When you get the reputation of being the guy with the encouraging words on New Year's Eve, it can start to come through as a little pressure -- what if the situation on the ground is worse than usual? what if people are more scared than they usually are, and with cause? what use are good vibes then?

There is a viable solution to this but it won’t happen via altruism or the “good nature” of the folks making these decisions.

I insist that you read it. GIFT LINK www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...

Trump's FCC yesterday voted to kill a program that provided free Wi-Fi to rural school kids at no cost to taxpayers, falsely claiming the program was "illegal" and was being used to "censor Conservative ideology."

No one is covering the threats to our democracy like the 20-person team at Democracy Docket. No venture capital, no corporate overloads, no compromises. Just pro-democracy news, information and analysis. Help support their efforts to hold power to account and keep you informed. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0

Too soon? 🤣🤣🤣

Luckily, Sinclair has a helpful database of all their stations, so you can see if they're operating in your area and respond accordingly. sbgi.net/tv-stations/

🗣️It was the 3rd of September🔥🔥 Oh & it's "alone" not "a loan" 😂😂😂 #IYKYK

5. What cartoon character becomes more relatable the older you get?

Building community takes more than a 5-minute icebreaker. @kshelton.bsky.social explains how to shift toward facilitating genuine connections during meetings and workshops. 🤝 #SchoolLeaders #EduSky

they want fascist "AI"

Everyone in America needs to read this FREE—I’ve gifted it below—report from the conservative WALL STREET JOURNAL about Trump and Epstein. Apparently the president has now threatened to sue the WSJ over this 100% accurate report due to how damaging it is.

We just opened our first Concentration Camp in Florida

"The bottom line is that Trump and DOGE made drastic cuts to the NWS and the NOAA. Retired federal scientists warned the cuts could hamstring forecasts and make extreme weather events less predictable and more dangerous."

Now using this in my media literacy workshops. This is what happens when you lack any journalistic integrity, go off hearsay and interpretation, while also going on a rant on topics you know very little about beyond opinion. I’m referenced along with two others yet none of us were sought for comment

I’m so greatful to @carynlewis.bsky.social Leadership and her inclusion to represent the CS and DL subcommittee and to assist @kshelton.bsky.social in supporting leaders in California to develop thei AI literacy skills. CS is foundational to AI more than ever. #CALMSCS #CSTAEquityFellows #CSforCA

Here is a list I recently sent to premium members of what each of us can do to stand up for democracy and defend our elections. Democracy Docket is dropping the paywall and publishing it because we must all feel the power we have to stand up to Trump and protect our democracy.

So excited to hear from @kshelton.bsky.social this morning at COSN #CTOClinic

Maybe this take is unpopular for a reason 🤔

Meanwhile that ridiculous EO on AI (or should we call it A1) in education will amplify the worst things we know AI can do. I’ve watched how many and which educators received that EO with fanfare and celebration.

As shared by a close friend: Of course the word “equity” doesn’t appear. This administration treats “equity” like it’s an acronym for something subversive — like DEI, or CRT, or any other term that suggests justice might require redistribution. So they bury it under the language of uplift.

The Promises and Perils of AI in Education (2024): de @kshelton.bsky.social i @deelanier.bsky.social. Aquest llibre va acompanyat d'un "companion book" amb propostes pràctiques per treballar el primer llibre. Podeu llegir el seu article al blog Ditch That Textbook: ditchthattextbook.com/ai-perils/

RIP government-funded research and the future advances they would have given us…

I’m at #CoSN2025 this week and I’m already loving it. The women in technology summit was amazing and now I’m listening to @kshelton.bsky.social lead a packed workshop. I’m presenting Wednesday in the AI Playground. The theme this year is Human Leadership in a World of AI. 👏🏽 #Edusky #EduskyAI

