Laura Castañón
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Laura Castañón
@lacastanon.bsky.social
Freelance science writer. Likely hanging with dogs, building a skull collection, playing ttrpgs, or messing about in boats.
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how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Ok, but grouping ages 16-39 as one category? And referring to them all as "young adults"?? What.

(Have not read the article, only responding to the chart 😁)
August 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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We spent eight years giving the best centrist, moderate argument the Democratic Party could make the best chance possible.

And that gave us Trump.

So it's time for something different.

Time, and past time.
June 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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One pro immigrant protester being carried unconscious to the other end of the street here in Paramount, CA, was hit by a federal agency vehicle. Getting attention from protester medics.
June 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Video of the international student at Tufts being arrested by "federal authorities" in Massachusetts has been released and it's terrifying.

They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.

From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
March 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I worked as an aquarium educator at the time and I got cornered in one of the darker areas by a man demanding to know whether I thought mermaids were real and then accusing me of hiding the truth.

So yeah, still mad about it.
March 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I think that sign (and some other great ones) were made by @snowqueenofhoth.bsky.social

bsky.app/profile/snow...
My signs (front and back) 🎨
March 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
TTO is a long-running Boston theater company that produces art by, for, and about queer and trans people of color. Their work is vital, their shows are great, and the NEA's new roles are horseshit.
March 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I'll certainly be curious to see how it grows! I appreciate that these first stages are specifically the things I need most.
March 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Duckworth N

CLOTURE FAILS, CONGRESSIONAL SPORTS BAN WILL NOT HAPPEN.

Last few votes rolling in.
March 3, 2025 at 11:44 PM