Peter Sci
@powersci.org
Science teacher (earth and life), adjunct faculty science education, science education researcher, nature lover. PhD in curriculum studies. 🏳️🌈
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NEA Exec. Director Kim Anderson challenges educators at #NEARA to be brave and resist injustice. "This administration only takes notice when we are united and loud, when we are brave enough to step up and step forward, and say, 'Not on our watch."
NEA Executive Director Kim Anderson Speaks at the 2025 NEA Representative Assembly
July 5, 2025, Portland, Oregon—Kim Anderson challenges educators at NEA's annual meeting to be brave and resist injustice. "This administration only takes no...
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July 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
NEA Exec. Director Kim Anderson challenges educators at #NEARA to be brave and resist injustice. "This administration only takes notice when we are united and loud, when we are brave enough to step up and step forward, and say, 'Not on our watch."
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Congestion pricing by the # ‘s 6 months in:
* 67k fewer drivers entering zone daily
* Delays in Holland Tunnel down 65%
* Traffic deaths down 32% so far in 2025
* $500m projected this year for MTA capital improvements
* B’way attendance +12%
* Subway ridership +7%
So yes this program is a SUCCESS.
* 67k fewer drivers entering zone daily
* Delays in Holland Tunnel down 65%
* Traffic deaths down 32% so far in 2025
* $500m projected this year for MTA capital improvements
* B’way attendance +12%
* Subway ridership +7%
So yes this program is a SUCCESS.
July 6, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Congestion pricing by the # ‘s 6 months in:
* 67k fewer drivers entering zone daily
* Delays in Holland Tunnel down 65%
* Traffic deaths down 32% so far in 2025
* $500m projected this year for MTA capital improvements
* B’way attendance +12%
* Subway ridership +7%
So yes this program is a SUCCESS.
* 67k fewer drivers entering zone daily
* Delays in Holland Tunnel down 65%
* Traffic deaths down 32% so far in 2025
* $500m projected this year for MTA capital improvements
* B’way attendance +12%
* Subway ridership +7%
So yes this program is a SUCCESS.
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How lucky are we to hear from Andy Markus, our Education Support Professional of the Year?
Andy so clearly demonstrates how custodial workers—and administrative staff, and bus drivers, and cafeteria workers—have a powerful role to play in the education of every child.
Andy so clearly demonstrates how custodial workers—and administrative staff, and bus drivers, and cafeteria workers—have a powerful role to play in the education of every child.
July 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
How lucky are we to hear from Andy Markus, our Education Support Professional of the Year?
Andy so clearly demonstrates how custodial workers—and administrative staff, and bus drivers, and cafeteria workers—have a powerful role to play in the education of every child.
Andy so clearly demonstrates how custodial workers—and administrative staff, and bus drivers, and cafeteria workers—have a powerful role to play in the education of every child.
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Teachers don't need more tech. They need smaller classes and more (paid) time for prep and instruction. But alas, the tech option means more profit for billionaires, while the latter would cost billionaires more in taxes. And so, in our current kleptocracy, tech is what teachers are going to get...
🧵 addressing the argument: "AI won’t replace teachers, but it will save them time and make them more effective.”
Adding edtech doesn't necessarily save teachers time. A recent study found that LMSs sold to schools over the past decade+ as time-savers aren’t delivering on making teaching easier.
Adding edtech doesn't necessarily save teachers time. A recent study found that LMSs sold to schools over the past decade+ as time-savers aren’t delivering on making teaching easier.
Technology is supposed to decrease teacher burnout – but we found it can sometimes make it worse
Efforts to simplify teachers’ jobs through technology can backfire without a strong focus on teacher well-being.
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June 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Teachers don't need more tech. They need smaller classes and more (paid) time for prep and instruction. But alas, the tech option means more profit for billionaires, while the latter would cost billionaires more in taxes. And so, in our current kleptocracy, tech is what teachers are going to get...
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Everyone should be able to see themselves reflected in the books they read and feel comfortable about being the person they want to be. Find books in this list that reflect on the LGBTQ+ experience along with titles about pride, tolerance, and diversity:
LGBTQ+ Books for Schools | NEA
Recommended titles that reflect on the LGBTQ+ experience and books about Pride, tolerance, and diversity.
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June 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Everyone should be able to see themselves reflected in the books they read and feel comfortable about being the person they want to be. Find books in this list that reflect on the LGBTQ+ experience along with titles about pride, tolerance, and diversity:
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The Trump admin just withheld $6.8B in critical education funding—money that overwhelmingly supports students through their local school districts. But together with @studentdefense.bsky.social, @edlawcenter.bsky.social, @afscmemd.org, and NAACP, we’re taking legal action to stop it.
