation Removed, Disability Advocates Fear Return to a Dark Era
Three families share what it took to win the right for special ed students to learn with nondisabled kids — and what’s at risk under Trump & RFK Jr.
www.the74million.org
April 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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When we dropped the trailer for Academic Distinctions, an opening episode covering the major news around education seemed big and doable. Given the last 72 hours...dropping next week. Subscribe now.

#education #teaching #learning #edtech #ai #news

academicdistinctions.buzzsprout.com
Academic Distinctions: A Podcast to Fix America's Schools
Hosted by Stephanie Melville and Zac Chase, "Academic Distinctions" is a podcast for educators that tackles the reading and research teachers often don't have time for. With experience as classroom te...
academicdistinctions.buzzsprout.com
April 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Hey, #edusky, excited to announce a new podcast with my colleague Stephanie Melville to help make sense of the news and history of #publiceducation. Listen to the trailer for Academic Distinctions here and subscribe wherever you get your #podcasts.
academicdistinctions.buzzsprout.com
Academic Distinctions: A Podcast to Fix America's Schools
Hosted by Stephanie Melville and Zac Chase, "Academic Distinctions" is a podcast for educators that tackles the reading and research teachers often don't have time for. With experience as classroom te...
academicdistinctions.buzzsprout.com
April 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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We're watching 2006's Charlotte's Web, and my kids keep asking what's the big deal with the webs? Why are people so surprised?

I love that they think such amazing things can of course happen.

#parenting
February 1, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Curiosity & Assessment Can Be Friends www.autodizactic.com/curiosity-an...
Curiosity and Assessment Can Be Friends
Last week, Diana sent me a link to this thoughtful piece by Theresa Walter. Writing for the Human Restoration Project, Walter asks, “Does assessment stymie curiosity?” Photo by Murry Le…
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January 21, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Connected Learning Alliance has helped to push my thinking.
I felt a bit sheepish at seeing @mimiito.bsky.social's post the other day and realizing I haven't subscribed. Maybe others have made a similar oversight.
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#professionallearning
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December 6, 2024 at 2:54 PM
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When your shipment tracking update changes from "Arriving today" to "We'll let you know."
December 4, 2024 at 2:54 AM
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Unclear on how #interoperability, #portability, and #security standards can improve students' and families' lives while improving national security?
This post from ED's Office of #EdTech lays out the case for the IEP Pledge.
#technology #specialeducation #504plan
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Take Action: Pledge to improve the lives of students with disabilities by improving…
During Veterans and Military Families Month, the U.S. Department of Education is proud to launch the Interoperability, Efficiency, and…
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December 3, 2024 at 5:43 PM
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Are you leading an organization supporting the educational needs of highly-mobile students. Consider signing ED's Interoperability, Efficiency, and #Portability (IEP) Commitment for students with IEP's and 504 Plans. #specialeducation #sped #education

Http://tech.ed.gov/iep-pledge
November 21, 2024 at 12:11 AM