Betsey Vastbinder

Educator. Teen Court Director. Let's grow together and empower each other.

[Amanda Linehan @AMLinehan]

Today at @cranebeachmass my 9-year-old daughter nearly drowned while I was watching her, in full view of two life guard stations, on an uncrowded and overcast day. Drowning doesn’t look like drowning, and I hope a lot of people read this and remember the signs. 🧵

[Warsaw Schools @WCS_District]

PSA: Covid-19 Pfizer Vaccine Drive Thru
Saturday, August 28
10 am - 2 pm
Our Lady of Guadalupe
225 Gilliam Dr. Warsaw, IN 46580
Age 12+

REGISTER: 574.206.3938, 1-877-21-salud (72583)
Or Walk-IN
2nd Dose: Sept 18, 10 am - 2 pm (Same Location)
https://t.co/Qsvp9aZnv3

[Ashish K. Jha @ashishkjha]

There's a group of pesky unvaccinated ruffians I want to discuss

You know -- no lottery tickets will get them vaccinated

They are recalcitrant

I have one of them in my house

Yes, the under 12

How best to protect them?

Empirical data can show us the way

Short thread

[Jerry Whitney @theharpoonman]

"On September 5, 1942, United States Navy Petty Officer First Class Charles Jackson French, of Omaha Nebraska, swam through the night for 6 - 8 hours pulling a raft of 15 wounded sailors with a rope around his stomach through shark-infested waters after the USS Gregory was hit

[Brad Oliver @drbradoliver]

The arrogance of the Indiana General Assembly is on full display. When 170 School Boards pass resolutions telling you that your education policy is bad -- your education policy is bad. Do they think the members of these 170 School Boards are all Democratic operatives? Good grief.

[Clint Smith @ClintSmithIII]

Some good news: Ohio just abolished life without parole sentences for children, becoming the 24th state (plus DC) to do so. This is important and moves us closer to a society where no child is sentenced to die in a cage. Shout out to the advocates & organizers who made it happen.

[Jodi Cohen @Jodiscohen]

BREAKING: “Grace,” the Michigan teen who was detained for not doing her online coursework, is to be released from detention “IMMEDIATELY,” according to an order from the Michigan Court of Appeals that I just received.

[ProPublica @propublica]

Attorneys for a 15-year-old sent to juvenile detention for not doing her schoolwork argued the teenager is not a threat to the community, contrary to a judge’s ruling. Now Michigan’s Supreme Court is stepping in. https://t.co/uZnZ46cuOo

[Betsey Vastbinder @BVastbinder]

Michigan State House: Grace needs to be back at home, she is in Juvenile Detention for not doing homework - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/ICpXOeDh71 via @Change

[Betsey Vastbinder @BVastbinder]

@jduffyrice My doctor advised me to eat a high-protein meal without carbs and skip caffeine (don't fast). Thankfully, my appointment was in the morning! And I passed. Best of luck!

[Betsey Vastbinder @BVastbinder]

@caitteach Lesotho?

[Betsey Vastbinder @BVastbinder]

A gentle, patient, wise thread for me and my fellow well-intentioned white people who want to join the antiracism conversation. A prerequisite to joining the conversation, if you will:

[Informal Minister Ally Henny, MDiv 🛋️🕵🏿‍♀️ @thearmchaircom]

I’ve noticed that with every killing of an unarmed black person, there are white folks who decide that they want to “fight racism.”

I’m not here tryna kill your vibe, I’m happy you’re here, but it’s also time for some honesty. So let’s sit down and have a chat.

[Betsey Vastbinder @BVastbinder]

What a lovely thread on how to treat someone whose stance you disagree with.

RHE is deeply missed by many. I hope people continue to learn from her.

[Beth Moore @BethMooreLPM]

Want to tell you a story. I got a text from my daughter a year ago today. 2 words: Rachel died. She was referring to @rachelheldevans. Went to the floor sobbing, “No no no no, Lord, please no.” We’d prayed so hard. Pled so hard. I never met Rachel. We had a unique relationship.->

[Betsey Vastbinder @BVastbinder]

A message of unity and hope from former President George W. Bush:

[George W. Bush Presidential Center @TheBushCenter]

A Message from President George W. Bush

@TheCalltoUnite

[Betsey Vastbinder @BVastbinder]

@ValeriaBrownEdu The concept of biscuits & gravy, but

Substitute chorizo for the breakfast sausage in the gravy.

Substitute skillet fried potatoes for the biscuits.

Serve with runny egg on top.

[Betsey Vastbinder @BVastbinder]

@readheadreader I'm adding my prayers to so many others'. We believe in you, Mollie! Sending you strength and peace! I look forward to your victory tweet when you come back out of ICU. We'll see you soon!

[Jake Tapper 🦅 @jaketapper]

PBS is releasing many of @KenBurns’ films in full for teachers and students to stream through PBS LearningMedia’s “Ken Burns in the Classroom” resource hub, including JAZZ (2001), COLLEGE BEHIND BARS (2019), THE CIVIL WAR (1990), THE DUST BOWL (2012),...

[Betsey Vastbinder @BVastbinder]

What a beautiful celebration of cultural pride! 🥰

[StanceGrounded @_SJPeace_]

Ok THIS IS EVERYTHING ❤

My heart can't 😭

[Betsey Vastbinder @BVastbinder]

@dahoffert @WCS_District Such an act of love! I'm grateful to everyone who's doing extra to make sure kids are fed. 💜

[Betsey Vastbinder @BVastbinder]

I have trouble comprehending this kind of faithfulness. What a dedicated, loyal man!

May we all have the humility to realize we're capable of this evil if we're not careful. 💔

[Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum]

13 March 1911 | Pole Józef Kowalski was born in Siedliska. He was a Catholic priest, SDB; Incarcerated in #Auschwitz on 26 June 1941 (no. 17350). On 4 July 1942, he was drowned in a barrel of excrement in the penal unit where he had been sent for refusing to trample his #rosary.