Alfonso Garcia Arriola, Ed.D.
@agarriolapdx.bsky.social
Science educator, 2022-23 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow. RCTID! Zag Up! Posts are my own.
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Hi BlueSky! I'm a middle school science educator at ACCESS Academy in Portland, OR. I'm also a board member in the OR Science Teachers Assoc. & a past Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow. I'm here to discuss STEAM education, science, policy, & research on professional development. #EduSky
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Canceling Jimmy Kimmel show is not about Charlie Kirk, just like going after universities was not about antisemitism and occupying DC was not about fighting crime.
September 18, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Canceling Jimmy Kimmel show is not about Charlie Kirk, just like going after universities was not about antisemitism and occupying DC was not about fighting crime.
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“Let’s begin by saying that we are living through a very dangerous time.” So opens “A Talk to Teachers,” which James Baldwin delivered to a group of educators in October, 1963.
James Baldwin’s Lesson for Teachers in a Time of Turmoil
Rigorous lessons are not mutually exclusive from culturally and politically relevant ones.
www.newyorker.com
August 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
“Let’s begin by saying that we are living through a very dangerous time.” So opens “A Talk to Teachers,” which James Baldwin delivered to a group of educators in October, 1963.
E/V Nautilus sci comm fellows are trying to cover all 50 states again and they need your help! If anyone has any educator connections in these states please share the link!
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AK, CO, ID, KS, ME, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, ND, OK, SC, TN, UT, VT, WY
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AK, CO, ID, KS, ME, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, ND, OK, SC, TN, UT, VT, WY
Ship-to-Shore Interactions
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August 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
E/V Nautilus sci comm fellows are trying to cover all 50 states again and they need your help! If anyone has any educator connections in these states please share the link!
nautiluslive.org/education/sh...
AK, CO, ID, KS, ME, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, ND, OK, SC, TN, UT, VT, WY
nautiluslive.org/education/sh...
AK, CO, ID, KS, ME, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, ND, OK, SC, TN, UT, VT, WY
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If you've been wondering how people learn, or how things like GenAI affect how people learn, or how to help people teach and learn effectively, then you should talk to an educational psychologist. #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky
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What is Educational Psychology?
Proudly presented by APA Division 15. Narration by Dr. Jeff Greene.
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July 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
If you've been wondering how people learn, or how things like GenAI affect how people learn, or how to help people teach and learn effectively, then you should talk to an educational psychologist. #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky
youtu.be/Nm1EXUm023s?...
youtu.be/Nm1EXUm023s?...
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NARST and 10 other education research groups urge Education Department leaders to act immediately to ensure the Civil Rights Data Collection for the 2025-26 school year. Read the letter on AERA's page: www.aera.net/Portals/38/U...
July 21, 2025 at 11:38 PM
NARST and 10 other education research groups urge Education Department leaders to act immediately to ensure the Civil Rights Data Collection for the 2025-26 school year. Read the letter on AERA's page: www.aera.net/Portals/38/U...
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For years, US teachers already had more face-to-face instructional time than teachers in any other country.
The daily hour of planning time (which is not always guaranteed) is inadequate for the planning, grading, parent outreach, tutoring, & meetings that are part of the job.
(cont'd)...
The daily hour of planning time (which is not always guaranteed) is inadequate for the planning, grading, parent outreach, tutoring, & meetings that are part of the job.
(cont'd)...
"We don’t make enough money to put up with this."
Last year, US K-12 schools opened short 55,000 teachers. Between book bans and political attacks on schools and educators, it's looking like this year's shortages will be even more dire, especially in red states.
newrepublic.com/article/1967...
Last year, US K-12 schools opened short 55,000 teachers. Between book bans and political attacks on schools and educators, it's looking like this year's shortages will be even more dire, especially in red states.
newrepublic.com/article/1967...
American Teachers in Red States Are Walking Away for Good
The predictable consequences of the right wing’s war on public schools are being felt as educators leave their communities—and their profession.
newrepublic.com
July 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
For years, US teachers already had more face-to-face instructional time than teachers in any other country.
The daily hour of planning time (which is not always guaranteed) is inadequate for the planning, grading, parent outreach, tutoring, & meetings that are part of the job.
(cont'd)...
The daily hour of planning time (which is not always guaranteed) is inadequate for the planning, grading, parent outreach, tutoring, & meetings that are part of the job.
(cont'd)...
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Paying for news, and ignoring low quality free news, is one way to hold your information sources accountable. And that makes the Internet helpful again: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psyc...
July 14, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Paying for news, and ignoring low quality free news, is one way to hold your information sources accountable. And that makes the Internet helpful again: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psyc...
