Top Twitter Accounts for Education

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WeAreTeachers @WeAreTeachers (570 followers) We offer ideas, inspiration, and information for your best days—and double that for your hard ones. Supporting kids means supporting educators, always.Austin, TX weareteachers.com
NEA @NEAToday (242.2K followers) Official account of the National Education Association. We are 3 million educators strong, advocating for our students and our professions. We are #RedforEd. Washington DC · nea.org
Dave Burgess @burgessdave (172K followers) Educator, PD leader, keynote speaker, publisher, president of Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc., and NYT Best Selling author of Teach Like a PIRATE #tlap San Diego, CA · daveburgess.com Teach Like a Pirate is a Great Book for Teachers
Shannon McClintock Miller @shannonmmiller (64K followers) Mom @ericsfitzgerald Wife. #VanMeter Innovation Dir. Tech & Library. #FutureReadyLibs Spokesperson. LJ Mover & Shaker. ISTE Making IT Happen. AASL Superstar. Iowa & Colorado ·vanmeterlibraryvoice.blogspot.com Educator of the Week
Rafranz⁷ @RafranzDavis (46K followers) Dreamer, Blerd, Educator, Author, Disruptor of Ridiculousness, STEM &CS Advocate, I obviously love BTS she/herRepublic of Namjoon medium.com/@rafranzdavis Guest Blog: Teachers: How to be Awesome Like Beyonce
Bill Burkhead @BurkheadBill (7.2K followers) Superintendent of Scituate Public Schools. Proud father of 2 gr8 kids, husband to a dedicated educator & Massachusetts Principal of the Year 2018. scituate.k12.ma.us Guest Blog: All Kids Can SUCCEED – Be the “1”
Nancy Carroll @ncarrollDLC (6.2K followers) Digital Learning Coach. Learner. Collaborator. Excited to help infuse tech purposefully. Former 4th Gr Teacher#SeesawAmbassador #CommonsenseAmbassador Massachusetts, USA teachingiselementary.blogspot.com 4th Grade Teachers Connect Via Twitter & Educator of the Week
@wbnamerica (7.4K followers) World Book Night. On every April 23 spreading the love of reading, person to person across the US. USA ·us.worldbooknight.org Blog: World Book Night 2014: Share the Joy of Reading

PJ Caposey @MUSDSupe (8.4K followers) Husband, Dad of 4, Supe#WeAreMCUSD, Award winning educator, keynote, and author (x6) –https://amzn.to/2A3uKbB Stillman Valley, IL Guest Blog: 4 Transition Tips for Educators Starting a New Job
Mark E. Weston Ph.D. @ShiftParadigm (44.4K followers) Working to enhance the learning of all students by harnessing power of tech to support proven instructional practices and to connect all levels of the system.Estes Park, CO USA shiftparadigm2011.wordpress.com
Teaching Tolerance @Tolerance_org (93.2K followers) Founded by the @splcenter, we are dedicated to creating equitable school experiences for students and supporting educators. Montgomery, AL · tolerance.org
NPR @NPRNews (8.4M followers) Arts & Life. Music & more. This is NPR.
U.S. News Education @USNewsEducation Education news and rankings from U.S. News & World Report.Washington, D.C. usnews.com/education
DonorsChoose @DonorsChoose (252K followers) The #1 nonprofit classroom funding site for U.S. public school teachers. Educators request supplies, and donors give any amount to a project that inspires them.New York, NY donorschoose.org Blog: Donors Choose: Making a Difference in Education
Louise Morgan @MrsMorgansClass (6.5K followers) Integration technologist / @STEAM_MS / Google Certified Educator Level 2 /#makerspace / #MakerEd / #steamlearns /#3dprinting /#esports Fort Worth, Texas ·mrsmorgansstars.edublogs.org Connected Educator of the Week Interview, Guest Blog Post: #2ndchat – A Weekly Chat to Inspire and Rejuvenate!
