Tracy Zager
@tracyzager.bsky.social
Math coach; supporter of teachers, students, and schools; co-author of Building Fact Fluency; author of Becoming the Math Teacher You Wish You'd Had; reader, writer, editor, mom, friend.
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I wrote about how the Trump administration won’t let Black people use MATH to prove racism exists.
Apparently, only white self-reporting their own racism now counts as evidence of racism.
Apparently, only white self-reporting their own racism now counts as evidence of racism.
The DOJ Just Made It Almost Impossible to Prove Racism Exists
By rolling back “disparate impact" claims, the Trump administration is reducing courts to mere rubber stamps for the white supremacy written into the laws.
www.contrabandcamp.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I wrote about how the Trump administration won’t let Black people use MATH to prove racism exists.
Apparently, only white self-reporting their own racism now counts as evidence of racism.
Apparently, only white self-reporting their own racism now counts as evidence of racism.
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"Every single act of gun violence is 100% preventable."
Brown University student Mia Tretta talks about the fear and uncertainty of living through Saturday's mass shooting on campus. It was her second school shooting after she survived being shot in the stomach at age 15.
Brown University student Mia Tretta talks about the fear and uncertainty of living through Saturday's mass shooting on campus. It was her second school shooting after she survived being shot in the stomach at age 15.
December 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
"Every single act of gun violence is 100% preventable."
Brown University student Mia Tretta talks about the fear and uncertainty of living through Saturday's mass shooting on campus. It was her second school shooting after she survived being shot in the stomach at age 15.
Brown University student Mia Tretta talks about the fear and uncertainty of living through Saturday's mass shooting on campus. It was her second school shooting after she survived being shot in the stomach at age 15.
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A key theme in my book The Privateers is: right-wing billionaires don’t align on all issues but DO share big priorities of anti-unionism and attacks on public schools.
EX: Koch’s AFP don’t give a $hit about bathrooms/book bans but happy to align w/Moms 4 Liberty to target your local school.
EX: Koch’s AFP don’t give a $hit about bathrooms/book bans but happy to align w/Moms 4 Liberty to target your local school.
December 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A key theme in my book The Privateers is: right-wing billionaires don’t align on all issues but DO share big priorities of anti-unionism and attacks on public schools.
EX: Koch’s AFP don’t give a $hit about bathrooms/book bans but happy to align w/Moms 4 Liberty to target your local school.
EX: Koch’s AFP don’t give a $hit about bathrooms/book bans but happy to align w/Moms 4 Liberty to target your local school.
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Check out this position paper about evaluating claims in math education. That’s some bold leadership NCSM! #ITeachMath
Math education is complex. It can’t be reduced to single studies or one-size-fits-all claims.
NCSM’s new position paper offers a balanced, equity-centered, research-informed alternative—one that honors the real nuance of teaching + learning.
Read more → mathedleadership.org/position-papers
NCSM’s new position paper offers a balanced, equity-centered, research-informed alternative—one that honors the real nuance of teaching + learning.
Read more → mathedleadership.org/position-papers
December 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Check out this position paper about evaluating claims in math education. That’s some bold leadership NCSM! #ITeachMath
So...I'm intentionally becoming a burr in the side of our current School Board and Superintendent. I don't really need another huge time commitment, so cross my heart, I promise I'm increasing oversight and advocacy for a multitude of good, student- and teacher-centered reasons.
December 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
So...I'm intentionally becoming a burr in the side of our current School Board and Superintendent. I don't really need another huge time commitment, so cross my heart, I promise I'm increasing oversight and advocacy for a multitude of good, student- and teacher-centered reasons.
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Making the Grade 2025: In an Uncertain Federal Policy Landscape, States Must Prioritize Fair School Funding edlawcenter.org/making-the-g...
Making the Grade 2025: In an Uncertain Federal Policy Landscape, States Must Prioritize Fair School Funding - Education Law Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWARK, N.J. – Today, Education Law Center released, Making the Grade: How Fair is School Funding in Your State?, the latest...
edlawcenter.org
December 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Making the Grade 2025: In an Uncertain Federal Policy Landscape, States Must Prioritize Fair School Funding edlawcenter.org/making-the-g...
