Linda K. Wertheimer
Author of Faith Ed, Teaching about Religion in an Age of Intolerance. Independent Journalist, formerly of Boston Globe, Dallas Morning News. @medillschool alumna; @FellowsSpencer; @theopedproject #skatermom of ice dancer. I'm not the NPR Linda
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Education Writers
Hi fellow education journalists and education aficionados! I'm curating this list of education writers and publications on BlueSky.
@laurameckler.bsky.social
National Education Writer for the Washington Post and author of DREAM TOWN: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity. Reach me at laura.meckler@washpost.com or on Signal: 2024464530
@crampell.bsky.social
MSNBC anchor/co-host of The Weekend: Primetime, Sat/Sun 6-9pm. Washington Post syndicated op-ed columnist. Econ, politics, immigration, tax, etc. + occasional theater nerdery.
@learnreligions.bsky.social
Helping kids of all ages (and their grown-ups) learn about world religions. Award-winning #kidlit #author, editor @ReligionMatters, recovering Ph.D. Best part about my #religion gig? Always more to learn! #interfaith #multifaith #religiousliteracy
@rozmorris.bsky.social
Author, Ever Rest, Not Quite Lost, My Memories of a Future Life, Lifeform Three, Nail Your Novel. Editor/speaker. Judge @ International Voices in Creative Non-Fiction Award 2025, Amazon Kindle Storyteller Award 2023
@showills.bsky.social
Author of Black Fortunes: The Untold Story of America’s First Black Millionaires. Emmy-winning journalist, former CNN & ABC producer. I uncover untold, overlooked stories that shape who we are.
@andreaeger.bsky.social
Reporter @TulsaWorld, examining key #oklaed topics & other local and state issues.
@neatoday.bsky.social
The official account of the National Education Association. We are 3 million educators 💪🏽, advocating for our students and our professions. #RedforEd
@neapresident.bsky.social
Philly native, Eagles fan, middle school science teacher, widow, mother of two, Nana B to two. President of the National Education Association.
@leahlitman.bsky.social
Michigan Law Prof. Co-host, Strict Scrutiny Podcast LAWLESS - out May 13 https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lawless/Leah-Litman/9781668054628
@mjsdc.bsky.social
Senior writer at Slate covering courts and the law. Dad to one toddler and several other animals.
@anythinggoe.com
AnythingGOEs - figure skating news, guides, interviews, resources, and talk of programs old and new! Support us http://patreon.com/anythinggoe
@melissabaker.bsky.social
Asst prof at UTEP. Political psychology and political communication. Studying mental health, cognition, emotions, info behavior, & social media.
@jonathanblitzer.bsky.social
Staff writer at The New Yorker. Author of Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/625425/everyone-who-is-gone-is-here-by-jonathan-blitzer/
@drdrbrockman.bsky.social
PhD, Religion. Non-Resident Scholar, Baker Institute. Adjunct Lecturer, TCU, Brite. Byline @TexasObserver, others. RT =/= endorse. Ravenclaw. d.r.brockman@tcu.edu He/his
@charlotteclymer.bsky.social
Writer. Lesbian. Texan. Veteran. Hoya. She. | cmclymer@gmail.com | I write about politics, religion, and culture in my award-winning blog/newsletter Charlotte's Web Thoughts: charlotteclymer.substack.com
@plerner.bsky.social
Lifelong Panican 🗃️ Historian of modern Central Europe, consumer culture, human sciences, migration, and Jews. Here to talk about fascism and cats. Mostly cats.
@cbrennansports.bsky.social
ON HER GAME - Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports. Available for pre-order now. Publication date: July 8.
@sarahelizcarr.bsky.social
Journalist overseeing Columbia University's Spencer Education Journalism Fellowship; editing and writing stories about early ed; author, Hope Against Hope. New York
@niemanstoryboard.org
A publication of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, Nieman Storyboard explores the art and craft of narrative nonfiction—across all genres and platforms. https://niemanstoryboard.org/
@poynterinstitute.bsky.social
Journalism. Truth. Democracy. We’ve been a school for journalists for 50 years. Home to the Poynter newsroom, PolitiFact, MediaWise and the International Fact-Checking Network.