Smithsonian Education @smithsonianedu (66.1K followers) Resources for teachers and their classrooms from the Smithsonian Institution. Terms of use: http://www.si.edu/Termsofuse. Washington, DC · SmithsonianEducation.org
Jay Billy @JayBilly2 (31K followers) Parent, Elementary Principal -Author of Lead With Culture: What Really Matters in Our Schools by DBC Pub. Tweets are my own thoughts unless they are yours.New Jersey, USA principalbilly.blogspot.com
LEGO Education @LEGO_Education (88K followers) Hello! You made it to the official LEGO Education Twitter account where everything is aweSTEM! A division of the @LEGO_Group. #LetsBuildTogether Community.LEGOeducation.com
SNHU @SNHU (21K followers)Flexible. Affordable. And achievable. SNHU offers 200+ career-focused programs to over 100,000 students online and on our 300-acre campus.Manchester, NH snhu.edu
Dr. Sandra Intrieri @ski626 (4.2K followers) Principal of Putnam Valley High School, Putnam Valley, New York. Interested in new, innovative ways to improve learning.vizify.com/sandra-k-intri…Educator of the Week
Angela Maiers – Keynote | Author | Change Maker @AngelaMaiers (147K followers) Author, Keynote, Educator, Entreprenuer. Founder @Choose2Matter, @TEDx speaker. Transforming Education, Corporate #HR #Innovation #Tech with 2 words: #YouMatter Post: Angela Maiers: Educator of the Week
Paula Naugle @plnaugle (19.3K followers) 4th Grade Teacher, #4thchat Moderator, DEN Star, SimpleK12 Ambassador, EdcampNOLA organizer, tech integration spec., innovative educator, 30+ yrs of experience. New Orleans, LA · about.me/plnaugle Guest Blog: Teachers, Should You Be Using Exit Slips in Your Classroom?
The College Board @CollegeBoard (202K followers) A non-profit clearing a path for all students to own their future through @APforStudents, the @OfficialSAT, #SATPractice on Khan Academy, @MyBigFuture, & more.New York, NY collegeboard.org
Monica Burns, Ed.D. #EdTech @ClassTechTips (59.5K followers) I help make #EdTech easier — blog + books + podcast + club — Find it all: http://ClassTechTips.com — Speaking & marketing inquiries, contact: hello@classtechtips.com New Jersey classtechtips.com/free-stuff/ Educator of the Week
Texas Instruments Education @TICalculators (18K followers) Texas Instruments works with educators in designing + developing classroom technology. Our mission is to improve achievement for all students in math & science.Dallas, TX education.ti.com
Genein Letford @GeneinLetford (2K followers) Best-Selling Author – Creativity Consultant – #LALakers Business Woman of the Year –#UCLA #TeacherOfTheYear – Founder and ED of @Alumni_360 – God bless! CA geneinletford.com Connected Educator of the Week Interview, Guest post: Teachers: Top 10 Tips for Successful Grant Writing
Randi Weingarten @rweingarten (104.3K followers) AFT Prez. Teacher, Unionist. Fighting 4 children & communities, democracy & justice, public ed & healthcare as a right. Wife of @Skleinbaum. Pronouns: She/her Washington, DC · aft.org
LAPromiseFund @LAPromiseFund (46.2K followers) #Education nonprofit. We run charter schools & fund transformative programs in @laschools. Our mission: prepare students for success in college, career & life. Los Angeles, CA · lafund.org s for success in college, career & life. Los Angeles, CA · lafund.org Guest Blog: The LA Fund & Facing History and Ourselves Combat Bullying
Pear Deck @PearDeckBy (53.4K followers) educators for educators, Pear Deck allows teachers to make lessons interactive so every student can actively participate, even from afar! #remotelearning Iowa City and New York peardeck.com
The ASE @theASE (20.4K followers) The Association for Science Education (ASE) promotes excellence in science teaching and learning. Follow #ASEchat Mondays at 8pm.UK ase.org.uk
Todd Nesloney @TechNinjaTodd (76.4K followers) Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership at @TEPSAtalk, @WhiteHouse Champion of Change, 2x @TEDx Speaker, Educator, Author, Speaker #KidsDeserveIt Texas, USA · toddnesloney.com
BBC Education @bbceducation (333K followers) An automated account of BBC family and education news London, UK bbc.co.uk/news/education
Facing History @Facinghistory (43.4K followers) Facing History and Ourselves combats racism and antisemitism by using history to teach tolerance in classrooms around the globe. All over · facinghistory.org Guest Blog: The LA Fund & Facing History and Ourselves Combat Bullying
Billy Krakower @wkrakower (16K followers) Author, Speaker, co-moderator of #satchat. Aspiring Educational Leader, Teacher, Partner @EvolvingEd, ASCD Emerging Leader, Dad. #GoogleEdu Trainer North, New Jersey billykrakower.com
Tom Whitby @tomwhitby (81.5K followers) Author, Blogger, Speaker, podcaster, 40 yr teacher, Founder #Edchat, Edchat Interactive, EDU PLN, Blog: My Island View https://tomwhitby.com Long Island, New York · tomwhitby.wordpress.com Guest Blog: What Makes an Education Thought Leader?
