Dolores Huerta's statement on Cesar Chavez: “I am nearly 96 years old, and for the last 60 years have kept a secret because I believed that exposing the truth would hurt the farmworker movement I have spent my entire life fighting for... I can no longer stay silent and must share my own experiences"

Holding Dolores Huerta in my heart today and always for what she did for my people and what she endured along the way.

Holding these women and children today.

We're very crafting inclusive! What is your favorite form of crafting?

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 31st! We are so excited to announce our March #literacies chat "Fostering Spaces of Liberation in Literacy Research" with special guest host Dr. Ryan Schey @ryanschey.bsky.social

We got @ryanschey.bsky.social on social media, y’all! Give him a follow and join us for our March #literacies chat on 3/31. Sure to be a good one!

Be sure to check out our latest Inquiring Minds podcast from From Story to System: Teaching Literacy Across Contexts at www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ6K... #literacies

Please join us for our March 3/31 #literacies chat with @ryanschey.bsky.social on places and spaces in literacies education.

A6: Perhaps, a 'Victorious Future' is one wherein we, as individuals & collectives, remain committed to asking "Whose future? Who is benefitting? Who isn't? What needs to change to remedy this?" and continually refine the structures, systems, and practices that move society forward #literacies

Q6: I see a vision in which our research enables all kids to get to experience victories/"win" as they practice #literacies, and a vision where we can see more clearly what victory looks like from their perspectives.

A6 1/2: I think of Toni Morrison’s quote that the purpose of racism is distraction. I think “Victorious Futures” in this sociopolitical context means not merely reacting but continuing long-term proactive building of power and resources for the flourishing of minoritized communities. #literacies

A6 1/2: I think of Toni Morrison’s quote that the purpose of racism is distraction. I think “Victorious Futures” in this sociopolitical context means not merely reacting but continuing long-term proactive building of power and resources for the flourishing of minoritized communities. #literacies

A6: Thinking back to our opening question, I think a "Victorious Future" must necessarily be a co-constructed one, a future that, much like the good ole Fortnite gaming lobby, is made by a multitudinous mix of folks, all doing our own dances yet working toward the same #victory. #literacies

A5: My biggest suggestion? Look where the youth are gaming and follow them there! Almost a decade ago, I was teasing my high school students for their fascination with a new game called "Fortnite." Now, I play all the time. #literacies

Q4: Working with @amystorn.bsky.social and Kathy Walsh to design the "Open World Writing" framework has shaped how I approach writing in all aspects of my life, not just academic writing. Heuristics/thinking tools matter. www.openworldwriting.com #literacies.

A4 1/2: I come from a hyper-individualistic culture, but working with my advisor Dr. Jerome Morris with his Communally Bonded Theory of education plus reading about multilingualism as ecological has influenced the way I think about creating healthy relationships and systems. #literacies

(2/2) If we want to foster educational spaces supporting authentic #literacies and linguistic engagements, ignoring the applications/spaces/communities that connect most to (and autonomously engage with) is just such a waste! It can reinforce notions of showing up to school as a separate other

(1/2) I can certainly try! For students that engage in gaming, especially in layered, online gaming spaces, many #literacies & linguistic elements are at play. Oftentimes, students attachments to/in these spaces create far more authentic, embodied engagements of themselves as literate individuals.

A3: I wasn't able to engage in live, online game much during my youth (slow internet in rural KY woes). As I've grown a bit more familiar, I see so much #literacies work happening in these spaces. Each gaming lobby is a confluence of languages, all united in the #literacies of the game. So awesome!

A2: I see so many #literacies opportunities to consider gaming team strategies and languages! Lately, I have been thinking about the ways in which such structures and language open a new level of relationality, especially in considering elevating students' contributions and voices in #literacies

A3 1/3: As the obvious statement, digital spaces are already multilingual! In the US context, which I know is different from LSP's context, using an English-only or monolingual approach narrows the true scope of #literacies being used by multilingual people who represent the global majority.

