The Social Studies Network & the Illinois State Board of Ed are excited to present the Black Studies Illinois Teaching Fellowship! Apply here: illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_....

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6 Conversations to Help You Bring Sustainable Science Into Your K-12 Classroom - Beyond Benign The K-12 teaching community is a powerhouse. By bringing green chemistry into primary and secondary classrooms, teachers can spark student engagement, create safer learning environments, and inspire…

Bring #GreenChemistry to your K-12 classroom. 🌱🧪 Beyond Benign’s "Observe, Wonder, Think" webinar series shares actionable approaches to safer, more equitable science education. Watch six recordings and explore supporting resources on the #GCTLC: buff.ly/OdtHBvo

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#GreenChemistry is advancing bio-based materials and driving sustainable solutions. 🌾🧪 In this conversation, experts from U.S. Soy discuss emerging technologies, the role of renewable feedstocks like soy, and how educators can bring these innovations into their classrooms: buff.ly/intGF8w

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Thomas Jefferson was 44 when he began what many in 2025 STILL consider a romantic tryst or loving affair with Sally Hemings.

Ms. Hemings had no legal capacity to consent to such a relationship not only because she was enslaved, Jefferson's property,

BUT ALSO BECAUSE SHE WAS 14-YEARS-OLD. /1

Happy Juneteenth ✊🏾Proud to Black!! I make my ancestors proud ❤️🖤💚 by teaching, researching and writing about culturally relevant ways to teach science check out my ChemEdX Blog
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What a great way to end Teacher Appreciation Week 👩🏽‍🔬🍎 #iteachchem #blackedusky #paemst

Chicago Teachers Union is Model for American Labor | LAWCHA “When the union's inspiration through the workers' blood shall run, There can be no power greater anywhere beneath the sun; Yet what force on earth is

If you want to understand why neoliberal privatizers and of course Trump extremists attack Chicago so fiercely, it’s precisely because of everything mentioned in this article.
Article: Chicago Teachers Union is Model for American Labor
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I had a wonderful time at the IL PAEMST Celebration. Thank you, #NSF and #PAEMST for honoring STEM teachers. #Iteachchem #BlackEduSky #ChemEdX

Mayor Johnson speaking about Rahm isn’t an attack. An attack is what Rahm did to Chicago & our students. As a former educator Brandon knows how badly the attacks on public education hurt our students. He’s 100% right Vallas, Duncan, and Rahm laid the groundwork for attacks now.

Social Justice Science Issues and NGSS How can chemistry address real-world issues? Explore how teaching Social Justice Science Issues helps students connect chemistry to their local communities. By integrating student community-centered s...

Happy Earth Day!! Teaching Environmental Justice is a Choice!! Ask yourself: Who’s doing science? Why are they doing it? Don’t know where to start? Ask Google? ChatGPT? Type: local Environmental Justice issues_____(city or state) or ⬇️
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Thank you, IFT

Bookend Activities to Highlight Chemistry as the Central Science General chemistry is often perceived as a gatekeeping course for STEM students, particularly in large-enrollment settings. To enhance student engagement and understanding, this study introduces two "b...

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I got interviewed by Kalia Butler-WCIU at the City Varsity Boys Championship Game Feb. 15, 2025 for #PAEMST I’m a 2021 IL National Awardee So proud 👩🏾‍🔬🍎 #iteachchem #blackedusky #WomenInStem

1/29: First plane crash in 16 years in DC
1/31: Crash in Philly
2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle
2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska
2/10: Crash in Scottsdale
2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego
2/16: Crash in Covington, GA

7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for “restoring aviation safety”

We're lifting up some of our Black labor leaders to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth.
Nina Hike teaches chemistry in Chicago and recently received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. ❤️
#BlackTeachersMatter #IFTstrong #makinghistory
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We are currently learning how elements impacts our neighborhoods in Chicago👩🏾‍🔬
#iTeachChem #BlackEduSky #WomenInStem

I attended UIC preschool. My mom is the first scientists I met❤️ She attended UIC. Thank you Mom for cultivating my genius ❤️
#iTeachChem #BlackEduSky #WomenInSTEM
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I donated 🩸 in December. I’m a Red Cross Sickle Cell Fighter ✊🏾
Click the link to find a location to donate blood. #iTeachChem #BlackEduSky #WomenInStem
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A Culturally Relevant Collab with NGSS and Chemistry Nina Hike shares a storyline and lesson that seamlessly integrates NGSS with a culturally relevant storyline, making learning chemistry both engaging and impactful.

Black Lives Matter (Take Up Space & Have ⚖️ )
Chemistry Series 👩🏾‍🔬🍎
During World War II soldiers needed blood, Dr. Charles R. Drew used density to separate whole blood. Donate Blood 🏥 to help People Battling Sickle Cell Disease
#iTeachChem #BlackEduSky #WomenInSTEM
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I’m on the news OMG👩🏾‍🔬🍎🧪
PAEMST AWARDEE
Thank you National Science Foundation #NSF
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I’m teaching about environmental racism &elements.We watched the video below did CER.Then used US EPA Toxic Release Inventory to see what chemicals were polluting our communities. Tomorrow we are doing a lab to understand chemical/physical properties of elements. #iTeachChem youtu.be/TrbeuJRPM0o?...

Happy Black History Month✊🏾I teach my students about race, racism, science literacy, Black, Latine, Asian, Indigenous and Women in chemistry all year long 🍎👩🏾‍🔬🧪 #ITeachChem #BlackEdkSky #EduSky #WomenInStem #PAEMST

Thank you Dave
@dstieber.bsky.social 🍎
“Mayor Johnson, you can turn this ship around with some adjustments in your approach: lean into trusted advisors, and revisit your transition plans and goals (these are your curriculum and unit maps).”
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I’m so excited!! PAEMST AWARDEE!! #EduSky #BlackEduSky #iteachchem #WomenInStem

I’m honored to be named a 2021 Awardee for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. PAEMST is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade science, technology, engineering, or mathematics teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States👩🏾‍🔬

I’m excited to present on Social Justice Science Issues 👩🏾‍🔬🍎 Thank you, Beyond Benign @beyondbenign
Click the link to register ⬇️
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