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NEW from me: The GOP megabill will add $171 billion to immigration enforcement and ICE, a gigantic sum that'll pour funds into a vast network of detention + hire thousands of ICE agents and fund sheriffs.
I talked to an expert on just what to expect:
boltsmag.org/how-the-gop-...
I talked to an expert on just what to expect:
boltsmag.org/how-the-gop-...
How the GOP Megabill Would Turbocharge Local Immigration Enforcement - Bolts
Congress is poised to pour tens of billions of dollars into more immigration detention, private jails, and border operations, plus new ICE partnerships with local police and sheriffs.
boltsmag.org
July 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
NEW from me: The GOP megabill will add $171 billion to immigration enforcement and ICE, a gigantic sum that'll pour funds into a vast network of detention + hire thousands of ICE agents and fund sheriffs.
I talked to an expert on just what to expect:
boltsmag.org/how-the-gop-...
I talked to an expert on just what to expect:
boltsmag.org/how-the-gop-...
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All I’m asking, as an American, is for another set of Americans on a hill to have the moral courage and tenacity to fight for the Republic
At the end of the day, this is the experiment of democracy
At the end of the day, this is the experiment of democracy
July 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM
All I’m asking, as an American, is for another set of Americans on a hill to have the moral courage and tenacity to fight for the Republic
At the end of the day, this is the experiment of democracy
At the end of the day, this is the experiment of democracy
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Wherever you live in the world, your climate is getting warmer.
21st June is #ShowYourStripes day when we encourage everyone to use the warming stripes graphics to talk about climate change and how we are all already experiencing the consequences.
Download your stripes: www.ShowYourStripes.info
21st June is #ShowYourStripes day when we encourage everyone to use the warming stripes graphics to talk about climate change and how we are all already experiencing the consequences.
Download your stripes: www.ShowYourStripes.info
June 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Wherever you live in the world, your climate is getting warmer.
21st June is #ShowYourStripes day when we encourage everyone to use the warming stripes graphics to talk about climate change and how we are all already experiencing the consequences.
Download your stripes: www.ShowYourStripes.info
21st June is #ShowYourStripes day when we encourage everyone to use the warming stripes graphics to talk about climate change and how we are all already experiencing the consequences.
Download your stripes: www.ShowYourStripes.info
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Take Action NOW to defend academic freedom and higher education. Say no to politics in our research. Sign our Open Letter below in support of institutions that are speaking out, and calling for others to join.
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sciforgood.org/support-academic-freedom/
#scienceforgood #defendresearch
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sciforgood.org/support-academic-freedom/
#scienceforgood #defendresearch
April 15, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Take Action NOW to defend academic freedom and higher education. Say no to politics in our research. Sign our Open Letter below in support of institutions that are speaking out, and calling for others to join.
⬇️
sciforgood.org/support-academic-freedom/
#scienceforgood #defendresearch
⬇️
sciforgood.org/support-academic-freedom/
#scienceforgood #defendresearch
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State Science Fair Time!
April 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
State Science Fair Time!
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For your enjoyment: here is Secretary of Education Linda McMahon talking about implementing AI in schools, but pronouncing it "A1," as in "A1 Steak Sauce"
www.youtube.com/live/lxrg28z...
www.youtube.com/live/lxrg28z...
April 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
For your enjoyment: here is Secretary of Education Linda McMahon talking about implementing AI in schools, but pronouncing it "A1," as in "A1 Steak Sauce"
www.youtube.com/live/lxrg28z...
www.youtube.com/live/lxrg28z...
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The administration’s demand for what I call a loyalty pledge to a racial worldview from every school in the country is “an astounding act of aggression against our democracy the likes of which I’ve never seen or heard tell of in the United States of America.”
WA schools superintendent resists Trump’s DEI order
Washington joins a group of Democratic-led cities and states pushing back on threats to cut K-12 school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
www.seattletimes.com
April 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The administration’s demand for what I call a loyalty pledge to a racial worldview from every school in the country is “an astounding act of aggression against our democracy the likes of which I’ve never seen or heard tell of in the United States of America.”
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Have you read the NYSED response to the Trump admin’s “certify you don’t do DEI or else” letter? It is embedded in the article below.
You should! It is gratifying and an example of simple, legal, potent resistance from a gov entity.
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You should! It is gratifying and an example of simple, legal, potent resistance from a gov entity.
Little 🧵
Trump gave states 10 days to sign anti-DEI policy. NY Education Department is refusing.
