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kristinapeterson.bsky.social
Heading to Denver for #NCTE2025? I would love connect! I’m presenting three sessions on Saturday, Nov 22 on feedback, poetry, and AI. Each session packed with practical, classroom-tested moves. #EduSky #AIinEducation #iTeachEnglish
November 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
m-mabrucco.bsky.social
I've read so much AI writing lately that its "voice" is clearer to me than that of my students 🤮

This paper is a fascinating look at whether or not AI has an idolect, and how it can be discerned.

My key takeaways in the🧵 below:

#EduSky #iteachEnglish📚

www.arxiv.org/pdf/2508.16385
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November 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
suupermichael.bsky.social
Are you an Illinois teacher or school leader? Do you have experience with literacy teaching and/or literacy leadership? We invite you to participate in a study examining educators experiences in teaching literacy and/or leading literacy programming in Illinois. #academicsky #edusky #iteachenglish
November 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
middleweb.bsky.social
New: USING FICTION TO BUILD CROSS-CONTENT KNOWLEDGE.

Fiction is a powerful tool to build foundational knowledge across subject areas –deepening understanding and sparking curiosity, says teacher leader Kasey Short. #edusky @shortissweet.bsky.social #iteachEnglish

www.middleweb.com/52811/using-...
Fiction Builds Background Knowledge Across the Curriculum
Fiction is a powerful tool to build foundational knowledge across subject areas–deepening understanding and sparking curiosity–says teacher leader Kasey Short.
www.middleweb.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
m-mabrucco.bsky.social
Great examples of hexagonal thinking from #NBE3U and The Rez Sisters. They were struggling with connecting overarching ideas to textual specifics...so why not make literal connections?

@jcasatodd.bsky.social , this is always such an eye-opener!

@elanontario.bsky.social #iteachEnglish📖 #EduSky
November 3, 2025 at 1:55 AM
m-mabrucco.bsky.social
Yes, this is a #writing prompt. #ENG3U students brought in a mix of in/organic materials and will brainstorm tactile, haptic connections between the item and our play. Can't wait to see how they rise to the challenge.

@elanontario.bsky.social #EduSky #iteachEnglish📖
November 3, 2025 at 1:39 AM
m-mabrucco.bsky.social
Incredible investment in starting book clubs in our department. Over 100 copies of culturally diverse texts, including several 2SLGBTQ+ titles I wasn't familiar with.

We know voice + choice = engagement. Time to put theory into practice!

@elanontario.bsky.social #iteachEnglish📖 #EduSky
November 3, 2025 at 1:26 AM
m-mabrucco.bsky.social
D&D and Magic: The Gathering clubs were well attended at Club Fair! Makes my little need heart sing ❤️🧙⚔️

#EduSky #iteachEnglish📖 @wotc-news.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
m-mabrucco.bsky.social
My mom used to teach Italian; she gave me these old flash cards as writing prompts 🇮🇹✍️

Why am I being discovered alone in all these scenarios? More importantly, why aren't I being left alone?! 🤔

@elanontario.bsky.social #EduSky #iteachEnglish📖
November 3, 2025 at 1:19 AM
m-mabrucco.bsky.social
It really says something that students believe the basics of good pedagogy - offering multiple opportunities to assess most recent evidence of learning - is a magnanimous exception to totalitarianism.

"Try it again" shouldn't be a shocker!

@elanontario.bsky.social #iteachEnglish📖 #EduSky #onted
November 3, 2025 at 12:56 AM
middleweb.bsky.social
Review: 5 CRITICAL READING SKILLS HELP COUNTER DISINFORMATION

English teacher & PA TOY Marilyn Pryle provides a practical framework for cultivating critical readers in an age of misinformation overload. #edusky #medialiteracy #iteachEnglish @mpryle.bsky.social

www.middleweb.com/52787/critic...
5 Questions: Critical Reading in the Age of Disinformation
In 5 Questions for Any Text Marilyn Pryle provides a practical framework for cultivating critical readers in an age of information (and misinformation) overload
www.middleweb.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
middleweb.bsky.social
Our latest MiddleWeb Substack describes some power moves teachers can use to launch their lessons.
#edusky @sharemylesson.bsky.social #teachersky #teacher2teacher #educoach #iteachEnglish #iteachsocialstudies #iteachmath #iteachscience

middleweb.substack.com/p/start-less...
Always Start Class with a Power Move
Like wrestlers in a match, teachers and students need to get off to a strong start. How we begin the lesson can make all the difference.
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October 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
edutopia.org
Looking for new ways to improve literacy across subjects and empower student voices? Try podcasting! 🎙️💡

#EduSky #MiddleSchool #ITeachEnglish
How Podcasting in the Classroom Boosts Communication Skills
When students practice their oral communication skills by making podcasts, their writing, speaking, and storytelling abilities blossom.
www.edutopia.org
October 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
nhcte.bsky.social
POL offers SS a chance to develop confidence, improve public speaking skills, & develop their appreciation for poetry. In a time of uncertainty regarding funding, it is more important than ever to consider the essential tools and techniques that can make POL work. bit.ly/47qoTwC #iTeachEnglish
October 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM
middleweb.bsky.social
Review: UNLOCK THE MAGIC OF INDEPENDENT READING

