Jose Vilson, PhD
@thejosevilson.com
The educator Gotham deserves.
@educolor.org ED. Sociologist (with policy!), studying teacher professionalism and work, former NYC math teacher, best-selling author of This Is Not A Test.
Join the movement 👇🏾
thejosevilson.com/newsletter
@educolor.org ED. Sociologist (with policy!), studying teacher professionalism and work, former NYC math teacher, best-selling author of This Is Not A Test.
Join the movement 👇🏾
thejosevilson.com/newsletter
Yall aren’t on IG, so here’s a GOTV I did with … @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
No, seriously.
Go to zohranfornyc.com/GOTV and let’s get it done.
No, seriously.
Go to zohranfornyc.com/GOTV and let’s get it done.
November 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Yall aren’t on IG, so here’s a GOTV I did with … @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
No, seriously.
Go to zohranfornyc.com/GOTV and let’s get it done.
No, seriously.
Go to zohranfornyc.com/GOTV and let’s get it done.
Still thinking about last night. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social + @aoc.bsky.social + @sanders.senate.gov + 13K people in Queens.
NYC, early voting already started. Let’s get it! www.zohranfornyc.com/gotv
NYC, early voting already started. Let’s get it! www.zohranfornyc.com/gotv
October 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Still thinking about last night. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social + @aoc.bsky.social + @sanders.senate.gov + 13K people in Queens.
NYC, early voting already started. Let’s get it! www.zohranfornyc.com/gotv
NYC, early voting already started. Let’s get it! www.zohranfornyc.com/gotv
October 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
At a Harlem education thing this morning, less than twelve hours after touching down from Atlanta for a convention of math educators.
I can feel the energy coming together. Trust.
I can feel the energy coming together. Trust.
October 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
At a Harlem education thing this morning, less than twelve hours after touching down from Atlanta for a convention of math educators.
I can feel the energy coming together. Trust.
I can feel the energy coming together. Trust.
Me this morning singing D’Angelo’s “Cruisin’” on my way to this conference
October 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Me this morning singing D’Angelo’s “Cruisin’” on my way to this conference
Let me go see about this Bad Bunny No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí: Una Más concert …
September 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Let me go see about this Bad Bunny No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí: Una Más concert …
At @fastcompany.com Innovation Fest, @joyannreid.bsky.social mentions @karenattiah.bsky.social and @matthewjdowd.bsky.social among journalists unjustly fired from mainstream media.
September 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
At @fastcompany.com Innovation Fest, @joyannreid.bsky.social mentions @karenattiah.bsky.social and @matthewjdowd.bsky.social among journalists unjustly fired from mainstream media.
Also, don’t ask. Yes, I did.
August 9, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Also, don’t ask. Yes, I did.
I just went to this Amy Sherald exhibit at the Whitney Museum and it’s like taking an integrated arts and social studies lesson at once.
See for yourself:
See for yourself:
August 9, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I just went to this Amy Sherald exhibit at the Whitney Museum and it’s like taking an integrated arts and social studies lesson at once.
See for yourself:
See for yourself:
Chuck Mangione was one of the few celebrities I've met who you presumed was kind and actually was. His music is good NYC walking music and that's high praise.
Even on stage, he played like he was sharing a gift he received from on high. He met with every fan, including this one:
Even on stage, he played like he was sharing a gift he received from on high. He met with every fan, including this one:
August 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Chuck Mangione was one of the few celebrities I've met who you presumed was kind and actually was. His music is good NYC walking music and that's high praise.
Even on stage, he played like he was sharing a gift he received from on high. He met with every fan, including this one:
Even on stage, he played like he was sharing a gift he received from on high. He met with every fan, including this one:
In my last class, I had the honorable former congressman @jamaalbowmanny.bsky.social in class and I'm so grateful to meld policy, research, and practice for these future policymakers.
We're really outside!
We're really outside!
