For National News Literacy week I have all of our 8th graders in the library this week learning about credibility for health research. Media literacy is a life skill not confined to a single subject.

Join me (and some fabulous authors) for the Growing Up & Finding You panel on March 5 during @slj.com ‘s #MiddleGradeMagic free virtual event Register now! www.slj.com/event/middle... @kaholt.bsky.social @aishasaeed.bsky.social

So amazingly proud of this traveling museum exhibit created by my current and former Ss honoring America’s 250 year legacy of service as it relates to our community. What does service mean to you? #LewisLeadershipProgram #NMCS @drewsgotthoughts.bsky.social

Hello. I would like to celebrate the lost art of the compilation album as an eye and ear opening path into pleasures previously unknown. It might be a sampler, it might be a mix album but it's a person's singular vision of a particular genre or theme. Thread below of some favourites

Want to know some concrete ways to support neurodivergent students in your classroom? These 5 practices can help decrease their stress and increase the likelihood of positive outcomes. 🌟 #EduSky

The more I read about this guy, the more I like him.

Loving this move.

The Folk Hero returns! #nyjets #ganggreen

We thought “The Ballad of Phil and Phyllis” was about their relationship crumbling, but it’s really about Phil crumbling. “Nothing’s supposed to last that long.” #theballadofphilandphyllis

Back to back contract extensions for young, blue chip players at critical positions from the NY Jets? Before camp?! Feels like a dream!

We look to our institutions for moral leadership. This is a failure. #protecttranskids

Spent the day learning at the FCPS InnovatED conference and got to share Ms. Bollers and my experiences with collaborating on Harkness Discussions. Key was well represented today! @mspettytweets.bsky.social @drewsgotthoughts.bsky.social

Careful your nuclear codes, children will listen

Weird that this holiday was the one that seemed to bother him. Wonder why.

Brian Wilson has one of the greatest song catalogues in history. RIP to a legend. #brianwilson

Happy Pride, everyone!

The Broadway composer of "Annie" and "Bye Bye Birdie" died Thursday at 96.

stay zetsy 🍊✨

Can’t wait to try this one out at the office.

So it turns out the whole “shithole countries” thing was *aspirational*.

NEW: By a 4–3 vote, the Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds Gov. Tony Evers' creative "veto" transforming a two-year school funding increase into a 400-year funding increase. Evers crossed out words, numbers, and hyphens to rewrite the law—legally, it turns out. www.wicourts.gov/sc/opinion/D...

My name is Ben and I have autism. I’m not less than anyone else I just see the world differently. Lately I’ve been working on losing weight by walking. I walked 5 miles yesterday. It’s also helps with my confidence and I can enjoy the outdoors and the scenery.

There’s like, a portal? And it’s on fire? And there’s three heroes, I think?

Things Canada is better than America at: -hockey -breakfast -winter festivals -intelligently selecting a leader of the free world Don’t prove me wrong, Canada.

RFK Jr.’s lies about autism are disgraceful — and I won't share them to spread misinformation. He consistently undermines public health and reinforces dangerous myths. In Illinois, we stand with those with autism, and I’ll keep fighting for inclusion, science, and the truth.

I listen to our nation’s highest officials speak with complete contempt and disregard for humanity, dignity, and (dare I say) *life*, and I am thoroughly repulsed. Human beings matter, and they are worthy of dignity and love and respect and regard, without qualification.

I won’t share RFK Jr.’s lies about autism. It’s disgusting and dangerous. If he had a shred of decency, he would apologize and resign. Autistic people contribute every day to our nation’s greatness. To every kid with autism, I’m in this fight all the way for you.

Chasten and I are relieved that Governor Shapiro and his family are safe. While we wait to learn more, this much is clear: the targeting of a public official and his family - especially a prominent Jewish official on a major Jewish holiday - is unconscionable and has no place in our country.

This summer, Chappell Roan and Patrick Schwarzenegger in…

I got to meet all of our rising 7th graders this week! I loved hearing from them about what they’re hopes are for middle school and now they know they are always welcome in the library

You’re welcome! Now let’s keep school libraries adequately staffed, funded, and able to support intellectual freedom without fear of censorship or retribution #SchoolLibraryMonth

Today is National Library Workers Day—a day to celebrate the hardworking professionals who keep our libraries thriving. Library workers are facing tough times, and it’s more important than ever to show our support. Show some love to the library worker in your life today! ala-apa.org/nlwd/ #NLWD25

America needs "third places" like our libraries more than we ever have, both functionally and philosophically. www.salon.com/2025/03/30/r... Tell Congress to protect funding #ForOurLibraries. bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries

What a great day! Our 8th graders got to learn more about the Lewis Leadership Program and the opportunity to influence curriculum development for 9th grade social studies. Makes my ❤️ happy to see their voices included. Thank you, Dr. March!

Prepping to celebrate our Battle of the Books competitors as they face off tomorrow!

Our 7th graders got to learn about baking and community with #BakeForGood It’s exciting to see the bread they baked find their way to feeding our community! Thanks Ms. Jabour and @kingarthurbaking.bsky.social

Horrific.

Losing the first game of the tournament bracket challenge

Me: I should be thoughtful about my posts to establish a unique voice on @bsky.app Also me: To the tune of “Dream Weaver”… 🎶oh oh oh cheeeeese grater🎶

Speaking of reading wins, I had a S who is a struggling reader who spent all week practicing at home to read to his buddy today 🥹🥹🥹 He knocked it out of the park, and I am so proud!

ALSO, if you have a library card, you can read paywall articles for free with the Libby app.

Exclusive: Navajo Code Talkers disappear from military websites after Trump DEI order

Teachers, what are some alternatives to traditional book reports that you use to gauge students' understanding of a text? Book talks? Movie trailers? I'd love to hear more about what is working for you.

The Los Angeles Public Library stores thousands of index cards with staff reviews of books dating back to the 1920s. A librarian explains how they were used and what we can learn from them today.

She’s absolutely right. Like all things, it’s imperfect, but public education is the single greatest leveling tool the world has ever seen. It’s the bedrock of our society.

Always great to hear the perspectives of uninformed and unqualified people who have no idea what they are talking about or doing!

Many middle and upper income Americans act as if firing IRS employees will somehow lower their taxes. In reality, doing so just makes it harder for the IRS to audit rich folks, making it easier for them to get away with tax avoidance.

Nailed it.