Typical Saturday—Clem Chowder and June napping and grooming in tandem. #Caturday

My screensaver, my heart. This is June, aka Juneberry, Junipurr, Junebug… #Caturday

Sunday in Chicago. This morning as purple reigns at Navy Pier with the alliums.

The U.S. Department of Education plans to dissolve its office of English language acquisition.

So true. 🤣

Chicago is a drama queen.

i love how the chicago river will just naturally turn colors that look fake

Cloud City

Every single one of the astronauts who went to the moon and back on Artemis II was educated at a public school. Thinking of the teachers who poured into Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen tonight. You helped send a kid to the moon! 🌕 💛

My dad would also have loved watching the Artemis II mission this week. He was an Air Force engineer working with NASA on the moon program, as well as a Star Trek fan. Today, I toast my father, the Artemis crew, and wish for a safe reentry and splashdown this evening. LLAP 🖖

They went where no one has gone before, and gave us hope in 2026. #artemisii

This is such a good idea. We should do this in NYC. "All Chicago Public Schools students now have access to nearly everything the city’s libraries have to offer — including physical items like books as well as extensive digital resources." blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/08/c...

Hanging out with Clem Chowder. #WhiskersWednesday

I’m not going to post any spoilers here, but want to commend the French teachers who put together this year’s fabulous Manie Musicale competition, or contributed activities. Chapeau! (not in the final round, lol) Students were super engaged. #FrenchTeachers #ManieMusicale2026

Bravo, Jeremy Hansen! Il faut rêver et partager vos rêves. Vous méritez faire partie de ce voyage à la lune.

Go, Illini! 💙🧡

Artemis II mission captures first pictures of the far side of the Moon.

Mood. Another rainy day throughout Chicagoland. ☔️

🚨 Christina Koch has officially become the farthest any woman has ever traveled from Earth

Friday perspective: Do you see Pandora as a furry baby rattle, or as a one legged C.S. Lewis creature from Narnia? 🤣 #CatsofBlueSky

Why we go to the stars. Cmdr. Sinclair of Babylon 5 said it best. Ad astra, Artemis II.

I still have my favorites in the series.

Play ball!

From the Mouths of Teachers: Sage Advice in Six Words or Less www.edweek.org/teaching-lea... is new @edweek.org post

Fresh Greens. Saturday during the Dyeing of the Chicago River for St. Patrick's Day.

Central States 2026 began on a crisp, sunny day in Chicago. I got to meet one of my heroes! Bravo, Carrie Toth for your 1/2 day extension workshop: Assess with Finesse. So many experience based strategies, supported with research and data, and a wealth of materials. #CentralStates2026 #iTeachWL

The other side of the persistent fog in Chicagoland. Oh, to be serenely soaring above the mist and clouds.

This is a GREAT idea!!! Read the rest of this thread too! #edusky #langchat

Half sun, half shadow, pure bliss. #Caturday

I know her! Meet Kelly and other great WL teachers in Chicago at the Central States Conference March 12 - 14. #FrenchTeachers #aatfrench #iteachWL

Game of Quotes! I plan to do this next time we read a full class novel in the target language. Check out Carrie Toth’s great activity on her Instagram or linktr.ee/somewheretoshare #FrenchTeachers #SpanishTeachers #IteachWL

Love is in the air and across the skyline. Looks like temps in the mid-40s for Valentine's Day on Saturday in Chicago.

Nation Manie is the newly created anthem for Manie Musicale! #ManieMusicale www.instagram.com/p/DUdmXNSkZ0...

Today is Go Red For Women today. Support women’s cardiovascular health by wearing red, sharing information and resources, and donating to support research and education. Our Chicago skyline is lit up in red! For more details, go to the American Heart Association of Illinois.

Qui va gagner? www.instagram.com/reel/DUa8kVp...

Mark your calendar for this AATF webinar! #FrenchTeachers

Pretty in pink 💕

#aatfrench #FrenchTeachers

AATF Chicago/Northern Illinois is the largest chapter of AATF, a professional organization for French teachers of all levels. AATF ChiNIL provides workshops, resources, social events and more. Join us on February 7th 9am-12pm at John Hancock College Prep in Chicago. Registration link in comments.

The Bean with a Beanie. Frozen February is here. This morning in Millennium Park with the Bean in reflection.

Jodie Foster has spoken French since she was a child. But it's only now that she's taken on a lead role scripted almost entirely in the language of Molière, for A Private Life. n.pr/45QHEZV

On vient de dévoiler le tableau officiel pour Manie Musicale 2026! La moitié des artistes sont des femmes. Est-ce que cette année on aura enfin une CHAMPIONNE? #FrenchTeachers #ManieMusicale2026

At last! This weekend, we’ll be halfway through winter. Time to make and enjoy some crêpes to celebrate La Chandeleur with your students. #FrenchTeachers #French

French teachers: registration for Manie Musicale 2026 is now open! Register your school by March 1 in order to participate. Link to the official website is in the comments. #FrenchTeachers #French #iTeach WL

Registration: www.frenchteachers.org/events/ 💻AATF members: Join us on Saturday, January 31 at 11h ET/ 8h PT This event is free for AATF members: 'Pas de plastique: La lutte de l'Homme Plastique au Sénégal' with L'Homme Plastique &moderated by former AATF Vice-President Katy Wheelock.

Sunday Stroll in the Snow. Today in Chicago.

Brrrr, just brrr. 🥶

Can’t wait for the competition! Also, the French version—Manie Musicale—is highly anticipated as well. Qui va gagner? 🎶