Kyle Bartlett
kyletheresearcher.bsky.social
Kyle Bartlett
@kyletheresearcher.bsky.social
PhD Candidate | Transforming K-12 Music Ed through Sustainability | Integrating ESD & SDGs into pedagogy | Exploring arts' role in systems thinking, global citizenship, & resilience | Passionate about music for climate action, equity, & sustainable futures
Officially a PhD candidate! Grateful to my committee for their generous feedback and encouragement. My research explores how music education can help build a more sustainable, just future. Big step forward — and I’m just getting started. #ESD #PhD #SDG4.7 #MusicEd #ASU
April 22, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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I introduced a bill on Monday that helps low income people afford heat and air conditioning, and Trump fired the entire team running the program.

The contrast couldn’t be clearer.

Trump and Elon are here to make life more difficult for us and easier for oligarchs.
April 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Don’t you know?? Crushing debt and few job prospects is the promise of pursuing higher education.
Trump's executive order to dismantle the Education Dept. threatens the future of public education and student loan borrowers nationwide. “He doesn't believe the federal govt. has a place to put folks out of their debt," said NEA Govt. Relations Manager Ronny Lau.
Saddled with debt and uncertainty, some fear they’ll ‘never pay off’ student loans
As the new Trump Administration carries out its policy agenda, student loan borrowers in the San Joaquin Valley are wondering what will happen with their debt.
www.kvpr.org
March 24, 2025 at 4:13 AM
The Dept. of Ed doesn’t set curriculum—but it helps ensure students have access to qualified, licensed educators. Cutting it strips vital support from kids, especially in underserved schools, at a time when strong education is more important than ever. #DOE #TrumpEducation
March 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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The good news is that there *are* people meeting the moment.

youtu.be/EJxRtjma7lc
Idaho teacher fights back after order to remove ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ poster
YouTube video by MSNBC
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March 20, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I always go back to metal when I need comfort and solace. #KillswitchEngage, #InFlames, #Pantera, and #Metallica are keeping me grounded during these rough days. The heaviness doesn’t add to the chaos—it helps me process it. What’s your go-to music when things get rough? #WhatAreYouListeningTo
March 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The Trump administration's rejection of the 2030 Agenda is a shortsighted move that undermines global sustainability efforts and our own future. Ignoring interconnected challenges won't make them disappear; it only isolates us in an increasingly collaborative world. www.esgtoday.com/u-s-rejects-...
U.S. Rejects UN Sustainable Development Goals - ESG Today
The U.S. under the Trump administration stated that it “rejects and denounces” the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), the key global goals adopted by nations unanimously in 2015 a...
www.esgtoday.com
March 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
As Trump’s administration erodes climate policies & restricts education, I’m adding: ‘Has the political climate influenced your responses?’ to my survey on sustainability in music ed. Are educators self-censoring? Are policies limiting sustainability efforts in schools? #ESD #Education #MusicEd
March 4, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Leadership rooted in global citizenship upholds peace, justice, and strong alliances. Trump and Vance’s disgraceful treatment of Zelenskyy in the Oval Office betrayed these values. Zelenskyy has shown far more honor, strength, and integrity—true leadership that the world needs. #StandWithUkraine
February 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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The Senate will likely vote this week on Linda McMahon’s nomination for education secretary. Dial ACTION to 48744, and we'll connect you to your senators' offices.

Calling your elected representatives is one of the most important ways to demonstrate your views. NEA's system makes it easy.
February 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Ok educators, let's continue to get the word out. We need you to text or message any and all teachers you know. Send them the link to our bluesky or send them the info graphic below. What's important is that everyone knows we'll be out in force for educators as educators. #nationalteacherwalkout
February 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
THREAD: Why Trump & Project 2025 Are a Threat to Our Future

Project 2025 is a blueprint for dismantling progress. It will gut climate action, sustainability programs, and global cooperation—making life harder for working people. Let’s break it down.
February 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Withdrawing from the Paris Agreement is reckless. "Saving trillions" ignores the far greater costs of inaction: economic collapse, environmental destruction, and human suffering. Climate change demands global action, not shortsighted decisions. History will judge this failure. #ClimateAction
January 21, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I've found it helpful to think about Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in five forms: with, for, in, about, and through sustainable development. This framework makes ESD less abstract and more actionable, offering practical ways to embed sustainability into music education. #ESD #MusicEd
January 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Undermining the National Climate Assessment threatens progress on climate action and SDG. This vital research protects communities and guides sustainable policy. Science is a tool for progress, not politics. Let’s stand for its preservation and integrity. #SDGs #ESD

www.eenews.net/articles/tru...
Trump team takes aim at crown jewel of US climate research
A top aide to the president-elect wants tighter control over the National Climate Assessment.
www.eenews.net
January 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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🏫 UNESCO proposes an interdisciplinary approach to #ESD — looking at the scientific facts of #ClimateChange, and also the social and economic facets of #ClimateJustice.

The EDuC Label offers accreditation for #HigherEducation programs striving to integrate ESD into their curricula.
June 12, 2024 at 8:19 AM
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Looking for ways to talk about interconnected systems – government, ecosystems, climate change, or even the human body – in your classroom?

Check out this resource from Edutopia on strategies for teaching critical systems thinking 👇

www.edutopia.org/article/teac...
January 16, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Happy New Year! 🌍 With 2030 fast approaching, it’s time to transform education—including music education—to meet the SDGs. How can we reimagine music classrooms to inspire sustainability and global equity? Share your ideas! #SDGs #EducationForSustainability #MusicEducation #ESD
January 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Systems thinking in music education links music to societal, environmental, and economic systems. Unlike traditional approaches, it emphasizes relationships and impacts. For example, students might compose songs on local water issues, connecting creativity with sustainability. #MusicEducation #ESD
January 3, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Hi, I’m Kyle, a PhD student and researcher examining how K-12 music teachers can integrate sustainability into their programs. From systems thinking to cultural preservation, music can drive solutions to today’s biggest challenges. Follow for insights on education, music, and change! #SDGs #ESD
January 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM