Ashley McMichael

Voorhees Twp 4th Grade Teacher. Rowan University grad. Reader. Writer. Graduate student. Lifelong learner. Ballerina. SJ Ballet Theatre's assistant director.💫

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“Let’s Explore New Jersey!”

My New Jersey regions lesson is now online—check it out! Appropriate for all elementary levels 😊 #NJTVLearningLive @njtv

https://t.co/G6IqEz95xU

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We need to be advocates for ALL of the children in our classrooms. By banning books, specifically LGBTQ+ books, it sends the message that those children/families are wrong and must be erased. We must do better. Be the good in the world!

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Want to learn more about book bans and why it's SO important to include diverse literature in classrooms? Check out these awesome resources in the thread below!

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Book bans are getting everyone's attention — including Biden's. Here's why.
https://t.co/jmA6uQFl4h

Book bans internalize ‘shame’ for young LGBTQ+ people, advocates say. Here’s how they’re pushing back.
https://t.co/aG8qZcBWON

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Banning books, LGBTQ+ books specifically, only silences our marginalized student's existence. Like u, I stand with the banned. A quote I recently read on Facebook says it all-"I survived reading banned books and all I got was smarter!"

Add to the convo! #banthebans #freespeech

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@joshfunkbooks @Gianferrari_M @teachermerlin @ProfBuehler @BLoveSoulPower @mean_toe @MiddleReading @KarlaforFlorida @JChanKraushar @KateKedley Educators and advocates of free speech– I am one of you!

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Last school year alone, there were more than 2,500 instances of book bans in more than 5,000 schools. Sadly, of those bans, over 50% involved books with LGBTQ+ themes and characters. What can be done to stop this madness?! We need to be our students biggest advocates...

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@ButlerTayl Hi, Taylor! I'm so tired of EVERYTHING going right back to test scores! Isn't it exhausting? I know my students who are gifted would love a chance to meet in a morning club in a small group setting. It's sad that all of the extra attention only goes to a select few.

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@NJGardenTeacher Golden Gate :)

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@EmmaWatkinsfilm Awwwww Emma. Precious. 💕

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Valentine’s Day in elementary land is something else 😂💝🍫

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Unbelievable. Just unbelievable.

[Judd Legum @JuddLegum]

1. Florida teachers are being told to remove all books from their classroom libraries OR FACE FELONY PROSECUTION

The new policy is based on the premise that teachers are using books to "groom" students or indoctrinate them with leftist ideologies.

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https://t.co/SzHzgelT64

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@oliviastowell The Loft!

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@howie_hua 10x25=250
2x25=50
250+50=300 🙂

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@NicholasFerroni I have the most enjoyable class I’ve ever had in my career. Going to work is a true joy this year 🥰

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Happy Halloween from elementary school land! Shark Week. 🦈🦈🦈

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Kids… 🥰

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@ktubb Those should be okay… always try for a thicker heel—they’re so much more supportive!