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Sarah Lane
@slanenestor.bsky.social
On the road with Sphere Education Initiatives (sphere-ed.org).
NBCT, MIEE. Lover of sports, books, and my dog.
One of the highlights of #NCTE was sharing about the new Democracy & Literature collection from Sphere. And, catching up with many English teachers/Sphere alumni! Shoutout to our Sphere alum who presented with my colleague Kobi on the topic. #TeacherSphere
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Webinar next Tuesday with @SphereEdIn and ICS! Register here: buff.ly/D3m4Rgl
#civildiscourse #TeacherSphere #sschat
October 17, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Excited to share applications to Sphere Summit are live for 5th-12th grade educators & leaders! $500 travel stipend, hotel, meals, and best of all- excellent PD about bettering civic culture and fostering civil discourse on complex issues. www.sphere-ed.org/sphere-summit
#sschat #teacherscholarship
Sphere Summit
The Sphere Summit is a full scholarship summer program for grades 5–12 educators and administrators, featuring presentations by leading policymakers, scholars, and academics, who discuss key public po...
www.sphere-ed.org
October 8, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Happy back-to-school season! Recent PD highlights have been a local WA school & TX 2x with colleagues. We love getting #Sphere resources out to teachers across the U.S. —> Meaningful discussions & fostering civic culture across all subjects #TeacherSphere #civildiscourse
September 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Another successful Sphere Summit in the books.
Applications for 2026 will open in the fall!
#TeacherSphere #SphereSummit
July 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
FREE content & PD resources at Booth 2213 from the nonprofit Sphere.
Supporting interdisciplinary civil discourse 💬
Excited for another day at #PrincipalsUNITED #United25 #NASSP
July 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Come to Booth 2213 when visiting the exhibit hall!
Everything is free to support you… including a brand new leadership guide!
Free PD & content to support schools across the U.S.
#PrincipalsUNITED #nassp #naesp #UNITEDConference #TeacherSphere
July 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Has been an awesome start to #SphereSummit 2025!
This morning we had a great teacher panel sharing their expertise and tips. #TeacherSphere @jfsnoad.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The new & free Leadership Toolkit from Sphere is a great way for teacher leaders, mentors, instructional coaches, admin to dig into how to support their colleagues in civil discourse practices.
Good for goal setting and planning for fall!
#teachersphere
www.sphere-ed.org/leadership-t...
Leadership Toolkit for Civil Discourse
Empower your school community with the tools and resources to foster civil discourse. This collection offers educational leadership practical guidance, professional development videos, and engaging re...
www.sphere-ed.org
June 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Teacher leaders, mentors, instructional coaches, department chairs, curriculum directors, principals, superintendents, and more… all leaders advancing positive change in schools.
Excited to kickoff the launch of new resources with this webinar of stellar leaders!

www.sphere-ed.org/event/leader...
Leadership in Action: Strengthening Schools Through Civil Discourse
Hear from current leaders in education as they explore the role of leadership in cultivating civil discourse and supporting educators. Discover new, free leadership tools designed to foster civil disc...
www.sphere-ed.org
April 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Planning for tomorrow morning? We’d love to have you join us! 💬#NSTA25 #NSTA #NSTASpring25 #TeacherSphere
March 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Yesterday during the #WomensHistoryMonth webinar with Sphere, a panelist shared this quotation.
Always enjoy a good piece from Fitzgerald.
#TeacherSphere
March 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Very excited to be going to my first NSTA conference to share about discourse in science classrooms with my colleague Elyse! Join us at a session! 💬🔬

#NSTA25 #Philly25 #NSTASpring25 #TeacherSphere
March 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Very excited to be at WA CSS today.
Stop by the Sphere table for lots of free resources!
As a WA educator myself I’m happy to connect with all the great SS teachers here.
#TeacherSphere @wscss.bsky.social
March 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
“Thanks to Sphere, I now have new ways to contribute through my teaching and a renewed commitment to fostering thoughtful, engaged citizens.”

-Nilda, H.S. teacher in Puerto Rico & #SphereAlumni Fellow.

For #CivicLearningWeek we’re celebrating teachers making an impact! 🎉 #TeacherSphere
March 13, 2025 at 3:01 AM
How are you fostering civil discourse in your middle school classroom? Free slides, forms, and more to support you during #CivicLearningWeek and beyond!
💬 #TeacherSphere #middleschool

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Civil Discourse Toolkit for Middle School Teachers
www.sphere-ed.org
March 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Looking forward to this webinar tomorrow to kick off #CivicLearningWeek!
What are your thoughts on the impact of social media on youth civic engagement?

#TeacherSphere

www.sphere-ed.org/event/social...
Social Media and Youth Mental Health: A Civic Learning Week Conversation
In recent years, calls to limit, regulate, or ban social media platforms have escalated from all corners of the political spectrum.
www.sphere-ed.org
March 10, 2025 at 5:27 AM

Enjoying the @mcss1858.bsky.social conference at Saint Cloud University! If you’re here, stop by the @SphereEdIn booth for free content & swag! And come to my next session at 2 PM 🌎
@SocialStudiesMN #TeacherSphere #MCSS
February 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Today at 3:30 at #OETC! Free resources & ideas for supporting student discourse & discovery on equity in AI. Looking forward to the session. 💻 💬 #OETC25 @oetc.bsky.social #TeacherSphere
February 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Would love to see you at one of my sessions! #OETC25
Very excited to be at the Ohio Ed Tech conference in less than a month!
Here are my sessions- hope to have you join me! 💻 💬
If you’ve got sessions, feel free to share here in the thread. Would love to see what everyone is offering.

#OETC25 #TeacherTwitter #ohioteachers
February 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
A great weekend in Phoenix at a mini-summit by Sphere & UAZ, coupled with a great time engaging with educators at ACSS. 📚🌵
Sphere can bring great PD to your school or district at no cost to you. Hope to support more AZ educators soon!
#TeacherSphere
January 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day from Sphere.
#TeacherSphere
January 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Very excited to be at the Ohio Ed Tech conference in less than a month!
Here are my sessions- hope to have you join me! 💻 💬
If you’ve got sessions, feel free to share here in the thread. Would love to see what everyone is offering.

#OETC25 #TeacherTwitter #ohioteachers
January 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM
📣 Wisconsin educators & admin!
Sphere is partnering to provide a special PD with the Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies and Retro Report. Join us 2/8 at Mukwonago High School. More info & register ->
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Building an Evergreen Space to Foster Civil Discourse in Your Classroom
Join Sphere Education Initiatives, Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies, and Retro Report for a Regional Wisconsin for a day of FREE CSS Professional Development Day! Saturday, February 8, 2025 ...
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January 17, 2025 at 4:45 AM