Gary Armida
@garyarmida.bsky.social
Dad to the best girl. Husband to the best woman. Teacher to the best kids. Writer. I wrote a book that I’m not sure anyone read.
https://www.thesecondread.com
https://www.thesecondread.com
This goes far beyond telling a #teacher that they aren’t a professional. The endgame for inequity is far worse than many can imagine. www.thesecondread.com/the-professi... #inequality
The Professional Designation is a Smoke Screen
Teachers are no longer professionals as are nurses. What is the real reason behind these changes?
www.thesecondread.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
This goes far beyond telling a #teacher that they aren’t a professional. The endgame for inequity is far worse than many can imagine. www.thesecondread.com/the-professi... #inequality
The reclassification of certain careers as no longer being professional, at first, hit me as an attack on #Education. As a teacher, I’ve seen it before. But, looking at it more closely, there are far more dangerous intentions here. www.thesecondread.com/the-professi... @lincolnproject.us
The Professional Designation is a Smoke Screen
Teachers are no longer professionals as are nurses. What is the real reason behind these changes?
www.thesecondread.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The reclassification of certain careers as no longer being professional, at first, hit me as an attack on #Education. As a teacher, I’ve seen it before. But, looking at it more closely, there are far more dangerous intentions here. www.thesecondread.com/the-professi... @lincolnproject.us
Good morning, everyone. The idea of teachers not being professional is a smokescreen for something bigger. #EduSky www.thesecondread.com/the-professi...
The Professional Designation is a Smoke Screen
Teachers are no longer professionals as are nurses. What is the real reason behind these changes?
www.thesecondread.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Good morning, everyone. The idea of teachers not being professional is a smokescreen for something bigger. #EduSky www.thesecondread.com/the-professi...
I started to write a piece about teaching+the no longer being professional thing. But, then I decided to hold that and think of things I’m grateful for, both important and silly. So here’s the the 1st Annual Second #Thankful List #Gratitude www.thesecondread.com/the-first-an...
The First Annual Second Read Thankful List
I started today intending to write a piece about the whole teachers not being designated as professional thing. But, after I started writing it, I realized that I needed more time in the spirt of what...
www.thesecondread.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I started to write a piece about teaching+the no longer being professional thing. But, then I decided to hold that and think of things I’m grateful for, both important and silly. So here’s the the 1st Annual Second #Thankful List #Gratitude www.thesecondread.com/the-first-an...
I needed to put something positive out into the world… www.thesecondread.com/the-first-an...
The First Annual Second Read Thankful List
I started today intending to write a piece about the whole teachers not being designated as professional thing. But, after I started writing it, I realized that I needed more time in the spirt of what...
www.thesecondread.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I needed to put something positive out into the world… www.thesecondread.com/the-first-an...
From yesterday…
We keep telling students that writing is a process…
Then AI walks in and says, “Hold my beer for a second.”
So what happens now?
New piece → www.thesecondread.com/the-battle-o... #EduSky
Then AI walks in and says, “Hold my beer for a second.”
So what happens now?
New piece → www.thesecondread.com/the-battle-o... #EduSky
The Battle Of The Writing Process and AI
As an English Teacher of 28 years, my favorite thing to do in the classroom is guide students through the writing process. Whether it is a creative piece, an argument essay, some analysis, research, o...
www.thesecondread.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
From yesterday…
We keep telling students that writing is a process…
Then AI walks in and says, “Hold my beer for a second.”
So what happens now?
New piece → www.thesecondread.com/the-battle-o... #EduSky
Then AI walks in and says, “Hold my beer for a second.”
So what happens now?
New piece → www.thesecondread.com/the-battle-o... #EduSky
The Battle Of The Writing Process and AI
As an English Teacher of 28 years, my favorite thing to do in the classroom is guide students through the writing process. Whether it is a creative piece, an argument essay, some analysis, research, o...
www.thesecondread.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We keep telling students that writing is a process…
Then AI walks in and says, “Hold my beer for a second.”
