Hope springs eternal

America lost one of the GREAT political cartoonists this week. Steve Benson. Love this tribute from cartoonist Chris Britt

The GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” would be the biggest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich in U.S. history. On average, someone in the top 0.1% would gain around $390,000 next year. But someone in the bottom 20% would lose $820, and nearly twice as much—$1,545—in 2033.

About half of all births are covered by Medicaid. Over a third of all kids have health care thanks to Medicaid. More than half of all nursing home residents are covered by Medicaid. So understand this: when the GOP attacks Medicaid, they attack families in every community.

MiddleWeb Substack: PLANNING FOR THE LAST WEEKS OF SCHOOL If you're looking for end-of-school ideas that combine fun and learning, you'll likely find some in this collection from the MiddleWeb archives. #edusky #educoach #educoach #eduskychat #tlsky #tlap middleweb.substack.com/p/keep-kids-...

How many teachers does it take to do a subtraction problem? One, because it only takes one teacher to make a difference. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Today's teaching win: Students were working on a problem for about 20 minutes until I told them class is almost over. They didn't want to leave and they didn't want to be told the answer, so they stayed after class until they got it.

Surround yourself with those who write back, text back, call back, and check in—those are your people. The real bandmates. The ones who make sure your volume is turned up when the world tries to mute your voice. #LeadershipRiffs

If you let the world set expectations for your child, they will set them low. #autism parenting

During these final two months of school, it takes a lot of energy to create the conditions where students feel motivated- and where I feel motivated

BUILD MATH CONFIDENCE IN THE INTERMEDIATE GRADES Building math confidence is a gradual process requiring patience, encouragement & effective strategies that break down complex concepts & foster a growth mindset, writes Grade 5 teacher Kathie Palmieri. #edusky #iteachmath #mathsky edushare.ing/c7

Here is a useful drive to out how much federal funding your #Ohio School District receives. Then ask your neighbors in that district how they think the local government will make up those funds... drive.google.com/drive/folder... #OhioSchools #OhioEdu #EduChat #EduSky #Infohio

Join us on Instagram in just over 10 minutes live! #miched #mschat

Here's a great source for hashtags, which can be a bit difficult to figure out at Bluesky. Join in the chats - and also use the #chat hashtags to reach various education communities. We need to make Bluesky work for educators! #edusky

I wonder what they “Make America Heathly Again” crew thinks about the Trump administration ripping up contracts with local farmers who provided fresh local fruits and veggies and meat to schools?

Spotted in Vermont

Excited to be presenting at #MACUL25 this year. Opportunity to connect and learn from incredible #miched Educators

"...(T)he worst middle school bully is still better than Donald Trump...and this unrelenting cultural focus on the downsides of adolescence obscures another side to middle school life, one that I am fortunate to witness almost every day." #edusky @blocht574.bsky.social slate.com/life/2025/03...

If you teach finance, get yourself a set of these free posters from atlantafed.org/infographics #mschat #EduSky #edchat #personalfinance #mathchat

a3: making sure teachers are supported while also making sure they are following expectations and routines - it's the time of year where routines are tough for EVERYONE #LeadLAP

MiddleWeb Substack 026: MIDDLE GRADES BOOKS Explore & enjoy all the teacher suggestions for middle grades & YA reading found in this curation of themed articles from MiddleWeb. Included: New fiction, picture books, women's history, fantasy, science & more! . middleweb.substack.com/p/mwsubstack...

Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.

~75% voucher kids were already in private school anyway. The other 25% suffer horrific results after transfer. The last 4 statewide studies found learning loss similar to Katrina and COVID impacts. Why? Sub-prime & pop-ups the only schools available to most voucher transfers.

Happy Wednesday! Today’s #bfc530 prompt is inspired by last night’s #edchat … What are we doing with all that tech? … are we using it or wasting it? What are your thoughts? Be sure to include the #bfc530 hashtag in your response.

2.2 billion gallons of water flowed out of California reservoirs after President Trump’s order to open dams. But water experts say the water will not flow to Los Angeles, and that it's being wasted by being released during the wet winter season: cnn.it/3CyhEHy

“We call a tariff a protective measure. It does protect; it protects the consumer very well against one thing: It protects the consumer against low prices.” —Milton Friedman

The Super Bowl Is Coming Up – Here Are Teaching & Learning Resources larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/02/02/t...

Did you know? In 1968, 24 Black men in Pittsburgh revolutionized emergency medicine. The Freedom House Ambulance Service was established to provide emergency medical care to underserved Black neighborhoods—creating the world’s first paramedics.

@newteachertalk.bsky.social @teacherrunner42.bsky.social @laurenadavis.bsky.social @mirplo.bsky.social @sharemylesson.bsky.social @larryferlazzo.bsky.social

Join us March 15 in Melvindale! #miched mamse.org/conference to register!

Sentence starters can make all the difference on K-12 AND in college

Happy Sunday, #EduSky - this week on #MSChat we'll be exploring family engagement - what works, what doesn't, and how to make sure everyone is getting what they need! #TLAP #EduSkyAI Please join us Thursday at 8:30 ET!

Are eggs cheaper yet?

This idea reminds us of one of our most popular articles - published at the beginning of the Covid crisis. It's by @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social -- someone history folks definitely want to follow! www.middleweb.com/42521/kids-j...

Who will be at tonight's #MSChat at 8:30 ET? We will be discussing the cosmos of middle grades. Hope to see you there! #TLAP #Edusky

What is “fun”? Over the years I have had so many students tell me they like it when I talk about history in front of the class … more than any tech infused activity. Which runs contrary to the sage on the stage perspective #bfc530

“Sometimes, ‘getting going’ is as much a challenge as ‘getting done’ for our kids.”

Such amazing community being built through the #EduChatList - hope to see everyone on THURSDAY at 8:30 PM ET for #MSChat

💙 #OnePride

Can't wait to see you tomorrow, #OnePride!

Congratulations to our MiddleWeb contributor NBCT Marilyn Pryle, who is a finalist for the 2024-25 Global Teacher Prize. @mpryle.bsky.social #edusky #eduskychat globalteacherprize.org/pages/2024-f... See Marilyn's writing here: www.middleweb.com/tag/marilyn-...

“I am not in control of your grade.” I let go so I could grow. More, I let go so they could grow. Most, I let go so we could grow. We can do better. #Project180

Please join #MSChat this THURSDAY at 8:30 PM ET (Note the slight time shift) as we explore the cosmos of middle division - three to four questions to help us further our understanding of these amazing young adults. #tlap #edusky #Cosmos

To all the educators working at 7 pm on a Sunday night: Close the laptops. put down the Cricut machine. Put the papers back in your bag. You've done great work. Go take care of yourself. #SelfCare #MSChat #EduSky #TLAP

This week on #MSChat we will discuss the infinite of an adolescent - a vast, uncharted personality where identity, dreams, and potential stretch beyond an event horizon. We hope to see you THURSDAY at 8:30 pm ET! (note the slight time change) #EdChat #MiddleSchool #Cosmos

Anyone else seeing Ss play Ddakji (from Squid Game) in classrooms or the hallways? #mschat #EduSky #mtbos