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Tim Riley retweeted
Texas didn't just go blue. It fired a governor who spent three terms dictating what teachers could teach and starving their classrooms. Voters picked public schools instead. That is not a wave. That is a verdict.
#txed #PublicEducation #TexasBlue
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Adrian Neibauer announced his new book, *The Redress of Teaching*, releasing February 2027. Drawing on 25+ years as a teacher, he reflects on post-pandemic burnout, pressure from standardized testing, and AI's growing threat to classrooms—arguing for keeping teaching human-centered rather than data-driven. Though I see some of these issues differently myself, I truly value Adrian's honest, thoughtful voice and his deep care for students' humanity in education. adrianneibauer.substack.com/…
Tim Riley retweeted
The problem isn't that you have negative #thoughts, Everybody does. The problem is that you believe them.
5 Ways to Work With Your Mind to Stop Negative Thoughts buff.ly/30k7TDI
#brain #mind #depression #anxiety #mentalhealth #calm #happy #Tuesdaythoughts #Tuesdayvibes
Tim Riley retweeted
Read about the evidence for Direct Instruction. There's a lot more to look at since Project Follow Through. apmreports.org/story/2026/11…
Tim Riley retweeted
In a world of instant answers, are young people losing opportunities to develop the habits of deep reading and critical thinking? That question lands top of mind for NCEE’s @drvickip. Drawing on new global reading data, her piece challenges readers to think beyond screen time, AI bans and calls for students to work harder.
Quote it. Share it. Let’s spark more conversations about the knowledge, judgment, and habits of mind students need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Read the article here: forbes.com/sites/vickiphilli…
Tim Riley retweeted
Tap into the Native America collection and help students examine ancient science and city planning and efforts to preserve Indigenous knowledge and languages today. (Grades: 6-12) #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth bit.ly/3uhPc8t
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Gina Hinojosa delivers the agenda for Public Education Texas: “On Day One, I will fire Mike Morath and we will work tirelessly to repair the damage of the Texas voucher scam - And end an era in which our schools are sold for parts:”
Tim Riley retweeted
How do we help student writers overcome perfectionism?
Key Tips:
1️⃣ Show live drafting to prove writing is iterative.
2️⃣ Limit critique to 3 conceptual areas.
3️⃣ Reward growth over flawless execution.
How do you build confidence in young writers? Drop your tips! 👇
Tim Riley retweeted
Amazing: NBC just interviewed a Republican voter in Texas who voted for Democrats up and down the ballot. They asked him what would happen if Democrats win tonight: "Well, I don't think our kids are going to come home a different gender tomorrow."
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🚨NEW: Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has flipped Georgia Blue, becoming the first Black Woman Governor in U.S. History.
RETWEET to congratulate @KeishaBottoms on making history!
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🤝 The role of a co-teacher is not to be a paraprofessional assisting a lead teacher. The co-teachers collaborate to plan, implement, assess, and evaluate together. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #TeacherTwitter
ALT Infographic on a blue textured background with the text: CO-TEACHING IS SHARED LEADERSHIP WITH TWO EDUCATORS PLANNING, TEACHING, AND ASSESSING TOGETHER AS EQUALS. At right, two smiling teachers work together at a desk with books, a notebook, a laptop, and a pencil cup; the top right shows Lee Ann Jung and leadinclusion.org.
Tim Riley retweeted
The Small Choices You Make Today Shape the Brain You Have Tomorrow
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Have you noticed how some parts of your day leave you feeling drained, while other activities energize you? 💚
This image offers a chance to pause and take notice. Maybe you’ve been working through breaks, scrolling longer than you meant to, or putting rest at the very bottom of your priority list.
What could you make a little more room for today?
☀️ A few minutes outdoors.
🍎 Something nourishing to eat.
💃 Movement you enjoy.
🗣️ A conversation with someone who helps you feel connected.
Start with something small that fits your energy and circumstances. You can build from there, one small choice and one day at a time.
#BrainHealth #MentalHealth #HealthyHabits #SelfCare #Mindfulness #Wellbeing #healthyhabits #healthyliving
Tim Riley retweeted
My blog says that just giving students an assignment isn't the same as actually teaching them how to do it. When instructions are unclear, students start guessing, and the classroom turns chaotic—which can look like bad behavior but is really a sign that teaching never happened. Backed by research, I share one simple fix: before handing out a task, teachers should try completing it themselves first. That way, they can spot confusing parts and teach them before students get stuck. rodjnaquin.substack.com/p/as…
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Today is Election Day! Polls in Nebraska are open 8am-8pm CT.
After you vote, join us for live election coverage tonight from NPR, PBS NewsHour and Nebraska Public Media News.
ALT A Vote Here sign on a rainy fall day
Interesting thoughts on what may have happened to this plane from an experienced pilot. youtube.com/watch?v=P7As4gYR…
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Tom Dennison led a crime ring in Omaha a century ago. He also helped inspire a law that’s impacted how Nebraska elections are managed to this day.
nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/n…
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From the messiness of drafting to the craft of revision.
Out now, the November issue of EL Magazine explores how teachers are using AI as a thinking partner to cultivate writers who think deeply, revise purposely, & own their voice.
Read the full issue: hubs.li/Q04C-CHz0
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My blog breaks down why classroom interruptions quietly drain learning time. Citing Brown University research, it shows interruptions cost 10–20 instructional days yearly, often unnoticed by administrators. The piece urges schools to protect class time through better scheduling and offers a practical tool, "Name the Minute," to weigh whether an interruption's cost is truly worth it. rodjnaquin.substack.com/p/co…
