Welcome to football season, also the time when #EduCoach is full of random hot takes on various decisions made by a random assortment of college coaches.

Why is it not a common understanding that if your device is making noise, you should have on headphones?! 😩 #ThingsYouThinkAtTheAirport

He, in fact, did not enjoy the adventure.

I think our location can no longer be described as "on the precipice."

Just finished The Summer I Turned Pretty books because I like to know how shows end before I start them if possible. I just told my sister that I needed to see who she picks. But in the end I didn't care because I hated them all. It's Twilight all over again. 🤣

Today I am taking my cat on a 90 minute drive to see a behavioral specialist. I predict he will not enjoy this adventure.

Seeing their missteps on display—on a clip chart, for example—may not motivate students to improve their behavior, research shows. 📊 These evidence-based practices from teachers can serve as more effective alternatives. #ClassroomManagement #EduSky

Someday the NFHS will go three years without what feels like a complete overhaul of the spirit rules book, but today was not that day.

Introducing adult cats is a full time job.

Just realized that before school got out I prepped for a presentation I have next week. So happy with May me for being so productive! 🎉

It was great to see a section of #CHI24 today! Hoping to catch up with everyone over the next few days. 😁

Got the badge in my email, so it feels more official. Proud to say I'm an ISTE+ASCD Certified Instructional Leader! #EduSky #EduCoach

A White House proposal would claw back already approved public media funding. Join me in the fight to save it. Contact Congress now. bit.ly/4izrxUn #ProtectMyPublicMedia

I shared this article in Wisconsin last week... AMAZING, right? I listen to several books a month now because of my commute to campus, and I've come to love being read to. How about you? #booklove

I was supposed to be on a vinyl purchasing freeze. Then this happened.

I’ve been screaming about this for a while. And AI fever is bound to make it worse. “Even when phones are not present during the school day, students often have a device open in front of them which steals their attention and deteriorates their learning.”

Nothing brings people together like the need to grocery shop days before impending winter weather. This checkout line will take at least 30 minutes.

Come learn about our #CEL25 conference for literacy/ELA leaders! On 1/16/25 at 7pm EST, conference chair Matthew Helmers and I will talk through the Call for Proposals and brainstorm sessions: traditional sessions & creative practice sessions! #NCET25 Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/1sXi...

I showed a lot of restraint in not picking 100% purple outfits. 😂 Thanks @swiftalert13.swifties.social for one more Eras Mastermind!

Teachers help students grow, but who helps teachers? Coaching conversations—focused, intentional, and growth-driven—give educators space to reflect, build on strengths, and create positive change. What could happen if every teacher had access to this kind of support? #EduSky #EduCoach

9 reasons to grade less, starting right now. From less stress for you *and* your students to a healthier outlook on learning, here’s a research-backed list—compiled by Edutopia’s @youkiterada.bsky.social 📝

I've set timers for all of my social media apps. I hadn't realized how much time in total was getting vanished each day!

I love this as a tool to help students self assess and reflect on their participation in discussions.

Here's @audreywatters.bsky.social doing what she does best, contextualizing and criticizing ed tech, this time by working through the 60 Minutes infomercial, I mean segment, for Khanmigo. Sign up for her newsletter! 2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com/12-years-and...

I share this often created by Mindy Johnson. Great reminders for making your social posts #Accessible #A11y #EduSky #EduCoach #UDL #ATchat #EdTech #InclusiveEdTech #Tlap #WeLeadEdu #AIinEdU More info bit.ly/a11y-social

If anyone at #MultilingualIL24 wants to join this pack for IL educators, please let me know!

I'm still looking for educators from Illinois! I know there are more than 15 of us here. 😁 Also, don't forget we have a feed for #EduSkyIL. You can use the tag to connect with other teachers in IL even if you don't want to join the starter pack.

I thought I fixed the #EduSkyIL feed...but I don't understand what is happening! Sometimes it is frustrating to be at the edge of my capabilities. 😂

Teachers have to worry about being fired over books, school shootings and now potentially ICE raids all while being overworked, undervalued & underpaid. Don't ever ask why there's a teacher shortage again.

I was not ready for the level of winter we are experiencing this morning. 🥶

My #Tidal2024Rewind is a surprise to no one.

Still on the look out for Illinois educators!! #EduSky #EduSkyIL

I want to do an optional book club with my heritage speakers of Spanish. Who has some recommendations for books in Spanish for a group of 5th graders? RTs welcome! #langchat #earlylang #books #BookSky #EduSky

Guess what? I made my first Feed today - and it's for #LaterChat! #EduSky go check out posts that get replied to after the #EduSkyChat has concluded and continue the conversation with us! @karlymoura.com @alicekeeler.com 🦋 bsky.app/profile/beck...

People are HOT in this Discord with the idea that I would read the SJM books in this order....the one in which she published the books. Who knew the idea that I would go back and forth between the series would be so controversial?! 📚💙

I'm listening to the Anthology on vinyl for the first time (my coaching partner stood in line on Friday and brought it to me at work today), and it is bringing me so much joy! I just love these songs.

Exciting news #EduSkyIL, we had enough people to get the Illinios Educator Starter Pack going. If you see this and want added, please let me know! I don't add people randomly because I know not everyone wants to be in these packs. #EduSky #EduCoach go.bsky.app/GJxgu3h

I'm still on the look out for Illinois educators who want to be added to a starter pack/list so it's easier for us to connect with each other! I need seven people to get it started. #EduSky #EduSkyIL

I'd like to connect with other educators in Illinois, so I'm going to create a starter pack. I'm also creating a feed for #EduSkyIL to pull in relevant posts. Let me know if you want added to the pack! #EduSky #EduCoach

If you are an Illinois teacher, head over to Teachillinois.org to get your PD hours. Thankful to @ditchthattextbook.com for another year of collaboration!

So, when I created the #EduCoach feed, I added terms like "literacy coach" or "math coach" to pull in relevant posts that may not use the hashtag. Turns out "tech coach" becomes an issue the days that Georgia Tech plays. 😬

Finished Noel the Snow Wooble crochet project! I need better scissors that I only use for yarn.

Special shout out today to my coaching partner who braved Target this morning and was able to get an Anthology vinyl for me. My favorite songs are in the back half of TTPD, and I am pumped to hear them on vinyl! Now I'm getting ready to head to my local record store in hopes of a little RSD luck.

Had a whole list of things to do today. The only one I accomplished was getting my ears pierced. 😂

About to go live with a BlueSky walkthrough for newbies! Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQEV... Shoutouts to #EduSky #EduMatch #BlackEduSky @taralinney.bsky.social @alicekeeler.com @beckykeene.com @jcasatodd.bsky.social @phonisha.bsky.social @ericcurts.bsky.social

📢 Calling all coaches! Join us for our monthly ISTE+ASCD meet up with a festive twist on Mon, Dec 9 at 7pm EST. Each attendee will have two minutes to showcase a "gift" & explain why it's so valuable. Let's spread some holiday cheer & unwrap the gift of coaching! 🎄🎁 #EDUsky 📌 bit.ly/CoachMeetDEC

New to Bluesky? Check out my post on "Bluesky Starter Tips for Educators" including connecting with the EduSky community, following people, using Starter Packs, joining EduChats, adding custom feeds, refollowing Twitter friends, and more! www.controlaltachieve.com/2024/11/blue... #EduSky #EdTech

When I made this starter pack two weeks ago, I really didn't know how it would go. Now we're at 101 members! There's still space for 49 more...so give a reply here if you want to be added. #EduCoach go.bsky.app/NaMdA7f