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Ilana Horn
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I study teacher learning in math classrooms by working in partnership with teachers• Vanderbilt University • she/her
#EduSky #MathSky #iteachmath
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Are you a K12 teacher who works with immigrant students? Are you eager to tell the world about the many ways they make our schools and communities better? Apply for this paid 5-month fellowship from The Century Foundation’s National Newcomer Network. Deadline Jan. 4 bit.ly/EVENFellows2026

#EduSky
pink flyer with a lot of text, ending with the link to the program that is in the main post. the text reads: apply to the elevating the voices of educators of newcomers (even) fellowship. with the federal government pushing an overtly harmful anti-immigrant agenda, much of the recent public discourse about immigrants has been negative -- and false. but teachers have the power to change the narrative. about the EVEN fellowship: The national newcomer network is launching the Elevating Voices of Educators of Newcomers Fellowship, a new paid fellowship for teachers who work directly with newcomers, children of immigrants, and/or English learners -- and who want to tell the world about the many ways these children make our schools and communities better. What EVEN Fellows will do: Even fellows will join a community of teachers determined to improve public discourse about immigrant students. Together they will participate in a series of monthly trainings; write, edit, and publish a narrative highlighting their experiences working with immigrant communities; engage with journalists and reporters to uplift these critical narratives to broader audiences in local and national media. Fellowship logistics: Program dates: February 2 to June 26 2026 Expected commitment: Attend 1 monthly meeting with ongoing 1-on-1 support from NNN staff and experts Stipend: $1500 Questions? [there is an email that i literally cannot read!]
December 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
the cover photo of the book TEACHING AND ITS PREDICAMENTS by David Cohen. it is a vintage photograph (1950s?) of a teacher earnestly leaning toward a boy while she holds a pencil and he has a reader on his lap. His hands are behind his head, and he leans away from her, gazing away from her
November 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
oh are doing eugenics and phrenology again? but now with robots??
an image of a phrenology model. it is a white human head divided into regions with labels like "Initiation, Ideality, Sublimity" and other characteristics you can supposedly tell from the bumps on people's heads.
November 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
... but the abstract is great too. Worth a read.
In 1963, James Baldwin told teachers, “In this country today we are menaced—intolerably menaced—by a lack of vision.” Baldwin spoke of America’s inability to confront the realities of racism; to recognize Black children, and all people of color, as intelligent, complex, fully human beings; and to work for a more just, humane, and democratic future. In this paper, we build on the APA’s (2021) apology to people of color, to argue that many of the tools that are common in educational psychology today are rooted in historically racist systems and ideologies. We offer two broad strategies for research that are instead actively humanizing: radically re-envisioning the goals and aspirations of education research, and fundamentally rethinking the relationships that are necessary to conduct education research. We argue that research must defy deficit-oriented, essentialized views of children and families of color and must treat people of color as capable of charting their own futures and as central actors in identifying problems, questions, goals, and methods for generating knowledge (i.e., research). And researchers must recognize the social world as susceptible to transformation through collective liberatory struggle.
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
this is the succinct definition of enshittification in the article.

this process is why i am so deeply wary of much ed tech -- this process would be absolutely toxic in education, and there are no guardrails to ensure it wouldn't happen #EduSKy
a screenshot of the article with the text: "Here's the quick version. First, a platform is good to its users. That may look like Facebook connecting you to all of your friends, or Amazon providing a giant, reliable marketplace for goods. Then when enough people have joined a platform that there aren't any alternatives, the platforms start exploiting their own users to entice businesses. That may look like Facebook providing personal data about its customers to advertizers, or Google prioritizing paid ads over organic search. Then when those business customers are also stuck on one dominant platform, the platform puts the screws to them, too: Ad rates skyrocketing on Facebook amid reports of ad fraud, or Amazon sellers having to pay Amazon to be featured on Prime, just to appear high up in search results."
October 6, 2025 at 12:27 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
We have lost significant ground in national math achievement, and racial/gender/class-based disparities are widening.

The report identifies four policy trends at play.

When I see this list, I think rectifying these trends will require political will to invest in the common good ($$).
a screenshot from the report that says, "Our review of the evidence suggests that at least four policy trends are at play in the math declines." It lists: "Research-backed strategies are not reaching the classroom, standards and accountability are weakening, the supply of qualified teachers is eroding, and systemic rigidity, tracking, and unequal opportunity hinder progress."
September 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
#PairedTexts

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September 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
somebody on here pointed out the hilarity of pairing camo with visibility vests, and now i can't unsee the ridiculousness
three national guard folks picking up trash in DC. they are outfitted in camo, and one is wearing a bright orange vest with a neon reflective stripe
August 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
hi @springernature.com

i have spent 20 minutes now with your proof editing tool, and i cannot figure out how to insert the abstract into my proof. your robot helper doesn't seem to know either

