A new book co-edited by Penn State’s Gilberto Conchas & Victor DeAlba highlights how “husks of support” from families, schools & communities help Latina/o/x students thrive. 🌽 Read more: www.psu.edu/news/educati...

“Anarchism and punk rock open up avenues for disaffected youth – in Philadelphia or anywhere else – to dream of a world without capitalism, coercive authorities, police and all forms of injustice.”

Why is Halloween so popular with adults? Shifting ideas about what it means to be “grown-up” may be part of the answer.

Penn State is hosting The Fair Summit: Futures of AI in Rural Education Sept. 24. Policymakers, educators & tech leaders will explore how AI can support equity & innovation in rural schools. Learn more: www.psu.edu/news/educati...

Penn State research highlights #BlackMothers’ strength in navigating #Disability systems—showing resilience, advocacy & wisdom that challenge stereotypes and drive change. 💙 #InclusiveEd ed.psu.edu/news/scholar...

An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind

Breaking news: NASA’s Perseverance rover came across some rocks on Mars that might be evidence of past life on the dusty planet. The findings amount to one of the strongest signs yet of ancient Martian life.

Pennsylvania faces a worsening teacher shortage: certifications down 67% in a decade, thousands leaving the field each year. Professor Ed Fuller explains what’s driving it—and why it matters. bit.ly/4nrVYPd #TeacherShortage #Education

The irony writes itself: Trump’s name plastered on projects he fought against. Proof that in politics, branding beats reality every time.

Cats finagled their way into human hearts thousands of years ago, when African wildcats discovered the perks of living near people – companionship, food and treats. Since then, little has changed: just 13 genes separate today’s purring pets from their wild ancestors.

Eventually you either subscribe to ChatGPT or accept permanent inefficiency. I’ve chosen my side.

My recent story for Penn State News on amplifying student voices in schools was republished by MSN. Glad to see this important research reaching a wider audience. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...

youtu.be/vI8c3eSIkQY The beauty of the song doesn’t die with the singer. #RIP 💔

youtu.be/_CJHbfkROow And if my thought-dreams could be seen They’d probably put my head in a guillotine But it’s alright, Ma It’s life and life only 🖤

youtu.be/SsovdtBgz3Q Don’t you understand it’s not my problem? #BobDylan

It’s telling that Microsoft Co-Pilot frames racial gaslighting as “exclusion.” Sanitized terms let tech sidestep the depth of harm in the lived experiences of people of color.

Vito played 4D chess while everyone else was stuck on checkers. 🥂 Figured out it was Barzini all along—like he didn’t know from the start. #TheGodfather

In the $250B influencer industry, being a hater can be the only way to rein in bad behavior. buff.ly/QWNZKec

School districts: grassroots democracy or inequality machines? #PennState scholar David Gamson reminds us local control can empower—but also segregate + starve kids of resources. #PublicEducation #Equity ed.psu.edu/news/school-...

youtu.be/bsLkfrgJ2QM And says, ”How does it feel to Be such a freak?” And you say, “Impossible” As he hands you a bone

nofilmschool.com/godfather-mi... Michael Corleone’s drip is the real assassin in The Godfather. The shift from Ivy League clean to mafia noir isn’t just costume—it’s seduction by fabric. Style as destiny. Proof that sometimes the wardrobe makes the man… and unmakes him. 🖤 #TailoredEvil

Asst. Prof. Brandy Henry is advancing OUD care at #PennState through the Cascade of Care framework—highlighting treatment gaps & solutions to improve outcomes for those affected. #OpioidUseDisorder #CascadeOfCare #PennStateEducation ed.psu.edu/news/penn-st...

Thrilled my latest piece landed on Phys.org—turning research on student voices into stories that actually resonate. Always up for connecting with folks rethinking equity + engagement in schools. phys.org/news/2025-08...ml

Research led by Professor Dana Mitra shows that amplifying student voices takes mindsets, heartsets, & skillsets. Students thrive when schools see them as partners in shaping their education. 🔗 bit.ly/47CymCv #StudentVoice #EducationResearch #InclusiveEducation #EdEquity #PennStateEducation

This outfit was not even conscious on my part. 🖤🤍🎶 #TomPetty #DontComeAroundHereNoMore #AliceInWonderland #WhimsicalVibes

youtu.be/h0JvF9vpqx8 I was low-key freaked out by this video as a child but now I just want decor and outfits as shown here. 🖤🤍