WeAreTeachers @WeAreTeachers (536K followers) We offer ideas, inspiration & information for your best days & double that for your hard ones. Supporting kids means supporting educators, always. Austin, TX · weareteachers.com
iCivics @icivics (15.2K followers) We provide teachers well-written, inventive, and free resources to engage students in meaningful civics learning. Cambridge, MA icivics.org (ICivics Lessons)
SmithsonianNMAAHC @NMAAHC (210K followers) Journey through the lens of the African American experience. #APeoplesJourney, #ANationsStory Legal: http://si.edu/legal Washington, DC, USA nmaahc.si.edu
Rafranz ⁷@RafranzDavis (40K followers) Dreamer, Blerd, Educator, Author, Disruptor of Ridiculousness, STEM &CS Advocate, Rose Bowl 5/5 Soldier Field 5/11 #ADE2017 *** BTS ONLY *** Guest Blog: Teachers: How to Be Awesome Like Beyonce
Discovery Education @DiscoveryEd (394K followers) The global leader in standards-based digital curriculum for K-12.
Jeffrey Bradbury @TeacherCast (26.2Kfollowers) TeacherCast.net was created by@JeffBradbury, a teacher, to help teachers better use technology in their classrooms. Philadelphia · TeacherCast.net
Edutopia edutopia (1.1M followers) Inspiration and information for what works in education. San Rafael, California, USA · edutopia.org
Shawn McCusker @ShawnMcCusker (10.8K followers) Edutraveler | Educator | Columnist | EdCampChicago | Modern Civics Project @moderncivics | ADPL with Digital Promise Illinois · http://gowhereyougrow.wordpress.com/
AFT @AFTunion (66.2K followers) We’re 1.7 million teachers, paraprofessionals/school-related personnel, higher ed faculty, gov’t employees, & healthcare workers making a difference every day Washington, DC ·http://www.aft.org
Eric Sheninger @E_Sheninger (152K followers) ICLE Associate Partner, award-winning principal, learner, best-selling author, international keynote speaker, learning facilitator, coach | Thoughts are my own. ericsheninger.com
NCTM @NCTM (79.5K followers) Pi Day Jokes The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is the public voice of mathematics education. More and better mathematics for all! Reston, Virginia. nctm.org
ASCD @ASCD (255.5K followers) Some know us as The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, others know us as ASCD. We’re a global nonprofit that helps educators at every step. Alexandria, VA (D.C. area) · bit.ly/2zv8uH5
National Science Teaching Association @NSTA (55.4K followers) 101 Mole Day Jokes The National Science Teaching Association: promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. Arlington, Virginia · nsta.org
For Teachers Only @ForTeachersOnly (39.5K followers) We live for Teachers! Follow us and receive teaching tips, jokes, new product alerts, promotions and much more! ForTeachersOnly.com
Patrick Larkin @patrickmlarkin (49.3K followers) Believer, Husband, Father, #CrossFit Addict, Asst. Supt. for @BurlMASchools, Former @NASSP Digital Principal of the Year. Passionate about improving education. Burlington, MA · patrickmlarkin.blog
Michael Smith Supt @principalspage (20.9K followers) Teacher, Coach, Principal, School Superintendent http://500daysoffun.com and http://michaelsmithsupt.com msmithsuperintendent@gmail.com, Illinois · michaelsmithsupt.com Post: Michael Smith: Educator of the Week
jonsamuelson @jonsamuelson (15.5K followers) During #stayhome sharing: Some #edtech resources, #sammysplaylist of YouTube music I enjoy, and other interesting discoveries I may stumble across. Portland, Oregon scoop.it/u/ipadsammy
Sabrina is anchoring the Joy timeline @realsabijoy (13.4K followers) The writer/activist/tweeter formerly known as TeacherSabrina. She/her. #EduColor OG. Politics, identity, edu, mamahood, more. Views all mine. Washington, DC
Chris Casal @mr_casal Teacher, Purveyor of geekery, grades K-5 & beyond – Apple Teacher – #GSuiteEdu Trainer/Administrator – Personal acct, tweets my own, #AppleTeacher #GAFE #edtech Deep Burbs of NYCN· about.me/mrcasal Educator of the Week
Digital Learning Day @OfficialDLDay (24.2K followers) #DLDay is an effort by the Alliance for Excellent Education (@all4ed) to engage students & empower educators through effective use of digital tools. DigitalLearningDay.org
Brian J. Nichols @bjnichols (7.2K followers) Superintendent at New Kent County Public Schools. New Kent, VA · linktr.ee/brianjnichols
Mary Beth Hertz @mbteach (29.3K followers) Mom, author, Technology Coordinator at SLA Beeber. Guiding kids through digital and media literacy. Here to learn & share. http://mbteach.com
@askteacherzcom (3K followers) Family1st/Bloggers/DIYers/#CollabEd/PLC/D&D/@MrHunwick Principal; Ed.S. & MA History-FB Coach/@MrsHunwick Gr1 Tchr MA Counseling. OlivetCollege.UofM.OaklandU. Grosse Pointe, Michigan askteacherz.com Post: Rodger Hunwick: Educator of the Week
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@cybraryman1 (81K followers) Connected Educator-Speaker-Author cataloging the internet for education at http://cybraryman.com “Tech gives the quietest student a voice.” Sarasota, FL amazon.com/Connecting-You… Guest Blog: Teachers, Follow that Hashtag!
