Ready to be inspired? ✨ The first issue of Break Free Magazine is here, showcasing art, poetry, and articles from students across the country. While created by and for students, check it out to see incredible work from students in the #juvenilejustice system! [www.breakfree-ed.org/magazine]

Educators, tackle your toughest challenges with our FREE ISTE + ASCD virtual book club highlighting Putting Out Fires. Develop a real action plan in three sessions. Register by 9/30 at www.kaylahholland.com/puttingoutfires. @ascdofficial.bsky.social @isteofficial.bsky.social #puttingoutfires

Calling all coaches! Join us for our monthly ASCD +ISTE coach meet up on Monday, September 22 at 7pm EST to chat about designing PD that works including engaging facilitation strategies for coaches to design successful PD workshops! Register now at bit.ly/ISTECoachSEP25.

Fresh off a 3rd back surgery, I’m standing on the edge of what I hope is a better chapter. Chronic pain has been my constant shadow these past few years. But despite setbacks, I’m choosing to believe in a pain-free future. Here’s to hard-earned resilience and to building a life not defined by pain.

📣 I'm thrilled to be part of a proposal in the running for #SXSWEDU, and your support can help bring it to life! 🌟 @ZajacSLP, @EducationFlow, and I are presenting "Echoes of Empowerment: Amplifying Every Student's Voice"! Please vote here: bit.ly/sxswedu26ech...

📣 Don't miss out on the @ISTEofficial Global Collaboration Playground at #ISTELive + #ASCDAnnual - it's packed with global presenters ready to spark new ideas! 📅 Sun, June 29 🕐 1–3 PM 📍 HBGCC – Playground B Find your next inspiration at bit.ly/GlobalPlaygr...

🌍 Get ready for more global and diverse voices at the @ISTEofficial Global Collaboration Playground, bringing innovative ideas to #ISTELive + #ASCDAnnual. Swipe to explore! 📅 Sunday, June 29 🕐 1–3 PM 📍 HBGCC – Playground B Check our full schedule at bit.ly/GlobalPlaygr...

Hey @ISTEofficial crew! I'm thrilled to be part of the community next week. You can find me chatting about problem solving, global education, juvenile justice education, student agency, and more! Also, grab a copy of #puttingoutfires at the #ISTELive + #ASCDAnnual bookstore!

📣 Join us at the @ISTEofficial Global Collaboration Playground at #ISTELive + #ASCDAnnual! 🌍 Swipe to see some of our amazing presenters making a global impact. 📅 Sunday, June 29 🕐 1–3 PM 📍 HBGCC – Playground B Check our schedule: bit.ly/GlobalPlaygr...

🔥 New episode alert! Loved this conversation with @mrhooker Hooker on the @ISTEofficial podcast about tackling tough education challenges. 🎙️Don’t miss this episode of Learning Unleashed ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... Grab the book #PuttingOutFires ➡️ ISTE.org/problemsolve

🌍✨ The Global Collaboration Playground: Passport to Social Good is back for year 3 at #ISTELive! Join student changemakers and global educators as we explore how collaboration fuels real-world impact. The playground is on Sunday from 1-3pm to connect and be inspired. #ISTELive #GlobalGoodEdu

Hitting pause for a few days to enjoy the sun and sea. Highly recommend!

Just wrapped up an inspiring Ed Leaders Retreat with @BreakFreeEducation focused on “Cultivating a Superbloom: nourishing a climate where students & staff flourish”. Together, we’re cultivating the conditions for growth and positive change for both students and staff in #JuvenileJustice schools.

It takes multiple tabs, windows, and of course PEOPLE to make Global Impact Day happen!! So grateful for the global team showing up today and for the amazing presenters covering incredible topics! There is still 3 hours left to join us! Check it out at bit.ly/2025-Global-Impact!

Check out this conversation Christina and I had with Atlanta based principal Simone Garwood about leading with heart and high expectations. 🎧 Tune in now at www.breakfree-ed.org/podcast! #education #juvenilejustice #podcast

In the latest BreakFree Education podcast, Anthony Martini & I sat down with ​Derek Gagnon, DYS Director of Tech in MA, to unpack the secrets of building cutting-edge tech programs. 🎧 Listen now at breakfree-ed.org/podcast! #edtech #juvenilejustice #innovation #technology

Had a blast working with JJ teachers in MA today and co-presenting with the incredible Bill Laforme!