Universities are adding chief marketing officers to their leadership teams, even as budgets shrink. Research shows investing in a CM boosts enrollment by 1.6% on average, but their impact on endowments is less clear. A marketing professor who researches leadership explains:

Every note carries a story — some you hear, some you see. 🎹🇰🇷

Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, introduced his daughter to the world in 2022. Our ​Seoul bureau chief analyzed North Korean state propaganda for signs that Kim Ju-ae is being primed to possibly one day become her father's successor. Read more: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Steinway D all the way! 🎹🐈‍⬛

Prof. James Herbert retires after 39 years at the College of Education, leaving a legacy of deep listening, mentorship, and transformative impact in rehab counseling. 🔗 psu.edu/news/education/story/legacy-listening-education-professor-retires-after-39-years-service #FacultyImpact #PennState

Big things are happening in the College of Education! From national awards to impactful research on AI, sustainability, and equity, our faculty and grad students are shaping the future of learning. 🧠📚✨ #PennState #EducationMatters #WeAre www.psu.edu/news/educati...

Scott Disick Warns Son About Genetic Predisposition To Loserism theonion.com/scott-d...

I can’t help but reflect on Natasha Richardson’s tragic death in light of the publicity surrounding The Naked Gun reboot, and Liam Neeson’s and Pamela Anderson’s budding romance. Btw: good for them! 💕 www.biography.com/actors/a6555... Who Is Liam Neeson’s Ex-Wife? Natasha Richardson's Tragic Death

For Bob Dylan’s 84th birthday here’s a video of Patti Smith wishing him a Happy Birthday with a fantastic performance of his Changing of the Guards. Thanks for everything, Bob and have a great one. youtu.be/cWMVHKUqi2o?...

A British crow is asking passersby if they're alright.

The Onion Film Standard: Our film critic reviews The Naked Gun (2025), which rejects the dark, gritty tone of its predecessor and bafflingly opts for comedy instead. Watch @NakedGunMovie, in theatres August 1. #NakedGun #ParamountPartner

m.imdb.com/title/tt0120... Randomly hit me: the end of Being John Malkovich is kind of the ultimate afterlife metaphor. not harps and clouds—just a bunch of old souls clinging to a child’s mind like emotional barnacles. Eternal life as inherited neurosis. Weirdly beautiful. Deeply cursed.

🔩 Thought I was all intuition and aesthetic arc. Turns out, piano mechanics rewrote that script. Capstans, whippens, tension points—I’ve been decoding action geometry like it’s choreography. Turns out, I’m not (that) abstract. I’m engineered. 🖤 Mythic, yes. But also mechanical.

An #AI win in the classroom: A professor brought tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot into her business tech course. Students moved from curiosity to confidence, but it took time to develop new tech habits. By Camille Banger @uwstout.bsky.social: theconversation.com/generative-a...

Frank Andrews ('67g) spent 50+ years transforming education in West Virginia. This year, we honored him with the Alumni Excellence Award for a legacy rooted in equity, inclusion & systemic change. 👏 #PennStateEducation #Changemaker #AlumniExcellence ed.psu.edu/news/vision-...

📚☀️ Looking for your next great read? #PennState College of Education faculty & staff share the books they’re loving this summer—from memoirs to social justice must-reads. What’s on your list? 📖🎥 #SummerReads #EdLife ed.psu.edu/news/college...

‘Kaylee would have kicked your f*cking ass.’ Alivea Goncalves, sister of Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves, came face to face with her sister’s convicted killer, Bryan Kohberger, and delivered a must-watch statement.

Talamanca hummingbird #Stunday #EastCoastKin #PhotographersofBluesky #photography #birds

New research from SSRI cofund & @psuedu.bsky.social faculty member, Soo-yong Byun, shows that private tutoring & supplemental learning may erode student engagement. Findings came from an analysis of South Korean elementary students but has global implications. ➡️

If you’re on the fence about a skin-care routine and sunscreen in your 30s, let me just tell you how amazing it feels to be carded for a breakfast mimosa at 41 years old. It’s like someone giving you an ice cream sundae and a hug and a hundred dollars. Wear sunscreen

Just published on Phys.org! My #PennState College of Education article explores how private tutoring might reduce student engagement. Surprising insights for educators + parents. Read 👉 phys.org/news/2025-07...

Private tutoring isn’t always helpful. Penn State’s Soo-yong Byun found it may cause student disengagement. The real fix? Better support inside classrooms. 🔗 bit.ly/460EDHw #Education #PennState #EdResearch