Mara S. Cobe
@cobemara.bsky.social
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Kitty lovers started a petition to reclassify cats as necessary to tackle rodents at New York City bodegas.
Bodega cats aren't just cute; some in N.Y. also consider them working animals
Kitty lovers started a petition to reclassify cats as necessary to tackle rodents at New York City bodegas.
www.npr.org
April 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Kitty lovers started a petition to reclassify cats as necessary to tackle rodents at New York City bodegas.
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Teacher @cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social explains how to use these strategies to build students’ resilience:
How to Build Students’ Resilience
Teachers can use these strategies to strengthen their students’ ability to cope with setbacks and frustration.
edut.to
March 3, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Teacher @cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social explains how to use these strategies to build students’ resilience:
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By mainstreaming conspiracies and threatening election workers, the far-right extremist movement is attempting to destabilize democratic institutions.
At the same time, gerrymandering prevents communities of color from achieving fair representation. #VotingRights #Democracy
At the same time, gerrymandering prevents communities of color from achieving fair representation. #VotingRights #Democracy
February 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
By mainstreaming conspiracies and threatening election workers, the far-right extremist movement is attempting to destabilize democratic institutions.
At the same time, gerrymandering prevents communities of color from achieving fair representation. #VotingRights #Democracy
At the same time, gerrymandering prevents communities of color from achieving fair representation. #VotingRights #Democracy
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It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
February 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
This feels familiar...
Of note for #langchat teachers:
In the USA people are being harassed and detained for speaking Spanish…
truthout.org/articles/fam...
truthout.org/articles/fam...
February 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This feels familiar...
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Language Educator friends: Here are resources in 8 languages that enhance your meaningful feedback by providing TL examples to students: www.grahnforlang.com/feedback.htm...
February 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Language Educator friends: Here are resources in 8 languages that enhance your meaningful feedback by providing TL examples to students: www.grahnforlang.com/feedback.htm...
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Young people deserve to learn about Black history in accurate, age-appropriate ways – and we shouldn't limit learning to #BlackHistoryMonth.
These resources compiled by #LearningForJustice can help you learn & elevate complex Black history all year long ✨: www.learningforjustice.org/discuss-blac...
These resources compiled by #LearningForJustice can help you learn & elevate complex Black history all year long ✨: www.learningforjustice.org/discuss-blac...
February 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Young people deserve to learn about Black history in accurate, age-appropriate ways – and we shouldn't limit learning to #BlackHistoryMonth.
These resources compiled by #LearningForJustice can help you learn & elevate complex Black history all year long ✨: www.learningforjustice.org/discuss-blac...
These resources compiled by #LearningForJustice can help you learn & elevate complex Black history all year long ✨: www.learningforjustice.org/discuss-blac...
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Elderly camp survivors, some wearing striped scarves that recall their prison uniforms, walked to the the Death Wall, where prisoners were executed. Across Europe, officials were pausing to remember.
Auschwitz holds observances on the 80th anniversary of the death camp's liberation
Elderly camp survivors, some wearing striped scarves that recall their prison uniforms, walked to the the Death Wall, where prisoners were executed. Across Europe, officials were pausing to remember.
www.npr.org
January 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Elderly camp survivors, some wearing striped scarves that recall their prison uniforms, walked to the the Death Wall, where prisoners were executed. Across Europe, officials were pausing to remember.
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Say goodbye to boredom and fatigue, and hello to connection and focus. 👋🧠
Give our brain break resource collection a save—it’s one you can use all throughout the year! #EduSky
Give our brain break resource collection a save—it’s one you can use all throughout the year! #EduSky
Brain Breaks for Your Classroom
A collection of our popular articles and videos illuminating the benefits of taking breaks on student productivity, creativity, well-being, and more!
buff.ly
January 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Say goodbye to boredom and fatigue, and hello to connection and focus. 👋🧠
Give our brain break resource collection a save—it’s one you can use all throughout the year! #EduSky
Give our brain break resource collection a save—it’s one you can use all throughout the year! #EduSky
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Great Expectations was designed to help people who grew up in foster care get their two-year degrees. And unlike many programs for former foster youth, there are no age limits.
