JF Trey Smith
@jfsmith3.bsky.social
Teacher. Exploring and promoting expanded visions for learning in science, technology, and engineering classrooms. (he/him)
Doing my best to be a vocal constituent. And I want to celebrate and acknowledge when government *works*—because it does and can. Sent this message to Mayor Parker and my city council rep.
March 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Doing my best to be a vocal constituent. And I want to celebrate and acknowledge when government *works*—because it does and can. Sent this message to Mayor Parker and my city council rep.
Mop myself into a corner?
Nah. I mop myself on to the couch.
Nah. I mop myself on to the couch.
March 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Mop myself into a corner?
Nah. I mop myself on to the couch.
Nah. I mop myself on to the couch.
I don’t watch many hospital / medical shows. But The Pitt is excellent. Excellent.
March 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I don’t watch many hospital / medical shows. But The Pitt is excellent. Excellent.
Skipped up to NYC on Amtrak right after work.
March 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Skipped up to NYC on Amtrak right after work.
I teach in a multidisciplinary makerspace. I try to support students in taking on projects for a range of purposes, audiences. This morning, I took a student documentary team to a local National History Day. This afternoon back at school, I submitted science fair paperwork for student projects.
March 14, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I teach in a multidisciplinary makerspace. I try to support students in taking on projects for a range of purposes, audiences. This morning, I took a student documentary team to a local National History Day. This afternoon back at school, I submitted science fair paperwork for student projects.
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"You get a lot more buy-in for students when you show up for them,” one #PHLed assistant principal said. On how some Philly schools support students observing Ramadan. Story: www.inquirer.com/education/ph...
Thousands of Philadelphia students observe Ramadan. Here’s how their schools are making space for them.
"You get a lot more buy in for students when you show up for them," said Jennifer Hale, assistant principal of Ben Franklin High.
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March 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
"You get a lot more buy-in for students when you show up for them,” one #PHLed assistant principal said. On how some Philly schools support students observing Ramadan. Story: www.inquirer.com/education/ph...
Abbott Elementary is fabulous. One of the most unrealistic things, though? Alllll of the time teachers have to talk to one another, and all the time they’re outside of a classroom without students. Just not enough staff, not enough teacher prep time in too many US schools.
March 7, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Abbott Elementary is fabulous. One of the most unrealistic things, though? Alllll of the time teachers have to talk to one another, and all the time they’re outside of a classroom without students. Just not enough staff, not enough teacher prep time in too many US schools.
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This chapter from our co-published book supports elementary teachers who want to develop literacy-based climate pedagogy by enhancing existing curriculum—for example, by adding interactive read-alouds of mentor texts for writing. #nwpwritenow bit.ly/4bmttgO
March 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This chapter from our co-published book supports elementary teachers who want to develop literacy-based climate pedagogy by enhancing existing curriculum—for example, by adding interactive read-alouds of mentor texts for writing. #nwpwritenow bit.ly/4bmttgO
The Wizard of Oz. The Wiz. AND Wicked?! At the Oscars? After we just got it on Drag Race?! 😍😍😍
March 3, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The Wizard of Oz. The Wiz. AND Wicked?! At the Oscars? After we just got it on Drag Race?! 😍😍😍
Watching The Pitt and …
March 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Watching The Pitt and …
Game was lost at the free throw line. What a shame.
February 28, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Game was lost at the free throw line. What a shame.
I know there’s more important stuff to deal with right now … but could we, like, get a #chipotle in this part of South Philly please? I could do gym, Aldi, etc. all at once. 😭
February 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I know there’s more important stuff to deal with right now … but could we, like, get a #chipotle in this part of South Philly please? I could do gym, Aldi, etc. all at once. 😭
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National Nuclear Security Administration officials are attempting to notify some employees who had been let go that they are now due to be reinstated — but they're struggling to find them because they don't have their new contact information. nbcnews.to/4104StF
February 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
National Nuclear Security Administration officials are attempting to notify some employees who had been let go that they are now due to be reinstated — but they're struggling to find them because they don't have their new contact information. nbcnews.to/4104StF
Kathy Bates. Just so dang good in this Matlock reboot.
February 16, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Kathy Bates. Just so dang good in this Matlock reboot.
February 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
#FlyEaglesFly Broad and Federal. #philly
February 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
#FlyEaglesFly Broad and Federal. #philly
Was checking the newscast to figure out how close the parade was to my location and almost got clocked by a football. Heads up at Broad and Federal. #FlyEaglesFly #philly
February 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Was checking the newscast to figure out how close the parade was to my location and almost got clocked by a football. Heads up at Broad and Federal. #FlyEaglesFly #philly
Wait. Does this mean they finally towed all those vehicles parked in the median of Broad street? 🫣 #FlyEaglesFly #philly
February 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Wait. Does this mean they finally towed all those vehicles parked in the median of Broad street? 🫣 #FlyEaglesFly #philly
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Empower students (K-16) to understand and address today's environmental challenges. Join the National Writing Project for a transformative one-day summit w/ passionate educators who are incorporating climate education into their classroom practice. #NWPClimateSummit bit.ly/2025-nwp-climate-summit
February 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Empower students (K-16) to understand and address today's environmental challenges. Join the National Writing Project for a transformative one-day summit w/ passionate educators who are incorporating climate education into their classroom practice. #NWPClimateSummit bit.ly/2025-nwp-climate-summit
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Does anyone have any links to up-to-date resources for public school teachers/staff preparing for the possibility of ICE raids? Most of what I’ve found predates the reversal of the sensitive locations policy. Thanks!
January 28, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Does anyone have any links to up-to-date resources for public school teachers/staff preparing for the possibility of ICE raids? Most of what I’ve found predates the reversal of the sensitive locations policy. Thanks!
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January 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Our colleagues at the Boise State Writing Project are hosting a virtual conference exploring teaching students how to differentiate fact from fiction and navigate society's divisions. Feb 8, 8a-3p MT. $40=admission, access to recorded sessions + free book. bit.ly/40u2sDa
January 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our colleagues at the Boise State Writing Project are hosting a virtual conference exploring teaching students how to differentiate fact from fiction and navigate society's divisions. Feb 8, 8a-3p MT. $40=admission, access to recorded sessions + free book. bit.ly/40u2sDa
In NYC for the day to see a show. Waiting for it to start and editing/adding comments to a webinar agenda for Monday. This phone is both a blessing and a curse. It needed to get done. And maybe it’s best that I don’t have this task weighing on my mind. But the ability to have work at my fingertips…
January 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
In NYC for the day to see a show. Waiting for it to start and editing/adding comments to a webinar agenda for Monday. This phone is both a blessing and a curse. It needed to get done. And maybe it’s best that I don’t have this task weighing on my mind. But the ability to have work at my fingertips…