Heather Olsen
@heatherolsen.bsky.social
Kindergarten teacher, mom, and wife. Lover of gardening, reading, and volunteering. All opinions are proudly my own.
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One of the greatest deceptions of our time is the false narrative that we should somehow be more concerned about how a poor person uses the welfare system than we are about the ultra wealthy swaying the highest positions or power in our country to their favor.
November 3, 2025 at 2:38 AM
One of the greatest deceptions of our time is the false narrative that we should somehow be more concerned about how a poor person uses the welfare system than we are about the ultra wealthy swaying the highest positions or power in our country to their favor.
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Officials now say the problem has been resolved. If you were turned away or didn’t want to vote provisionally earlier, please head back to your polling place, you are still eligible to cast your ballot. Every vote counts, and no one should miss their chance to be heard.
Pennsylvania State Department sends wrong voter information file to Fayette County
Some voters say they have received an advisory that said they already voted by mail and returned their ballot.
www.wtae.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Officials now say the problem has been resolved. If you were turned away or didn’t want to vote provisionally earlier, please head back to your polling place, you are still eligible to cast your ballot. Every vote counts, and no one should miss their chance to be heard.
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Voters in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, faced confusion this morning after the state accidentally sent 2024 voter data to local election officials instead of the 2025 file. The error caused electronic poll books to show outdated information, in some cases marking voters as having
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Voters in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, faced confusion this morning after the state accidentally sent 2024 voter data to local election officials instead of the 2025 file. The error caused electronic poll books to show outdated information, in some cases marking voters as having
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Thoughts and prayers to Cosplay Cop Kristi who had to brave the dogs, farmer’s markets, capybaras, and marathon runners of Portland this week.
October 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Thoughts and prayers to Cosplay Cop Kristi who had to brave the dogs, farmer’s markets, capybaras, and marathon runners of Portland this week.
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There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.
America’s children deserve better than this.
America’s children deserve better than this.
October 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.
America’s children deserve better than this.
America’s children deserve better than this.
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Today, I signed a series of bills that close gaps in maternal and prenatal care, improve health outcomes and access to child care resources, and protect vulnerable women.
Women in California deserve the services and resources they need to live full, self-determined lives.
Women in California deserve the services and resources they need to live full, self-determined lives.
October 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Today, I signed a series of bills that close gaps in maternal and prenatal care, improve health outcomes and access to child care resources, and protect vulnerable women.
Women in California deserve the services and resources they need to live full, self-determined lives.
Women in California deserve the services and resources they need to live full, self-determined lives.
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This isn’t about politics; it’s about ownership of the scoreboard. When the scoreboard changes owners, the game changes. The sale no one voted on...and why you should care.🔥👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
October 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This isn’t about politics; it’s about ownership of the scoreboard. When the scoreboard changes owners, the game changes. The sale no one voted on...and why you should care.🔥👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
We got tons of Fuji apples this year. I should have thinned them early on to get bigger ones but they were still delicious 😋 #gardenSky
August 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We got tons of Fuji apples this year. I should have thinned them early on to get bigger ones but they were still delicious 😋 #gardenSky
My tulips are blooming ❤️
March 29, 2025 at 7:39 PM
My tulips are blooming ❤️
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I chatted with Illia Ponomarenko, a Ukrainian war reporter, about why Zelenskyy doesn't wear a suit.
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
The Real Reason Zelenskyy Doesn’t Wear a Suit
There’s a deeper reason the Ukrainian president eschews American-style formalwear.
www.politico.com
March 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I chatted with Illia Ponomarenko, a Ukrainian war reporter, about why Zelenskyy doesn't wear a suit.
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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Poetry in Picture Books session at #nerdcampct with @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social & @jyotigopal.bsky.social
@nerdcampct.bsky.social @ctcasl.bsky.social #kidlit #booksky #skybrarian #poetry #edusky #picturebooks
@nerdcampct.bsky.social @ctcasl.bsky.social #kidlit #booksky #skybrarian #poetry #edusky #picturebooks
March 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Poetry in Picture Books session at #nerdcampct with @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social & @jyotigopal.bsky.social
@nerdcampct.bsky.social @ctcasl.bsky.social #kidlit #booksky #skybrarian #poetry #edusky #picturebooks
@nerdcampct.bsky.social @ctcasl.bsky.social #kidlit #booksky #skybrarian #poetry #edusky #picturebooks
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Not true. I'll give you some examples of when styles crossed over from womenswear to menswear, and how men have worn straight-up womenswear or just feminine styles in cool ways. 🧵
February 16, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Not true. I'll give you some examples of when styles crossed over from womenswear to menswear, and how men have worn straight-up womenswear or just feminine styles in cool ways. 🧵
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Pro Tip for those of us using the 5 Calls App:
Put your senator and reps in your phone contacts, with BOTH of their offices (DC & home).
