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Tom Whitby
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Author, Blogger, Speaker, podcaster, 40 yr teacher, Founder #Edchat, Blog: My Island View https://tomwhitby.com senior consultant http://www.innovations4education.com/
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MAGA’s Teacher Hate Campaign EXPLODES & BACKFIRES!
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November 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 72 of the last 84 days.

Epstein Shutdown.
October 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Time to call it on this week's #EdChat. Please join us again next week- Same time, new Topic #EduSky
October 14, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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We once did a parent education night. We had 3 sessions of classes taught by teachers on Homework, how to help with projects, internet safety, extracurricular activities, and other things parents should know about education. Exhausting, but effective. #EdChat #EduSky
October 14, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Do not use personal email addresses for parent communications. The school should provide every teacher with a free email account. #EdChat #EduSky
October 14, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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If a parent sees a failing grade on a report card without any previous notifications, that is the teacher's fault. No excuses! #Edchat #Edus
October 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Parents on your side are far better than parents who look to blame you for their child's failures. Communication is the best defense. #EdChat #EduSky
October 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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The MOST important thing to communicate to parents is any problem affecting a grade before the report card. Give them a fighting chance to affect change #EdChat #EduSky
October 14, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Notifying parents regularly about problems or missed assignments makes later parent meetings an easier go. They can't be surprised if they were informed. #EdChat #EduSky
October 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Notifying parents regularly about problems or missed assignments makes later parent meetings an easier go. They can't be surprised if they were informed. #EdChat #EduSky
October 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Presenting kids with certificates of accomplishment or creativity or just doing nice things can be helpful. #EdChat #EduSky
October 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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To involve parents, I ask,

Do you have anything to offer our classroom that will help us explore our community? Do you have a cultural celebration, occupation, or talent that would contribute to our class discussions this year?

It's a great way to include their expertise. #EdChat #EduSky
October 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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My most successful experience in involving parents was when I created a class website. Hmwk, tests, special events were all posted. Parents loved it. #EdChat #EduSky
October 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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I never liked back-to-school night because there was never enough time to discuss what was planned for the year. #EdChat #EduSky
October 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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#EdChat Topic: Parent engagement can be very helpful in education. What are the ways beyond “Back To School Night” that schools may inform and involve parents? #EduSky
October 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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#EdChat will begin on the hour. Please join the conversation. #EduSky
October 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Join us for this week’s #EdChat on Twitter and BlueSky at 7 PM eastern time. Follow the hashtag and place it on any personal post you want included. #EduSky
October 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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October 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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I must leave the chat a little early today. Thank you until next week. You can get our live reaction on our Podcast The #EdChat Radio Show. #EduSky
October 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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I wonder how many principals allow for discussion of education strategies in those required Faculty meetings? Would Rigor be an appropriate topic? #EdChat #EduSky
October 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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So that we are all on the same page, Cognitive overload a state where the brain is overwhelmed with too much information or stimuli, leading to difficulty processing, understanding, and remembering information. Not what we want. #EdChat #EduSky
October 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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It's especially problematic in my content World Languages because language acquisition doesn't happen in that way at that pace. And it's still too textbook influenced even if no textbook is used. #EdChat #edusky
October 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Since direct instruction and lectures make up a significant part of our educational strategy, how do we transition to a more project-based curriculum? #EdChat #EduSky
October 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Is Direct instruction compatible with Rigor, or would project-based learning be a better strategy? #EdChat #EduSky
October 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Too many educators believe rigor means more intense work with more homework. Not So! #EdChat #EduSky
October 7, 2025 at 11:09 PM