@kylepace (42,400 followers) Director of Instructional Technology for @LSR7. Learner first, teacher second. Always ready with a Dad joke. #r7c2L #r7proud @lsr7its Kansas City, MO · kylepace.com
@NatlParkService (158,300 followers) America’s Best Idea. USA · nps.gov Blog: Visit a U.S. National Park
@Larryferlazzo (44,200 followers) Inner-city High School teacher — ESL & Mainstream; Author; Ed Week teacher advice columnist; Writes about ELLs for NY Times http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/
@edmodo (84,800 followers) The official twitter account for Edmodo. Where learning happens. For support-related questions, visit http://help.edmodo.com San Mateo, CA · edmodo.com
@2014FloridaTOY (1,225 followers) 2014 Florida Teacher of the Year & National Finalist. My motto is B.E.L.I.E.V.E.! BE the EDUCATORS who LIVE to INSPIRE & EMPOWER VIA EXCELLENCE! ® #ESOL Teacher Orlando ·facebook.com/2014FloridaTea…Connected Educator of the Week Interview
@wmchamberlain (11,500 followers) Husband, Father, Teacher, Adjunct Professor, Fablevision Ambassador, DEN Star, #Comments4Kids advocate, #EdStuffcreator. All these tweets are belong to me! Noel, MO about.me/wmchamberlain
@DebChitwood (13,500 followers) I’m a Montessori educator/writer, former homeschooler, and mother of two adult children. I love sharing ideas and activities and encouraging others! Colorado Springs, Colorado · http://livingmontessorinow.com
@sjgorman (14,800 followers) Blessed beyond measure.  Apple Distinguished Educator Innovation Specialist Wisconsin USA ·http://pinterest.com/sjgorman/ipad-lessons-and-apps/
@willrich45 (55,300 followers) Parent, author, speaker, instigator, blogger. Trying to change the world at http://modernlearners.com and http://willrichardson.com . Time to rethink education. Flemington, New Jersey ·willrichardson.com
@mattBgomez(20,k00 followers) Kindergarten teacher since 2001, @edcampDallas founder/organizer, #kinderchat moderator, presenter & Texas Aggie! Working on my Masters in Ed Tech #BeBrave Plano, Tx ·mattBgomez.comTop Kindergarten Teachers Using Twitter
@pbsteachers (96,200 followers) Arlington, VA · pbslearningmedia.org
@21stprincipal (16,900 followers) Principal in NC, Teaching, Technology, and Public Education Advocate. An occasional foray into liberal politics too. North Carolina · http://the21stcenturyprincipal.blogspot.com/
@NAESP (20,100 followers) National Association of Elementary School Principals: Serving all elementary and middle-level principals. Alexandria, VA · naesp.org
@markbrumley (29,000 followers) Founder of http://teachamazing.com . Educational technology leader committed to 21st Century learners and their teachers. Texas · teachamazing.com
@ceanews (1,590 followers) CEA is the largest advocate for public education in Connecticut. Our 43,000 members include K-12 public school teachers, retired teachers & college students. Hartford, CT. cea.org
@sjunkins (18,500 followers) Digital Integration Specialist. Apple Distinguished Educator. Google Certified Teacher. STAR Discovery Educator. Myrtle Beach, SC. seansdesk.com
@cristama (16,200 followers) Regional PLC Coach from Missoula, MT. Recently certified #aspiringadmin. Co-Founder #MTedchat ~ Always learning, always sharing… Missoula, Montana · about.me/cristama
@DotClubConnect (3,610 followers) DotClubConnect: Official Twitter feed for Peter H. Reynolds’ Dot Club, connecting those who believe in power of creativity. Celebrate Dot Day 9/15 & every day! thedotclub.orgGuest Blog: Celebrate Dot Day
@USATeducation (21,500 followers) Using USA TODAY to connect what students are learning in the classroom to events, trends and circumstances in the world around them. Listening closely. Everywhere in the USA. usatodayeducation.com
@NeagSchool (1,503 followers) Neag School of Education @ UConn prepares educators, educational leaders, and sport management professionals, whose mission is to make a difference.
