Sarah Prasad

SJSU writing instructor, VTA light rail commuter, advocate of education

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

The Atlantic’s writers and editors have selected 25 books to suit every mood or fancy. See the full list, including cult classics to obsess over, books to teach you something new, and page-turners to keep you entertained all summer. https://t.co/XXeWQEkwc2

🎨: Dhrutika Khimani

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

Goats having fun.. 😊

[The New Yorker @NewYorker]

Jesse Jackson died on Tuesday, at 84. In a 1992 Profile of the civil-rights activist, Marshall Frady chronicled Jackson’s extraordinary political rise.
https://t.co/xV1n9sKsH0
#NewYorkerArchive

[Santa Clara University @SantaClaraUniv]

"Mental health crises don't happen on a 9-5 schedule."

@nytimes spotlights how SCU is revolutionizing campus #MentalHealth care—with therapists embedded in residence halls, a therapy dog named Tiramisu & drop-in hours.

Made possible by @TaubePhilanthro: https://t.co/yV3vxM7dpG

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

Tibetan resistance, a broke poet, a murder, and more: In The Atlantic Daily, @stephaniebye_ asked our staff writers and editors for nonfiction books that read like fiction. https://t.co/55LcMYpTtr

[The New Yorker @NewYorker]

Zach Helfand writes about fact checking at The New Yorker. “A joy of the job was that you became an expert for two weeks on some subject you’d never thought much about—rocket science, foreskin, sand.” https://t.co/foxFDEgyB8

[County of Santa Clara @SCCgov]

Take your class on an awesome adventure with @sccparks! Registration for fall field trips opens Aug. 11. Students can learn about the history of the area, science and more. https://t.co/Ir75V1l6pS.

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

Join us for a conversation about the role of AI in the secondary ELA classroom. @JoelRGarza and @theVogelman will explore new perspectives and practical uses. Register: https://t.co/cQhYy3fZ0i

#AIinEducation #AI #NCTE

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

This year Chile is expected to produce nearly a quarter of the world’s copper. But rural communities are concerned about the increasing strain of mineral mining on their environment.

These photos show how mining is altering the face of the Earth https://t.co/V4bmnLa1b3

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

"Even with the best of intentions, problems might arise with artificial intelligence tools. Here’s how to keep things balanced." @edutopia

How to Avoid 5 Common AI Pitfalls
https://t.co/tLiaCzdHPl

[Digital Inquiry Group @InquiryGroup]

We’re thrilled to share that we've been awarded a new grant from @CarnegieCorp, focused on integrating digital literacy instruction across the curriculum and preparing students for the age of AI. Read more in this post by @joelbreakstone and @samwineburg: https://t.co/NPWP6b8fLH

[TED-Ed @TED_ED]

In celebration of Walt Whitman's birthday, watch this beautifully animated interpretation of his poem "A Noiseless Patient Spider": https://t.co/JzzC8H0I0Y

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

Breaking news: Omo Moses, founder and CEO of the children's media company MathTalk, will keynote the 2025 NCTE-@NCTM Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics!

Early bird registration ends Wednesday night: https://t.co/Fyaz4Pl6vq

[NCTE CCCC @NCTE_CCCC]

The call for proposals is now available for the 2026 CCCC Annual Convention, March 4–7, in Cleveland! Proposal deadline: 9:00 a.m. ET on Monday, June 2. Proposal coaching is also available. Read the call for details. https://t.co/JUWlwFTdcR

[McSweeney's @mcsweeneys]

"I can do all sorts of incredible things. I can find novel solutions to complex problems in policy, science, and medicine. Instead, I am asked to write 'a 650-word SEO blog post with thought leadership on the ROVERTON dog stroller's heated cup holders.'"
https://t.co/ItMNAW8lx9

[SFGATE @SFGate]

The newly minted Korean food complex, owned by Mega Mart, features a seafood and butcher counter, Basquia Bakery, a restaurant, dozens of grab-and-go dishes, and an extensive selection of traditional pickled banchan: https://t.co/D6VFcldUYC

[Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered]

Career Advice | A President’s Journey to AI Adoption

José Luis Cruz Rivera explains how he’s come to use AI in academic leadership, and the sources of inspiration and learning he’s found along the way. https://t.co/Ur2Hd5ppha

[CAL FIRE @CAL_FIRE]

🔥Incident Updates – (1/26/2025 AM)
#Border2Fire
https://t.co/LYRd3yyK32
* Otay Mountain (San Diego County)
* 6,625 acres, 10% contained
#HughesFire
https://t.co/jHGIbb4sXI
* Castaic area (LA County)
* 10,425 acres, 90% contained
#PalisadesFire
https://t.co/QebCyAmDE7
* Pacific Palisades (LA County)
* 23,448 acres, 87% contained
#EatonFire
https://t.co/54SgjCKUeP
* North Pasadena and Altadena (LA County)
* 14,021 acres, 95% contained
#LagunaFire
https://t.co/VzcTRHUwuM
* Camarillo (Ventura County)
* 83 acres, 98% contained
* Forward progress stopped
A low-pressure system will bring precipitation today and Monday to much of the coastal and mountain areas of Southern California. With rain in the forecast, it’s important to stay alert to the increased risk of debris flows in areas recently impacted by #wildfires in Los Angeles County.
For the most up-to-date emergency information and evacuation updates, please visit: 🔗 https://t.co/672BA88kil
#CALFIRE #LAwildfires #CAwildfires