June 27, 2025 at 11:26 PM
In my last class, I had the honorable former congressman @jamaalbowmanny.bsky.social in class and I'm so grateful to meld policy, research, and practice for these future policymakers.
We're really outside!
We're really outside!
Start spreading the news.
Graduations (and hoodings) provide a sense of closure that simply getting the degree doesn't.
Defended in August, conferred in October, celebrating now.
Salute your favorite @teacherscollege.bsky.social @columbiauniversity.bsky.social graduate!
Graduations (and hoodings) provide a sense of closure that simply getting the degree doesn't.
Defended in August, conferred in October, celebrating now.
Salute your favorite @teacherscollege.bsky.social @columbiauniversity.bsky.social graduate!
May 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Start spreading the news.
Graduations (and hoodings) provide a sense of closure that simply getting the degree doesn't.
Defended in August, conferred in October, celebrating now.
Salute your favorite @teacherscollege.bsky.social @columbiauniversity.bsky.social graduate!
Graduations (and hoodings) provide a sense of closure that simply getting the degree doesn't.
Defended in August, conferred in October, celebrating now.
Salute your favorite @teacherscollege.bsky.social @columbiauniversity.bsky.social graduate!
Another summer, another opportunity to teach my Education and Public Policy class at @teacherscollege.bsky.social!
Join us as we discuss some of the themes, policies, and cases that have shaped education in the United States!
(Pass this to your people, too. Thanks!)
Join us as we discuss some of the themes, policies, and cases that have shaped education in the United States!
(Pass this to your people, too. Thanks!)
May 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Another summer, another opportunity to teach my Education and Public Policy class at @teacherscollege.bsky.social!
Join us as we discuss some of the themes, policies, and cases that have shaped education in the United States!
(Pass this to your people, too. Thanks!)
Join us as we discuss some of the themes, policies, and cases that have shaped education in the United States!
(Pass this to your people, too. Thanks!)
Will you be attending #AERA25?
I'm part of three sessions. Topics:
- The role of research towards a multiracial democracy
- The intersections of education justice and teacher learning
- The work of graduate students studying race and education
A participant. A panelist. A chair.
We outside!
I'm part of three sessions. Topics:
- The role of research towards a multiracial democracy
- The intersections of education justice and teacher learning
- The work of graduate students studying race and education
A participant. A panelist. A chair.
We outside!
April 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Will you be attending #AERA25?
I'm part of three sessions. Topics:
- The role of research towards a multiracial democracy
- The intersections of education justice and teacher learning
- The work of graduate students studying race and education
A participant. A panelist. A chair.
We outside!
I'm part of three sessions. Topics:
- The role of research towards a multiracial democracy
- The intersections of education justice and teacher learning
- The work of graduate students studying race and education
A participant. A panelist. A chair.
We outside!
There are a plethora of organizations “doing something” about NYC and here’s an effort I’m proud to be a part of.
(WE’RE WORKING OVER HERE!)
For more information, go to RJPS.org and get with us.
cc: @matttheg.bsky.social @drkysr.bsky.social @aqeny.bsky.social
(WE’RE WORKING OVER HERE!)
For more information, go to RJPS.org and get with us.
cc: @matttheg.bsky.social @drkysr.bsky.social @aqeny.bsky.social
March 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
There are a plethora of organizations “doing something” about NYC and here’s an effort I’m proud to be a part of.
(WE’RE WORKING OVER HERE!)
For more information, go to RJPS.org and get with us.
cc: @matttheg.bsky.social @drkysr.bsky.social @aqeny.bsky.social
(WE’RE WORKING OVER HERE!)
For more information, go to RJPS.org and get with us.
cc: @matttheg.bsky.social @drkysr.bsky.social @aqeny.bsky.social
Good morning!
Another revolution around the sun for me. On this #JLVDay, I'm grateful for my intuition. Doubling down on my principles with love and justice has carried me here.