This Virginia program helps former foster youth get degrees, at any age
Great Expectations was designed to help people who grew up in foster care get their two-year degrees. And unlike many programs for former foster youth, there are no age limits.
www.npr.org
January 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Great Expectations was designed to help people who grew up in foster care get their two-year degrees. And unlike many programs for former foster youth, there are no age limits.
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Altadena Girls pairs teenagers who lost their belongings in the Eaton Fire with stylists who help them rebuild their closets – and their self-esteem – for free. via @kcrw.com
‘Altadena Girls’ lets teens rebuild wardrobes and confidence
Altadena Girls pairs teenagers who lost their belongings in the Eaton Fire with stylists who help them rebuild their closets – and their self-esteem – for free.
www.kcrw.com
January 17, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Altadena Girls pairs teenagers who lost their belongings in the Eaton Fire with stylists who help them rebuild their closets – and their self-esteem – for free. via @kcrw.com
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The death of the surrealist film and television director David Lynch inspired tributes from fellow filmmakers, celebrities and past collaborators, who praised his visionary work and singular voice.
The Entertainment World Mourns the ‘Dreamer’ Director David Lynch
Lynch’s death inspired tributes from fellow filmmakers, celebrities and past collaborators, who praised his visionary work and singular voice.
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The death of the surrealist film and television director David Lynch inspired tributes from fellow filmmakers, celebrities and past collaborators, who praised his visionary work and singular voice.
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President-elect Donald Trump's proposed cuts and potential changes could weaken government agencies & disrupt essential services, like those provided by @USDOL to protect workers.
Read the third in a series of articles exploring key agencies: www.splcenter.org/hopewatch/20...
#workersrights
Read the third in a series of articles exploring key agencies: www.splcenter.org/hopewatch/20...
#workersrights
December 13, 2024 at 11:34 PM
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed cuts and potential changes could weaken government agencies & disrupt essential services, like those provided by @USDOL to protect workers.
Read the third in a series of articles exploring key agencies: www.splcenter.org/hopewatch/20...
#workersrights
Read the third in a series of articles exploring key agencies: www.splcenter.org/hopewatch/20...
#workersrights
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In 2023 study, using a color wheel to signal to young students when to listen, work independently, or transition between activities reduced repeated instructions by 75%.
Check out my @edutopia.org article for more tips to support student executive function: www.edutopia.org/article/7-wa...
Check out my @edutopia.org article for more tips to support student executive function: www.edutopia.org/article/7-wa...
7 Ways to Support Executive Function in Your Classroom
How to design your classroom environment and materials to support a wide range of executive function skills, from managing distractions to boosting planning skills.
www.edutopia.org
December 13, 2024 at 9:58 PM
In 2023 study, using a color wheel to signal to young students when to listen, work independently, or transition between activities reduced repeated instructions by 75%.
Check out my @edutopia.org article for more tips to support student executive function: www.edutopia.org/article/7-wa...
Check out my @edutopia.org article for more tips to support student executive function: www.edutopia.org/article/7-wa...
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Check out CARLA's upcoming events for 2025: carla.umn.edu/events
December 13, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Check out CARLA's upcoming events for 2025: carla.umn.edu/events
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Abbott elementary starts at 8pm this week with an hour long special. Please spread the word! 🎄 🫡
December 1, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Abbott elementary starts at 8pm this week with an hour long special. Please spread the word! 🎄 🫡
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Hey #LangChat friends, I figured out how to make a feed! So click this link and add this to your feeds to keep up with this hashtag. Please share this. 🫶
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
December 1, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Hey #LangChat friends, I figured out how to make a feed! So click this link and add this to your feeds to keep up with this hashtag. Please share this. 🫶
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Cucumbers distributed to more than two dozen US states and Canada are being recalled after reported illnesses from salmonella contamination.