In a Friday letter to the U.S. Education Department, New York officials said they will not certify that the state is eliminating DEI in schools, despite threats to pull federal funding.
www.chalkbeat.org
April 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Have you read the NYSED response to the Trump admin’s “certify you don’t do DEI or else” letter? It is embedded in the article below.
You should! It is gratifying and an example of simple, legal, potent resistance from a gov entity.
Little 🧵
You should! It is gratifying and an example of simple, legal, potent resistance from a gov entity.
Little 🧵
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During the #StateOfTheUnion I decided to help write a teacher-facing @stemteachingtool.bsky.social to help educators understand 8 Climate Literacy principles decided by 15 US federal agencies in 2024—so they can help future generations build the decarbonized world we need.
➡️ tiny.cc/2024-Climate...
➡️ tiny.cc/2024-Climate...
Climate-Literacy-Guide-September-2024.pdf
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March 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
During the #StateOfTheUnion I decided to help write a teacher-facing @stemteachingtool.bsky.social to help educators understand 8 Climate Literacy principles decided by 15 US federal agencies in 2024—so they can help future generations build the decarbonized world we need.
➡️ tiny.cc/2024-Climate...
➡️ tiny.cc/2024-Climate...
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EDUCATE!
"All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights & protections under the US Constitution. The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights & defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home."
www.ilrc.org/red-cards-ta...
"All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights & protections under the US Constitution. The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights & defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home."
www.ilrc.org/red-cards-ta...
Red Cards / Tarjetas Rojas | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC
All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend them...
www.ilrc.org
February 22, 2025 at 12:52 AM
EDUCATE!
"All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights & protections under the US Constitution. The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights & defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home."
www.ilrc.org/red-cards-ta...
"All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights & protections under the US Constitution. The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights & defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home."
www.ilrc.org/red-cards-ta...
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We just published a NEW @stemteachingtool.bsky.social on how to PROMOTE EQUITY in #STEMed — based on the powerful @nasem-education.bsky.social EQUITY IN K-12 STEM ED report. Be sure to explore the detailed equity assessment tool included!
➡️ stemteachingtools.org/brief/101
PLS RESKEET #SciEd #NGSS
➡️ stemteachingtools.org/brief/101
PLS RESKEET #SciEd #NGSS
February 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
We just published a NEW @stemteachingtool.bsky.social on how to PROMOTE EQUITY in #STEMed — based on the powerful @nasem-education.bsky.social EQUITY IN K-12 STEM ED report. Be sure to explore the detailed equity assessment tool included!
➡️ stemteachingtools.org/brief/101
PLS RESKEET #SciEd #NGSS
➡️ stemteachingtools.org/brief/101
PLS RESKEET #SciEd #NGSS
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"It feels like a bomb went off" says @cdelawalla.bsky.social in this interview with @ittefaq.bsky.social on why science march now and what is at stake. youtu.be/tfNtuhNAxlw?....
In this interview, we discussed key questions related to #sciencemarch. @standupforscience.bsky.social #science
In this interview, we discussed key questions related to #sciencemarch. @standupforscience.bsky.social #science
Why are Scientists Protesting? I Science is Under Attack I Science March Explained I Donald Trump
YouTube video by Science Talk
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February 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"It feels like a bomb went off" says @cdelawalla.bsky.social in this interview with @ittefaq.bsky.social on why science march now and what is at stake. youtu.be/tfNtuhNAxlw?....
In this interview, we discussed key questions related to #sciencemarch. @standupforscience.bsky.social #science
In this interview, we discussed key questions related to #sciencemarch. @standupforscience.bsky.social #science
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We've gotten a lot of questions about who's behind #standupforscience2025 - and in the spirit of transparency, we made a starter pack of our core team ☀️
We're a group of early-career scientists who are passionate about the ability of science to drive progress!
go.bsky.app/SHLNvG1
We're a group of early-career scientists who are passionate about the ability of science to drive progress!
go.bsky.app/SHLNvG1
February 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
We've gotten a lot of questions about who's behind #standupforscience2025 - and in the spirit of transparency, we made a starter pack of our core team ☀️
We're a group of early-career scientists who are passionate about the ability of science to drive progress!
go.bsky.app/SHLNvG1
We're a group of early-career scientists who are passionate about the ability of science to drive progress!
go.bsky.app/SHLNvG1
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Incompetence in Washington puts every American at risk, no matter how you voted. No one should be happy that the DOGE team - the same folks who randomly published classified U.S. security information online today - wants access to your bank account & Social Security numbers.
February 15, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Incompetence in Washington puts every American at risk, no matter how you voted. No one should be happy that the DOGE team - the same folks who randomly published classified U.S. security information online today - wants access to your bank account & Social Security numbers.