Dr. Cara Berg Powers
@clbergpowers.bsky.social
I post about public education, school integration, cultural theory, media literacy, sex ed, parenting, and random thoughts from my ADHD brain. Proud co-editor of uncoveringpossible.com out now from Vernon Press! DM for discount code!
Working on it! www.instagram.com/p/DQqTovuDvO...
November 5, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Working on it! www.instagram.com/p/DQqTovuDvO...
Wow, ok fortune cookie. A little on the nose.
October 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Wow, ok fortune cookie. A little on the nose.
A very niche contribution to the inflatable costume batallion from Worcester, MA, home of Polar seltzer and formerly home of the late Polar bear family Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, and Kenda.
October 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A very niche contribution to the inflatable costume batallion from Worcester, MA, home of Polar seltzer and formerly home of the late Polar bear family Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, and Kenda.
Hearing from a UMASS researcher who is having to shut down whole parts of her lab researching pediatric brain cancer because of attacks on NIH funding #nokings
October 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Hearing from a UMASS researcher who is having to shut down whole parts of her lab researching pediatric brain cancer because of attacks on NIH funding #nokings
Found this video of my kid circa 2016 and I think it's a message that resonates now, even as it may have been accidental (pretty sure it was one of many takes of an imaginary YouTube show she was directing).
September 21, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Found this video of my kid circa 2016 and I think it's a message that resonates now, even as it may have been accidental (pretty sure it was one of many takes of an imaginary YouTube show she was directing).
Cleaning out my car I found this 2 year old note card that must have fallen out when I cleaned out my university office earlier in the summer. Probably should have written this paper...
September 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Cleaning out my car I found this 2 year old note card that must have fallen out when I cleaned out my university office earlier in the summer. Probably should have written this paper...
History rhymes, and we can learn from the cadence.
September 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
History rhymes, and we can learn from the cadence.
You have no idea how long this has been on my to do list. Did I finally manage to call? Not exactly. But I did tell my PCP when they asked me if I had called yet (since last year, yes) that I had not so they put in a referral and they called ME. I'm taking the check. We need the help we need.
August 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
You have no idea how long this has been on my to do list. Did I finally manage to call? Not exactly. But I did tell my PCP when they asked me if I had called yet (since last year, yes) that I had not so they put in a referral and they called ME. I'm taking the check. We need the help we need.
My kid's last present from my Dad for her birthday just came and I don't think they should be allowed to communicate directly about gifts.
August 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
My kid's last present from my Dad for her birthday just came and I don't think they should be allowed to communicate directly about gifts.
On our updated website, which we hope will evolve beyond the book, Uncovering Possible, you can check out this gorgeous rendering of our model for Apocalyptic Pedagogies by @joshuacroke.bsky.social and also reach out for classroom and bookstore events! Check out www.uncoveringpossible.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
On our updated website, which we hope will evolve beyond the book, Uncovering Possible, you can check out this gorgeous rendering of our model for Apocalyptic Pedagogies by @joshuacroke.bsky.social and also reach out for classroom and bookstore events! Check out www.uncoveringpossible.com
Fellow Worcester folks, I'm guessing that if I didn't get this Petty mailer, a lot of my mutuals didn't either. I have thoughts, but mostly curious about how he squares the school numbers (to say nothing of Mayor has no real leadership role in this). What time frame is he claiming here?
August 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Fellow Worcester folks, I'm guessing that if I didn't get this Petty mailer, a lot of my mutuals didn't either. I have thoughts, but mostly curious about how he squares the school numbers (to say nothing of Mayor has no real leadership role in this). What time frame is he claiming here?
Tis the season. Sending wishes for a meaningful fast for all who do.
August 2, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Tis the season. Sending wishes for a meaningful fast for all who do.
I feel like this excerpt is working to make Houraney the "good guy" here, and I feel like we really have to grapple with (1) how sick our society is and (2) how much worse Trump is that the guy recruiting 16 year olds for his swimsuit calendar is framed as the voice of protecting vulnerable girls.
