A year ago my brother burned our relationship to the ground because his love for Trump was greater than his love for me. I shared my story here then, and the support I received from strangers was incredible. Just a reminder for those who need it and happen to see this: Family is who you choose.

If you need this, I hope it helps

It’s 111° degrees here, and even indoors, it’s hot, but as I take a #minifig painting class for charity at a local tattoo shop, I’m wearing one of my fav shirts from Penzey’s Spices and some new #taco earrings I picked up this summer. It’s always a good day to #resist. #tabletopgaming

All. Of. This. Original post missing ALT text, so reposting image with ALT text. #EduSky #education

Submit a proposal to come join me at #IDEAcon 2026 in February! #EduSky

My students took time to write a quick note to a teacher of their choice for #TeacherAppreciation. A few of them wrote one to me. 🥹 This picture of me that includes my outfit from today for #BowTieTuesday including my Jordans is everything. #IDEAil #EduSky

This sounds great! @sturmdon.bsky.social @mariagalanis.bsky.social @drtjohnson.bsky.social did you see this? 👀

Can we get more of this? “The Japanese American National Museum will ‘scrub nothing,’ Fujioka said, and instead will highlight the importance of DEI. “Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,” Fujioka said.

I love having these conversations! #EduSky #IDEAil

“Realistically speaking, we’re all addicted to technology…” “It’s our duty to show them [students] how to use the [programs & devices].” @yaritzav.bsky.social talking about how we need to build community and work w students to build tech skills regardless of how we feel about tech. #EduSky #IDEAil

“If your concern is cheating, well, that’s not AI, that’s academic integrity.” I appreciate how @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social approached the idea of pausing on AI policies to make sure you understand what you’re trying to accomplish with the policy. #EduSky #IDEAil

Attending my first Spring CUE and am loving that the first session I chose is one with my brilliant friends @yaritzav.bsky.social and @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social. #EduSky

@mrscford.bsky.social and I would love for you to give the @ideaillinois.bsky.social official podcast a listen. #EduSky

This administration’s changes are the antithesis of the conversations educators are having with each other and with students about AI. “The Trump administration has removed safety, fairness, misinformation, and responsibility as things it values for AI, which I think speaks for itself,”

I celebrated a successful IDEAcon with an addition to my #BookArt Alice #tattoo. Now figuring out what to add next. #BookSky

Seems like a silly thing, but the #SneakerHead in me just loves picking out shoes for each day of #IDEAcon. Last year was Adidas; this year was Nike (because you can’t win, so win), 2 in #IDEAil colors and 1 to match my #BowTieTuesday gear on day 2. Can’t wait for next year! @dhasty01.bsky.social

The world is hard right now, and I’m sincerely looking forward to 3 days spent creating, innovating, and connecting with educators at #IDEAcon where my world will feel a little brighter and full of love and laughter. Can’t wait to see everyone in Schaumburg in 10 days! #EduSky #IDEAil

I’m so excited to learn with these voices in education! Who will I see at #IDEAcon 2025? #IDEAil #EduSky

First #BowTieTuesday of 2025, and I got to wear the handmade bow tie from Shemon Reaves. My students LOVED it and so do I! #EduSky

Made a friend while at AMLE conference in November. He’s an administrator who makes custom bow ties. He was wearing one of his own creations when I met him, and I told him I’ve done #BowTieTuesday for years. Today this came in the mail. Sometimes people remind you of the good. #EduSky

The first week of break saw me trying to recover from the exhaustion of being sick the week before. But tonight we get to host a murder mystery event for customers who hired us to write and facilitate the event. It’s been so much fun! #BoardGaming #BoardGamers #Gamers #EduSky

This week my 5th graders’ germs got me good, but the end of the week is here, and I officially made it to break. And store customers hired us to create a murder mystery dinner experience for them, so character cards have been created and roles passed out. Excited to host it next week! #EduSky

This hits for me. All of his reasoning. Anyone else collect multiple copies of their favorite books? #EduSky

I'm SO excited for #IDEAcon 2025, and I love seeing faces from 2024 in these pictures like @chanatown.bsky.social @deelanier.bsky.social @victoriathetech.bsky.social @mrdearybury.bsky.social @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social @shawnmccusker.bsky.social @mrpiercey.com and @mrsdollahsaid17.bsky.social

This made me laugh. And I would absolutely watch this.