So what happens now?
New piece → www.thesecondread.com/the-battle-o... #EduSky
Then AI walks in and says, “Hold my beer for a second.”
So what happens now?
New piece → www.thesecondread.com/the-battle-o... #EduSky
As an English Teacher, my favorite thing to teach is writing. I love the process, the one on one time, the revision. There is a fear among teachers—a real fear—that AI could undermine that. (1/2)
#Education #EduSky
#Education #EduSky
November 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
As an English Teacher, my favorite thing to teach is writing. I love the process, the one on one time, the revision. There is a fear among teachers—a real fear—that AI could undermine that. (1/2)
#Education #EduSky
#Education #EduSky
Reposted by Gary Armida
A new project for me that I’m excited to share…here’s the first piece. #EduSky
www.thesecondread.com/classroom-st...
www.thesecondread.com/classroom-st...
Classroom Story: CliffsNotes And A Moment
I am old enough to remember when you could go to the book store and head over to the rack that every English Teacher warned us to stay away from. CliffsNotes were to an 80's and 90's kid to what ChatG...
www.thesecondread.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
A new project for me that I’m excited to share…here’s the first piece. #EduSky
www.thesecondread.com/classroom-st...
www.thesecondread.com/classroom-st...
A new project for me that I’m excited to share…here’s the first piece. #EduSky
www.thesecondread.com/classroom-st...
www.thesecondread.com/classroom-st...
Classroom Story: CliffsNotes And A Moment
I am old enough to remember when you could go to the book store and head over to the rack that every English Teacher warned us to stay away from. CliffsNotes were to an 80's and 90's kid to what ChatG...
www.thesecondread.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
A new project for me that I’m excited to share…here’s the first piece. #EduSky
www.thesecondread.com/classroom-st...
www.thesecondread.com/classroom-st...
I long for the good old days…you know childhood and all that. Back when we’d go out and play until the street lights came on. Baseball games. Riding bikes. Simpler times. A time when the Nazi’s and White Supremacists were the bad guys and condemned by our government officials.
March 1, 2025 at 3:26 AM
I long for the good old days…you know childhood and all that. Back when we’d go out and play until the street lights came on. Baseball games. Riding bikes. Simpler times. A time when the Nazi’s and White Supremacists were the bad guys and condemned by our government officials.
A two hour delay called the night before. Only a Teacher understands that type of joy.
a man is dancing in a living room while wearing a red jacket .
ALT: a man is dancing in a living room while wearing a red jacket .
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February 6, 2025 at 1:04 AM
A two hour delay called the night before. Only a Teacher understands that type of joy.
Let me guess…no.
The White House said Elon Musk will determine if there are conflicts of interest between his work reviewing federal spending and his overlapping empire of six companies
White House Says Musk Will Police His Own Conflicts of Interest
The White House said Elon Musk, the billionaire leading President Donald Trump’s government cost-cutting efforts, will determine if there are conflicts of interest between his work reviewing federal s...
www.bloomberg.com
February 6, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Let me guess…no.
From today…
Here's a quick story about when a student taught me a lesson about assuming. #EduSky
Classroom Story: Assuming
For some reason, this student I had about 16 years or so ago popped into my head today. I had a conversation with a colleague today about students and how hard they are working. Yes, there are conversations that happen between Teachers that involve praising kids, not complaining about them. You just have to surround yourself with good people to have those…
unapologeticcandidness.wordpress.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
From today…
From yesterday…
I am a little worried for the New Teachers...They are going to face a lot. I hope they know it's worth it. #EduSky
To The New Teachers…
No matter the chaos, please try to hold on. It's worth it. Photo by Anna Tarazevich on Pexels.com After this year, I technically have just five years left in public education. It is hard to believe that 27 years has flown by in an instant. There is a part of me that can’t wait to retire and to begin my second act.