A2: I love this bridging of specialist research and the lived experiences of the communities being studied. I am not sure exactly how this looks in my own #literacies research (open to ideas). For me, this necessitates being close and in constant conversation with communities who are participating.

A1 1/2: In my life and #literacies scholarship, I define victory as a life well lived, which for me emphasizes the importance of relationality and health with myself and with those around me.

Less than a min to #literacies! All are welcome to the conversation on "Get Over Here!": Gaming, Literacy, and the Victories in Between.

Only 1 hour til #literacies chat! Come discuss "Get Over Here!": Gaming, Literacy, and the Victories in Between.

Don't forget the live #literacies broadcast by yours truly at midnight CET! Staying up for the #literacies fam representing #TeamLaV!

**TONIGHT** - Join #literacies chat as we discuss "Get Over Here!": Gaming, Literacy, and the Victories in Between!

Oh... while I was away from Bluesky, we got this ball rolling: www.routledge.com/Understandin... (and yes, #TeamLaV and I are happy to fix a webinar to talk to you, your colleagues, your students, etc., about this thing of beauty in spring 2026! DM me and let's work something out!)

Here is my last set of book recommendations for Black History Month, although I will keep reading work by Black authors all year.

The Critical Gaming Literacies Study Group is on substack! Check out our first installment of Roll for [Blank] featuring @nashb.bsky.social on rollforblank.substack.com #criticalgaming #literacies

I didn't identify as a gamer until very recently, so I am excited for this conversation. #literacies Join us tomorrow!

Ready for our next #literacies chat? Please join us in one week for our chat where we consider “"Get Over Here!": Gaming, Literacy, and the Victories in Between” hosted by Dr. Raúl Alberto Mora (@elpatronhimself.bsky.social)!

Announcing our February #literacies chat, “"Get Over Here!": Gaming, Literacy, and the Victories in Between ,” hosted by @elpatronhimself.bsky.social on 2/24! We can’t wait to see you there!

We’re one week away! We’re chatting a little earlier in the evening than normal. Hope y’all can make it!

It's the third week of Black History Month, and I have another set of book recommendations for you. #BlackHistoryMonth

🌊 In December, I had the wonderful opportunity to present at LRA with Dr. Lina Trigos-Carrillo on Cultivating Climate #Literacies through Teacher Inquiry: A Transnational Research Project. 🌊

It's the second week of Black History Month! I would love if you'd share any recommendations you have with me as well!

Save the date! #literacies

Join us for our February #literacies chat on the intersections between gaming and literacy with @elpatronhimself.bsky.social!

Happy first week of Black History Month! Every week, I'll be sharing some book recommendations. #BlackHistoryMonth

I’M READY! #literacies

Community! Fortunately, I had a wealth of folks who were committed to my success - both near peers who were learning and watching me navigate a tenuous job market as well as senior mentors who were cheering me on from the sidelines (and writing lots of rec letters). Also, stay hydrated. #literacies

I am still going through posts this morning. We'd love to hear any added wisdom or questions. #literacies

Join us Tuesday, February 24th for our next #literacies chat with Dr. Raúl Alberto Mora @elpatronhimself.bsky.social !

Q6: How can you best communicate who you are as a person/researcher to different audiences and contexts with integrity (staying true to yourself)? #literacies

Thank you all for joining tonight! Please keep in touch and explore Dr. Hedrick-Shaw's upcoming work! #literacies

A6. This can be challenging. We can be so close to our work and forget that others might not be as interested. We have to take a step back and tell the story of who we are, how we came to our work, and why the topic we’re sharing matters (or should matter to others not in our field). #literacies

Love the idea of storytelling as a practice that can ground many different audiences in why a topic matters! #literacies

Being consistent across spaces is a great way to engage whether on the job market or not-- staying true to yourself and your commitments can go a long way

I think it’s also important to practice responses to anticipated questions. Keep answers under 2 min. One of the biggest mistakes I’ve seen is when candidates get nervous and take too long to answer one Q, not leaving time for others. Committees usually have 7-10 Qs to get through in 20-30 min.