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If someone says to you, "what are you doing about students' use of AI?" ask them, "do you think that this should be my problem? How good do you think my response can be? Should it not be up to legislators & administrators to defend against a commercial industry's attack on your child's education?"

No one says to legit business owners, "hey I see there's an underground market selling toxic knock-offs of your product: how will you incorporate the toxic product AND protect your customers against its harms?" But apparently it's fine to make this suggestion to educators with respect to AI.

That is called resting “I think these kids are cooked” face

That is not the face of a man embracing the tech lol

“.. More than 42 million Americans hold student loans.” @cnbc.com www.cnbc.com/2025/12/23/s...

Please take that dog home he just wants to finish his book

“AI used as much water as the water industry this year” is fucking wild

THE SOLSTICE OCCURRED @ 20251221 10:03 AM UR ASTRONOMICAL WINTER HAS JUST BEGUN THO UR METEOROLOGICAL WINTER BEGAN 12/1 BUT UR DAYS WILL NOW BEGIN 2 GET LONGER CONGRATS U MADE IT

“A book ban is un-American for this simplest reason: it takes a decision that belongs in the private space that exists between a person and their conscience and turns it into a public act of control.” A must-read post by Sharon McMahon substack.com/@sharonmcmah...

Every time you send an email between now and Christmas an angel loses its wings

If you're tempted to bail on potentially fun events becuase you feel awkward, read this. Level up your small talk game and practice social courage with six tips from psychologists. n.pr/3MD63M9

At last we have created the Hunger Games from the classic dystopian novel Don’t Create The Hunger Games

The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.

Lit Hub's Bookmarks site takes a look back at their favorite books published in 2025: The Best Reviewed Nonfiction of 2025 and The Best Reviewed Fiction of 2025. @lithub.com.web.brid.gy lithub.com/the-best-rev... #Skybrarians

In The Atlantic, an article considers whether special education disability accommodations are used unnecessarily: Accommodation Nation: America’s Colleges Have an Extra-Time-on-Tests Problem. #EduSky www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

Going to college has a better return on investment than most people believe it does: What College Affordability Debates Get Wrong on The Returns to College www.brookings.edu/articles/wha... #EduSky

A look at how AI detection software is being used in high schools around the country and what experts say about their efficacy: Teachers Are Using Software to See if Students Used AI. What Happens When It's Wrong? www.npr.org/2025/12/16/n... #EduSky

Another look back at key education research from the past year, covering topics such as cell phones, word problems, brain breaks, and more: The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2025 www.edutopia.org/visual-essay... #EduSky #TLSky

The New York Times surveyed 2000 people about their experiences with high school reading in 2025: Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u... #EduSky #TLSky

A study published in 2024 found that students did better on tests after self-grading their homework assignments: Self-Evaluation: Turning Evaluations into Learning Opportunities eductive.ca/en/resource/... #EduSky

Need some PD hours & want to learn something new? Check out this free virtual conference! You can register for it anytime & watch any webinars that interest you at your convenience. See you there! @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social @ditchthattextbook.com #EduSky #TLSky ditchsummit.com

🤖🫧💥 www.scientificamerican.com/article/ai-s...

2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, & Successes Over The Year. Dive into this groundbreaking collaborative piece from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @bookriot.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and @flfreedomread.bsky.social bookriot.com/book-censors...

Y'all, I just got out of the NSF-BIO webinar where they explained changes to peer review. It's not good. 🧪 scienceforeveryone.science/changes-to-n...

Trump has announced an "unprecedented four-day athletic event" with "one young man and one young woman from each state and territory."

h/t to @hkperkinson.bsky.social -- great find!

Time for a round up of all the graphic novels we read in 2025! They’re all great, so if you’re still looking for last minute presents, take your pick. Have a great festive season and see you next year! #KidsGN📚💬 #KidLitUK

Three Democrats (Cuellar, Gonzalez, and Davis) joined the Republicans to pass Marjorie Taylor Greene's federal ban on gender affirming care through the House of Representatives. It is repugnant that the federal government won't give people health care, but it will TAKE IT AWAY from trans people.

Chicagoan of the Year in Books: If you’re into horror, thank the librarian Becky Spratford 📚 www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/16/c...

Take a look at this fun activity designed by my fellow Kansas librarian Cindy Rogers! #tlsky #nonfiction

A new report from Pew Research reveals patterns around teen social media and AI use: New Report: Teens, Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025 #EduSky #TLSky www.infodocket.com/2025/12/09/n...

As we approach the new year, it's a good time to make some security resolutions around technology: Keep Your Accounts and Identity Safe With This Cybersecurity Checklist #EduSky #TLSky www.cnet.com/tech/service...

Using tech tools to teach can be overwhelming, but this article outlines some common mishaps and ways to plan ahead so you can address them, or avoid them altogether: 5 Tech Integration Mistakes—and What to Do Differently Next Time www.edutopia.org/article/5-te... #EduSky #TLSky

Education writer Jill Barshay takes a look back at the big education research stories of 2025: In a Year That Shook the Foundations of Education Research, These 10 Stories Resonated in 2025 hechingerreport.org/proof-points... #EduSky

Tyler Rablin, author of Hacking Student Motivation, writes about the problems caused by students being more focused on grades than on learning. Some great ideas here for changing your assessments #EduSky www.edutopia.org/article/prio...

Authors of The Anxious Generation & How to Break Up With Your Phone have a new book together called The Amazing Generation: A Guide to Freedom and Fun in a Screen-Filled World. Here's an interview: Four Questions for Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #EduSky

Students respond best and engage most when you explain the "why" behind what you're teaching, argues this professor: Teaching a Generation That Questions Everything. www.edsurge.com/news/2025-12... #EduSky

Glad to see a lot of Lewiston residents agree that $58 million is a lot of money to give a company to pollute your water and use your electricity. #mepolitics www.sunjournal.com/2025/12/16/l...

A love letter to libraries, but also to teaching, parenting, reading, and writing: On the Infinite Lives of the Library lithub.com/on-the-infin... #TLSky

Fantastic piece to share w/students. Addresses challenges facing young people in the age of AI & makes recommendations about what they should focus on doing & learning, asserting that "uncertainty isn’t the same as helplessness" alexkotran.substack.com/p/a-letter-t... #EduSky #TLSky

ICYMI, this is not great news for the 1st Amendment: US Supreme Court Turns Away Appeal of Texas Library Book Ban www.reuters.com/world/us-sup... #TLSky

A former high school teacher writes about some creative ways to use your class presentation slides to engage students and help them learn: 3 Simple Slide Tips That Deepen Learning—and Save Time www.edutopia.org/article/simp... #EduSky

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“A hopeful tale and highly readable resource on gender transitions, empathy, and the power of communication.” —Montreal Review of Books Praise for CALL ME GRAY, written by Andrew Larsen and Bells Larsen, illustrated by Tallulah Fontaine.

Pro tip: always buy hardcovers instead of paperbacks for gifts, that way you can read them first and they still look new when it’s time to wrap them

So big downgrade then?

We have to compete with short-form videos for students' attention, but that doesn't mean we should change the way we teach: Is it Possible to Make Learning as Addictive as TikTok? www.edsurge.com/news/2025-12... #EduSky

Neil deGrasse Tyson, in a 15 minute video, explains how to evaluate online information: How to Tell What's Real Online www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4I_... #EduSky #TLSky