unapologeticcandidness.wordpress.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
From yesterday…
Here's a quick story about when a student taught me a lesson about assuming. #EduSky
Classroom Story: Assuming
For some reason, this student I had about 16 years or so ago popped into my head today. I had a conversation with a colleague today about students and how hard they are working. Yes, there are conversations that happen between Teachers that involve praising kids, not complaining about them. You just have to surround yourself with good people to have those…
unapologeticcandidness.wordpress.com
February 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Here's a quick story about when a student taught me a lesson about assuming. #EduSky
Moving my writing off of Substack because of their well documented Nazi association. With people giving salutes now, it seems even more important. Substack won’t miss me, but I’ll sleep better. For now, it’s all here: unapologeticcandidness.wordpress.com
Unapologetic Candidness
Some writing that covers education, some sports, and some life stuff/
unapologeticcandidness.wordpress.com
February 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Moving my writing off of Substack because of their well documented Nazi association. With people giving salutes now, it seems even more important. Substack won’t miss me, but I’ll sleep better. For now, it’s all here: unapologeticcandidness.wordpress.com
Reposted by Gary Armida
I am a little worried for the New Teachers...They are going to face a lot. I hope they know it's worth it. #EduSky
To The New Teachers…
No matter the chaos, please try to hold on. It's worth it. Photo by Anna Tarazevich on Pexels.com After this year, I technically have just five years left in public education. It is hard to believe that 27 years has flown by in an instant. There is a part of me that can’t wait to retire and to begin my second act.
unapologeticcandidness.wordpress.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I am a little worried for the New Teachers...They are going to face a lot. I hope they know it's worth it. #EduSky
I am a little worried for the New Teachers...They are going to face a lot. I hope they know it's worth it. #EduSky
To The New Teachers…
No matter the chaos, please try to hold on. It's worth it. Photo by Anna Tarazevich on Pexels.com After this year, I technically have just five years left in public education. It is hard to believe that 27 years has flown by in an instant. There is a part of me that can’t wait to retire and to begin my second act.
unapologeticcandidness.wordpress.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I am a little worried for the New Teachers...They are going to face a lot. I hope they know it's worth it. #EduSky
But, didn’t you all said he’d lower the price right away and that he’d never break a promise? #YouFellForIt
January 27, 2025 at 11:38 PM
But, didn’t you all said he’d lower the price right away and that he’d never break a promise? #YouFellForIt
Reposted by Gary Armida
As I get closer to the end of my time in a classroom, I am focusing more on helping new teachers find their way in this amazing field. Some thoughts as we hit the midway point. #EduSky
theteachernewsletter.substack.com/p/nurturing-...
theteachernewsletter.substack.com/p/nurturing-...
Nurturing The New Teacher
We must continue to mentor and check-in with our new teachers, especially now that we are at our halfway point in the school year.
theteachernewsletter.substack.com
January 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
As I get closer to the end of my time in a classroom, I am focusing more on helping new teachers find their way in this amazing field. Some thoughts as we hit the midway point. #EduSky
theteachernewsletter.substack.com/p/nurturing-...
theteachernewsletter.substack.com/p/nurturing-...
As I get closer to the end of my time in a classroom, I am focusing more on helping new teachers find their way in this amazing field. Some thoughts as we hit the midway point. #EduSky
theteachernewsletter.substack.com/p/nurturing-...
theteachernewsletter.substack.com/p/nurturing-...
Nurturing The New Teacher
We must continue to mentor and check-in with our new teachers, especially now that we are at our halfway point in the school year.
theteachernewsletter.substack.com
January 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
As I get closer to the end of my time in a classroom, I am focusing more on helping new teachers find their way in this amazing field. Some thoughts as we hit the midway point. #EduSky
theteachernewsletter.substack.com/p/nurturing-...
theteachernewsletter.substack.com/p/nurturing-...
