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Created by Kristen Hawley Turner (2)
ELATE
English Language Arts Teacher Educators affiliated with the National Council of Teachers of English
National Writing Project
National Writing Project sites, Teacher Consultants, and affiliated/interested others. Let us know if you want to be added to this list.
@aoc.bsky.social
Waitress turned Congresswoman for the Bronx and Queens. Grassroots elected, small-dollar supported. A better world is possible. ocasiocortez.com
@godpod.bsky.social
Creator of the Universe. Daily free newsletter & animated podcast here: https://www.thegodpodcast.com
@adamkinzinger.bsky.social
Former US Congressman, Proud RINO, husband, and military man. Fighting the MAGA brain worms daily! Adamkinzinger.komi.io Adamkinzinger.substack.com
@alt18f.bsky.social
Delivered effective, efficient, and secure digital services for the American people until we were forced to stop on March 1. Not an official government account. Reposts are not endorsements. Our new website: https://18f.org/ #AltGov
@writingproject.bsky.social
We envision a future where every person is an accomplished writer and engaged learner. Web: nwp.org Resources: teach.nwp.org Community: studio.nwp.org Newsletter: bit.ly/write-now-newsletter
@georgetakei.bsky.social
I’ve boldly gone into the clear blue yonder. Follow for more recipes and tips.
@donnaalvermann.bsky.social
I research critical media literacy practices, youth literacy, generative AI texts, & pop culture. Earlier I studied cognitively-mediated text structures. Currently writing “Precarity: Theorizing CML Practices for a More Just Future” (postdigital frame).
@davidhogg.bsky.social
@altnps.bsky.social
The official "Resistance" team of U.S. National Park Service. Our website: www.ourparks.org
@dianayadevi.bsky.social
I practice and teach peace through yoga. Business owner. Cat lover.
@thecllab.bsky.social
#ConnectedLearning 💡 We research, design, & mobilize learning technologies in equitable, innovative, and learner-centered ways. Check out: https://connectedlearning.uci.edu/
@clsummit.bsky.social
@theclalliance.bsky.social
@alanbrownwfu.bsky.social
Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Education at Wake Forest University. Director of WFU Center for Literacy Education. Scholarship connects sports & literacy, K-12 academics & athletics. (Opinions are my own)
@carl-young-nc.bsky.social
English Ed, NC State; researcher, writer, teacher, UVA x3; fan of music, film, baseball, desserts. Work-in-progress. He/Him/His | @allyrecordsnc | #RESIST
@hickstro.bsky.social
Dr. Troy Hicks is a professor of English and education at Central Michigan University, where he serves as Chairperson of the Department of Teacher and Special Education. He also directs the Chippewa River Writing Project, a site of NWP.
@dramypiotrowski.bsky.social
Associate Professor of English Education. Digital literacies, young adult literature, and English teacher education.
@sarahjdonovan.bsky.social
@wordsimagesworlds.bsky.social
I have a PhD in literacy, teach English, and host a podcast about literacy, comics, and creating. https://open.spotify.com/show/1z6Q8Aps4qy8UilACZeiQB?si=HoAHMy62SxG9dEx0S1SAaw
@wiobyrne.bsky.social
I am // a Father / a Husband / an Educator / a Researcher / Digitally Literate. https://wiobyrne.com/ https://digitallyliterate.net/
@drmgeorge.bsky.social
@meridethgarcia.bsky.social
Associate Professor of English at UW-La Crosse. Neurodivergent cat lady who writes about digital literacies and sustainable teaching practices
@laurenzucker.bsky.social
HS English teacher, education professor, literacy+tech researcher. Learn more at laurenzucker.org.
@montyreads.bsky.social
Anxiety. Bourbon. Music. Film. Anglophilia. Travel. Literature. Teaching. Cautious optimism. Ohioan by birth, Californian at heart, Georgian by circumstance.
@writinglit.bsky.social
https://www.aera.net/SIG137/Writing-and-Literacies-SIG-137
@brcrandall.bsky.social
Nerd. Thinker. Maybe a writer. Philosopher? I don't know. Teacher, sometimes. Student always. Nerd suffices. Yep, Nerd. Professor of Literacy (Connecticut Writing Project~Fairfield)
@ksluiter.bsky.social
Middle grade ELA teacher & English Education Ph.D. Migrated from the Bird app.
@crooked.com
the only 100% correct opinions in politics and culture. not just what’s wrong but how to fix it. first step is: Vote Save America
@podsaveamerica.crooked.com
A no-bullshit conversation about politics with hosts Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer, Tommy Vietor & Jon Lovett. crooked.com/friends
@strictscrutiny.bsky.social
SCOTUS podcast (Crooked Media) Hosted by Leah Litman, Melissa Murray, & Kate Shaw Produced by Melody Rowell
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.
@karismjones.bsky.social
Educator acafan activist & Assistant Prof of ELA Education || Empire State University || Exec @writinglit #literacies 💫📚💻|| ttrpg & gaming || karisjonesphd.com
@ebonyteach.bsky.social
Chair & Associate Professor, University of Michigan's Joint Program in English & Education. Author, The Dark Fantastic & more. Made in Detroit. FAMU 🐍. 1913 ❤️. August ♌️. She/her. Forthcoming: Shifter and Dreamer (YA novel, 2026). Linktree: Ebonyteach.
@mcwalker39.bsky.social
Teacher, learner, instructional coach, writer, mom to three boys, PhD in Literacy education, interested in writing motivation and adolescent engagement
@czoffness.bsky.social
Author of SPILT MILK (McSweeneys). Sunday Times Short Story Award winner. Fellowships: The Center for Fiction, MacDowell. Creative Writing Director at Drew University.
@jtbartels.bsky.social
Literacy/ELA Teacher Educator (UM-Flint), NWPer (more coming soon), & New Literacies Researcher
@dogtrax.bsky.social
I'm a teacher, writer, musician, father of three creative young men, and husband to a librarian. Cool, right? My teaching 'home' has long been the National Writing Project. I blog (we still do that, right?) at https://dogtraxwrites.com/
@alexcorbitt.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Literacy | Coauthorship | Gaming | Critical Worldbuilding | Horror | alexcorbitt.com
@profrush.bsky.social
Professor @ Univ of Wyoming, literacy education. Knitting, baking, and other creative pursuits. Studying languages is my jam.