Oh, you mean we have to study things in order to learn them? Read how this teacher is just like her students, fooling herself into thinking that somehow she can learn something without putting in the work. My adventures in learning Spanish: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/what-im-le...

We don't often think about history and math when we think "interdisciplinary." But sometimes kids need math to think more deeply about history. More on Bill's "Centering the Pendulum" podcast. #EduSky podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

Why #parents and #students should write notes to their teachers for #TeacherAppreciationWeek. #EduSky #TeacherSky www.middleweb.com/40050/why-i-...

"Memorization" has a bad rap. But maybe when we say "memorize" we really just mean we want kids to learn something.That's why I spoke on the podcast below about having my students memorize the 50 states and wrote about it here: www.middleweb.com/51788/my-7th... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

I was kinda shocked to have a student who didn’t recognize Texas on a state map. Wrote about it on MiddleWeb and my Substack and then talked with Bill Davidson on his podcast, podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... Check it out! #edusky #sschat @middleweb.bsky.social

Teaching as art? Science? Business? Craft? All of the above? Other? And what that tells us about teaching in general. #eduSky #edchat #sschat #teaching #teachers laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/teaching-a...

What this middle school history teacher is learning by studying Spanish: open.substack.com/pub/laurenbr... @middleweb.bsky.social #edusky #teachers #iteachsocialstudies #newteachers #literacy

Respectfully disagree. Getting rid of phones isn't cure-all. But before we can discuss responsible use, we need to teach students to read, write & think. Can't do that with the phones in the classroom. Not a Catch 22. #EduSky rhttps://thebrokencopier.substack.com/p/the-sentence-that-im-very-tired-of

Not everything that is political has to be politicized: substack.com/profile/2585... #edusky #sschat

Thanks to teachlikeachampion.org/blog/reading... for reminding me it's Read Aloud Month. Reading aloud typically conjures up images of grade school & ELA class, but also powerful in middle and HS history classes. Here's why/how: ushistoryideas.blogspot.com/2017/07/stor... #sschat #edusky #UShistory

Reading aloud month is also a great time to read aloud in history class. For why and some suggestions on what to read, see ushistoryideas.blogspot.com/2017/07/stor... #edusky #sschat #historyteacher

Teacher feeling like the AI ship is sailing without you? Feeling overwhelmed by just thinking about it as another thing to add to your list? It doesn't have to be like that. Just give it a try. Ideas to start here: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/ai-and-edu... #edusky #historyteacher #sschat

This is spot on! A must read for any teacher. Check out the comments, too. The real problem with AI in schools open.substack.com/pub/annadall...

#WomensHistoryMonth Great lesson on 2nd wave feminism & women's rights at teachrock.org/lesson/secon... Free account available to #ushistoryteachers #sschat #iteachhistory @teachrockorg.bsky.social

I've been busy on Substack and haven't checked in on BlueSky in awhile. Are my people here and active? Looking for #ushistory teachers #socialstudies #sschat. What have I been missing?

In honor of #WorldRead-AloudDay & #BlackHistoryMonth, consider this powerful read from Lonnie Bunch, founding director of Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture. A must read for teachers, even if not the right fit to read to your students. nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...

Related thoughts on why #literacy needs #socialstudies: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/teach-stuf... #EduSky #ELA

Why we need history & social studies in K-5 classrooms. New article from @knowledgematrs.bsky.social puts emphasis on storytelling. knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/the-cas... #EduSky #literacy @socialstudies.org

Takeaway for teachers & parents about Trump's inaugural address. #EduSky #parenting #parenthood laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/responsibl...

@mjliben.bsky.social Hi, I attended your Jan 9 webinar Had some follow up questions for both of you. David always says at the end of your KM podcasts (big fan) to reach out personally through your website, but I don't see an email there. Would you be willing to send your email to me? You can DM me.

#backtoschool on #January6 --thoughts for teachers at laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/on-the-fro... #EduSky #sschat

#EduSky #teachers Trying to figure out how to teach something meaningful the last week before winter break while acknowledging the pre-Christmas/winter break energy of students? Ideas here: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/christmas-...