Coalition moves for injunction stopping Trump administration’s actions to dismantle the Department of Education | NEA
Today, in the case of NAACP v. US, the coalition of plaintiffs and supporters are moving for a preliminary injunction preventing Linda McMahon and the Trump administration from continuing their…
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July 1, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The Trump admin just withheld $6.8B in critical education funding—money that overwhelmingly supports students through their local school districts. But together with @studentdefense.bsky.social, @edlawcenter.bsky.social, @afscmemd.org, and NAACP, we’re taking legal action to stop it.
PhET is such an important free resource for many science educators. If you can donate, please do!
1/7 💔 We are very disappointed to announce that on April 25, NSF terminated a $1.5M PhET grant – our Pathways to Open Source Ecosystems Phase II grant for advancing PhET’s SceneryStack project. Learn how this impacts our work and how you can help: bit.ly/PhETNSF2025
May 10, 2025 at 12:51 AM
PhET is such an important free resource for many science educators. If you can donate, please do!
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Teachers of #Texas, we're headed your way! We are partnering with Texas A&M College of Education & Human Development to offer a free climate change workshop on April 4-5 in College Station. Please join us! There is still time to register - forms.gle/Axkv8UW7CNNq... #EduSky #TeacherSky #TeachClimate
March 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Teachers of #Texas, we're headed your way! We are partnering with Texas A&M College of Education & Human Development to offer a free climate change workshop on April 4-5 in College Station. Please join us! There is still time to register - forms.gle/Axkv8UW7CNNq... #EduSky #TeacherSky #TeachClimate
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Uptown funk? Some drivers are bummed about CDOT's proposal to convert parking to PBLs on Clark N. of Montrose. Here's why they shouldn't worry.
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March 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Uptown funk? Some drivers are bummed about CDOT's proposal to convert parking to PBLs on Clark N. of Montrose. Here's why they shouldn't worry.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/03/18/u...
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/03/18/u...
Science teachers: have you ever wanted to dig up dinosaurs and microfossils? Want to see the actual KT boundary and dig ancient ecosystems? Applications for the DIG Field School are now open! Hands down it is my favorite summer experience!
@gpwilson11.bsky.social
www.burkemuseum.org/education/ed...
@gpwilson11.bsky.social
www.burkemuseum.org/education/ed...
Apply for the DIG
Apply now for the 2024 DIG Field School Program.
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February 5, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Science teachers: have you ever wanted to dig up dinosaurs and microfossils? Want to see the actual KT boundary and dig ancient ecosystems? Applications for the DIG Field School are now open! Hands down it is my favorite summer experience!
@gpwilson11.bsky.social
www.burkemuseum.org/education/ed...
@gpwilson11.bsky.social
www.burkemuseum.org/education/ed...
Here's a picture of our snowy courtyard. It was from the first snowfall in Chicago a few days ago. It's so calming to watch and enjoy.
November 25, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Here's a picture of our snowy courtyard. It was from the first snowfall in Chicago a few days ago. It's so calming to watch and enjoy.
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We will get more nuanced packs as more people come, but PLEASE let me know if you want to be added to the Science Educator starter pack! Leave a comment and we will get you on. Make sure to share too so that we can find more of us. go.bsky.app/FdpEmsi #SciEd #NGSS #Skyence 🧪
November 15, 2024 at 5:47 AM
We will get more nuanced packs as more people come, but PLEASE let me know if you want to be added to the Science Educator starter pack! Leave a comment and we will get you on. Make sure to share too so that we can find more of us. go.bsky.app/FdpEmsi #SciEd #NGSS #Skyence 🧪
Fall break has begun and my dog has the right mood for it.
November 22, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Fall break has begun and my dog has the right mood for it.
Making my own moss safari as inspired by @mosssafari.bsky.social! Collected some moss from around my school and letting it sit overnight. Had an initial look to see what was already there.
November 19, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Making my own moss safari as inspired by @mosssafari.bsky.social! Collected some moss from around my school and letting it sit overnight. Had an initial look to see what was already there.
From May 2024 in Chicago. Absolutely stunning to see the northern lights on the shores of Lake Michigan.
September 28, 2024 at 4:23 PM
From May 2024 in Chicago. Absolutely stunning to see the northern lights on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Love the little creatures we find on our evening walks.
September 23, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Love the little creatures we find on our evening walks.