Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti. "Please get the truth out about our son."

The term “law enforcement” should not be used by media, except perhaps in quotations. It has sadly become an Orwellian term that is used to magically sanctify violence. Language matters. Be specific. Describe individuals with names and ranks. Say exactly what they did. Don’t repeat fascist hocum.

We covered pros and cons of a range of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation strategies for reducing AI misuse in today's panel for #MLA26, sponsored by the @modernlanguage.bsky.social Task Force on AI in Research and Teaching. The chat was lively! Slides: mlaai.short.gy/2026 (The polls are open)

Thank you to @ryancordell.org for my new office decor. Gorgeous print.

I just condensed my thoughts in the wake of Renee Nicole Good's murder-- and links to the pieces for taking action, and ways to stay fortified, even now -- into one piece. “The world will not be destroyed by evil people but by good people who do nothing to stop it.” ― Bangambiki Habyarimana

Agentic AI browsers are here: will we let them complete quizzes and homework in online spaces designed for learning? It was great to talk with @jryoung.bsky.social about what educators can do in this strange moment and how AI and ed tech companies can help.

The study analyzes survey responses from 816 verified research paper authors, examining LLM use across research stages, demographic differences, perceived benefits and risks, disclosure norms, and model preferences. (2/6 🧵) 📄 Paper: arxiv.org/abs/2411.05025 #AIResearch #LLMs

When Rebecca Solnit asks you to turn a thread into an essay, you fucking do it. jessica.substack.com/p/cbs-news-f... bsky.app/profile/rebe...

I am not reading that yet. It is still the holidays.

As someone who’s probably on Bluesky blocklists for saying something other than "burn it all down" about AI, it also seems clear that asking for more nuance in these discussions in Dec 2025 is like asking for more nuanced discussion of immigration as masked ICE agents toss people in unmarked vans+

How are researchers actually using large language models today, and who benefits most? In our latest WiAIR episode, we speak with Dr Maria Antoniak (@mariaa.bsky.social) about a large-scale survey on LLM use across academia. 👇 (1/6 🧵) #WiAIR

ICE vs the clergy

Very proud to have worked on this statement of the Modern Language Association with @annamillsoer.bsky.social and other colleagues on the MLA’s task force on AI in Research and Teaching. It is a direct call for faculty input into Ed Tech decision-making, especially AI: www.mla.org/Resources/Ad... 🧵

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

Federal agents aren’t trying to keep the peace. They want violence to escalate so that Trump can declare martial law. They shot a reverend in the head with pepper balls while he was praying in front of an ICE facility. If that doesn’t tell you where we are as a country, nothing will.

Such strong moral leadership. Bless you Rabbi for your work.

I know everyone is consumed with other news, but this is a big fucking deal: The Trump administration says that IUDs and the Pill are actually abortions. Here's what USAID told the NYT about the $10m in birth control they plan to destroy. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/h...

Remember when journalists cared about facts? And they still haven't revised the incorrect, inflammatory headline on the original article.

The authorization of racial profiling from the Supreme Court.

🚨 The Supreme Court just put all Latinos in the United States at risk—including citizens.

Authoritarians thrive on your silence — be loud — for America.

Navigating if/when/how to use generative AI as you head back to school? We have some thoughts. urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...

Such a great restaurant

Great to stop by Hyde Park and see Chef Erick Williams. This Black Business Month and every month, we’re proud to show the world what Illinois is really all about.

Re the detransitioning trans person who shot up the school: individual crime does not beget collective guilt, but if it did it is always worth bringing up that the great majority of mass shootings are by (cis-gender) straight white men.

Stacey Abrams and I sound the alarm - the time to act to stop autocracy is now. time.com/7312340/stop...

