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Jan. 1 #tdih 🧵
#1 Haitian Independence #tdih 1804 "We owe much to Walker for his appeal; to John Brown. . . but we owe incomparably more to Haiti . . . I regard her as original pioneer emancipator of 19th cent. — F. Douglass ⬇️ Art by @rlmartstudio.bsky.social
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#1 Haitian Independence #tdih 1804 "We owe much to Walker for his appeal; to John Brown. . . but we owe incomparably more to Haiti . . . I regard her as original pioneer emancipator of 19th cent. — F. Douglass ⬇️ Art by @rlmartstudio.bsky.social
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Jan. 1, 1804: Haitian Independence
Haiti became a free republic after a revolution, declaring independence for ALL people.
www.zinnedproject.org
January 1, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Jan. 1 #tdih 🧵
#1 Haitian Independence #tdih 1804 "We owe much to Walker for his appeal; to John Brown. . . but we owe incomparably more to Haiti . . . I regard her as original pioneer emancipator of 19th cent. — F. Douglass ⬇️ Art by @rlmartstudio.bsky.social
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ha...
#1 Haitian Independence #tdih 1804 "We owe much to Walker for his appeal; to John Brown. . . but we owe incomparably more to Haiti . . . I regard her as original pioneer emancipator of 19th cent. — F. Douglass ⬇️ Art by @rlmartstudio.bsky.social
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ha...
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💚 board games 💚
"Dr Atherton said: "Our research has shown they [board games] can enhance wellbeing, foster inclusion, and support learning, with strong evidence that games improve engagement and social connection for neurodivergent individuals compared to other activities."
"Dr Atherton said: "Our research has shown they [board games] can enhance wellbeing, foster inclusion, and support learning, with strong evidence that games improve engagement and social connection for neurodivergent individuals compared to other activities."
Study explores wellbeing impact of board games
Researchers find games such as Dungeons and Dragons and Dixit can lead to a boost in confidence.
www.bbc.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:47 AM
💚 board games 💚
"Dr Atherton said: "Our research has shown they [board games] can enhance wellbeing, foster inclusion, and support learning, with strong evidence that games improve engagement and social connection for neurodivergent individuals compared to other activities."
"Dr Atherton said: "Our research has shown they [board games] can enhance wellbeing, foster inclusion, and support learning, with strong evidence that games improve engagement and social connection for neurodivergent individuals compared to other activities."
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In thinking about what you can do this year, keep this in mind: showing up at protests has real impact - -
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
How effective is protesting? According to historians and political scientists: very
From emancipation to women’s suffrage, civil rights and BLM, mass movement has shaped the arc of US history
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
In thinking about what you can do this year, keep this in mind: showing up at protests has real impact - -
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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These 5 indoor games are perfect for when your students need a brain break, but you can’t head outside: https://edut.to/3MLWHNT
#EduSky #ElementaryTeacher
#EduSky #ElementaryTeacher
December 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
These 5 indoor games are perfect for when your students need a brain break, but you can’t head outside: https://edut.to/3MLWHNT
#EduSky #ElementaryTeacher
#EduSky #ElementaryTeacher
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Breaking News: President Trump signed an executive order to downgrade cannabis from the most restrictive category of drugs, easing research and other restrictions but falling short of legalizing marijuana.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Reclassify Marijuana, Easing Restrictions on the Drug
Marijuana’s classification as one of the most dangerous and habit-forming substances has long drawn criticism.
nyti.ms
December 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Breaking News: President Trump signed an executive order to downgrade cannabis from the most restrictive category of drugs, easing research and other restrictions but falling short of legalizing marijuana.
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When billionaires take control of communication platforms, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
This is a danger to the free press.
This is a danger to the free press.
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
When billionaires take control of communication platforms, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
This is a danger to the free press.
This is a danger to the free press.
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Health insurers are jacking up premiums while raking in billions in profits.
Expiring ACA subsidies will saddle millions of Americans with massive monthly premium increases.
Is it any wonder that 63% of Americans now support Medicare for All?
Expiring ACA subsidies will saddle millions of Americans with massive monthly premium increases.
Is it any wonder that 63% of Americans now support Medicare for All?
December 8, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Health insurers are jacking up premiums while raking in billions in profits.
Expiring ACA subsidies will saddle millions of Americans with massive monthly premium increases.
Is it any wonder that 63% of Americans now support Medicare for All?
Expiring ACA subsidies will saddle millions of Americans with massive monthly premium increases.
Is it any wonder that 63% of Americans now support Medicare for All?
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Want your students to push themselves in the classroom? Veteran educator @amirtaron.bsky.social says the answer is to start with how the material connects to their lives. 🖇️
#EduSky
#EduSky
Looking to Increase the Level of Rigor? Start With Relevance
Making sure students see the connection between the material and their own lives cultivates curiosity and interest, allowing a deeper understanding of content.
edut.to
December 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Want your students to push themselves in the classroom? Veteran educator @amirtaron.bsky.social says the answer is to start with how the material connects to their lives. 🖇️
#EduSky
#EduSky
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Providing students with the choice to complete additional work creates space for extra practice and can help build intrinsic motivation for learning! Educator Jennifer Davis Bowman shares how she’s been able to encourage students to engage in these activities. ⭐
#EduSky
#EduSky
How and Why to Give Optional Assignments
Providing students with the choice to complete additional work creates space for extra practice and can help build intrinsic motivation for learning.
edut.to
December 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Providing students with the choice to complete additional work creates space for extra practice and can help build intrinsic motivation for learning! Educator Jennifer Davis Bowman shares how she’s been able to encourage students to engage in these activities. ⭐
#EduSky
#EduSky
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Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.
Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.
Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.
Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.
Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.
Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.
Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
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Want to make project-based learning more sustainable and impactful? Consider shifting to the following key ideas to make deep learning possible within your classroom. 💡
#PBL #EduSky
#PBL #EduSky
Making Project-Based Learning More Impactful by Emphasizing Depth Over Speed
Teachers can help students get the most out of PBL by focusing on the development of effective learning habits.
edut.to
December 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Learn more about the research—and find 5 more ways to break up your lectures:
6 Research-Backed Ways to Break Up Your Lectures
Lectures are efficient ways to convey information, but kids tend to tune them out. Here are 6 activities that will keep students focused while improving learning outcomes.
www.edutopia.org
December 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Learn more about the research—and find 5 more ways to break up your lectures:
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Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running. This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Our Economy Is in Danger. Here’s Why
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running. This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
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In light of Stephen Miller's textbook fascist remarks about immigration, we recommend reading Jason Stanley's "Erasing History: How Fascists Control the Past, Rewrite the Past to Control the Future."
Addresses urgent need to defend #FreedomtoLearn
See ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/er...
Addresses urgent need to defend #FreedomtoLearn
See ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/er...
Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future
Book — Non-fiction. By Jason Stanley. 2024. 256 pages. A global call to action for those who wish to preserve democracy — in the United States and abroad — before it is too late.
www.zinnedproject.org
November 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
In light of Stephen Miller's textbook fascist remarks about immigration, we recommend reading Jason Stanley's "Erasing History: How Fascists Control the Past, Rewrite the Past to Control the Future."
Addresses urgent need to defend #FreedomtoLearn
See ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/er...
Addresses urgent need to defend #FreedomtoLearn
See ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/er...
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Knowing how to find pertinent and reliable resources is an essential skill for learning. 🧠💪
Here’s how AP research teacher and librarian Benjamin Barbour trains his students to refine their ideas and identify good sources as they explore new topics.
#EduSky
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Here’s how AP research teacher and librarian Benjamin Barbour trains his students to refine their ideas and identify good sources as they explore new topics.
#EduSky
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November 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Knowing how to find pertinent and reliable resources is an essential skill for learning. 🧠💪
Here’s how AP research teacher and librarian Benjamin Barbour trains his students to refine their ideas and identify good sources as they explore new topics.
#EduSky
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Here’s how AP research teacher and librarian Benjamin Barbour trains his students to refine their ideas and identify good sources as they explore new topics.
#EduSky
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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We know that’s not true!
November 22, 2025 at 4:33 AM
We know that’s not true!
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Does homework help or hurt? We dug through the research to help you make the best decision in your classroom. ⭐
#EdResearch #homework #EduSky
#EdResearch #homework #EduSky
The Pros and Cons of Homework (in 6 Charts)
The case for homework isn’t black and white, so we looked far and wide for research to shed a little light on the matter.
www.edutopia.org
November 22, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Does homework help or hurt? We dug through the research to help you make the best decision in your classroom. ⭐
#EdResearch #homework #EduSky
#EdResearch #homework #EduSky
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
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Understanding how the brain learns is key to helping every student succeed. 🧠
Here are 15 research-based strategies every teacher can use—from brain breaks to retrieval practice and metacognition!
#EduSky #EdResearch
Here are 15 research-based strategies every teacher can use—from brain breaks to retrieval practice and metacognition!
#EduSky #EdResearch
15 Tips to Align Your Teaching With Brain Science
A comprehensive guide to applying the latest insight from neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science to improve your instruction.
edut.to
November 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Understanding how the brain learns is key to helping every student succeed. 🧠
Here are 15 research-based strategies every teacher can use—from brain breaks to retrieval practice and metacognition!
#EduSky #EdResearch
Here are 15 research-based strategies every teacher can use—from brain breaks to retrieval practice and metacognition!
#EduSky #EdResearch
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Trump’s “healthcare” plan will bankrupt and kill millions of Americans.
We can eliminate the private insurance industry, and save $650B per year with Medicare for All — which would cover everyone, save families money, and include dental, vision, hearing, prescriptions and longterm care.
We can eliminate the private insurance industry, and save $650B per year with Medicare for All — which would cover everyone, save families money, and include dental, vision, hearing, prescriptions and longterm care.
November 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Trump’s “healthcare” plan will bankrupt and kill millions of Americans.
We can eliminate the private insurance industry, and save $650B per year with Medicare for All — which would cover everyone, save families money, and include dental, vision, hearing, prescriptions and longterm care.
We can eliminate the private insurance industry, and save $650B per year with Medicare for All — which would cover everyone, save families money, and include dental, vision, hearing, prescriptions and longterm care.
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Ever tested your students at the end of a unit—only to find they’re still missing key concepts? 🤔
Quick, low-stakes micro-assessments can help you identify misunderstandings and gaps in real time, while you can still reteach.
Here are 3 of @toddfinley.bsky.social’s favorites:
🧵 1/5 #EduSky
Quick, low-stakes micro-assessments can help you identify misunderstandings and gaps in real time, while you can still reteach.
Here are 3 of @toddfinley.bsky.social’s favorites:
🧵 1/5 #EduSky
November 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Ever tested your students at the end of a unit—only to find they’re still missing key concepts? 🤔
Quick, low-stakes micro-assessments can help you identify misunderstandings and gaps in real time, while you can still reteach.
Here are 3 of @toddfinley.bsky.social’s favorites:
🧵 1/5 #EduSky
Quick, low-stakes micro-assessments can help you identify misunderstandings and gaps in real time, while you can still reteach.
Here are 3 of @toddfinley.bsky.social’s favorites:
🧵 1/5 #EduSky
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November 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.