#academysky
a screen shot of a webpage opened to something called "Springer Nature Proof editor." There is some text of an article shown, but a big red circle is drawn over the chat window. The exchange there reads: "Hi there How May we help you?" "How do I insert the abstract?" "Sorry! No answer found to your query!"
July 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
spotted on the door of a hotel lobby in LA county
a sign posted on a glass door reads, "NO ICE ACCESS IN THIS OFFICE" Private Property -- Entry restricted by Law. NOTICE TO ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND IMMIGRATION AGENTS..." It goes on to detail that anyone entering the private workplace must have a valid judicial warrant. The sign is replicated in Spanish below.
July 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
reading through interviews with teachers, and i found this gem regarding this familiar image:
the "equality vs. equity" cartoon, showing three children of different heights facing a fence to watch a baseball game. on the left side, labeled "equality", they are all standing on one crate. the tallest child can see fine, the medium child can just see over the fence, and the shortest child just sees a fence and can't see the game. on the right side, labeled "equity", the tallest child doesn't have a crate and can still see over the fence, the medium child is still on one crate seeing fine, and the shortest child now has two crates and can see the game.
July 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
Members of my research lab and I wrote Chapter 64, titled, "Meaningful Teacher Professional Development: A Learning Sciences Perspective"

co-authors: @samanthamarshall.bsky.social, Grace A. Chen, Nadav Ehrenfeld, @brettegarner.bsky.social, @larajasien.bsky.social, Elizabeth Metts & Katherine S-M
the title page, which has all the information in the skeet, but also people's affiliations
July 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
Here are some of the key findings from the poll:

There is STRONG BIPARTISAN SUPPORT among K-12 Parents that federal investments in education research and development should be continued: 73% of republican parents and nearly 80% across parties agree.
an infographic with the headline "Voters Say the Federal Government Should Invest in Education R&D" with a pie chart and the number 73%. The caption says, "Nearly 3 in 4 Republican K-12 parents agree that the federal government plays an important role in bringing together research and evidence from across the country to help local education leaders make informed decisions about what might work in their communities." Infographic with the headline: "New ALI Poll: Voters Say the Federal Government Should Invest in Education R&D" Below, there are 8 of 10 boxes checked, with the caption, "Nearly 8 in 10 K-12 parents say federal support for education R&D should be continued."
July 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
A virtual town hall on how to fight back over the billions cut from public education

#EduSky #AcademicSky
a yellow and black flyer with the text, Not One Step Back: A Virtual Education Town Hall for Families and Communities Join families, educators, and community leaders to learn about the impacts of the reconciliation bill -- and how we can win the next fight over billions in public education funding. Thursday, July 10 @ 6 PM ET bit.ly/NotOneStepBack
July 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
Post yourself from another era.
i kid you not, this is my actual 9th grade yearbook photo. key aspects to note: the half a can of aqua net hairspray keeping my teased bangs spiky, the big hoop earrings, the demented expression that resulted from my determination to not blink in my photo, and my really intense smile.
June 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
everything old is new again

cover of life magazine from july 1963:

'Automation's really here; jobs go scarce. POINT OF NO RETURN FOR EVERYBODY."
a picture of the cover of the july 19, 1963 issue of LIFE magazine. there is an anciety looking greek frieze on the cover of somebody playing a wind instrument, with the words, "Greece: Final Instalment. Her art lives on." To the left of that image are the words, "VERDICT THAT OUTRAGED A CITY: Five die but judge's son goes free." I have put two pink arrows pointing to the headline mentioned in the text of this skeet.
June 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
a homemaker has planned a day's meals for her family...

CW: fat shaming
a homemaker has planned a day's meals for her family: breakfast orange juice, cornflakes with milk, cocoa; lunch: baked beans, prune salad, brown bread, chocolate pudding, milk; dinner: tomato juice, spaghetti with meat balls, tomato gelatin salad (!!), bread sticks, fruited jello, coffee. a. name two food groups included in these meals b. select three characteristics of these meals which may make them unappetizing, and explain each. c. for each of the family members listed below, give one different reason why one or more of these meals may be unsuitable 1. overweight teenager 2. elderly grandmother
June 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
"which neckline in the illustrations below would be most flattering to a woman with a thick neck?"

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Which neckline in the illustrations below would be most flattering to a woman with a thick neck? 1 shows a boat necked collar, 2 shows something tied up at the neck, 3 shows a loose cowl, 4 shows a wrap shirt with a v-neckline
June 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
first question. i have no idea what the answer is, because i can think of a rationale for a couple of them.

"a junior decided to study the development of social graces to become more at ease at the junior class party. Which one of these procedures would help *least* in social situations?"
a junior decided to study the development of social graces to become more at ease at the junior class party. Which one of these procedures would help least in social situations? 1. memorizing jokes and wisecracks before a party 2. spending a week end in the home of a former class mate 3. inviting mother's friends in to celebrate her birthday 4. observing well-poised people in social situations 5. tmaking a point of introducing people appropriately
June 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
these are the words that get grants terminated. never mind that there is actual gold standard science that requires their use...
June 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
mood
a red and blue flyer that says, "in a world full of bullshit jobs, do something that matters. teach." with a picture of a woman leaning over a student who is working and smiling.
June 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
I'm honored to give the welcoming address at the upcoming #DRK12Meeting

My topic:

Maintaining Our Scholarly Commitments in Challenging Times

I hope to see some of you there!
a promo image with the nsf logo and a little picture of me. the text says, "2025 DRK12 PI meeting, Monday June 9, 2025 5:30 - 6:30 PM. Welcome| Maintaining Our Scholarly Commitments in Challenging Times"
May 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
Re: last repost...

Students with disabilities are NOT protected -- and will undoubtedly face more challenges -- under this proposed legislation #SPEDsky #EduSky
a screenshot of the previous article, with the first four paragraphs under point 3, which states that private schools can turn students away, public schools can't.
May 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
seems like a good lesson
a chart titled "william shakespeare's insult generator" by the southern shakespeare company. there is a picture of shakespeare wearing shades, and three columns, the first two with adjectives and the last with nouns
May 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
ilanahorn.bsky.social
was it just me, or did others go here too?
a screenshot of a NYT headline saying, "Who is Friedrich Merz?" A still of Fred Mertz, from I LOVE LUCY, crossing fingers on both hands
May 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM