Child Advocates, Part 1
Here are some great child advocates on BlueSky.
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@brucelesley.bsky.social
@socpedresearch.bsky.social
Our mission: Creating a network of multidisciplinary researchers to improve child health. #pediatrics #pedresearch #SPR 🔗: www.societyforpediatricresearch.org
@elainemaag.bsky.social
Current: Tax Policy Advisor, Equity Hub, US Treasury (detail); Senior Fellow, Tax Policy Center; low-income families, children
@heatherhhoward.bsky.social
I study and teach health policy @Princeton. Still figuring this site out.
@schoolfinance101.bsky.social
Professor Just a guy who spends his days measuring&modeling education costs, efficiency and equity (k12 & Postsecondary) School Finance Indicators Database: https://www.schoolfinancedata.org/ Personal Website: https://schoolfinance101.com
@plthomasedd.bsky.social
P. L. Thomas, Professor, Furman University. Teacher/Writer/Poet. Social media is not my classroom. Posts represent me only and no organization linktr.ee/plthomas Literacy (reading and composition) and education policy, comic book scholarship
@drscottk.medsky.social
Pediatrician, educator, administrator, dad and brewer. Speaking up for children who have no voice. Skeets are my own and not advice. #vaccineswork #safesleep #OreoMedSky #PedSky
@cleanairmoms.bsky.social
We are a community of 1.5 million moms and dads united against air pollution—including the crisis of our changing climate—to protect our children’s health! Www.momscleanairforce.org
@bradbatt.bsky.social
Former Democratic state house candidate in East TN. Anti-fascist
@voices4vaccines.bsky.social
Credible vaccine information for families, from families ♥️ #voicesforvaccines #whyivax
@pauloffit.bsky.social
Infectious disease physician, co-inventor of a rotavirus vaccine, author and grandfather. Author of "Tell Me When it's Over". Commentaries can be found on Pauloffit.substack.com.
@laurapackard.com
Founder @healthcarevoices.org @voicesofhealthcare.org, Exec Dir Health Care Voter, Principal PowerThru LLC, host weekly streaming health care call-in show & podcast #CareTalk, #CancerSurvivor, Speaking Inquiries @collectivespeakers.bsky.social, she/her
@nickcookuk.bsky.social
Director of Young People’s Services for @childrenssociety.bsky.social | He/Him pronouns | Trustee Rees Foundation | Curious about social change and tackling social inequality | Avid coffee drinker | Views all mine
@stephenjowens.bsky.social
Passionate public education advocate--but not an acolyte. Atlantan. Dawg fan. Candidate for APS School Board - District 2. www.OwensForAPS.com
@joshcowenmi.bsky.social
Educator and Author: The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers (Harvard Education Press) https://linktr.ee/joshcowen?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=30405
@nancyflanagan.bsky.social
Lifelong public school educator and advocate. Michigan Teacher of the Year, 1993. National Board Certified Teacher. Musician. Prodigious reader. Gardener. Ardently Blue. https://teacherinastrangeland.blog/
@penamerica.bsky.social
We stand at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect open expression in the U.S. and worldwide. Support and learn more at pen.org.
@jonsawyer.org
Writing on education, religion and the far-right | University of Colorado Boulder | National Education Policy Center | More about my work here: https://www.jonsawyer.org
@drscotthadland.bsky.social
Pediatrician 👨🏻⚕️ • Chief of Adolescent Med at MassGeneral • Associate Prof at Harvard Med • NIH researcher • Husband & dad of 2 kiddos • 🇨🇦 in 🇺🇸 & 🌈
@alokpatelmd.bsky.social
Pediatrics, Public Health, Television, Journalism, and I’ll beat you at any Mario Kart
@aprilyoungb.bsky.social
Advocate for women, children and underserved populations, author of Ask a Suffragist: Stories and Wisdom from America's First Feminists
@icarsbecky.bsky.social
ICARS Team - UK Lead (International Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion)
@againstrestraint.com
Family, survivor and neurodivergent led advocacy to end restraint, seclusion and institutional abuses of children. #AgainstRestraint #SICAA SICAA Coalition. 🔗 againstrestraint.com
@velshibbc.bsky.social
Join @velshi.bsky.social live on weekend mornings at 10AM ET
@suzettevotekids.bsky.social
Former U.S. History teacher. Advocate of vulnerable #children, #youth. Let's build a⬆️equitable society ⚖. Engaged U.S. and global citizen. #InvestInKids🌱#DefendDemocracy🌻Opinions my own.