Jarred Amato does a fabulous job explaining how to structure an independent reading program in middle school classrooms, writes Beth Hippen. #edusky #iteachEnglish #tlsky #tlskychat @corwinpress.bsky.social #literacy

www.middleweb.com/52765/unlock...
Unlock the Magic of Independent Reading in Middle School
In "Just Read It" Jarred Amato does a fabulous job explaining how to structure an independent reading program in middle school classrooms, writes Beth Hippen.
www.middleweb.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
middleweb.bsky.social
INVITE STUDENTS TO MAP THEIR LIVES & LEARNING

Mapping by hand helps students make connections they wouldn’t otherwise make, provides an entry point to deep conversations & invites them to exercise their creativity.
#edusky @sharemylesson.bsky.social #iteachEnglish

www.middleweb.com/52751/invite...
Invite Your Students to Map Their Lives and Learning
There’s something pleasingly counter-cultural about going analog with map construction, says Stephanie Farley, as we invite kids to make surprising connections.
www.middleweb.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
m-mabrucco.bsky.social
Took 1 line from each #ENG3U student poem and used it to start a Beautiful Language wall. They were agog. Thrilled when they saw their writing, celebrating others, asking eachother "what inspired you?". Still can't cut in a straight line though 😆

@elanontario.bsky.social #EduSky #iteachEnglish📖
October 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
whippoorwillaward.bsky.social
Announcing the 2025 Whippoorwill Book Award Winner and Honor Books! #iteachenglish #edusky #academicsky
Image announcing the 2025 Whippoorwill Book Award winner and honor books. This year, we announce one (1) winner and nine (9) honor books: 2025 Award Winner: -John Cochran, Breaking into Sunlight, Little Brown Honor Books (listed in alphabetical order by author last name): -Tom Birdseye, There is No Map for This, Groundwood Books -K.A. Cobell, Looking for Smoke, Heartdrum -Mike Deas & Nancy Deas, Crystal Cave, Orca -Erin Hahn, Even if it Breaks Your Heart, Wednesday Books -Trina Rathgeber, Alina Pete, & Jillian Dolan, Lost at Windy River, Orca -Mason Stokes, All the Truth I Can Stand, Calkins Creek/Astra Books -Jennifer Torres, Vega’s Piece of the Sky, Little Brown -Jenna Voris, Every Time You Hear That Song, Viking/Penguin
October 16, 2025 at 11:10 PM
m-mabrucco.bsky.social
Testing living, group annotations in ENL1W for "The Marrow Thieves" as visible thinking of how the text and our understanding of it evolves over time. We'll add categories and inferences as they come up, and reference it in our talks.

#EduSky #iteachEnglish📖 #onted @elanontario.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
nhcte.bsky.social
The NH Scholastic Writing Awards are looking for volunteer judges to recognize & celebrate the voices of young writers across our state. If you are a teacher, poet, writer, or love reading student writing we’d love to have you join our judging team! #iTeachEnglish #EduSky forms.gle/EdxWtwhGHnsi...
Scholastic Judge Sign Up (25-26)
Thank you for your interest in serving as a juror for the NH Region of the Scholastic Writing Awards. Please complete this Google Form and one of us will be in touch. The student deadline to submit t...
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October 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
m-mabrucco.bsky.social
Some days, teaching just doesn't seem worth it. Other days are today.

#iteachEnglish📖 #onted
October 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
richnovack.bsky.social
I had a great day exploring some unfamiliar local trails. Got a little bit of writing done inspired by that ramble. Getting ready for #WriteOut

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Get outside and write in the gorgeous weather you can find. Take students
#ITeachEnglish #NCTE #ELATeacher
September 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM
nhcte.bsky.social
Free and Virtual. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#EduSky #EduSkyAI, #AIinEducation #iTeachEnglish
September 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
gplastrik.bsky.social
George Takei and Banned Books Week!!!

📖 Hoping for some great posters and bulletin boards #iteachenglish

www.ala.org/news/2025/09...
Legendary Actor/Author/Activist George Takei Named Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week 2025
Pioneering actor, author, and activist George Takei has been named honorary chair of Banned Books Week, which will take place October 5 – 11, 2025. Takei will be joined in leading the annual event by ...
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September 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
gplastrik.bsky.social
📖 #iteachenglish
mackidssl.bsky.social Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · Jun 5
Did you know we've created a teacher's guide for ONYX & BEYOND by @ambsmcbride.bsky.social?

Consider adding this title into your curriculum next year! Tap the link to download ✨ bit.ly/3Fq0Eol

#edusky
To the left, on a pale rose colored background, in white text reads: MacKids School & Library. Onyx & Beyond Teacher's Guide To the right is the cover of Onyx & Beyond by Amber McBride. The cover depicts a young black boy, arms crossed and wearing a white t-shirt, looking up at the sky. Behind two multicolored wings stretch out as if from his back with layers of blue, pink, and yellow feathers. Each feather has a word written on it, for example: Stars, Mama, Freedom
September 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM