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Author and teacher, looking to
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are having a 20% off Back to School Sale, and my latest book is included! 🎉 Teachers – if this new academic year feels daunting, I'm confident my practical advice will support you in your first year 💪
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Take advantage of 20% off my book with the back to school sale!
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6 months ago
I love this new blog post from
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#TEACH25: Lessons Learned for My Teacher CommUNITY
On the first day of AFT TEACH 2025, I was late to the first session.
https://sharemylesson.com/blog/teach-25-lessons-learned
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This is great news! It wouldn’t happen without
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lobbying and organizing.
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6 months ago
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6 months ago
They released the 7 B IN SCHOOL FUNDS!! This is a huge win. It means fighting back matters. Fighting for what kids & communities need is always the right thing to do!
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Trump administration releases billions it withheld from schools
Lawmakers of both parties had lobbied to release the funds, which support English-language learning programs, teacher training and academic enrichment.
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opened the @aft AI Symposium sharing the importance of partnering. Alchemy and synergy is how educators will use AI.
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Keep these in your back pocket for any semester or year-end wrap-ups and new year planning!
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8 months ago
Happy Juneteenth! This special holiday is a time to celebrate Black joy, resilience, and cultural heritage with friends, family, community. Learn more with these lesson plans and activities.
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Where are my
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Moments to Movements: Individual and Collective Action
From animated films to real-life movements like #NoKingsDay, this blog explores how individual and collective action can challenge oppression and inspire positive change.
https://sharemylesson.com/blog/individual-collective-action
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Where are my
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Moments to Movements: Individual and Collective Action
From animated films to real-life movements like #NoKingsDay, this blog explores how individual and collective action can challenge oppression and inspire positive change.
https://sharemylesson.com/blog/individual-collective-action
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8 months ago
How do stories shape resistance? This blog explores how pop culture + protests like
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show students the inspiration of individual & collective action🎬✊ A must-read for educators!
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Schools need to fundamentally change to create opportunities for all students. @aft and @nysut are driving that bus!
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9 months ago
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New blog from
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on helping students connect via games!
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My hot take for 2025.
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2025 Is the Transition Year We Need: Moving Past the Pandemic
In this powerful reflection, educator Amber Chandler explores the urgent need for a post-pandemic reset in our classrooms. From tough love on late work to tackling the digital distractions of cellphon...
https://sharemylesson.com/blog/2025-transition-year-we-need-moving-past-pandemic
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My hot take for 2025.
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2025 Is the Transition Year We Need: Moving Past the Pandemic
In this powerful reflection, educator Amber Chandler explores the urgent need for a post-pandemic reset in our classrooms. From tough love on late work to tackling the digital distractions of cellphon...
https://sharemylesson.com/blog/2025-transition-year-we-need-moving-past-pandemic
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Join me on Wednesday night at 8:00 pm for a free, interactive webinar that will earn you an hour of PD (in your pjs!)
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The Efficient Educator: Tips and Tricks to Save Time (and Your Sanity!)
Stressed? Tired? Frustrated? This session will share strategies that will cut all the busy work in half. Tips for grading? Yep. Tips for time management? Yep. Tips for Serotonin seekers? This session ...
https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/efficient-educator-tips-save-time-sanity
10 months ago
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11 months ago
Education is our kids future. Education is our country’s future. Mr. President, we will see you in court.
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Hey teacher friends! I’d love to see you on my webinar about being an efficient educator (save time and sanity!!)
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Fellow pen lovers, planner obsessed, organization freaks—this blog is for you! Bonus if you love Ben Franklin too.
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The Efficient Educator: An Ode to Ben Franklin
Amber Chandler shares practical insights, inspiring quotes, and strategies for saving time and staying sane—plus, don’t miss her upcoming webinar on March 26 at 8 p.m. EST!
https://sharemylesson.com/blog/efficient-educator-ode-ben-franklin
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Need CTLE? Join me for a webinar on effective time management for educators!
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The Efficient Educator: Tips and Tricks to Save Time (and Your Sanity!)
