@kenierichards
Accidental cat mom (my dog requires me to hold that title) and CMO @edutopia.org. Here to learn from educators, stay outnumbered by cute pets, and get the scoop on whatever you ordered off the breakfast menu.
3 questions that appear the end of my article for Edutopia on AI concerns with teachers
We are certainly at a crossroads around AI in education (and likely will be for some time) but I continue to think the focus needs to be centered on the choices ADULTS are making, not the students
Three questions I think are worth asking any educator using AI in their work right now:
One thing (of many) that I 🧡 about the @edutopia.org community: Educators always show up to support each other. 🫂
I asked who are the MUST-follow voices in education online. Over *700* comments FILLED w/ recommendations across our channels (Facebook, Instagram, + our Ask & Answer forum) 🤯
The "espresso martini" brunette hair color trend feels rich, picture of a pretty lady (gracie abrams?) with such hair
Hearing about this new trend. It's called brown hair
We’re working on curating a list of the most essential voices in education right now, and we want your recommendations. 📣
Who are the “must-follow” accounts that fuel your practice?
If you miss the live chats on Edutwitter back in the day, might I suggest checking out Edutopia Jam Sessions? It has such a similar vibe- lots of resource-sharing, teachers getting to ask questions and receiving quick responses from other teachers, etc. www.edutopia.org/ask-and-answ...
These dogs are having the time of their lives following this week's historic blizzard in the Northeast. Please enjoy. 14/10 for all
This month’s Jam Session: How to Make Retrieval Routines a Classroom Habit ⚡️
Educators Leah McGinnity, Maureen Magnan, & Rob McEntarffer and Edutopia’s @youkiterada.bsky.social will be in the Jam all week long, sharing practical strategies, breaking down the research, and answering questions!
Two cats are sitting in a cat tree. One is gray. The other is tortoiseshell.
A dog in a life vest sitting in a boat.
I do! Kika Bean and Radish are the girls that made me a cat mom. Miss Heart, our pup, is celebrating her 12th gotcha day tomorrow. (Hence her name. ❤️)
We welcomed several new members to @edutopia.org’s community team (including @amirtaron.bsky.social and @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social!) AND my cats and dog spent an entire morning laying peacefully together. 💫
Teachers can help the origins of jazz and hip-hop come alive for students with resources that highlight these influential music styles. 🎶
#MusicTeacher #MusicEducation
Happiness expert Laurie Santos explains: “Sometimes it feels like everything’s out of your control, but really what the research shows is that with small changes to your behaviors and mindsets, you can make things better and you don't need a massive overhaul.” 🌻
#EduSky
An educator affirmation from Rebecka Peterson, 2023 National Teacher of the Year 🧡
New resource collection alert 🌟
Retrieval practice is one of the most effective ways to strengthen learning—so we gathered our best resources to use in your classroom, starting today!
Explore the research and find practical, teacher-tested strategies:
#EduSky
The thing about Catherine O’Hara is she is so hilarious and talented that I forgot she was mortal
It has been my pride and joy to steward @edutopia.org's free tech newsletter, The Wired Classroom, w/ @tfberger.bsky.social:
This week we hit *60 thousand subscribers* 🥳
This newsletter would NOT go out every month without the hard work and dedication of each and every educator who writes for us.
Want to share your story?
I'm writing an article for @edutopia.org about the memorable mistakes we make in teaching that ultimately pave the way for greater inspiration and success.
If you'd like to contribute, message me or comment below!
Question from Youki Terada, Edutopia Senior Editor: We often assume students are disengaged if they don’t raise their hands—but quietly thinking isn’t the same as tuning out. What are some tips you can share to bring reluctant or quiet students into the conversation in ways that are productive?
Edutopia’s @youkiterada.bsky.social wants to know: What are your tips for bringing reluctant or quiet students into classroom conversation? 💬
#EdChat #EduChat #EduSky
Mnemonic Thirty days hath September, April, June and November. Unless a leap year is its fate, February hath twenty-eight. All the rest hath three days more, excepting January, which hath six thousand, one hundred and eighty-four. Brian Bilston
Annual reminder of how many days there are in each month.
One of the best to ever do it! Congrats, Paige. Being your colleague is a total blast. 5️⃣
School of Practice new episode: Handwriting Is Essential—Here’s How to Teach It
How to teach handwriting in just 20 minutes a week! ✏️
In the new episode of School of Practice, a longtime teacher shares her handwriting instruction secrets—from having students “talk to their pencils” to a song about starting letters at the top. 🎵
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3LCNp6S
Jam Session: The Warm Demander Approach to Classroom Management. With Marcus Luther, Amir Taron Ayres, Jessica Cabeen, & Alissa Alteri Shea. Join us on Edutopia.org! January 11-17. Photos of all 4 featured educators.
Ready to talk about the warm demander approach to classroom management? Jump into our January Jam Session: edut.to/3Zc6sb2
Join us, @marcusluther.bsky.social, @amirtaron.bsky.social, @jessicacabeen.bsky.social, and @alterishea.bsky.social for tips, resources, and advice you can use right away!
Want to talk about the warm demander approach to classroom management? Join our January Jam Session!
@marcusluther.bsky.social (HS English teacher + co-host of The Broken Copier podcast) is in the chat, sharing practical strategies and answering your questions.
Jump in now: edut.to/3Zc6sb2
The best part of my job is spending time with educators. Thanks for the conversation, laughs, and learning.
I’m co-facilitating an @edutopia.org Jam Session this week with @alterishea.bsky.social. If you or anyone you know faces challenges with classroom management or if you are skilled as a Warm Demander, jump on the space and get active with us. #EduSky
www.edutopia.org/ask-and-answ...
Really interesting analysis of the remarkable performance of DoDEA schools as compared to the rest of the states over the last decade open.substack.com/pub/timdaly/...
Bonus Episode! School of Practice: The Most Significant Education Research of 2025! Handwritten text in the bottom left corner reads "(Lots more like this!)", with an arrow pointing from the text to an Edutopia Radio logomark.
⭐ Bonus content alert ⭐
We just dropped a special podcast episode with *more* insight from 2025’s biggest studies!
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4pJBX84
Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/4p3oQxE
Curious what the latest research reveals about everything from brain breaks and AI to cell phones and handwriting in the classroom? 📊
Then you won’t want to miss this special bonus episode based on one of our most popular articles of the year!
Listen on Apple: apple.co/4pJBX84
School of Practice Episode 7: How to Improve Student Note-Taking in 3 Smart Steps.
The latest episode of School of Practice is out now!
In this week’s show, high school teacher Benjamin Barbour walks us through his favorite strategies for teaching the critical skill of note-taking—and encouraging better study habits.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/48ZVhbe
This is a photo of a box of Rustic Bakery Handcrafted Cheese Coins.
Um, these are adult Goldfish and I mean that in a very good way. 11/10.
