@meganefreeman.bsky.social Wow!! Away was amazing!! I love that we learned what the "imminent threat" was and how the young people worked together!! Just fabulous that while Maddie was fighting to survive in Alone, the Camp Roger's crew helped to save them all!♥️♥️

Always a huge supporter of teachers and librarians! Thank you @lyndamh.bsky.social #AuthorsLoveTeachers and teachers love authors!! ♥️📚

The book I am currently reading and my amazing to be read pile shouting "Read Me!" So many great books!! 📚♥️

Congratulations @mrschureads.bsky.social for your Schneider Honor Book!! So well deserved!!

To all who published a book in 2024, whether it is given an award or not today, thank you for providing us with solace and refuge in these times. Thank you for giving us love, peace, fury, creativity and ingenuity. Thank you for giving us a piece of you, so we could gain a piece of us.

The City Spies are for sure favorites for my 5th graders! Thank you for the opportunity. Good luck to all!

🔥👆 win for the Chippewa Women's basketball!! Fought hard the whole game!! Loved it!! @coachchelsie.bsky.social @kristinhaynie.bsky.social Check out the winning shot!

A wonderful way to reflect on your reading from 2024! Nominate your favorite reads! So many great books!

Book 1 of 2025! I 💙 all of @jamesponti.bsky.social books!! Sure hope there are more to come with this group!

Loving our visit with Gordon Korman! @bookelicious.bsky.social @alizawerner.bsky.social

Great win CMU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL! So proud of this team and their fight! 🔥👆 @kristinhaynie.bsky.social @coachchelsie.bsky.social

Chips win!! 🔥👆 Great road trip! Proud of this team who worked hard today! Great energy! See you at home Wednesday! @kristinhaynie.bsky.social @coachchelsie.bsky.social

Congratulations CMU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL!! Hard fought victory!! So proud of you! 🔥👆 @coachchelsie.bsky.social @kristinhaynie.bsky.social

🔥👆 and good luck today, Central Michigan University Women's basketball!! #WeAre1 @kristinhaynie.bsky.social @coachchelsie.bsky.social

Today in my public school, a kindergarten teacher put one of her school pictures on a doll and named it The Cooper Doll. Then gave it to a student who struggles to work when she is not next to them! ❤️ this creative way to build independence and support her young learners! #publicschoolpride

Today, in my public school, many of our learning communities have welcomed CTE students who are interested in education. It is important to pay it forward and lead those who have a passion for teaching! One CTE student is making an immediate impact by building relationships! ##publicschoolpride

Today in my public school, a second grader is struggling with self-confidence. This makes coming to school difficult. They received a message from a friend, "I am thankful for you being brave." This was just what they needed to boost their thinking that they can do hard things! #publicschoolpride

Today, in my public school a young person who has had big emotions took steps to self regulate by asking to go on a break. They went on to have an excellent day. Another student said so quietly and kindly, "They are doing a good job." It was the sweetest way to end the day. #PublicSchoolPride

What an amazing start to a new personal learning network! Thank you #theedcollab @ichrislehman.bsky.social for an exciting chat! I look forward to learning with everyone. It was great to reconnect with old friends and meet so many new friends! ❤️

A7 how to advocate for our students and ourselves in a time when support for education is reclining! #theedcollab

7️⃣ Last Question! Q7 (reply with A7) What topics would you like to explore for a future #theedcollab chat? Part of (RE)BUILDING and (RE)CONNECTING is continuing our learning together. Be sure to type "A7" before your answer and include the hashtag #theedcollab

Before we get to our last question: 🗓️ Let's do this again! Save the date: 12/17 8PM ET/5PM PT for our next #theedcollab chat Q7 will get your thoughts on our December topic, coming up next...

A6 another commitment I am making is to highlight the amazing things that are happening in my public school every day! #publicschoolpride #theedcollab

A6. My commitments are to building strong relationships, modeling empathy, spreading kindness, and teaching our young people to be their best selves. #theedcollab

6️⃣ QUESTION 6 (reply with A6) Hope takes action. What commitments do you reaffirm for your students? 💡 Shout out to @ellenoh.bsky.social who turned hope into action by founding @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social Be sure to type "A6" before your answer and include the hashtag #theedcollab

A5 honestly, @bsky.app has brought me a bit of hope this week. #theedcollab chat tonight feels hopeful.

A4 #nerdybookclub has been a constant supportive community over the years! Advice on teaching strategies, book recommendations, friendships across the miles, and just straight up awesome humans! #theedcollab

A4 I am so fortunate that my grade level team is a huge support system. We have been a team for over 10 years with no changes. We all know each other so we'll and can count on each other. They fill my bucket each day! #theedcollab

A3 I am searching for that feeling of community again. A learning community with like minded educators who I can learn and grow my craft with. I have missed the collaboration! #theedcollab

3️⃣ QUESTION 3 (reply with A3) We have been missing "EduTwitter." What are you seeking in online educator connections? 💡 Shout out to @shanavwhite.bsky.social who we admire for building online connections with purpose. Be sure to type "A3" before your answer and include the hashtag #theedcollab

A2 Today was a rough day with lots of big emotions from all of us. I am feeling overwhelmed and tired. To be present, I am focusing on reconnecting with like minded educators! ##theedcollab

2️⃣ QUESTION 2 (reply with A2) Emotional check-in: How are you right now? What do you need to be present? 💡 We cite @asv.bsky.social's work in trauma-informed teaching that inspired this Q2. Be sure to type "A2" before your answer and include the hashtag #theedcollab

A1 Hi, Heather from Michigan. I teach 5th grade!!

It's time! ##theedcollab

Getting excited for #theedcollab chat tonight! it has been too long! 📚❤️

What are you all reading? Currently I am reading The Small and Mighty by Sharon McMahon and listening to Fourth Wing @rebeccayarros.bsky.social

Another great opportunity! I love all of @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social books! Good luck to all!

Great opportunity! Good luck to all!