Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow
@therealcandacej.bsky.social
**2020 HAABSE Secondary Teacher of the Year** Educator | Coach | STEM Advocate | Mech. Engineer | Mother | Sister | Auntie | Friend
Opinions expressed here are personal & not representative of the positions or policies of the AEF Program or US Government.
Opinions expressed here are personal & not representative of the positions or policies of the AEF Program or US Government.
I know I haven’t posted in a long while but I’ve been a little busy. Here’s what I’ve been up to…
July 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I know I haven’t posted in a long while but I’ve been a little busy. Here’s what I’ve been up to…
Reposted by Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow
That awkward silence where every second feels like an hour actually has its benefits! ⏳ 🙌
#EduSky #teachers #ClassroomManagement
#EduSky #teachers #ClassroomManagement
May 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
That awkward silence where every second feels like an hour actually has its benefits! ⏳ 🙌
#EduSky #teachers #ClassroomManagement
#EduSky #teachers #ClassroomManagement
Reposted by Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow
I totally align w/what you said about “exposing students to a wide array of career & educational options via career fairs, mentoring and hands-on learning from an early age” that will “spark curiosity and ignite ambition,”. This is MY WHY & has been the entirety of my prof. career as an educator.
December 7, 2024 at 4:47 PM
I totally align w/what you said about “exposing students to a wide array of career & educational options via career fairs, mentoring and hands-on learning from an early age” that will “spark curiosity and ignite ambition,”. This is MY WHY & has been the entirety of my prof. career as an educator.
As a (district-winning) XC coach, I encouraged my runners to ‘run YOUR race’ —> ‘always push yourself to do your absolute best & you’ll always win by learning & getting better.’ TTE, I do not compare myself to others. I compete against who I was yesterday. #DontLose #Grow #GrowthMindset #RedefineWIN
“You don’t have the luxury to just be good, you have the burden to be better”
-The Six triple eight 8️⃣ on Netflix
-The Six triple eight 8️⃣ on Netflix
December 22, 2024 at 2:05 PM
As a (district-winning) XC coach, I encouraged my runners to ‘run YOUR race’ —> ‘always push yourself to do your absolute best & you’ll always win by learning & getting better.’ TTE, I do not compare myself to others. I compete against who I was yesterday. #DontLose #Grow #GrowthMindset #RedefineWIN
Agreed. Can’t wait to watch my niece and her friends make up new games and songs while running around and not having a care in the world.
Watching little kids play is both fascinating and soothing at the same time.
December 7, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Agreed. Can’t wait to watch my niece and her friends make up new games and songs while running around and not having a care in the world.
Struggling Ss will continue to struggle when no sustained effort addresses WHY they CONTINUE to struggle. Ditching conceptual understanding in favor of “drill & kill” rote memorization perpetuates classism & low socioeconomic status. #BlackEduSky #EduSky #iTeachMath #STEMeducators #PodcastWorthy
Four insights into U.S. students' drop in math & science on international test
Four Insights into U.S. Students’ Drop in Math & Science on International Test
Wednesday's release of TIMSS scores shows that American students fell behind their international peers during the pandemic.
www.the74million.org
December 7, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Struggling Ss will continue to struggle when no sustained effort addresses WHY they CONTINUE to struggle. Ditching conceptual understanding in favor of “drill & kill” rote memorization perpetuates classism & low socioeconomic status. #BlackEduSky #EduSky #iTeachMath #STEMeducators #PodcastWorthy
Looking at recent TIMMS data, I want to get specific about the yrs 2007-2011 and 2011-2019’s lost ground. Since time only moves forward, how are we going to fix this WITHOUT lowering educational standards? Can anyone say #TeacherEfficacy? #EduSky #BlackEduSky #iTeachMath #PodcastWorthy
December 7, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Looking at recent TIMMS data, I want to get specific about the yrs 2007-2011 and 2011-2019’s lost ground. Since time only moves forward, how are we going to fix this WITHOUT lowering educational standards? Can anyone say #TeacherEfficacy? #EduSky #BlackEduSky #iTeachMath #PodcastWorthy
This is a slippery slope indeed. First states. Now curricula. Who’s next? Teachers? Is this how we hold everyone accountable moving forward? #EduSky #BlackEduSky #ELARTeachers #ALLEducators #PodcastWorthy
December 7, 2024 at 11:49 AM
This is a slippery slope indeed. First states. Now curricula. Who’s next? Teachers? Is this how we hold everyone accountable moving forward? #EduSky #BlackEduSky #ELARTeachers #ALLEducators #PodcastWorthy
Just a reminder that BlueSky works a bit differently. If something resonates with you be sure to repost to let others know it is agreat idea! While likes are great, reposting highlights great ideas for the communities we are building. #TLSky #EduSky #KidLit #Skybrarian #Edtech #Education
December 6, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Reposted by Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow
How can #math classrooms better connect learning to the real world? Share your strategies! 👇
Learn more about NCTM's recent publication: nctm.link/highschoolRRR
#mathsky #edusky #mtbos #iteachmath
Learn more about NCTM's recent publication: nctm.link/highschoolRRR
#mathsky #edusky #mtbos #iteachmath
November 21, 2024 at 2:39 PM
How can #math classrooms better connect learning to the real world? Share your strategies! 👇
Learn more about NCTM's recent publication: nctm.link/highschoolRRR
#mathsky #edusky #mtbos #iteachmath
Learn more about NCTM's recent publication: nctm.link/highschoolRRR
#mathsky #edusky #mtbos #iteachmath
Reposted by Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow
After years as an instructional technology specialist, @techysewell.bsky.social returned to teaching—and now has a unique perspective on tech in the classroom! 🖥️
Here are some of the lessons she’s learned:
Here are some of the lessons she’s learned:
6 Tips From a Tech Coach and Teacher
Educators can balance innovative and traditional methods of teaching to mindfully include technology in the classroom.
buff.ly
December 5, 2024 at 11:08 PM
After years as an instructional technology specialist, @techysewell.bsky.social returned to teaching—and now has a unique perspective on tech in the classroom! 🖥️
Here are some of the lessons she’s learned:
Here are some of the lessons she’s learned:
THIS!!!! Let us never forget!! This is why teacher efficacy, especially in the math classroom, is of the UTMOST importance to positively change student outcomes and increase student achievement. #EduSky #BlackEduSky #STEMEducators #iTeachMath
December 3, 2024 at 2:57 AM
THIS!!!! Let us never forget!! This is why teacher efficacy, especially in the math classroom, is of the UTMOST importance to positively change student outcomes and increase student achievement. #EduSky #BlackEduSky #STEMEducators #iTeachMath
Me 🙋🏽♀️!! Anyone else has to have subtitles on any show they’re watching?
Subtitles aren’t just for deaf or hard of hearing players. They’re important for players in loud environments (who can’t use headphones), non-native speakers who rely on text to follow dialogue, and many neurodivergent folks who struggle to focus or process audio quickly. Just to mention few.
December 1, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Me 🙋🏽♀️!! Anyone else has to have subtitles on any show they’re watching?
My new hangout! 📚👩🏽💻👩🏽🏫
December 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM
My new hangout! 📚👩🏽💻👩🏽🏫
As we wrap up 2024, I want to extend 🫶🏽 Happy Thanksgiving to everyone & esp all of my fellow educators. We’ve much to be 🙏🏽 for, esp those students’ lives & futures we impact daily. A special thank you to the owners of Taste Budzzz, Houston for their thoughtful generosity. Absolutely PHENOMENAL!
November 28, 2024 at 12:45 PM
As we wrap up 2024, I want to extend 🫶🏽 Happy Thanksgiving to everyone & esp all of my fellow educators. We’ve much to be 🙏🏽 for, esp those students’ lives & futures we impact daily. A special thank you to the owners of Taste Budzzz, Houston for their thoughtful generosity. Absolutely PHENOMENAL!
November 27, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Reposted by Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow
"Censorship teaches conformity, not critical thinking. By banning books, we create echo chambers instead of classrooms. Let’s teach our students to analyze, question, and grow—not to fear ideas that challenge their worldview. #TeachTheTruth #CriticalThinking"
November 23, 2024 at 7:03 PM
"Censorship teaches conformity, not critical thinking. By banning books, we create echo chambers instead of classrooms. Let’s teach our students to analyze, question, and grow—not to fear ideas that challenge their worldview. #TeachTheTruth #CriticalThinking"
😍😍The “unboxed” method of partial quotients!! What an interesting way to connect division as the inverse operation of multiplication to those Ss who initially struggle with traditional algorithms. So excited to show this to my colleagues tomorrow! How cool!! #iTeachMath #eduSky
I've learned that this "new way" of doing long division has been called "new" since at least... 1706.
Research at @librarycongress 😃
#iTeachMath #EinsteinFellows24 #math #education
Research at @librarycongress 😃
#iTeachMath #EinsteinFellows24 #math #education
November 21, 2024 at 1:51 AM
😍😍The “unboxed” method of partial quotients!! What an interesting way to connect division as the inverse operation of multiplication to those Ss who initially struggle with traditional algorithms. So excited to show this to my colleagues tomorrow! How cool!! #iTeachMath #eduSky
Reposted by Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow
"Without issues, open-ended questions, and careful consideration of evidence and alternatives, there is no real thought, no real life in the classroom." www.socialstudies.org/system/files...
www.socialstudies.org
November 20, 2024 at 7:40 PM
"Without issues, open-ended questions, and careful consideration of evidence and alternatives, there is no real thought, no real life in the classroom." www.socialstudies.org/system/files...
I got 32 and am definitely Sho’nuff Southern. But some of this food I tried I’d dare not eat today as a consenting, healthy adult who wants to live past 90 years old!!
November 21, 2024 at 1:09 AM
I got 32 and am definitely Sho’nuff Southern. But some of this food I tried I’d dare not eat today as a consenting, healthy adult who wants to live past 90 years old!!
Reposted by Candace Jackson, ‘25-‘26 Albert Einstein Fellow
When my 12yo twins started reading less because of middle school vibes I installed the Libby app on their phones, connected it to all three NYC library systems, and bought them a subscription to Shonen Jump.
They have since read hundreds of manga—HUNDREDS.
Place books wherever they are.
They have since read hundreds of manga—HUNDREDS.
Place books wherever they are.
November 18, 2024 at 10:50 PM
When my 12yo twins started reading less because of middle school vibes I installed the Libby app on their phones, connected it to all three NYC library systems, and bought them a subscription to Shonen Jump.
They have since read hundreds of manga—HUNDREDS.
Place books wherever they are.
They have since read hundreds of manga—HUNDREDS.
Place books wherever they are.
Hi all!! I’m new to the 🦋 app and have enjoyed reading different people’s perspectives about things that interest me. This is gonna be a great place to learn, share, and socialize. Can’t wait to interact with my #STEMeducators and fellow #MathTeachers!
November 20, 2024 at 1:35 AM
Hi all!! I’m new to the 🦋 app and have enjoyed reading different people’s perspectives about things that interest me. This is gonna be a great place to learn, share, and socialize. Can’t wait to interact with my #STEMeducators and fellow #MathTeachers!