@mkayal.bsky.social
Recovering reporter. VP of Media and Communications at First Focus on Children. Butterflies (is that what we call them here?) my own. @firstfocus.bsky.social @campaign4kids.bsky.social
@cspc.bsky.social
Build power and support a movement in marginalized communities of families and childcare providers to change systems, build leaders, and train families and providers to be the strongest and best advocates for their children to succeed in school and beyond.
@arthurcamins.bsky.social
Arthur is a retired science educator and an activist for economic and social justice. He has taught and been an administrator in NJ, NY, MA, and KY. He lives in the Hudson Valley.
@navsaria.bsky.social
Pediatrician, Occasional Children's Librarian, Advocate, Siruclast. Links: linktr.ee/navsaria . Posts my own; reposts don't imply endorsement. ઉત્તર યાદ
@childliberation.bsky.social
Children's rights are human rights. Learn more at childliberationtheology.org.
@theirfuture.bsky.social
Their Future PAC is the nation’s first and only political action committee dedicated to fighting for the most important constituents in America: Our Kids!
@onesimplewish.bsky.social
We make wishes come true! Join us in spreading love, hope, and joy to kids and young adults impacted by foster care at onesimplewish.org
@spudelski.bsky.social
Director of Advocacy, AASA Mom of two public school kids Proud product of public education
@endchildpovca.bsky.social
We imagine a future where ALL our children are nourished, respected, secure, valued, & free. #EndChildPoverty California, USA www.endchildpovertyca.org
@chdi.org
Building a bridge to better behavioral health & well-being for children and families by advancing system, practice, and policy solutions - in Connecticut and beyond. Learn more about our work: chdi.org #YouthMentalHealth #ImpSci #EvidenceBasedPractice
@jessicasager.bsky.social
Leader in child care and economic development; co-founder and CEO of All Our Kin; lecturer at Yale; public speaker. All opinions my own.
@teacherken.bsky.social
Ken Bernstein also @teacherken at the former bird @ kenneth.bernstein.9 at Facebook. Retired Social Studies teacher, Quaker, very progressive, interested in music, int'l football, literature, environment & lots of other stuff. Reachable at gmail.
@madocforhealth.bsky.social
Cares for people (particularly young ones), science, equity, and working towards healthcare for all by providing the best education and communication possible. Pediatrics= science-based fiercely compassionate care. Alum GW Med, JHBSPH, & Williams College.
@rikidscount.bsky.social
We work for (and with!) RI’s children & families — with a core focus on equity 💫
@publicschoolsfirstnc.org
Statewide nonprofit dedicated to supporting public schools.
@campaign4kids.bsky.social
First Focus Campaign for Children is a bipartisan child advocacy group dedicated to improving U.S. public policy for kids. Sister org of @firstfocus.bsky.social. #Commit2Kids
@kidspartnership.bsky.social
We have been advocating for the advancement of child health equity through research, policy and community engagement for 30 years.
@jenniferjenkins.bsky.social
Chair of @educatedwestand. Mommy. Former Brevard County School Board Member District 3.
@revdrstarsky.bsky.social
Husband. Father. God Talker. CEO, Children’s Defense Fund & CDF Action.
@derekwblack.bsky.social
University of South Carolina Law Professor, focusing on constitutional law, education rights, school funding, and equal opportunity for disadvantaged students.
@dramerica.bsky.social
Physicians for a National Health Plan board member. Advisor to Social Security Works. Founded All Means ALL to center racial equity in #MedicareForAll. Pediatrician. Comic book nerd. Marylander
@marlakilfoyle.bsky.social
Mom, retired teacher, NBCT, Grassroots Liaison NPE @Network4PubEd - Tweets my own.
@jerseyjazzman.bsky.social
Education policy analyst, teacher, musician. Lecturer, Rutgers University Grad School of Education. @njpolicy.bsky.social @shankerinst.bsky.social NEPC Fellow. Jazz pianist and composer. Music educator.
@firstfocus.bsky.social
Dedicated to making children & families a priority in federal policy & budget decisions. Affiliated w/ @campaign4kids.bsky.social. #InvestInKids #Commit2Kids
@payouthvote.bsky.social
A nonpartisan collaboration of youth, educators, and organizations working to elevate youth voices, improve civics education, empower youth as civic actors, and change the policy and culture around youth voting in Pennsylvania!
@haveyouheard.bsky.social
Occasionally funny & periodically informative, Have You Heard is an education policy podcast featuring @jenniferberkshire.bsky.social and @jackschneider.bsky.social
@noellerson.bsky.social
Wife to #ngallan, mom to #MiniHWN, corgmom to #MrTheoNg. Lover of all things public education, advocacy, and running. Proud public school graduate.
@moms4libros.org
Parent-led, nonpartisan advocates con corazón—fighting for strong public schools pa’ nuestros niños. Linktr.ee/moms4libros
@afcnewyork.bsky.social
NYC non-profit dedicated to protecting every child's right to learn. For 50+ years, we've worked with students at greatest risk for school-based discrimination. www.advocatesforchildren.org
@nepc.bsky.social
NEPC is a university research center housed at the University of Colorado Boulder School of Education. Find us at nepc.colorado.edu.
@jeffbinnc.bsky.social
Chief correspondent Our Schools, an education media project of the Independent Media Institute and lead fellow Public School Advocate at The Progressive Magazine. Texas native now based in Chapel Hill, NC. Website: https://edpolitics.org/
@kimmukerjee.bsky.social
Pediatrician. Passionate about immigrant health, primary care, #HealthEquity #SocialJustice #Advocacy #MedSky #MedEd. Dogs. Photography. PNW native, Nola transplant. Our kids deserve better than this so let’s get to work.
@cjtackett.bsky.social
I track campaign finance in Texas, connecting the “what” to the “why” with my wife, @mentack.bsky.social Started http://seeitnameitfightit.com. Lots of talk about numbers, campaign finance, a spotlight on Christian nationalism, and some punk rock.
@npeaction.bsky.social
Advocates for great policies and legislation for public schools. To learn more visit our website https://npeaction.org/
@ballerinax.bsky.social
I don't have a podcast. I often quip to cope. I Follow leash laws, you should too. @ballerinaX on most other places.
@palan57.bsky.social
public education fan, education ranter, retired teacher, SAHD, tailgate trombone, Venangoland PA, Curmudgucation, The Progressive, Forbes.com, Bucks County Beacon
@readiatrician.bsky.social
Just a pediatrician who loves to read! 🚫Fighting book bans 💪Freedom to read 📚#kidlit 🍪baked goods ❤️my three boys 👶pediatrics ✍️writing www.readiatrician.com Illustrated version on instagram
@justinparmenter.bsky.social
RPCV, public school teacher, 🍎 advocate Education is a human right. Charlotte, North Carolina https://notesfromthechalkboard.com
@carolburris.bsky.social
The Executive Director of the Network for Public Education, retired teacher & award-winning HS principal, & author of On the Same Track. Lover of democratically governed public schools and democracy.
@profwayneau.bsky.social
Radical educator, writer, father, partner, professor, old school hip hop head. Some books I wrote: Asian American Racialization and the Politics of US Education (Routledge), Unequal By Design (Routledge), and A Marxist Education (Haymarket).
@drpanmd.bsky.social
Pediatrician, child & public health advocate, Fmr CA State Senator in Sacramento, CA. ❤️ Community Immunity! Sr Lecturer, UC Davis Public Health Sciences Chair, United Way CA Capitol Region #PedSky #MedSky #PublicHealth
@frankstrong.bsky.social
Teacher. Publisher of the Book-Loving Texan’s Guides to School Board Elections. Co-founder of Texas Freedom to Read Project.
