John S. Pirone
jspirone.bsky.social
John S. Pirone
@jspirone.bsky.social
Signing deaf, asst prof @uvmvermont, community advocate. Studying ASL education in higher ed, equity in K-12 education. Pronouns: he/him.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Suggestions?

Is there any survey platform that makes it easier for survey participants to respond in ASL by using the platform's video features? Unless I am mistaken, Qualtrics does not appear to be capable of doing that internally such as self-recording.
August 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A question -
The ACTFL provides guidelines on the time required for students to achieve proficiency in a language based on hours of instruction. ASL is classified as a Category IV language (I think), which requires over 2,000 hours to achieve proficiency.

Now I wonder...(1/2)
January 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
A question for you especially those who are experts in this area -

'Heritage Language" - if a deaf child does not acquire ASL at home but at a deaf school, would that count as a heritage language? For most, deaf schools function like a community, right?
December 5, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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Three new tenure track positions for ASL faculty posted in California and Utah. My page has links and more information.
Tenure Track Postings for ASL and Deaf Studies
Updated November 28:
notanangrydeafperson.medium.com
November 28, 2024 at 12:54 PM
#AcademicSky
Let's get to know each other! Quote this with: 1) a project you're working on & 2) an idea you aren't working on but keep thinking abt
1) Systemic review of studies and their qual methods on signing deaf students in K-12.
2) L2/Ln ASL students' perceptions of corrective feedback
November 20, 2024 at 12:07 PM
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Doing that post a photo to zen up the timeline thing.

This is the view #DrDeaf workshop participants will get this December, except with snow added. 😄

Can’t wait to welcome 40+ deaf academics- PhD students to professors- to the next PhD student workshop and writing retreat!
November 17, 2024 at 6:23 PM
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Signed literacy skills are one of the most underattended educational areas for deaf students. They benefit from viewing signed videos & working towards comprehension and producing signed compositions (e.g., essays) for a variety of purposes & audiences. 1/
November 18, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Hi. I'm an assistant professor of ASL education. I study ASL education for L2/Ln in higher ed and K-12 ed equity affecting signing deaf. My interests are playing pool, traveling, outdoor activities, learning new stuff, and chatting with deaf scholars!
November 18, 2024 at 5:11 PM