Congratulations to the future Mr. and Mrs. Micah Holland!!! I am so excited for you to begin your life together. I hope you relentlessly pursue a future of happiness. Love you both!! 🩵💍

I had such a great time at #SXSWEDU in Austin, TX. I led sessions, connected with friends old and new, and signed some books! Loved this note about seeing #justiceinvolved youth as more than their mistake. May that be your friendly reminder today! PS: something cool is in the works……more soon!

Stop by the #puttingoutfires book signing today #SXSWEDU at 10:45am in room 10C! Learn more at buff.ly/43a93pn!

Don't miss this session at #SXSWEDU today at 3:30pm in Salon F for Thriving in Chaos: Tools for Sustainable Change! Learn more at buff.ly/43a93pn!

If you’re at #SXSWEDU check out #puttingoutfires in the book store - 10C. Book signing is on Thursday at 10:45am. Stop by if you can!

Hope to see you today at #SXSWEDU at 11am in the networking lounge and at 1:30pm in Salon B for Design & Disrupt! Learn more at www.kaylahholland.com/sxsw25!

I'm presenting at #SXSWEDU next week and will be chatting about #justiceinvolved youth and #puttingoutfires! Learn more at www.kaylahholland.com/sxsw25!

Calling all global educators attending #ISTELive25! The Global Collaboration Playground call for proposals is live! Showcase how you empower students as agents of social change by sharing your project and inspiring others to create real impact across the globe! 🌎✨ 📌 bit.ly/GC25proposal

Calling all coaches! Join us for our monthly ASCD +ISTE coach meet up on Monday, March 10 at 7pm EST to discover how to go From Good to Great: Helping Transform Teachers Classrooms. Register here: bit.ly/CoachMeetMAR!

I'm incredibly grateful to join the @LeveragED Foundation Collective for the 2025 year! This is an amazing community of change makers who are fiercely supportive. I'm honored to be part of a group who is driving meaningful change forward!

📢Join us on April 5th for Global Impact - a virtual conference equipping educators to create student-led initiatives for positive impact. Submit a proposal today. All accepted presenters earn a certificate. 📷 Deadline: Feb 15—Submit today! bit.ly/2025-Global-Impact

Join us for the 2025 Global Impact Virtual Conference on Saturday, April 5th! 🌍 Connect with educators from around the world. 💡 Learn about innovative methods to drive meaningful change. 💪 Empower students to become change agents. 👉 http://bit.ly/2025-Global-Impact

On the road again for the 4th & 5th trip already in 2025!! Excited to work with juvenile justice educators in WI and CA this week on implementing #VR and #puttingoutfires!

📢 New Episode Alert! On the second episode of Learning Lab, discover how Ruth Edge a social studies teacher in OH, fosters student engagement, builds real-world skills, and makes learning relevant and meaningful. 🎧 Tune in now and find our tech check podcast series at www.breakfree-ed.org/podcast!

We survived 2024! It may have been incredible, it may have been tough, but it was probably a mix of both—because life is a beautiful mess of highs and lows. It’s all those moments that push us forward. Welcome 2025! Please be gentle and bring health and happiness to all my people! Happy New Year!

Work travel isn't always glamorous! Despite the questionable airport food and travel delays, I'm grateful for 35+ trips this year working with amazing educators improving juvenile justice education. Here's to more adventures in the new year! #worktravel #grateful #JJeducation

In the FIRST EVER Learning Lab episode of the Books Over Bars podcast, discover how Bill Laforme, an ELA teacher in MA sparks creativity, fosters a love of literature, and uses innovative ways to engage students to create unique experiences! 🎧 Tune in at www.breakfree-ed.org/podcast!

This #GivingTuesday, make a difference in the lives of justice-involved youth. Donate your time to write holiday letters, or contribute to our $10k goal to provide books and holiday cards to students in juvenile facilities. 🎄 Sign up to write a card: ow.ly/WnB350UjwbT 👉 Donate: ow.ly/Hwz950Ujw5n

Together is a beautiful place to be. Reflecting over a great week with the fam. Super grateful that my whole crew was together!

Join the Teach Smarter Not Harder summit and discover how to streamline your workload, boost student engagement, and reclaim your time. 🎙 I’ll speak on Dec 2 alongside 20+ experts about how best to solve challenging problems and making AI work for you! This event is free so sign up today!!

Excited to start a new podcast highlighting the incredible education taking place in #juvenilejustice facilitates! Talking tech and education with cohosts and guests! New episodes dropping each month! 🎧 Tune in to the 2nd eoisode at www.breakfree-Ed.org/podcast #edtech #juvenilejustice #technology