Stressed? Tired? Frustrated? This session will share strategies that will cut all the busy work in half. Tips for grading? Yep. Tips for time management? Yep. Tips for Serotonin seekers? This session ...
https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/efficient-educator-tips-save-time-sanity
11 months ago
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A little therapeutic writing on a freezing Buffalo day.
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The Overwhelm
I kind of feel like there's a place--much like the The Upside Down of Stranger Things--where lots of scary things are lurking, and though I absolutely do not want to go there, I end up there because I...
https://www.flexibleclass.com/post/the-overwhelm
11 months ago
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Protect—don’t wreck—our children’s futures.
@rweingarten.bsky.social
's latest column talks about what the Department of Education does and doesn't do.
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Protect—don’t wreck—our children’s futures
As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk swing a wrecking ball at the U.S. Department of Education, I’m wondering if it’s due to a lack of understanding of the department’s vital functions, or because ...
https://www.aft.org/column/protect-dont-wreck-our-childrens-futures
12 months ago
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12 months ago
Who's up for a power recharge?💡Amber Chandler provides much needed practical strategies and insights in this blog for educators feeling the pinch. Recognize your limits, prioritize health, and let others help. Will you be bouncing back stronger? Check out the blog 👉
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Help Bluesky friends! I need help on two fronts—1) people to follow who are educators 2) people to follow me! It helps if you like books, cats, maximalist decor, whimsy, and travel. Someone tell me how to make this happen :)
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This might surprise some people. Hear me out!
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Another Voice: State's proposed 'bell to bell' cellphone ban is a necessity
On principle, as an educator, I tend to be on the absolutely-not side of banning things.
https://buffalonews.com/opinion/new-york-schools-bell-to-bell-ban-kathy-hochul-melinda-person/article_9c051426-d819-11ef-a814-0fcdf05f277b.html
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Do you ever let your students “construct” your next unit? How engaged are they in planning units? I’d love to hear.
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Constructivist Learning for Student Engagement
Discover how constructivist learning fosters student engagement in Amber Chandler’s latest blog! Through AI-enhanced rubrics and student-led debates, she explores how to make learning more relevant, i...
https://sharemylesson.com/blog/constructivist-learning-student-engagement
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about 1 year ago
Immerse yourself in this blog exploring the Decline of Local Newspapers. Uncover how print media disruption could be affecting our democracy and community bonds. 💭📰
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The Decline of Local Newspapers
Discover the critical role local newspapers play in fostering informed communities and strengthening democracy. This blog delves into the challenges facing print media, the rise of "news deserts," and...
https://sharemylesson.com/blog/decline-local-newspapers
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Started a new blog. Check it out if you like roadtrips, sea grass, all the books, snuggles, coffee, and arm chair philosophizing. I’m a parent and teacher, but this blog is for my random 3 minute thoughts.
www.flexibleclass.com
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Amber Chandler: Flexible Class | Education Blogger
Discover the world of flexible learning with Amber Chandler: Education Blogger. Explore her innovative "Flexible Class" content from Buffalo, NY, USA.
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about 1 year ago
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Trying something new in January. Wildly original, I know. I hope you will check it out.
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A New Name for a New Year
"Handle With Care" was the name of this blog until today. I've started making reels for Instagram (despite feeling silly) and called it "Three Minute Thoughts" because that is the length of my commute...
https://www.flexibleclass.com/post/a-new-name-for-a-new-year
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about 1 year ago
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about 1 year ago
🥁 Drumroll, please! The SML 2024 top-notch resources and lesson plans have been unveiled! Did your go-to resources make the cut🏆? Let's make 2025 even better by rating and reviewing new resources.
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Top 2024 Share My Lesson Resources and Lesson Plans
At the end of each calendar year, the Share My Lesson team loves to take a peek behind the curtains to see which resources our members used the most.
https://sharemylesson.com/collections/top-2024
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Immerse yourself in Amber Chandler's latest blog where she explores how 'Moana 2' goes beyond a simple sequel and sets sail on a wave of inspirations, emotions, and melodies that will guide your heart through 2025. Are you ready to become a Wayfinder yourself?👉
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Dive into Amber Chandler's year-end review 📚 Get swept away on a journey of humanity, connection, and joy through her recommended audiobooks. What titles moved you this year? Share your inspiring reads! 📖
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Watch the #1 webinar of the year with Jason Reynolds and get a renewed reminder of the joy and resilience that teaching brings through the shared experience of storytelling:
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Is Education Ready for A Digital Detox? Are you? Amber Chandler discusses the need to help students build authentic, in-person connections and healthier tech habits in today’s digital world:
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Fear, anger, and powerlessness shaped this election. But moving forward means choosing hope." Read more from
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President
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www.aft.org/column/how-m...
