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Emily Gage
@eg1226.bsky.social
Educator, San Diego, Mother of Teens, Outdoor Enthusiast, Lesbian, Future Canadian, Totally Average.
Can I just go hide in the desert until this is all over? It seems plausible, but then I remember that "until it's over" might be forever.

I do like the desert....

#anza #deanzasprings #jacumba
February 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM
When it was all said and done, the election was finalized, and they put the plan into action to Target equity and inclusion... and you voted for this, or failed to vote, or make your voice heard... You knew they were going to come after the disabled, right? #sped #specialeducation
17 States Sue To End Protections For Students With Special Needs
Section 504 of that act codified the civil rights of persons with disabilities. Sixteen states have joined Texas in a lawsuit asking the court to declare Section 504 unconstitutional.
www.forbes.com
February 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
This greatly impacts my family, but it will never change who I call family and who I love.
Idaho Republican legislators call on SCOTUS to reverse same-sex marriage ruling
The Idaho House has passed a resolution calling on the Supreme Court to reconsider its Obergefell v. Hodges decision on same-sex marriage equality.
abcnews.go.com
February 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I'm so excited to see these little plants sprout. And I'm a little tickled that my school is thinking about starting a plant science program. #horticulture #igrowthings #garden
January 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The border fire started kicking up last night. It went from 600 acres overnight to 4,200 acres. There's Ash on my car this morning, and the sky is looking angry... I don't think it'll get near the house, but I'll leave my notifications on just in case
January 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Ever thought about the benefits of offering group exams? At first you think 'wow, that's an awesome idea,' but then you observe the reality.

Students naturally put themselves in "like" groups, which doesn't benefit them unless they're all high achieving students. #edspecialist #sped
January 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I find myself struggling at the moment. My own kids don't have IEPs, but I am a case manager and responsible to my students. I found myself in a situation where I am co-teaching and the general education teacher refuses the accommodations. I feel stuck, but the parents aren't.
What to Do If Teachers Aren’t Implementing IEP Accommodations
What do you do as a parent if teachers are inconsistently implementing the accommodations that are already in place in the IEP? Here are eight steps to take if a teacher isn't implementing your child'...
undivided.io
January 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We opted out today and hiked 13.1 miles at the local wildlife refuge. #takerefuge #optoutside
January 21, 2025 at 4:26 AM
At times, living in San Diego is depressing AF; the homeless, the accompanying trash, the overcrowding, and the air quality weigh on me... But then I spend an afternoon walking about Balboa. I love this city.
November 25, 2024 at 2:45 AM
Ori is playing rugby now... That's her making the tackle. Yay!
November 18, 2024 at 11:46 PM