Sat.Nov 23, 2024

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I've joined Bluesky!

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

Bluesky is a social media app that began in 2023 as an "invite-only" platform. When it became publicly available in February 2024, it had three million users. Since then, Bluesky has had rapid growth. In September 2024, it hit ten million users ; last month, it achieved thirteen million users ; this month, it has crossed over twenty million users and was the number one download of the Apple and Google Play app stores.

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The Link Between School Safety and Chronic Absenteeism

Gaggle Speaks

W hen we talk about education, we often imagine the classroom as a safe, welcoming place—a space where students gather to learn, grow, and connect. Yet, for too many students, this vision is clouded by an underlying fear—fear of violence, bullying, or anxiety. These worries have a direct, often invisible effect on student attendance. Chronic absenteeism has become a pressing issue for many school districts, especially when student safety feels uncertain.