Tim Walz: "My god, we've got the White House threatening investigations and jail time because an escalator stopped? Walk up the damn stairs!"

As a dumbass white guy with a lot of credentials, I can say one thing for certain: Just because a dumbass white guy with a lot of credentials says something doesn’t make that thing true. (And apparently if you flatter the right egos, the credentials are optional)

As we move into LGBTQ+ History Month, I return again and again to educator wisdom—like this advice from ESL teacher Amber on the importance of inclusivity in the classroom 🌈 💜

Public schools can’t afford to lose more teachers. Black teachers make up only 6% of the profession and are leaving at higher rates. Stress, lack of respect, and pay gaps (earning about 6% less than white peers) are driving them out.

The future won’t wait, neither should our classrooms. The Hour of AI makes it possible for any educator to bring AI literacy into their lessons. One hour can inspire students to think bigger, ask bolder questions, and imagine what’s next. HourofAI.org #HourOfAI

What a weak, sad, broken, little man.

Just opened this email… “Your monthly insurance costs could increase due to changing government support. The amount of tax credits that help lower monthly premiums will be reduced in 2026.”

A new survey just revealed that far more Americans blame Donald Trump and Republicans for the government shutdown than Democrats.

Dean: The president is unhinged Johnson: A lot of folks on your side are too. I don’t control him Dean: Oh my god, please. That performance in front of the generals. Johnson: I didn’t see it. Dean: Our allies are looking elsewhere. Our enemies are laughing.

The US is going to bailout Argentina with your tariff money. Let that sink in

MADELEINE DEAN: The president is unhinged. He's unwell JOHNSON: A lot of folks on your side are too D: Oh my god, please. That performance in front of the generals? J: I didn't see it D: It's so dangerous! Our allies are looking elsewhere. Our enemies are laughing. You have a POTUS who's unwell.

Priorities.

Raskin: "It's not lost on anyone that shutting the government down allows them not swear in our new colleague, Ms Grijalva from Arizona, who would be the 218th signature to discharge the Epstein files and to put a vote on that on the House floor."

A shutdown means the public schools that serve military families and military communities across the United States will be cut off from funding they need for day-to-day operations.

October is National Higher Education Month! 🎓 This month, we recognize the dedicated faculty, staff, and graduate workers who empower students and foster a vibrant learning environment. #HigherEdMonth

As National School Attendance Awareness Month comes to an end, I know the challenge of keeping attendance up is not over for our educators—it continues all year. And we know that students can only be present at school where they feel safe, welcome, and protected.

All Americans deserve a Congress that works for them. We deserve leaders who are focused on lifting up our communities, working to address the issues our nation faces, and ensuring every public-school student has the opportunity to thrive. Enough is enough.

October is #HigherEdMonth! Every day, educators at colleges and universities broaden the horizons and shape the lives of students—their work is invaluable.

The cognitive dissonance here is truly incredible.

Please sign and share! www.change.org/p/rfk-jr-mus...

There is a difference between righteous anger, directed at injustice, and hateful anger, directed at those who are different. Authoritarian regimes deliberately conflate the two to silence criticism and create false equivalence. It's important we don't let those in power succeed in this endeavor.

The solution to the educator shortage isn’t complicated: raise pay, respect the work, and make sure every teacher can afford to stay in the classroom. When educators are supported, students thrive.

RFK Jr. can’t continue to serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services. I’m drafting articles of impeachment to remove him from office.

They are so afraid of this they won’t seat a newly elected Congresswoman from AZ to keep it from happening.

ICE just chased everyone off the public road by the Broadview facility. They yelled for people to move and immediately began firing gas into the crowd, which included legal observers, press, and medics.

History is like science and free speech. It doesn't exist for you to agree or disagree with it, it exists for you to listen to it.

I was in Portland this past Summer and the people there DO NOT need a military invasion. If you’re looking up authoritarian actions this example along with countless others fits the description.

Trump just ordered the military into Portland, and he’s giving them the green light to use lethal force on American citizens. Authoritarianism is an abstract concept but Trump is making its impacts real and tangible. Let’s be real about it: This is the beginning of dictatorship in America.

When lawmakers don't fully fund our schools, the burden gets put on educators. And it's just wrong. https://bsky.app/profile/neatoday.bsky.social/post/3lzoia2qyfm2f

From soft lighting to sensory tools, “calming rooms” give students space to breathe, regulate emotions, and reset. The spaces help to strengthen social-emotional learning and improve focus in the classroom. Learn how educators are using them in their schools. ⤵️

Cyberbullying can’t be solved by one group alone. Schools, families, and tech companies must work together to build safer digital spaces and teach healthy online habits. Educator Jeff Bradbury shares how we can move forward ⬇️

We have lost a dedicated leader in Al Llorens. Even before his presidency at @ieanea.bsky.social, Al dedicated his life to improving students' lives and strengthening public education. His leadership was rooted in compassion, vision, and an unwavering belief in the power of education to transform.

We grieve with the families of those lost in the tragic shooting at the Dallas ICE facility. Violence has no place in our schools, communities, or our democracy. Let's reject the vitriol that divides us and build together a country where we can all live free from violence and fear.

Honored to join the @blackinfonet.bsky.social today to talk about all the crises facing education in this moment—SNAP cuts, educator intimidation, and more. Thank you, Vanessa Tyler, for this essential conversation in this critical moment.

It is past time for Republicans, who control both Congress and the White House, to sit down with Democrats and work out a common-sense agreement. One that avoids a government shutdown AND protects health care for millions of working people and families.

No child should have to worry about their parents or caregivers being taken from them, especially on the way to school or after-school activities. And no parent should worry about ICE on their child’s campus. Join us on 9/25 to learn how you can organize and create safe school communities.

Educators spend $500–$900 of their own money on supplies each year. With inflation and tariffs driving prices higher, many are paying even more this back-to-school season. "Lawmakers know what they have to do to close the gaps," says @neapresident.bsky.social

In 2024, teachers earned 73 cents for every dollar their similarly educated peers made, on average. A record low. In 1996, the gap was much smaller: 94 cents to the dollar. We can fix this—by investing in public education. The full report from @epi.org lays bare the challenge—and the solution.

Don’t give up. Don’t give in. Concentrate on the good you can bring into the world. 🌍

Solidarity is a verb! Joining @sbworkersunited.org, demanding a fair contract for workers is the right thing to do. https://bsky.app/profile/sbworkersunited.org/post/3lz7eqvoq6s2q

“What has changed in society to lead to this devaluation of education, where we don’t prioritize teachers and appreciate the education of kids?”

In last month’s special election, Iowa voters backed public schools. Catelin Drey, daughter of a teacher and working mom, won a key state Senate seat by championing strong schools, affordable housing, and childcare.

We will continue to fight for a country that provides high-quality public education, exemplary health care, living wages, and basic dignity and respect for everyone—no exceptions.

“But the biggest beneficiaries of the new programs so far may be families whose children were already attending private schools, according to a new study.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/12/u...

Our farmers are losing out on a great soybean harvest because of Trump’s trade war. We have the best beans in the world, we need to sell them.

Meltdown on "Truth" Social in 5... 4... 3... 2...

As goofy as this sounds… Name 1 thing you’ll do for yourself this week To remind you of humanity. Don’t let folks steal your humanity—your soul In a sense, this is a form of resistance I’ll start. Eating apples & honey on Rosh Hashanah to wish for a sweet year for all who wish that for others