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How to make America work for the American working class
We all want a better future for ourselves and our families, regardless of how we voted in the recent presidential election. That’s why I believe there is a unifying path forward for all Americans—a pa...
https://www.aft.org/column/how-make-america-work-american-working-class
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Fear, anger, and powerlessness shaped this election. But moving forward means choosing hope." Read more from
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President
@rweingarten.bsky.social
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How to make America work for the American working class
We all want a better future for ourselves and our families, regardless of how we voted in the recent presidential election. That’s why I believe there is a unifying path forward for all Americans—a pa...
https://www.aft.org/column/how-make-america-work-american-working-class
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Teacher friends, educators, and administrators—this one is for you!
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3 Lessons from Wicked that Educators Can Use Right About Now
Discover three powerful lessons from Wicked that educators can embrace to combat despair, spark activism, and harness emotions as we navigate the challenges of teaching and learning in 2024 and beyond...
https://sharemylesson.com/blog/3-lessons-wicked-educators-can-use-right-about-now
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Ever been on a snow covered beach? Me neither. But, Friday is the Polar plunge in Buffalo, and I’m running in for Special Olympics. Help a girl get to her fundraising goal!
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Middle grades educators - be sure to follow
@msamberchandler.bsky.social
. Here's her bio: AMLE 2018 Educator of the Year Author of The Flexible ELA Classroom and The Flexible SEL Classroom. President of Frontier Central Teachers' Assn. Also a frequent contributor to
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Lake Effect is coming and so is the Polar Plunge! Help me meet my goal for Special Olympics.
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2024 Buffalo Polar Plunge
Welcome to My Personal Page
https://events.nyso.org/site/TR/Plunge/POLARPLUNGE?px=1732678&pg=personal&fr_id=3000
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Trying to make the leap away from “that other place,” so hoping to grow my giant teacher’s lounge! Follow me here and on Instagram (@amberrainchandler)
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I’m doing a CRAZY thing for Special Olympics. I’m half way to my goal. Here’s the link:
events.nyso.org/site/TR/Plun...
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2024 Buffalo Polar Plunge
Welcome to My Personal Page
https://events.nyso.org/site/TR/Plunge/POLARPLUNGE?px=1732678&pg=personal&fr_id=3000
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I’m doing a CRAZY thing for Special Olympics. I’m half way to my goal. Here’s the link:
events.nyso.org/site/TR/Plun...
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2024 Buffalo Polar Plunge
Welcome to My Personal Page
https://events.nyso.org/site/TR/Plunge/POLARPLUNGE?px=1732678&pg=personal&fr_id=3000
about 1 year ago
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Jump on now! Jason Reynolds shares stories, words of encouragement in only the way he can!
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about 1 year ago
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In her monthly column
@rweingarten.bsky.social
talks about some of the reasons Trump won and what
@aftunion.bsky.social
members are going to keep doing: fighting for commonsense solutions for a better life.
www.aft.org/column/fight...
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Fighting for a better future
Americans need a great education and a union contract so they can get ahead and communities can rise together.
https://www.aft.org/column/fighting-better-future
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This is the kind of blogging I do. Most educators will relate (and probably anyone who is “public facing”) I’d love to know your thoughts about “flow.”
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Are You on Fire or Burning Out?
Explore Amber Chandler's insights on navigating the highs of 'flow' and the lows of burnout in teaching, and discover strategies for reigniting your passion while fostering a supportive, collaborative...
https://sharemylesson.com/blog/are-you-fire-or-burning-out
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Introduction? I’m an 8th grade ELA teacher, mom, wife of 25 years, and author of education books (published) and a novel (not published). I am interested in books, writing, mental health, cats, community, and optimism. I am also a realist and a teachers’ union president.
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