July 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I feel like this excerpt is working to make Houraney the "good guy" here, and I feel like we really have to grapple with (1) how sick our society is and (2) how much worse Trump is that the guy recruiting 16 year olds for his swimsuit calendar is framed as the voice of protecting vulnerable girls.
Honestly it gets out of hand pretty quickly. I did eventually have to give mine a recurring guest class.
July 15, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Honestly it gets out of hand pretty quickly. I did eventually have to give mine a recurring guest class.
Little fire pit fire. Reclaiming 4th bonfire from my childhood trauma of every 4th my neighbors piling trash 10ft tall and setting it on fire so that there were 12-15 ft fires at an intersection of two city side streets with houses at every corner. I was the killjoy but I was right.
July 5, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Little fire pit fire. Reclaiming 4th bonfire from my childhood trauma of every 4th my neighbors piling trash 10ft tall and setting it on fire so that there were 12-15 ft fires at an intersection of two city side streets with houses at every corner. I was the killjoy but I was right.
Looking at pictures I took last night after my kid's play and I found this blurry one a stranger kid walked through and check out the death glare.
June 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Looking at pictures I took last night after my kid's play and I found this blurry one a stranger kid walked through and check out the death glare.
My kid is officially at the stealing my shoes age. She's borrowing 24 year old me's prized possession for musical theater camp show day. These 80s resoled slouch boots went with everything in 2007. She's so excited they fit. I'm a little shell shocked lol.
June 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
My kid is officially at the stealing my shoes age. She's borrowing 24 year old me's prized possession for musical theater camp show day. These 80s resoled slouch boots went with everything in 2007. She's so excited they fit. I'm a little shell shocked lol.
I did not buy posters in high school, I tore things from magazines. Vividly remember this one.
June 23, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I did not buy posters in high school, I tore things from magazines. Vividly remember this one.
This is a @blackjew.bsky.social appreciation post. It's too hot to wear this amazing bday gift this week but when the season opens back up I'll be insufferable.
June 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This is a @blackjew.bsky.social appreciation post. It's too hot to wear this amazing bday gift this week but when the season opens back up I'll be insufferable.
My birthday is tomorrow and @blackjew.bsky.social asked what I wanted to do and I decided going in to Boston for Juneteenth festivities and catching up with good friends was the jam. Great events, good company, and excellent nerding out. Bonus the kid got to catch up with a preschool buddy!
June 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
My birthday is tomorrow and @blackjew.bsky.social asked what I wanted to do and I decided going in to Boston for Juneteenth festivities and catching up with good friends was the jam. Great events, good company, and excellent nerding out. Bonus the kid got to catch up with a preschool buddy!
The 2000s called and they'd like they're disordered eating back. Seriously it's fine to throw a frozen banana in the blender if you want. I personally start most days with that plus some almond milk, plant based chocolate protein powder and PB. Which is delicious. You know what it's not? Ice cream.
June 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The 2000s called and they'd like they're disordered eating back. Seriously it's fine to throw a frozen banana in the blender if you want. I personally start most days with that plus some almond milk, plant based chocolate protein powder and PB. Which is delicious. You know what it's not? Ice cream.
As a city kid there's nothing that makes me quite so nostalgic as roses peeking through a chain link fence. Very excited that these ones are mine. I feel like I leveled up. They're on year 3. #morningwalk
June 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
As a city kid there's nothing that makes me quite so nostalgic as roses peeking through a chain link fence. Very excited that these ones are mine. I feel like I leveled up. They're on year 3. #morningwalk
I'm just so glad there's finally a date! My kid has been waiting for this for years! Here she is as Ironheart in 2022 in a costume that definitely does not fit her anymore.
May 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I'm just so glad there's finally a date! My kid has been waiting for this for years! Here she is as Ironheart in 2022 in a costume that definitely does not fit her anymore.
I got the nightstand specifically for that purpose from Facebook marketplace. I also have a bubble chart that I fill in everyday for a solid dopamine hit.
May 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I got the nightstand specifically for that purpose from Facebook marketplace. I also have a bubble chart that I fill in everyday for a solid dopamine hit.