These NMAAHC searchable exhibitions blow me away. History teachers need to know about them!! @socialstudiestx.bsky.social @socialstudies.org @historyed.bsky.social www.searchablemuseum.com/exhibitions

#EduSky #teachers Trying to figure out how to teach something meaningful the last week before winter break while acknowledging the pre-Christmas/winter break energy of students? Ideas here: laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/christmas-...

We should care about student learning even when Christmas and winter break are around the corner. #EduSky #knowledgematters #parents laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/christmas-...

Another potential time to opportunity to care about what students are learning--yes, even the day before winter break! #knowledgematters #EduSky #teachers open.substack.com/pub/laurenbr...

Hey #EduSky- wondering how do engage your students during the last few days before winter break? Check out open.substack.com/pub/laurenbr...

Recent news shows US children had a significant drop in math scores. And now this report shows US adults aren’t doing so hot in math or reading either. Maybe better education matters even more than we think? 🤔 #EduSky www.edweek.org/leadership/u...

Hey, #EduSky I'm working on a Substack piece about Christmas and what we do in our classrooms on the #daybeforewinterbreak. Curious about what subject-related lessons you have that are actually academic. Or acadmic-ish. 😉

@heymrsbond.com I wasn't sure what to expect when I read your Eduptopia piece on AI, but it was thought-provoking. I just published a Substack piece on use of AI--a "light" look at positive uses of AI for teachers. Your article raises hard questions I will need to consider for a future article. Thx.

Thank you to all the #EnglishTeachers posting #NikkiGiovanni poetry these last few days. ❤️

Hey #EduSky. Worried about AI? Need to figure out what you're teaching tomorrow? AI doesn't have to be scary. laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/ai-and-edu...

@smorrisey.bsky.social Great comments on the #knowledgematters webinar this evening. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the reader's theatre idea about words and am going to play around with that idea. Hope to write about it on my substack soon! Will let you know. Seriously, such a great idea.

Just did a quick perusal of textproject.org after learning about it from #knowledgematters latest webinar on vocabulary. Cool stuff for teachers and parents! #EduSky #parents

Excited for this upcoming webinar in 7 minutes! knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/our-nex... #EduSky @knowledgemtrs.bsky.social

Great advice! And also check out today: knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/our-nex... Or sign up and watch later. @knowledgemtrs.bsky.social

Staggering drop in math scores. I'm a history teacher, so I'm not an expert. But I bet what I wrote about curiosity in history applies to curiosity about math, too. #MathSky #EduSky

Yeah, I know. Friday in December and hard to motivate students. But don't give up; kids ARE hungry to learn. Unleash their curiosity. You can do this. Winter break is around the corner. #EduSky

Words are tools of thought, so not just for English teachers. So excited to attend @knowledgemtrs.bsky.social webinar next week on vocab! Be there, #EduSky knowledgematterscampaign.org?s=webinar

So much has changed in teaching since Covid and cell phones. But one thing has not: Curiosity in the Classroom. #EduSky #sschat @socialstudies.org @knowledgemtrs.bsky.social laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/curiosity-...

Still on a high from attending #NCSS2024. My takeaways below. @ncssnetwork.bsky.social #sschat

See takeaway #5- what one social studies teacher at #NCSS2024 thought about collaboration between #EnglishTeacher and #historyteacher @ncte #NCTE24

@profjeffries.bsky.social Thanks for the follow! I'm such a fan of your work on confronting hard history. Has been so helpful in my work as a middle school US history teacher, and I've referenced it in my writing. Thank you for that work.

Getting ready for the National Council for the Social Studies Conference! Read my thoughts and hopes on Substack. laurenbrownoned.substack.com/p/silos-in-t... @ncssnetwork.bsky.social #sschat #EduSky

My first post on BlueSky! Excited as I get ready to leave for Boston to attend National Council for the Social Studies annual convention! @ncssnetwork.bsky.social #sschat