Thank you so much for this conversation. I support math and science teachers, but there will still so many takeaways for me - and I shared it will my colleague that supports ELA and Soc. St. Appreciate getting away from the hyping and just having a thoughtful discussion between educators.
06.03.2026 13:45
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A Declaration of Independence From The Mad King
It's time.
This is a well-crafted article that is worthy of your time to read. Thank you, @therickwilson.bsky.social
#ProudBlue #DV1 #Pinks
A Declaration of Independence From The Mad King open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
20.01.2026 02:16
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We have now deactivated our X account.
Please share our bluesky account with people that have an interest in mathematics education, and maths manipulatives
@cuisenaireco.bsky.social
#mathseducation #manipulatives #playislearning #pedagogy #cuisenairerods
16.01.2026 10:13
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"But at what cost? At what point do we stop and ask where the line should be?"
Reading the 10 scenarios at the end of this post was haunting but also urgentβespecially as someone who is living out some of them right now.
Must-read piece, imo
16.01.2026 14:42
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Conversation today with Ss who each lunch in my room but I do not teach:
What helps you in a class where you don't feel motivated?
"When I know the teacher cares about me."
What's the best way to a student who lacks motivation that you care?
"Pull them aside for a 1:1 convo about it."
07.01.2026 21:43
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Resisting AI Mania in Schools
A former English teacher takes on many of the arguments of AI promoters.
Rethinking Schools published my article about pushing back on some of the arguments made by those seeking to rush AI tools into schools.
03.01.2026 15:51
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I think the cognitive science around distributed practice is really important here, along with the Thinking Classroom research on mimicking vs. thinking. Unless we're doing everything we can to make learning "stickier" for students, I don't think we can overcome the mental distractions of screens.
19.12.2025 16:47
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Great post. I really appreciate the framing that this is a global issue. More than ever I am also hearing from HS teachers about their incoming students lacking key foundational skills (e.g. solving linear equations). I know these skills are being taught, but why aren't they being retained?
19.12.2025 16:42
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I've seen it at our local Dollar ($1.50) store
19.12.2025 14:46
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Thanks, Dave!
10.12.2025 22:35
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@dtkung.bsky.social might have some ideas for you.
10.12.2025 21:34
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Our OSE PL partner, Einstein Project is creating digital teacher guides for Grade 6-8 that are much more user friendly. They are still a work in progress, but I can ask about sharing if you are interested.
01.12.2025 23:08
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This made me go play for the first time in a long time. Actually had to look up the definition of three of the words.
29.10.2025 14:55
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I came here to say this also
18.10.2025 21:17
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The Reckoning: Sora 2 and the Year We Said Enough
"Can you tell me where we're headin'? Lincoln County Road or Armageddon?"
I think this is exactly what better, more-authentic resources can and should look like around AI and developing critical awareness in students and teachers alike.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
13.10.2025 04:12
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π²β¨ NCTM Game Night 2025!β¨π²
Join us for math games, puzzles, raffle prizes & fellowship! Bring a friend & connect in a fun, relaxed setting.
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Play, laugh & celebrate math together! #MTBoS #ITeachMath #NCTMATL25! #GameNight #ElemMathChat
24.09.2025 19:08
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The graphic shows a square with nine smaller squares marked within it, with a circle at each of the squares' corners.
Every morning during #MathsWeekScot a new puzzle set by The Scottish Mathematical Council will be shared on BBC Bitesize. You'll get a hint to solve it & the answers will be posted after 12:00 each day. Today's puzzle is now live!
mathsweek.scot/schools/math...
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22.09.2025 08:36
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When Geo was very proof focused, I think the argument was that younger students weren't ready for the abstract thinking. As that shifted, Geo has become practice of basic algebra skill from Alg 1 and Alg 2 is a prelude to PreCalc (where it all gets retaught).
17.09.2025 20:42
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No research, but this was the sequence that I went through. The HS across town taught AGA. During an adoption cycle the district forced the two to align and ended up AGA.
17.09.2025 20:37
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COVID made this issue worse, not better.
Until we can make teaching a respected and well compensated & well-trained PROFESSION again - not something anyone off the street can do for a few years 'til their loans are forgiven, I don't see data like this changing much.
09.09.2025 20:45
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COVID Worsened Long Decline in 12th-Gradersβ Reading, Math Skills
First NAEP data since pandemic show seniors who graduated in 2024 performed worse than those who graduated in 2019.
Where are the discussions about teacher shortages in these articles?
How many of these students have been taught year after year by non- or emergency licensed teachers that don't have the pedagogical content knowledge or skills to meet students' needs? www.the74million.org/article/covi...
09.09.2025 20:41
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An opening build + writing activity to open our year!
10 min: free build
10 min: write in one of these genres with a one-page goal in writers notebooks (direction slide included)
Then share your build/writing with seat partners.
@angelastockman.bsky.social
02.09.2025 22:24
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Beautiful wisdom from @dianaceja.bsky.social as a new school year begins. #wismath #MTBoS #iTeachMath
29.08.2025 15:39
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How Students See Their Own Learning
a reflective tool and system that can change how you understand your students
Creating a space for students to reflect on their learning throughout the school year has made a world of difference in my classroomβespecially in knowing how students see themselves as learners.
(Which, at the end of the day, is what matters.)
thebrokencopier.substack.com/p/how-studen...
27.08.2025 12:33
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And it's not behind a paywall!
22.08.2025 18:29
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The idea of "epistemic bunkers" really struck me. I hadn't heard that phrase before.
22.08.2025 18:27
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This entire thread is fascinating, but I especially love this one, which just may show up as a community building activity in my next PD session.
21.08.2025 21:29
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