BC Education Matters
@bceducationmatters.bsky.social
Openly alt account for tracydh focused on education issues and organizing to bring change. Big dreams and not a lot of time so expect inconsistent posting here!
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May 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Re-sharing for the afternoon crowd. The Trump/McMahon Department of Education is yanking money that districts were counting on to pay their bills. This isn't anyone's definition of fiscal responsibility.
By Friday, school districts in all states will be subject to the Trump Education Dept's sudden seizure of their remaining #K12 COVID relief dollars—even though that $ is already obligated. An "efficiency" that's really just welching on a debt to students. #edusky www.newamerica.org/education-po...
Trump Administration's Clawback of COVID Dollars Leaves School Districts Holding the Bag
USED has suddenly cut short the time for using K-12 COVID relief funds. States and school district are now scrambling to pay their bills.
www.newamerica.org
May 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Re-sharing for the afternoon crowd. The Trump/McMahon Department of Education is yanking money that districts were counting on to pay their bills. This isn't anyone's definition of fiscal responsibility.
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Tracked data from over 100k English students shows:
• More than 1:4 pupils begin to disengage from school during Year 7
• Less than half ‘happy to go to school’
• Girls feel increasingly less safe at school
www.tes.com/magazine/news/secondary/school-engagement-plummets-year-7-research-finds?amp
• More than 1:4 pupils begin to disengage from school during Year 7
• Less than half ‘happy to go to school’
• Girls feel increasingly less safe at school
www.tes.com/magazine/news/secondary/school-engagement-plummets-year-7-research-finds?amp
School engagement plummets in Year 7, research finds
Separate studies warn that students’ enjoyment of lessons drops, and stress levels rise, after moving to secondary school
www.tes.com
May 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Tracked data from over 100k English students shows:
• More than 1:4 pupils begin to disengage from school during Year 7
• Less than half ‘happy to go to school’
• Girls feel increasingly less safe at school
www.tes.com/magazine/news/secondary/school-engagement-plummets-year-7-research-finds?amp
• More than 1:4 pupils begin to disengage from school during Year 7
• Less than half ‘happy to go to school’
• Girls feel increasingly less safe at school
www.tes.com/magazine/news/secondary/school-engagement-plummets-year-7-research-finds?amp
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2018: "Promoting curiosity is a foundation for early learning that we should be emphasizing more when we look at academic achievement."
www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/e...
www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/e...
Exploring the Link Between Childhood Curiosity and School Achievement
Promoting curiosity may be a valuable approach to boosting academic performance, particularly for low-income children, a new analysis finds.
www.michiganmedicine.org
May 20, 2025 at 12:18 PM
2018: "Promoting curiosity is a foundation for early learning that we should be emphasizing more when we look at academic achievement."
www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/e...
www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/e...
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Cutest alert! We found a group of baby alligators on our Go2Science trip! And their mom is nearby! Make sure your sound is on to hear the little ones. 🐊🥺 #Go2Science #FloridaWildlife #BabyAnimals #AlligatorFamily #NatureSounds #EduSky #EduSkyPrimary
May 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Cutest alert! We found a group of baby alligators on our Go2Science trip! And their mom is nearby! Make sure your sound is on to hear the little ones. 🐊🥺 #Go2Science #FloridaWildlife #BabyAnimals #AlligatorFamily #NatureSounds #EduSky #EduSkyPrimary
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The children's series has found a new streaming home — Netflix, PBS stations and PBS KIDS will air new episodes on the same day. And Netflix will also run 90 hours from the Sesame Street library.
How to get to Sesame Street? Kids can now head to Netflix as well as PBS
The children's series has found a new streaming home — Netflix, PBS stations and PBS KIDS will air new episodes on the same day. And Netflix will also run 90 hours from the Sesame Street library.
www.npr.org
May 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The children's series has found a new streaming home — Netflix, PBS stations and PBS KIDS will air new episodes on the same day. And Netflix will also run 90 hours from the Sesame Street library.
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Study begun pre-COVID finds remote work increased sleep by 1/2 hr/night, decreased commute by 4.5 hr/week replaced with work, family & leisure and led to healthier eating. Remote and hybrid employees report higher job satisfaction and well-being. farmingdale-observer.com/2025/05/16/s...
Scientists have been studying remote work for four years and have reached a very clear conclusion: "Working from home makes us happier."
An Australian study, conducted over four years and starting before the pandemic, has come up with some enlightening conclusions about the impact of working from home. The researchers are unequivocal: ...
farmingdale-observer.com
May 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Study begun pre-COVID finds remote work increased sleep by 1/2 hr/night, decreased commute by 4.5 hr/week replaced with work, family & leisure and led to healthier eating. Remote and hybrid employees report higher job satisfaction and well-being. farmingdale-observer.com/2025/05/16/s...
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And since this is Bluesky, where local issues get zero traction, let’s try tagging: @pattibacchus.bsky.social @reddyforchange.bsky.social @richardsonyvr.bsky.social @bcsta.bsky.social @bceducationmatters.bsky.social @lisabeare.bsky.social @vancouverdpac.bsky.social
#vanpoli #bced
#vanpoli #bced
May 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
And since this is Bluesky, where local issues get zero traction, let’s try tagging: @pattibacchus.bsky.social @reddyforchange.bsky.social @richardsonyvr.bsky.social @bcsta.bsky.social @bceducationmatters.bsky.social @lisabeare.bsky.social @vancouverdpac.bsky.social
#vanpoli #bced
#vanpoli #bced
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@cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social @cbc.bsky.social @richardzussman.bsky.social @jmcelroy.bsky.social @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social @dailyhivevancouver.bsky.social @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social @bctf.bsky.social @bccpac.bsky.social @bceducationmatters.bsky.social #bced
May 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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I need to read this a few more times.
