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High School Science Teacher. I like teaching STEM and eating hot wings. I use 2 spaces after a period.

North Carolina, USA
Joined August 2017
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Liberty Christian School in Durham NC got nearly $1m in public voucher funding this year. This school reserves the right to expel students who dance or listen to "inappropriate" music at home. The public should not be funding institutions with these control issues. #ncpol #nced
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When I was a MS #librarian, I felt compelled to hold a @scholastic book fair b/c it was often my only source of funding. I told myself that holding the book fair meant I’d be able to add more books to the library for those kids who couldn’t afford to purchase at the fair. Later…
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Apparently, we're not supposed to talk about credible evidence regarding taxpayer-funded orgies. Lesson learned, @NCHouseSpeaker. #ncga #ncpol
It appears Democratic Rep. Terence Everitt, who last month asked the Wake County DA to investigate Speaker Tim Moore for possible misconduct, has had his office relocated to what used to be a supply closet in the basement of the Legislative Building. #ncga #ncpol
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We should not be giving public dollars to institutions that discriminate in this manner. #ncpol
Fayetteville Christian got $1.3m public voucher dollars last year. Now the @NCGOP wants to 3x funding for them and other voucher schools. FC won't admit students who "express faith in non-Christian religions" and refers to LGBTQ+ as "deviate [sic] and perverted." #nced #ncga
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How can @NCGOP label public schools as “failing” due to standardized test results and the solution is giving billions to private schools that have no testing requirements, regulated curriculum or even requirement to have certified teachers? cc @triciacotham #nced #ncga #ncpol
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It’s official: I’ve now captured, sealed, and stored the first core sample ever drilled on another planet, in a quest to return samples to Earth. It’s the first in a one-of-a-kind Martian rock collection. #SamplingMars Read more: go.nasa.gov/3zKRdaV
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A reminder that states spend over $1.7 billion every year on standardized testing. $1.7 BILLION that could go to hire more teachers and counselors, more resources, or increase teacher pay.
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The #MarsHelicopter is really “spreading its wings” now – even pushing beyond my camera's field of view. Watch my view of Flight #3, as Ingenuity takes off on a long run (164 ft/50 m) down its flight zone and back. go.nasa.gov/3ewRa9m
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Come join us on April 29th at 6pm for a Museums@home Night with @AuroraFossilMus! You can join us on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8226355909…
I’m on my way to the “airfield” where the #MarsHelicopter will attempt its first test flight. A couple more drives should get me there. Read more: go.nasa.gov/2NLiFTh
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We’re brushing up on our scientific trivia because Engage Trivia with @SASsoftware is coming soon! Trivia for all ages will be held every Tuesday and Thursday in April - zcu.io/Frbe and zcu.io/XJYh
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Replying to @RyanRockwell12
These come from my Lander Vision System Camera. Check out all the full-res images here: go.nasa.gov/30tAwAM
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NASA Perseverance on the Ground in Color Perseverance can be seen in this enhanced HiRISE color image at its landing site, six days after touchdown, doing system checks. The site appears to be covered in loose dark material with brighter material underneath. NASA/JPL/UArizona
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I’m taking it all in. This is the first 360º view of my home using Mastcam-Z. This dual, high-definition camera system sits atop my mast and has zoom capability. Inspect tiny details of Jezero Crater with the special interactive viewer at go.nasa.gov/2P0fNC4 #CountdownToMars
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The moment that my team dreamed of for years, now a reality. Dare mighty things. #CountdownToMars
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An open horizon, with so much to explore. Can’t wait to get going. #CountdownToMars
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Hello, world. My first look at my forever home. #CountdownToMars
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Behold! @NASAPersevere's first image after completing her #CountdownToMars:
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TOMORROW: @NASAPersevere will land on Mars 🤯🔴 Check out today’s live events (all times ET): 🌟 12:30pm: Elementary school student Q&A 🌟 1pm: Mission landing update 🌟 3pm: Perseverance Mars Rover briefing Tune in: nasa.gov/live
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Great root picture!
Wisconsin Fast Plants Genetics-48 hours #crhsapbio
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