Always a pleasure to hear @kshelton.bsky.social when he speaks. #CoSN2025

Honored to represent the CISC CS & DL with @carynlewis.bsky.social, Rod Garcia, and amazing @kshelton.bsky.social , who delivered his Leading in the Age of AI presentation to CISC participants. CS is crucial in the age of AI. #CSforCA #CALMSCS #CSTAEquityFellows @csteachersorg.bsky.social

My fellow Americans, we officially hit a new low today. Thanks to felon Trump’s all out assault on democracy, we are now on a civil rights loss warning list with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan & Serbia. Nonviolent civil resistance is a must! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Wonderful session with our CISC Computer Science & Digital Learning leaders across the state! Thank you @kshelton.bsky.social for the deep dive into The Promises and Perils of AI in Education. Ready for our next adventure! @rudstemcs.bsky.social @edcamposjr.bsky.social @katgoyette.bsky.social

Have you checked out this collab between Ken Shelton and @BookCreatorApp? Bonus: Ken used @schoolai to build a Space to support the work! Celebrating Black Innovation: A Journey of Discovery in Our Classrooms and Beyond bookcreator.com/2025/02/cele...

"By exploring the rich legacy of Black innovation, students discover that Black excellence and achievement span every field of human endeavor." This ready-now lesson plan is such important cultural story-telling. Deepening your Black history lessons? @kshelton.bsky.social has you sorted. #EduSky

For Black History month and beyond

There is power in community! A huge thank you to @carynlewis.bsky.social for bringing us all together and to @kshelton.bsky.social for an incredible, interactive session that challenged us to ask the tough questions about AI. #CISC2025 #CALMSCS #cstaequityfellows

Excited to welcome our statewide CISC CS & Digital Learning Subcommittee for a timely & relevant learning adventure with @kshelton.bsky.social!

The AI conversation needs to move beyond the surface level platitudes, easy button, desired for automation, and over-simplification. Start asking the right and accountability questions.

Forever this!!!!!! #21CLHK

Don't miss this great new episode of Unpacking Education, with Ken Shelton! The Promises and Perils of AI in Education bit.ly/UnpackingEd366 @kshelton.bsky.social

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#FutureReady Faculty Member @kshelton.bsky.social advocates for a learner-centered approach, urging educators to critically assess #AI's role in solving specific problems and to ensure transparency in data usage and governance. #EDUSky Full episode: youtu.be/IyVwVvptNDg

**Just Dropped** If your district is still navigating AI policies and guidelines, you won't want to miss this FRS podcast episode with @kshelton.bsky.social as he dives deep into types of AI, data usage, policy considerations, etc. Listen/Subscribe: FutureReady.org/leading #FutureReady

NEW EPISODE🎙️ Listen to my conversation with @kshelton.bsky.social to learn: ▪️What are the different types of AI systems? ▪️How can schools address bias in AI? ▪️What should AI policy in education focus on? ...and more! On #FutureReady YouTube: youtu.be/IyVwVvptNDg #EDUSky

If you’re working on AI policy or guidelines for your school/district, you won’t want to miss these insights from @kshelton.bsky.social! Listen/Subscribe: www.futureready.org/leading #FutureReady

Please pass this along to any educators you know in Arizona. I have partnered with the AZ K-12 Center to lead this Artificial Intelligence in Education PD Series. Participation includes a copy of the book I co-authored as well #AIinEdu #AIinEducation www.azk12.org/aiined

Later this week, #FutureReady Faculty Member @kshelton.bsky.social discusses the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations, bias awareness, and effective policy development. Here's a preview! #EDUSky FutureReady.org/leading

I’m telling everyone: Do not open the door or say a word unless you’re expecting someone and know exactly who it is. Know your rights. Pass these around…

And these actions barely register in the news because of the sheer volume of horrifying developments

🤨🤔 www.sbnation.com/nfl/2025/1/2...

This essay by Brandon Terry was published in 2018 and every year on this day I read it and discover something new. www.bostonreview.net/forum/brando...