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Michelle Mickens
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2022 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Runner-up; 2024 GaDOE Teacher Policy Fellow; VSU Educator Hall of Fame inductee | Educator | Public Speaker | Teacher and Student Advocate 🍎💪🏻
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5 Calls Newsletter
The 5 Calls Newsletter breaks down what your representatives are voting on and what you can do to influence them. From your friends at 5 Calls
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June 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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June 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Bravo, Glendale. Bravo.

More, please.

And it's time for Democrats to loudly say, "Abolish ICE." Someone please stand up and have a spine.
June 9, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Trump is attempting to destroy federal funding for libraries.

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Take Action To Save Federal Funding for Libraries!
Trump is attempting to destroy federal funding for libraries. We need you to take action today! That's why we made it easy to contact your reps, sign petitions, and learn about the Institute of Museum...
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April 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
@judyblume.bsky.social needs to write an adult version of Are You There, God? It’s me, Margaret. where she confronts the mysteries of perimenopause. 😭
April 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
OPPOSE SENATE BILL 74‼️‼️

Please contact your state senator and ask him or her to vote NO on Senate Bill 74.

This bill is set to be heard on Senate floor on Monday, March 3, 2025, so please ACT NOW!

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Oppose Senate Bill 74
Georgia legislators exempted librarians from prosecution under Georgia state code on materials harmful to minors for good reason but SB 74 threatens to subject Georgia librarians to unwarranted att...
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March 2, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Hey, everyone! If you’re a former student, parent, colleague, or anyone I’ve worked with, please take the time to vote for me. You can vote once a day for the next ten days. Thanks in advance, especially to the wonderful person who nominated me!! ❤️

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Is Michelle Mickens America's Favorite Teacher?
My favorite thing about teaching is seeing a spark in the eyes of a struggling learner. I love to see them feel empowered and confident.
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February 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Please, please, please continue to call and email Chris Carr’s office, and show up whenever you can.

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February 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Parents, teachers, and community members!!!! GA is attempting to dismantle 504 plans for kids who need medical accommodations in public schools!!!! This is an attack on kids’ civil rights with a broad, detrimental impact. SHARE THIS AND ATTEND tomorrow’s press conference if you’re able! 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
February 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Can’t say I’m surprised. 🤷‍♀️
February 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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February 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I guarantee that Kate McKinnon will be on #SNL tomorrow playing Bishop Budde. @katemckinnon.bsky.social @bishopbudde.bsky.social
January 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I love it here!
January 23, 2025 at 3:24 AM
If you haven’t seen the movie #Conclave, please watch it. It reinforced everything I believe in regarding war, peace, love, loyalty, and patience. I hope it wins ALL the awards!! ❤️❤️❤️
January 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Love our tradition of Hibachi on Christmas Day. ❤️🎄🎁
December 26, 2024 at 3:08 PM
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The bill to abolish the Department of Education is a bill to dismantle libraries

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SIGN THE PETITION: Don't Abolish the Department of Education
The bill to abolish the Department of Education is a bill to dismantle libraries.
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December 19, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Absolutely nuts! 🤬
Here’s the text of the federal voucher bill they’re working off to fold into reconciliation in January.

It’s a love child between a garden variety wealthy tax shelter and a typical voucher subsidy.

Eligibility up to 300% of *local median income*
www.congress.gov/bill/118th-c...
December 13, 2024 at 6:41 PM
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This is literally true.

School vouchers were pioneered as a way to help white supremacists send their kids to a new wave of private "segregation academies" created expressly for the purpose.

From my book WHITE FLIGHT:
December 10, 2024 at 12:52 PM
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November 23, 2024 at 12:31 PM
I love a full moon! 🦀♋️🌕
November 17, 2024 at 7:15 PM