@americansunited.bsky.social
Bringing together people of all religions and none to defend our democracy & fight for freedom without favor & equality without exception. linktr.ee/au.org
@marymallory.bsky.social
Film Writer, Researcher, Lecturer, Feminist, History Detective. The author of four books, blogger for the LA Daily Mirror, and lecturer for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
@charlesornstein.bsky.social
Managing editor/local at ProPublica, past prez of AHCJ, Detroit Lions fan. Email: charles.ornstein@propublica.org. Posts are my own.
@lexingtonhighhist.bsky.social
We love history, government, geography, psychology, economics, and personal finance!
@sbg1.bsky.social
Staff writer @newyorker, proud wife of @peterbakernyt and mom of @tab_delete, co-author, "Kremlin Rising," "The Man Who Ran Washington," and "The Divider: Trump in the White House."
@jaclynlgreenberg.bsky.social
Mom of 3 and 🐶 | Disability Advocate | Caregiver | Bylines @nytimes @CNN @Wired @Parents | Seeking representation for a how-to book. #inclusion
@barbarajferraro.bsky.social
writer, foodie, furniture junkie. oaky, not buttery. chicago girl. stay curious. www.barbarajferraro.com
@jenbyrne321.bsky.social
Writer of humor, essays, healthcare journalism and lots of texts about ducks. Published in New Yorker Daily Shouts, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, NY Times Tiny Love Stories, others https://www.clippings.me/users/notaustralian
@martyrossdolen.bsky.social
Always There, Always Gone: A Daughter’s Search for Truth, available May 6 www.martyrossdolen.com
@dianeshipley.bsky.social
PhD student and CNF writer (bylines inc The Guardian, Washington Post, Longreads & more). Writing a book. Loves a good dachshund photo. Covid isn’t over. Black lives matter. Trans women are women. https://open.substack.com/pub/loweryourexpectations
@jessicah.bsky.social
Author "The Magnetic Girl," (Southern Book Prize, Indie Next, Bitter Southerner picks.) "Invisible Sisters,” too. Drummer. Southerner. Abortion rights are human rights. www.jessicahandler.com. New novel, “The World To See” coming in 2026.
@anescedremen.bsky.social
Anesce Dremen is a U.S. writer and educator often found with a tea cup in hand, traveling between the U.S., China, and India. Fulbright, Critical Language Scholarship, & Gilman alumna AnesceDremen.com
@andreatate.bsky.social
Writer/Teacher HuffPost, Brevity Blog, Manifest Station, Hippocampus. Antioch University MFA Alum. Speak your mind. Write your truth. andreatate.net
@frontlinepbs.bsky.social
Documentaries that question, explain & change our world. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/
@susanlitelerner.bsky.social
Assistant memoir editor at Split Lip Magazine, assistant editor at Brevity. Reader for River Teeth, Fourth Genre, TriQuarterly
@jimmyleak.bsky.social
Research analyst. International #education professional. Working to improve #literacy and #opportunities for all children. @UNC sports fan. Love to #travel.
@publicedworks.bsky.social
Public Ed Works is a nonpartisan organization that builds support for public education in North Carolina
@justinparmenter.bsky.social
RPCV, public school teacher, 🍎 advocate Education is a human right. Charlotte, North Carolina https://notesfromthechalkboard.com
@hatwan.bsky.social
Contributing editor at Beacon Press (former Director); Board member at Hopkins, MiTPress, BLR, NAACP, Pangyrus....
@columjournreview.bsky.social
Monitoring the press, tracking the evolving media business & encouraging excellence in journalism since 1961.
@christenkauffman.bsky.social
Poetry, Prose, and Visual Art. THE SCIENCE OF THINGS WE CAN BELIEVE (Ghost Peach Press, 2024) Poetry Editor at Driftwood Press www.christennoelkauffman.com
@maggiemertens.bsky.social
Journalist. Author. Intersectional Feminist. BETTER FASTER FARTHER: HOW RUNNING CHANGED EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT WOMEN (June '24, @algonquinbooks.bsky.social) I write about gender, culture, sports, and equality. Mostly.