5 calls only has their DC offices, and when that mailbox is full, I just go to my contacts and call their home/local office instead. Easy peasy lemon squeezy! <3
Put your senator and reps in your phone contacts, with BOTH of their offices (DC & home).
5 calls only has their DC offices, and when that mailbox is full, I just go to my contacts and call their home/local office instead. Easy peasy lemon squeezy! <3
February 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Pro Tip for those of us using the 5 Calls App:
Put your senator and reps in your phone contacts, with BOTH of their offices (DC & home).
5 calls only has their DC offices, and when that mailbox is full, I just go to my contacts and call their home/local office instead. Easy peasy lemon squeezy! <3
Put your senator and reps in your phone contacts, with BOTH of their offices (DC & home).
5 calls only has their DC offices, and when that mailbox is full, I just go to my contacts and call their home/local office instead. Easy peasy lemon squeezy! <3
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How much is Congress cutting from their $6.5 billion/year budget? Don’t you think congress can operate on say, maybe, $5 Billion? And each congressman has 18 staff, they could operate on say, 14?
What about the White House?
What about the White House?
February 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
How much is Congress cutting from their $6.5 billion/year budget? Don’t you think congress can operate on say, maybe, $5 Billion? And each congressman has 18 staff, they could operate on say, 14?
What about the White House?
What about the White House?
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All members of Congress swore allegiance to the Constitution. They didn't ask just Democrats to defend America against all enemies.
The house is on fire, y'all. I'll do everything I can to extinguish that flame, but I am begging my Republican colleagues to remember their oath.
The house is on fire, y'all. I'll do everything I can to extinguish that flame, but I am begging my Republican colleagues to remember their oath.
February 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM
All members of Congress swore allegiance to the Constitution. They didn't ask just Democrats to defend America against all enemies.
The house is on fire, y'all. I'll do everything I can to extinguish that flame, but I am begging my Republican colleagues to remember their oath.
The house is on fire, y'all. I'll do everything I can to extinguish that flame, but I am begging my Republican colleagues to remember their oath.
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1972. The “I love you” at the end gets me every time…
February 8, 2025 at 10:23 PM
1972. The “I love you” at the end gets me every time…
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These books are brilliant! Picked up all seven @mowillems.bsky.social books at #Aldi for 99p each today for my classroom. Absolute bargain! 💙📚 #BookSky #EduSky
February 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
These books are brilliant! Picked up all seven @mowillems.bsky.social books at #Aldi for 99p each today for my classroom. Absolute bargain! 💙📚 #BookSky #EduSky
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I haven't discussed it much on here but I co-chair a local non-profit that has been organizing teachers around social justice issues for years. We've gone to the state Capitol, co-drafted bills & met with state lawmakers. Here's a pic of us during the last legislative session.
February 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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I was thinking about citations and decided to build a SchoolAI Space to help with MLA and APA citations. It includes how to even cite AI use! Check it out here! www.thenerdyteacher.com/2025/02/cita... #SchoolAI #AIinEdu #EduSkyAI #EduSky
Citations in the world of AI #EngChat #EdChat
An EdTech Blog that focuses on integrating tech into the classroom. I provide professional development for schools. Makerspaces are a part of my work.
www.thenerdyteacher.com
February 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I was thinking about citations and decided to build a SchoolAI Space to help with MLA and APA citations. It includes how to even cite AI use! Check it out here! www.thenerdyteacher.com/2025/02/cita... #SchoolAI #AIinEdu #EduSkyAI #EduSky
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I have many regrets about Earth, but making humans in a wide range of colors, shapes, and temperaments is not one of them.
Celebrate thy diversity.
Love each other.
Celebrate thy diversity.
Love each other.
February 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I have many regrets about Earth, but making humans in a wide range of colors, shapes, and temperaments is not one of them.
Celebrate thy diversity.
Love each other.
Celebrate thy diversity.
Love each other.