Why These Black Men Voted for Donald Trump
Most of the Black men with whom I had spoken about this election, as I traveled to the key swing states, were not surprised by Harris’ defeat
www.levelman.com
November 17, 2024 at 5:29 PM
I need to read this a few more times.
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Another tip for those new to Bluesky…
You can make life so much easier for people w/screen readers if you add ALT text to images.
1) Go to Settings
2) Open Accessibility
3) toggle on “Require alt text before posting”
4) add a simple description of the image you’ve added to help describe the image
You can make life so much easier for people w/screen readers if you add ALT text to images.
1) Go to Settings
2) Open Accessibility
3) toggle on “Require alt text before posting”
4) add a simple description of the image you’ve added to help describe the image
November 17, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Another tip for those new to Bluesky…
You can make life so much easier for people w/screen readers if you add ALT text to images.
1) Go to Settings
2) Open Accessibility
3) toggle on “Require alt text before posting”
4) add a simple description of the image you’ve added to help describe the image
You can make life so much easier for people w/screen readers if you add ALT text to images.
1) Go to Settings
2) Open Accessibility
3) toggle on “Require alt text before posting”
4) add a simple description of the image you’ve added to help describe the image
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One month from today! I'm hosting the next @civicsoftech.bsky.social book club at 8pm ET on December 17. Visit www.civicsoftechnology.org/events for registration information.
We'll be reading Roderic N. Crooks' "Access Is Capture: How Edtech Reproduces Racial Inequality." 🧵
We'll be reading Roderic N. Crooks' "Access Is Capture: How Edtech Reproduces Racial Inequality." 🧵
November 17, 2024 at 8:16 PM
One month from today! I'm hosting the next @civicsoftech.bsky.social book club at 8pm ET on December 17. Visit www.civicsoftechnology.org/events for registration information.
We'll be reading Roderic N. Crooks' "Access Is Capture: How Edtech Reproduces Racial Inequality." 🧵
We'll be reading Roderic N. Crooks' "Access Is Capture: How Edtech Reproduces Racial Inequality." 🧵
Great blog to follow for takes on the law and education advocacy in BC!
#bced
#bced
P.A.T.H
www.kbpath.com
November 17, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Great blog to follow for takes on the law and education advocacy in BC!
#bced
#bced
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Here is my Starter Cats pack! It's a collection of real people (non-bot, non-image scraper) accounts that post mostly cat content. I just updated it to put the requirements in the description so you can check before nominating someone. 🥰 go.bsky.app/J8yqxnN
November 17, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Here is my Starter Cats pack! It's a collection of real people (non-bot, non-image scraper) accounts that post mostly cat content. I just updated it to put the requirements in the description so you can check before nominating someone. 🥰 go.bsky.app/J8yqxnN
In my experience reporters are often trying to cover what works to at least achieve some balance but also in my experience they're often asking people like me who exist in the space of mostly hearing from people who are not having good experiences. I think we all need to hear more about what's good!
See also the Solutions Journalism network for people who try to affirmatively seek out stories of things that are just working.
November 17, 2024 at 8:39 PM
In my experience reporters are often trying to cover what works to at least achieve some balance but also in my experience they're often asking people like me who exist in the space of mostly hearing from people who are not having good experiences. I think we all need to hear more about what's good!
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I really need to find some good asynchronous MS365 onboarding videos and starting and more advanced training. Any pointers?
November 17, 2024 at 8:05 PM
I really need to find some good asynchronous MS365 onboarding videos and starting and more advanced training. Any pointers?
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A crisis over special education at NYC’s Beacon High School erupts in calls for new leadership - https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/11/13/special-education-crisis-at-beacon-high-school-prompts-calls-for-new-leadership/
A crisis over special education and leadership at Beacon, one of NYC’s top high schools
Some parents and teachers blame interim Principal Johnny Ventura for turmoil at Beacon. Others say he inherited problems that predate him.
www.chalkbeat.org
November 13, 2024 at 11:56 PM
A crisis over special education at NYC’s Beacon High School erupts in calls for new leadership - https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/11/13/special-education-crisis-at-beacon-high-school-prompts-calls-for-new-leadership/
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New episode of Voices of Student Success dropped today: www.insidehighered.com/news/student... "As technology comes in and shakes up the library like a snow globe, & librarians & admins are figuring out what to do next, it’s still...a centerpiece of the student experience." #edusky #libraries
Student success podcast: Role of libraries in student support
In a new episode of Voices of Student Success, hear about the evolving role of the library to integrate technology and student support resources for equity and accessibility.
www.insidehighered.com
November 13, 2024 at 4:38 PM
New episode of Voices of Student Success dropped today: www.insidehighered.com/news/student... "As technology comes in and shakes up the library like a snow globe, & librarians & admins are figuring out what to do next, it’s still...a centerpiece of the student experience." #edusky #libraries
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I have seen this circulating and I'm sharing with alt text.
November 12, 2024 at 9:51 PM
I have seen this circulating and I'm sharing with alt text.
Good morning! Introductions. Started this on a whim so let's see if I stick to it. The point of it all is to get education to be an issue that matters in the next BC election (or any election really). Who's with me?
November 13, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Good morning! Introductions. Started this on a whim so let's see if I stick to it. The point of it all is to get education to be an issue that matters in the next BC election (or any election really). Who's with me?