Cucumbers recalled after illnesses from salmonella contamination | CNN
Cucumbers distributed to more than two dozen US states and Canada are being recalled after reported illnesses from salmonella contamination.
www.cnn.com
November 29, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Cucumbers distributed to more than two dozen US states and Canada are being recalled after reported illnesses from salmonella contamination.
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Of the 4,000 Indigenous languages worldwide, one dies every two weeks with its last speaker.
“Within the next 5 to 10 years, we’ll lose most of the Native American languages in the U.S.,” the founder of Indigenous in AI says.
AI could help preserve them, according to Indigenous technologists.
“Within the next 5 to 10 years, we’ll lose most of the Native American languages in the U.S.,” the founder of Indigenous in AI says.
AI could help preserve them, according to Indigenous technologists.
How Indigenous engineers are using AI to preserve their culture
Indigenous languages are rapidly disappearing, and AI could help preserve them, according to Indigenous technologists.
www.nbcnews.com
November 29, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Of the 4,000 Indigenous languages worldwide, one dies every two weeks with its last speaker.
“Within the next 5 to 10 years, we’ll lose most of the Native American languages in the U.S.,” the founder of Indigenous in AI says.
AI could help preserve them, according to Indigenous technologists.
“Within the next 5 to 10 years, we’ll lose most of the Native American languages in the U.S.,” the founder of Indigenous in AI says.
AI could help preserve them, according to Indigenous technologists.
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Reminder that your favorite local indie bookstores make a lot of their yearly income during the holiday season.
Go shop local today. ❤️
Go shop local today. ❤️
November 29, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Reminder that your favorite local indie bookstores make a lot of their yearly income during the holiday season.
Go shop local today. ❤️
Go shop local today. ❤️
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Depression, anxiety and other psychiatric conditions often go undetected and undiagnosed in cancer patients.
The neglect takes a significant toll, with mortality rates up to 39% higher among cancer patients with depression.
The neglect takes a significant toll, with mortality rates up to 39% higher among cancer patients with depression.
Undiagnosed depression in cancer patients is one of the biggest gaps in treatment
Depression, anxiety and other psychiatric conditions often go undetected and undiagnosed in patients. The neglect takes a significant toll on survival.
www.nbcnews.com
November 29, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Depression, anxiety and other psychiatric conditions often go undetected and undiagnosed in cancer patients.
The neglect takes a significant toll, with mortality rates up to 39% higher among cancer patients with depression.
The neglect takes a significant toll, with mortality rates up to 39% higher among cancer patients with depression.
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Reposted by Mara S. Cobe
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is scheduled to reopen to the public on Dec. 8 after a fire engulfed it five years ago. Once the doors are reopened, more than 40,000 people are expected daily.
Here’s how to plan your visit and what to expect.
Here’s how to plan your visit and what to expect.
How to Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
After a fire shuttered the beloved Gothic landmark for five years, visitor demand is expected to be high once the doors reopen Dec. 8. Here’s how to plan your visit and what to expect.
nyti.ms
November 29, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is scheduled to reopen to the public on Dec. 8 after a fire engulfed it five years ago. Once the doors are reopened, more than 40,000 people are expected daily.
Here’s how to plan your visit and what to expect.
Here’s how to plan your visit and what to expect.
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Good on Governor Cooper for vetoing this disastrous legislation which doesn't provide any disaster relief but instead takes power away from the incoming Gov, AG, Lt. Gov and Supe just because Democrats won those positions.
North Carolina deserves better leadership in the GA. #ncpol
North Carolina deserves better leadership in the GA. #ncpol
November 26, 2024 at 10:51 PM
Good on Governor Cooper for vetoing this disastrous legislation which doesn't provide any disaster relief but instead takes power away from the incoming Gov, AG, Lt. Gov and Supe just because Democrats won those positions.
North Carolina deserves better leadership in the GA. #ncpol
North Carolina deserves better leadership in the GA. #ncpol