I wish for y'all the same. 🎂
Another revolution around the sun for me. On this #JLVDay, I'm grateful for my intuition. Doubling down on my principles with love and justice has carried me here.
I wish for y'all the same. 🎂
January 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Good morning!
Another revolution around the sun for me. On this #JLVDay, I'm grateful for my intuition. Doubling down on my principles with love and justice has carried me here.
I wish for y'all the same. 🎂
Another revolution around the sun for me. On this #JLVDay, I'm grateful for my intuition. Doubling down on my principles with love and justice has carried me here.
I wish for y'all the same. 🎂
Musk thought he was doing the “I Am Iron Man” thing but we’re here like
January 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Musk thought he was doing the “I Am Iron Man” thing but we’re here like
Post a perfect album from the 90s (no Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains)
November 30, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Post a perfect album from the 90s (no Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains)
Them: “Well, Jose, on Bluesky, in order to get started, you actually have to talk to people.”
Me:
Me:
November 15, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Them: “Well, Jose, on Bluesky, in order to get started, you actually have to talk to people.”
Me:
Me:
Well, that escalated quickly, so:
What’s good?
Jose Vilson, former 15-year math teacher turned sociologist (PhD). I gained notoriety as a teacher activist during the NCLB/Bloomberg era, and got my blog blocked from all NYC DOE computers!
Now, I study the present and future of teaching. Salute!
What’s good?
Jose Vilson, former 15-year math teacher turned sociologist (PhD). I gained notoriety as a teacher activist during the NCLB/Bloomberg era, and got my blog blocked from all NYC DOE computers!
Now, I study the present and future of teaching. Salute!
November 11, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Well, that escalated quickly, so:
What’s good?
Jose Vilson, former 15-year math teacher turned sociologist (PhD). I gained notoriety as a teacher activist during the NCLB/Bloomberg era, and got my blog blocked from all NYC DOE computers!
Now, I study the present and future of teaching. Salute!
What’s good?
Jose Vilson, former 15-year math teacher turned sociologist (PhD). I gained notoriety as a teacher activist during the NCLB/Bloomberg era, and got my blog blocked from all NYC DOE computers!
Now, I study the present and future of teaching. Salute!
Update: I voted early in NYC on Monday.
Got off the bus. Walked five minutes. I walked in, got my ballot, filled in a few circles, put my sticker on, and walked right out. About 15 minutes total.
Oh, and I got a thank you on the way out from the workers.
10/10, fully recommend.
Got off the bus. Walked five minutes. I walked in, got my ballot, filled in a few circles, put my sticker on, and walked right out. About 15 minutes total.
Oh, and I got a thank you on the way out from the workers.
10/10, fully recommend.
October 30, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Update: I voted early in NYC on Monday.
Got off the bus. Walked five minutes. I walked in, got my ballot, filled in a few circles, put my sticker on, and walked right out. About 15 minutes total.
Oh, and I got a thank you on the way out from the workers.
10/10, fully recommend.
Got off the bus. Walked five minutes. I walked in, got my ballot, filled in a few circles, put my sticker on, and walked right out. About 15 minutes total.
Oh, and I got a thank you on the way out from the workers.
10/10, fully recommend.
You're right that we shouldn't think locally about our politics, but usually, it *is* the down-ballot politics that get lost in the arguments about presidential candidates.
And if your state has early voting, you have the time/space to vote, and you know what you're voting for, no need to wait.
✌🏾
And if your state has early voting, you have the time/space to vote, and you know what you're voting for, no need to wait.
✌🏾
October 24, 2024 at 12:50 PM
You're right that we shouldn't think locally about our politics, but usually, it *is* the down-ballot politics that get lost in the arguments about presidential candidates.
And if your state has early voting, you have the time/space to vote, and you know what you're voting for, no need to wait.
✌🏾
And if your state has early voting, you have the time/space to vote, and you know what you're voting for, no need to wait.
✌🏾