Leaders of the civil rights movement put their lives on the line to secure the passage of the Voting Rights Act. For generations now, it's been a critical protection for voters of color, especially Black voters, to have our voices heard in our democracy.

Racism is wrong. Full stop. Racism is unacceptable for everyone everywhere, and especially from the highest offices of the land. It is not funny. It is not a joke. It is wrong every single time.

"Our voices really do matter and the people matter." We agree with Billie Eilish: We must continue using our voices to demand action, protect our communities, and defend our rights.

My friend and colleague, Dr. Michelle Markert Porter, wrote this. I was immensely privileged to be a part of the same doctoral cohort as her at Texas A&M. You should read it. www.routledge.com/Children-Who...

You’re not procrastinating because you’re lazy. 😣 You’re overwhelmed. Start small. Like, ridiculously small. #ADHDTips #JustStart #ADHDProcrastination #TinyWins #ADHDSystems #Productivity #ADHDLife #adhdsky #adhdawareness #adhd

58 years ago today, the Supreme Court ruled on the side of our clients Mildred and Richard Loving, legalizing interracial marriages nationwide. This Loving Day, we honor the generations of families who were torn apart by anti-miscegenation laws and celebrate the couple that changed history.

Hip Hop therapy can help youth process significant trauma, get insight into their thoughts & actions & become change agents—J. C. Hall says it can also help them engage with school. Learn why this approach resonates: www.aft.org/ae/spring202...

#professionaldevelopment #teacherselfreflection #buildclassroomcommunity #teamwork #K12 #teachingandlearning #free #learntogether #mirrorandmosaic #pd @drkwoodley.bsky.social

It's always reviewer 2 🤣

Also, these: Teacher quality partnerships, $70 million Federal work-study, $980 million Preschool development grants, $315 million" edsource.org/2025/trumps-...

Ending the academic year and I'm choosing to spend some time resting and reflecting on the good and important things that happened this year. Back at it in a few weeks for summer teaching and projects.

The red light saber is associated with the Dark Side of the force. The green light saber is associated the Light Side of the force. 😉 I'll stick with the green light saber. Happy Star Wars Day.

Grateful for this researcher friend!

What an excellent week in Denver @aeraedresearch.bsky.social getting to chair sessions in Special and Inclusive Ed and Urban Ed and co-presenting w @drjasonnsmith.bsky.social We even have a cool poster!

Spending a week in Denver to present research w @drjasonnsmith.bsky.social , chair some sessions in special ed and urban ed, and learn with and from the brightest scholars in #educationalresearch is a gift! @aeraedresearch.bsky.social

@drjasonnsmith.bsky.social and I are presenting our work at AERA this week in Denver. See you there!

@drjasonnsmith.bsky.social and I have started our own consulting company. Check us out!

Chag Pesach Sameach! AFT wishes a very happy #Passover to all of our members and communities observing, starting at sundown this evening.

Tomorrow is #RightToReadDay. If you need last-minute resources... www.nea.org/resource-lib...

Houston! So proud of those guys

World Autism Awareness Day was declared to be recognized each year on April 2 by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007.

“Students with disabilities weren't educated in most cases,” says Jack Schneider, professor on education policy at UMass Amherst. “They were turned away, and their families were told that the school didn't have the facilities, the resources to serve their kids.” ➡️ Read more:

It's World Autism Awareness Day! Know that awareness is where we start, but acceptance is always the goal.

Do you know who laid the foundation for the FDA? President Theodore Roosevelt. Do you know why? Because he read a great piece of literature that exposed the mistreatment of immigrant workers and the disgusting, unsanitary practices in meatpacking plants… The book is called “The Jungle.”

Walking speed vs. Professors

As Trump moves forward with plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, critical federal programs may be on the chopping block. See how much your state could lose—in IDEA and Title I funding, Pell Grants, and career and technical education grants—if Trump shutters the dept. bit.ly/4hPZTlF

There's a new alphabet song? Everything is backwards and upside down. LOL.

Before IDEA, 1 in 5 students with disabilities were educated in public schools.

Remember that time I got to go to Scotland?

The best part of what I get to do each week is talk with my students who are studying to become special education teachers. We need their passion and expertise now more than ever.

We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)! What does IDEA mean for students? ✅ Individualized learning plans ✅ Early intervention ✅ Inclusive classrooms ✅ Protections & advocacy ✅ Pathways to independence #IDEA50 #ProtectOurKids

Researcher friends who use NCES data, respond to this survey urgently: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble." - John Lewis

to quote Taylor Swift - I think I've seen this film before, and I didn't like the ending..

It's International Women's Day and I'm thankful to be surrounded by brave women and girls who aren't scared to be seen and heard. We will keep being present and loving each other and caring for the world around us.

Directives from the Trump administration do not change federal disability laws. If you’re in the federal workforce and have a disability, know your rights.

Look for the helpers.

📢 Calling all high school students 📢 Join us for a week-long learning experience this summer in Washington, DC, where you'll hear from social justice activists and build your advocacy skills. Apply today at aclu.org/institute.

Day 2 of Black History Month: Did you know about these Black inventors and their inventions? Aeroplane propelling: James S. Adams Folding bed: L. C. Bailey Torpedo Discharger: H. Bradberry

If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or taking your own life, please….call 988 to speak to someone now. Please.

I'm going to continue to advocate for accessibility and for the rights of people with disabilities.

Fun fact: Empathy is not a sin.

"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Teaching is an act of hope.

During my last Zoom meeting of the week today, my computer said "low on resources" Same, girl, same. It's been a full first week of the Spring semester.

Don’t miss tonight’s Wolf Moon, the first full moon of the year! It’s named after the howling wolves that were often heard during winter nights. This bright, silvery moon will illuminate the sky and create a stunning backdrop for any stargazers or night owls! #astronomy

I am forever grateful for the real life friends I have gained through online communities. Here's to making new ones on @bsky.app