Kealy Duke
@keeceedee.bsky.social
I read books and I teach kids. Aspirations to kick ass.
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What really happens when students read, think, and ask questions
What really happens when students read, think, and ask questions
The Devil Made Me Teach CRT
That year, the novel listed the most times on FRQ 3 of the AP Lit exam was Toni Morrison’s Beloved. It’s a beautifully complex, haunting novel that would challenge any student and is so layered in tec...
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May 27, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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What really happens when students read, think, and ask questions
What really happens when students read, think, and ask questions
“They don’t know how this story ends. But I do.”
WTFIRA?
Reading is not just decoding
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May 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
“They don’t know how this story ends. But I do.”
Took a couple of weeks for this one to emerge. End of school tired. Read, comment, etc. please!
WTFIRA?
Reading is not just decoding
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May 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Took a couple of weeks for this one to emerge. End of school tired. Read, comment, etc. please!
Read my big ol’ dystopia essay!
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I think many of us read dystopias and recognize similarities, but all of them? Read my latest post.
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May 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Read my big ol’ dystopia essay!
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What if students who won’t read aren’t lazy or apathetic, but rewired? What if the job is now to deprogram?
What if students who won’t read aren’t lazy or apathetic, but rewired? What if the job is now to deprogram?
May 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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What if students who won’t read aren’t lazy or apathetic, but rewired? What if the job is now to deprogram?
What if students who won’t read aren’t lazy or apathetic, but rewired? What if the job is now to deprogram?
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Please read and maybe share. It’s my third essay in my new professional project!
Please read and maybe share. It’s my third essay in my new professional project!
Cult of Engagement
Teaching today means building a protected space for struggle—even when students want to scroll away. Maybe especially then.
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April 29, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Please read and maybe share. It’s my third essay in my new professional project!
Please read and maybe share. It’s my third essay in my new professional project!
“ I can now say with absolutely no authority at all but a lot of reading hours behind me, that we are experiencing all of the dystopian novels ever, all at once, right this very moment. I love a good postmodern pastiche like any faithful 90’s English major, but I’d prefer to keep it fictional.”
It's All of Them At Once
I had to make a list of books because the corporate overlords own Goodreads
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April 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
“ I can now say with absolutely no authority at all but a lot of reading hours behind me, that we are experiencing all of the dystopian novels ever, all at once, right this very moment. I love a good postmodern pastiche like any faithful 90’s English major, but I’d prefer to keep it fictional.”
The people trying to get rid of books have never enjoyed a book.
April 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The people trying to get rid of books have never enjoyed a book.
This is just all so very stupid
April 9, 2025 at 2:45 AM
This is just all so very stupid
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The relentless attacks on library workers, educators, and community members are meant to create an environment of fear.
For #RightToReadDay, we’re asking you to celebrate — and defend — the freedoms that are found in our libraries!
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For #RightToReadDay, we’re asking you to celebrate — and defend — the freedoms that are found in our libraries!
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Right to Read Day
The right to read is under attack. On Right to Read Day, April 7, 2025, take action to support your library and protect your freedom to read.
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April 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The relentless attacks on library workers, educators, and community members are meant to create an environment of fear.
For #RightToReadDay, we’re asking you to celebrate — and defend — the freedoms that are found in our libraries!
uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...
For #RightToReadDay, we’re asking you to celebrate — and defend — the freedoms that are found in our libraries!
uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...
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Listen to Sen Cory Booker rip into anyone who voted for the CR!
He’s pledged to hold the floor tonight for as long as possible.
Let’s lift him up and show him support as he gets in good trouble!
@booker.senate.gov @corybooker.com
He’s pledged to hold the floor tonight for as long as possible.
Let’s lift him up and show him support as he gets in good trouble!
@booker.senate.gov @corybooker.com
April 1, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Listen to Sen Cory Booker rip into anyone who voted for the CR!
He’s pledged to hold the floor tonight for as long as possible.
Let’s lift him up and show him support as he gets in good trouble!
@booker.senate.gov @corybooker.com
He’s pledged to hold the floor tonight for as long as possible.
Let’s lift him up and show him support as he gets in good trouble!
@booker.senate.gov @corybooker.com
Vote no on all four Louisiana constitutional amendments!
March 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Vote no on all four Louisiana constitutional amendments!
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VOTE NO on all 4 amendments — These dangerous amendments would give more power to politicians, hurt teachers and schools, punish kids unfairly, and let political insiders control how judges are chosen. We can’t let that happen.
Elections & Voting
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March 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
VOTE NO on all 4 amendments — These dangerous amendments would give more power to politicians, hurt teachers and schools, punish kids unfairly, and let political insiders control how judges are chosen. We can’t let that happen.
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It’s past time to fight for Social Security. They are actively dismantling it. Call your representatives
It’s past time to fight for Social Security. They are actively dismantling it. Call your representatives
Chop Wood, Carry Water 3/3
Hi, all, and happy Monday.
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March 6, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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It’s past time to fight for Social Security. They are actively dismantling it. Call your representatives
It’s past time to fight for Social Security. They are actively dismantling it. Call your representatives
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In case you aren't currently taking AP Lang & Lit, this is a very handy analysis of Trump's misleading press release about book banning, from @heykellyjensen.bsky.social
#EduSky #TLSky
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#EduSky #TLSky
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How to Critically Read a Press Release From the Federal Government
Press releases and the coverage of news from the new federal administration requires flexing your information and media literacy skills. Here are some tools, tips, and examples to help.
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February 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
In case you aren't currently taking AP Lang & Lit, this is a very handy analysis of Trump's misleading press release about book banning, from @heykellyjensen.bsky.social
#EduSky #TLSky
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#EduSky #TLSky
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