@network4pubed.bsky.social
To preserve, promote, improve and strengthen public schools for both current and future generations of students. Together we can save our public schools. To learn more about NPE visit our website https://networkforpubliceducation.org/
@joshuaweishart.bsky.social
Father of school kids, husband of school teacher, law professor focused on education rights joshuaweishart.com
@kashenj.bsky.social
Practical idealist. Feminist. Mom. Director, Women’s Economic Justice @tcfdotorg. Coach. Building an equitable world. Posts are mine.
@icarszoey.bsky.social
Founder - International Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion (ICARS). Child Rights, Human Rights & Disability Rights. Views and typos my own. @againstrestraint.com 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 No DM's unless I know you or it is advocacy related
@nataliecweaver.bsky.social
Healthcare & Disability Rights Activist in memory of my daughter Sophia. Founder of Sophia’s Voice.
@eduskyteam.com
Welcoming Educators to Bluesky. Please use #EduSky in your education related posts that are relevant to the larger education community.
@flfreedomread.bsky.social
FL public school parents who believe in preserving access to information in public education and libraries. https://www.fftrp.org/florida_censorship_attempts
@txfreedomread.bsky.social
Parent-founded. Parent-led. Defending the right to read & supporting the fight against book bans in our public schools & communities. Join us: www.txftrp.org/petition 📍Texas, USA
@jenniferberkshire.bsky.social
Podcasting about education policy and politics at haveyouheardpodcast.com | new book: The Education Wars: A Citizen's Guide and Defense Manual www.educationwarsbook.com. Follow my work at: http://educationwars.substack.com
@drprestongreen.bsky.social
John and Maria Neag Professor of Urban Education; Professor of Educational Leadership and Law; University of Connecticut Opinions expressed are my own. Website: https://www.drprestongreen.com/
@rlstollar.bsky.social
Child liberation theologian, child and survivor advocate. Learn more about my work: www.rlstollar.com. He/him.
@danwuori.bsky.social
Educator, Author of The Daycare Myth: What We Get Wrong About Early Care and Education (and What We Should Do About It)
@jackschneider.bsky.social
professor at umass.edu | co-host of haveyouheardpodcast.com | director of umass.edu/education/organizations/center-education-policy previous book: offthemarkbook.com | latest book: educationwarsbook.com | next book: in progress.
@dianeravitch.bsky.social
I write about the history and politics of education. I oppose the privatization of public schools. I support democracy, teachers, students, unions, liberal education, freedom to teach and to learn. Born in Houston, live in Brooklyn. Twitter refugee.
@elenahung.bsky.social
@littlelobbyists.bsky.social Executive Director & Co-founder advocating for children with complex medical needs and disabilities. Fighting for disability justice, health equity, and tater tots for all.
@littlelobbyists.com
Family-led group advocating for our kids with complex medical needs and disabilities. Little Lobbyists Action Network is a 501(c)(4) org.
@raffic.bsky.social
🇨🇦 troubadour. children's champion. ecology. Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring. beluga grads.
@drannieandrews.com
Pediatrician, mom, CEO & Founder Their Future PAC, Senior Advisor Everytown for Gun Safety
@edwincpark.bsky.social
Health policy especially Medicaid, CHIP and the Affordable Care Act. Research Professor at the Center for Children and Families (CCF) at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy. ccf.georgetown.edu
@mkusler.bsky.social
Education advocate, labor enthusiast, avid runner, and proud mom. Opinions here are mine and mine alone.
@meganranney.bsky.social
Emergency physician & Dean of the Yale School of Public Health. Gun violence prevention researcher. Incorrigible optimist (because we can and do create change, together). Mom of two teens. GO BILLS. @meganranney at the other place 🛟🩺📉📈🧪
@piperformissouri.bsky.social
Executive Director, Blue Missouri. Grassroots organizer. Writer. Educator. Former State House nominee. Rural mom fighting for rural schools.
@fredguttenberg.bsky.social
My children are Jesse & Jaime. Jaime was murdered in the Parkland school shooting. My life is dedicated to saving lives fighting for gun safety in America and have written two books Find The Helpers and American Carnage.
@brucelesley.bsky.social
Proud father of 4. Child advocate. President of First Focus on Children & First Focus Campaign for Children. Basketball fanatic. Speaking of Kids on Substack. #InvestInKids #VoteKids