Happy birthday @ideaillinois ! Founded 38 years ago as ICE offering a birthday gift for you. IDEAcon25 early bird pricing is extended this week only (15% off). web.cvent.com/event/2b969f... @mrscford.bsky.social @sturmdon.bsky.social @drtjohnson.bsky.social

Given how many hundreds of years of literature were nothing but men and that literature is not fucking gendered, how about we start with the real issue: why aren't men bothering to fucking read? Hint: it's not the books. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/07/o...

I’ve been traveling for work this week. Heading home and stopped for the night in Lexington and had to share this sticker on the tea containers at Bourbon n’ Toulouse.

The #IDEAil EOY Award nominations are open for: - K-12 Classroom Teacher - Tech Leader - Administrator Nominate someone, but we also encourage you to self-nominate. There's nothing wrong with recognizing the great work you're doing or the impact you're having. #EduSky ideail.org/IDEA2025EOY

This was our Thanksgiving dinner. My 19yo and 16 yo decided a throwback to what we used to do on the first day of Thanksgiving break when they were much younger would be fun - but for the night's meal this time. iykyk Hope everyone was able to protect their peace today! ❤️

After my brother’s post Election Day texts left me deciding to sever those relationships, I’ve been a little anxious for the holidays. But hosting some friends for Friendsgiving, a home brew D&D campaign, charcuterie, video games, board games, and a lot of laughter remind me what I’m grateful for.

My 5th graders wrote letters of appreciation to an adult. I received some. This had me cutting onions. “…I like how you help me calm down when I am frustrated and when I mess up you help me fix it…and I like people that listen to me when I am talking and they don’t interrupt me.” 🥹 #EduSky

Can’t wait to catch up on what I missed in #EduSkyChat tonight. Had to work on our board game gift guide for the holiday season. If you like #TabletopGames, you might find something in here to try - some have been around and some are new. Shop small and local when you can! bit.ly/2024CKGamesG...

Same question actually.

I will never get tired of using LEGO builds with my students. Each group spun a wheel, and the character name it landed on meant they had to decide on a pivotal scene from our daily podcast to recreate with that character and then explain the significance of that event. #EduSky

Last weekend while out of town, I scouted out an indie bookstore and came home with essays on death across cultures, work from the incredible Dr. Bettina Love, an AAPI collection of poetry, performance, and spoken word, and poems written as if from Mothman. I ♥️ books. What are you reading? #EduSky

Got pulled away for the last 10 minutes, but I can’t wait to go through all the responses. It was great to be part of #EduSkyChat tonight.

A2: I’m loving @diffitapp.bsky.social because it makes extending learning so easy. The fact that I can get a reading level appropriate summary tied to standards for any video or for a topic the class suddenly wants to explore is great. Editable and can be exported easily. #EduSkyChat

A1: I still love WeVideo after all this time, and it’s honestly my go-to for video creation. They also keep adding solid features like subtitles and. Ouse reduction, and they have great templates. #EduSkyChat

Hi #EduSkyChat! I’m Stefanie, the Executive Director for the educator non-profit IDEA. I’m also teaching a 90-minute ELA block to 5th graders this year. I’m here because I love the spirit of collaboration that chats have.

So many great humans to learn with in this starter pack! If you’re involved with IDEA and would like added, leave a comment. #EduSky #EdTech #IDEAil

Posting this again because a lot of people said they found it helpful! Guide to ALT text: www.perkins.org/resource/how...

Don’t get me wrong. I spent 1:1 time with a lot of great people this week, but this introvert is tired after two weeks of back to back conferences. #EduSky

I think one of the things that feels so nice about this space right now is that we know what we had previously and lost. Seeing familiar faces and new ones who are ready to share ideas and be connected in the spirit of the good days on the bird app is lovely. #EduSky

This is the energy I'm here for. ❤️

Anyone using MS Word, be aware. Sascha did find the path to turn it off and has it in a reply to the original post. If you’re a Microsoft school, this would be an important setting to catch. #EDUsky

Not only does this give a “real world” example you can use with students to show that failure really is a learning tool, but it also discusses the consequences of not openly discussing failure in science research. #EDUsky

Being informed and staying up to date will be essential, so I’ll be keeping this sheet close. #EDUsky