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My fourth graders have learned several of the games from @gfletchy.bsky.social and @tracyzager.bsky.social's Fact Fluency kit for multiplication and division and I love listening in as they play. They love the games and they're skills are growing. The talk as they play is a bonus!
December 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
My fourth graders have learned several of the games from @gfletchy.bsky.social and @tracyzager.bsky.social's Fact Fluency kit for multiplication and division and I love listening in as they play. They love the games and they're skills are growing. The talk as they play is a bonus!
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Sorry for the self-promo, but there's a big sale today on my new book about the roots of US public schools.
It's a big weird story.
@jenniferberkshire.bsky.social called it "fascinating and timely."
@palan57.bsky.social called it a "must-read."
50% off today only! Use the code: HCYB25
It's a big weird story.
@jenniferberkshire.bsky.social called it "fascinating and timely."
@palan57.bsky.social called it a "must-read."
50% off today only! Use the code: HCYB25
Mr. Lancaster's System
The Failed Reform That Created America's Public Schools
www.press.jhu.edu
December 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Sorry for the self-promo, but there's a big sale today on my new book about the roots of US public schools.
It's a big weird story.
@jenniferberkshire.bsky.social called it "fascinating and timely."
@palan57.bsky.social called it a "must-read."
50% off today only! Use the code: HCYB25
It's a big weird story.
@jenniferberkshire.bsky.social called it "fascinating and timely."
@palan57.bsky.social called it a "must-read."
50% off today only! Use the code: HCYB25
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Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
What in the fresh hell?
So many problems with this idea.
So many problems with this idea.
Opinion: Schools should take a cue from the military and start aptitude screening
Schools Should Take a Cue from the Military and Start Aptitude Screening
Newman: Imagine a nationwide framework deliberately tailored to the civilian economy and introduced in middle school.
www.the74million.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
What in the fresh hell?
So many problems with this idea.
So many problems with this idea.
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This one is especially for the teachers who are teaching the week of Thanksgiving.
#VehicleChat for Google Slides.
A seriously silly conversation, perfect before a holiday.
docs.google.com/presentation...
#VehicleChat for Google Slides.
A seriously silly conversation, perfect before a holiday.
docs.google.com/presentation...
VehicleChat_slides_computer
docs.google.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This one is especially for the teachers who are teaching the week of Thanksgiving.
#VehicleChat for Google Slides.
A seriously silly conversation, perfect before a holiday.
docs.google.com/presentation...
#VehicleChat for Google Slides.
A seriously silly conversation, perfect before a holiday.
docs.google.com/presentation...
Shaking with unspeakable rage and fury over here.
Thanks to his new Tesla pay package, Elon Musk could stand to make $3 billion more per year than all 1.4 million elementary school teachers in the U.S. combined. Still wondering if inequality is out of control?
November 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Shaking with unspeakable rage and fury over here.
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In related news, the claim ‘the Tooth Fairy does not actually take lost baby teeth from under pillows’ is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that magical beings are secretly thieving teeth in the dead of night…”
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
CDC backpedals on vaccines and autism, despite earlier assurances from RFK Jr.
The CDC, under the direction of an unqualified health secretary, is now promoting claims that flunk Logic 101.
www.ms.now
November 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
In related news, the claim ‘the Tooth Fairy does not actually take lost baby teeth from under pillows’ is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that magical beings are secretly thieving teeth in the dead of night…”
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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An analysis of available policies and handbooks from schools eligible to receive public funding through TN’s new school voucher program found many cite religious affiliation and limited resources as means to exclude LGBTQ+ students and those with disabilities. nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/17/t...
LGBTQ+, disabled students face exclusion from private schools - Nashville Banner
Some Tennessee private schools receiving state-funded vouchers exclude LGBTQ+ students and those with disabilities, raising concerns about discrimination.
nashvillebanner.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
An analysis of available policies and handbooks from schools eligible to receive public funding through TN’s new school voucher program found many cite religious affiliation and limited resources as means to exclude LGBTQ+ students and those with disabilities. nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/17/t...