📢 BIG news doesn't come from a meme or a viral social media rumor. It often gets shared directly by the source - & is always reported on & verified by reputable news outlets. ⤵️ Teachers: Here's how you can turn Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce into a lesson. #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce

I feel like it’s time to stop running this ad @msnbc.com @maddow.msnbc.com youtu.be/ZkwYWVkyfDw

The guest was the GREAT Sherrilyn Ifill. @sifill.bsky.social. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Fantastic conversation. She is a true gem and amazing educator. This is the listen/history lesson that is worth EVERY American’s time. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@raygunsite.com how long til we can buy the t shirt? #ElderlyWhiteHippie

An idea:

Peer & AI Review + Reflection: A quick video introduction

The PAIRR team created a short YouTube video introducing AI in education and the PAIRR process. Check it out here: youtu.be/JE99cv4ZGKs?... @annamillsoer.bsky.social @carlwhithaus.bsky.social @maritjmacarthur.bsky.social @lisasperber.bsky.social @palimplexus.bsky.social

I think it’s high time we take back the national narrative. For centuries Americans of all races, genders, religions, and abilities have worked to create a more perfect union, and we should shout from the rooftops that WE are America. Not these idiot white supremacist authoritarians.

Rx for EDU prompts? 1️⃣ Iteratively develop prompts to build on educators’ expertise 2️⃣ Prompt bots to frame suggestions in terms of likely human responses 3️⃣ Prompt bots not to claim feelings or intentions 4️⃣ Prompt bots to expose their lack of wisdom or intention through contradiction and absurdity

Don’t miss these terrific podcasts if you care about ai and education

If you think cuts to funding science is somehow caught up in the “culture wars that have nothing to do with science,” you are missing the point. The entire project of education as a public good is under threat, and a threat to one university is a threat to all. We have to stand together #UCLAResist

www.the74million.org/article/back... Can confirm, it’s rough out here folks!

PAIRR just released two free AI feedback prompts to support equity, reflection, and student voice. Use them in your classroom today! open.substack.com/pub/pairrfee... @annamillsoer.bsky.social @carlwhithaus.bsky.social @lisasperber.bsky.social

Please believe me when I tell you: Double the fuck down on your spiritual practice now. You are going to need it. And no, that doesn't have to be a prayer-god thing. The thing that sustains and nourishes you. That makes you more alive to yourself, the world, others. More present. More:

🥳 UPDATE (good): NSF's website now says that, effective today, it's restoring these subset of terminated NSF awards. Applies to 114 NSF awards to 45 institutions that had U of California researchers as project leaders. www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...

1/ If accurate, this is almost certainly a conflict with the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibits the use of the military for domestic law enforcement, including the National Guard if they are federalized.

Just like in the parks, safety comes first. - Stay with your group - Follow the signs (or in this case, the facts) - Leave no one behind - Document everything - Don’t engage alone

The Lab's work was highlighted in a podcast, Women Talking 'Bout AI. 🔹 Why AI literacy is essential at every age 🔹 What middle schoolers are teaching us about writing with AI 🔹 How Papyrus AI supports feedback, revision, and voice 🔹 What we lose (and gain) when we write with machines

say it again: 4 million people work in higher ed, the largest employer in 10 states, second largest employer in 10 more, and in 60 of the 100 biggest cities ROI for NIH and NSF for local economies is conservatively 4x, often close to 10x demolishing higher education is economic sabotage

Out today: The Future of Writing Instruction and Research at the Secondary Level: Recommendations from the WRITE Center Summit.

“The lived experience of a scientist right now is terrifying” My colleague Warren Cornwall spoke to @gregggonsalves.bsky.social, @rebekahtromble.bsky.social, @katestarbird.bsky.social and others about “the fear and self-censorship coursing through the nation’s scientific establishment today”. 🧪

An EO came down in April without much press -- "Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement," uh-huh -- So today we look at what centuries of Jewish tradition says about police abuse, from the Torah to the Czar's goons to US cops, Kabbalah & more. Plus, of course, stats & voices on policing today.

Our open access paper describing the first year of our DBIR work incorporating generative AI into an upper division writing course is out! doi.org/10.1007/s107... For more resources from our NSF-funded project, see our website GenAIed.org! @markwarschauer.com