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This should alarm everyone.
On Thursday, Florida, by unanimous vote, became the first state in the country to adopt “The Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education.”
It was written by the Heritage Foundation, the same group behind Project 2025.
THIS IS INDOCTRINATION
On Thursday, Florida, by unanimous vote, became the first state in the country to adopt “The Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education.”
It was written by the Heritage Foundation, the same group behind Project 2025.
THIS IS INDOCTRINATION
November 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
This should alarm everyone.
On Thursday, Florida, by unanimous vote, became the first state in the country to adopt “The Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education.”
It was written by the Heritage Foundation, the same group behind Project 2025.
THIS IS INDOCTRINATION
On Thursday, Florida, by unanimous vote, became the first state in the country to adopt “The Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education.”
It was written by the Heritage Foundation, the same group behind Project 2025.
THIS IS INDOCTRINATION
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So glad to see more teachers voices being elevated on issues they know best -- and to see screens in schools getting attention while AI mania is being pushed on K-12.
Kindergartners With Chromebooks: 350 Teachers on How Screens Took Over School
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
So glad to see more teachers voices being elevated on issues they know best -- and to see screens in schools getting attention while AI mania is being pushed on K-12.
Umm, could our students please take some SMP6 and SMP3 thinking to this doublespeak? #ITeachMath
If you just cancel flights, then they're actually not late! Brilliant stuff from Sean Duffy here
November 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Umm, could our students please take some SMP6 and SMP3 thinking to this doublespeak? #ITeachMath
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Teachers Value ‘Patriotic’ Education More Than Most Americans. The findings stand in contrast to conservative rhetoric about ‘indoctrination’ in the social studies.
#NotSurprised www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
#NotSurprised www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Teachers Value 'Patriotic' Education More Than Most Americans
Nearly two thirds of teachers favor presenting America as "fundamentally good."
www.edweek.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Teachers Value ‘Patriotic’ Education More Than Most Americans. The findings stand in contrast to conservative rhetoric about ‘indoctrination’ in the social studies.
#NotSurprised www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
#NotSurprised www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
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This is an article of mine from last year, for what it’s worth.
November 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This is an article of mine from last year, for what it’s worth.
Fun warmup summing to 20 that’s sure to spark debate… #iteachmath
November 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Fun warmup summing to 20 that’s sure to spark debate… #iteachmath
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Palate cleanse. Some humans are terrible, but more of us are great.
November 3, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Palate cleanse. Some humans are terrible, but more of us are great.
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For five years running now, CT has held gun buyback events statewide to make our communities safer.
Next one is this Saturday. You can turn in your guns - no questions asked - in exchange for gift cards. They’re giving away gun safes too. Find your local buyback event below.
Next one is this Saturday. You can turn in your guns - no questions asked - in exchange for gift cards. They’re giving away gun safes too. Find your local buyback event below.
October 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
For five years running now, CT has held gun buyback events statewide to make our communities safer.
Next one is this Saturday. You can turn in your guns - no questions asked - in exchange for gift cards. They’re giving away gun safes too. Find your local buyback event below.
Next one is this Saturday. You can turn in your guns - no questions asked - in exchange for gift cards. They’re giving away gun safes too. Find your local buyback event below.
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My kids’ school is on lockdown. Because of ICE. On fucking Halloween.
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
My kids’ school is on lockdown. Because of ICE. On fucking Halloween.
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A brave young woman asks JD Vance: “When you talk about too many immigrants here, when did you guys decide that number? Why did you sell us a dream? You gave us the path and now tell us we don't belong here? Why do you have to be Christian to be American?”
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DQapzQi...
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DQapzQi...
October 30, 2025 at 3:23 AM
A brave young woman asks JD Vance: “When you talk about too many immigrants here, when did you guys decide that number? Why did you sell us a dream? You gave us the path and now tell us we don't belong here? Why do you have to be Christian to be American?”
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DQapzQi...
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DQapzQi...