@MathIsMyLife (5,500 followers) Maths is my Life – I love numbers and the near limitless number of things you can do with them. I help kids learn basic maths. Virginia, USA · bit.ly/TeBMu
@TechMinock (6,800 followers) Teacher who uses tech as a tool to enhance the learning experience. Love everything AR! Co-Founder of AR Detroit &#2GuysShow on EdReach Google Glass Explorer! Bloomfield Hills, Michigan ·twoguysandsomeipads.com
@toddwhitaker (32,000 followers) Focus on Leadership, Teaching & Motivation. Todd has written over 30 books inc What Great Teachers Do Differently, Shifting The Monkey & The 10 Minute Inservice. toddwhitaker.com
@stemnetwork (2,454 followers) A STEM teacher and ed tech enthusiast trying to organize the best STEM resources on twitter as a part of his PLN. Twitter guy at GEF! Views are my own. Stamford, CT ·stamfordstemnetwork.blogspot.com
@AFTCT (1,292 followers) AFT Connecticut is a #union of more than 29,000 professionals in PreK-12 education, higher education, healthcare and municipal and state government. Connecticut · aftct.org
@PC_RI (1,800 followers) Government Relations Director of NEARI, the largest union in #RhodeIsland but tweets are my own. #RI #Union#Politics#1u Rebel Base, Saylesville, RI
@runningdmc (2,348 followers) Laughing, learning, running, and saving the world, one student at a time. Follow me for: education, sustainability, and all things green. Rhode Island cafecasey.com
@deborahgist (11,100 followers) A teacher who happens to be Commissioner of Education for the state of Rhode Island. ride.ri.gov
@EGHSPrincipalRI (2,239 followers) Principal of East Greenwich High School 02818. Looking to share and implement new ideas in education to empower students, educators & school communities. East Greenwich Rhode Island eghsprincipalri.blogspot.com
@vtascd (660 followers) We are the Vermont division of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization representing educators. Vermont · vtascd.com
@GoogleForEdu (55,000 followers) Transforming learning so students can transform the world. Follow us for product announcements, industry news and program updates. #GoogleEdu USA google.com/edu
@changeequation (12,500 followers) A non-partisan, CEO-led initiative to connect and align efforts to improve STEM learning in the United States. Washington D.C. · http://www.changetheequation.org.
@educationnation (144,000 followers) Hosted by @NBCNews. New York, NY · EducationNation.com
@NYTimesLearning (21,000 followers)Teaching & Learning With The New York Times.
@wvtoy2014 (320 followers) 2014 WV Teacher of the Year | PBS Digital Innovator | NBCT | Mental Health Advocate | Motivational Speaker |#bethedifference #wheresberkeley #wvedchat Martinsburg, WV · wvtoy2014.blogspot.com
@ProfSusanG (1,825 followers) I am an educator, experienced mentor, proponent of personal and professional growth, and a firm believer in lifelong learning! Loudon, New Hampshire
@rmbyrne (70,200 followers) Teacher. Speaker. Writer. Google Certified Teacher. My dog thinks I’m cool. http://android4schools.com Maine, USA ·http://www.freetech4teachers.com
@lizfrerich (123,500 followers) I am a wife, mother, veteran elementary school teacher, avid reader, and enjoy crocheting. Interested in internet marketing and social media. Minnesota (USA)
@OfficialDLDay (14,200 followers) Digital Learning Day is an effort by the Alliance for Excellent Education to engage students & empower educators through effective use of digital tools. #DLDay DigitalLearningDay.org
@All4Ed (11,300 followers) Working to improve education policy so that all students can graduate from high school ready for college & careers. Also follow @bobwise48 Washington, DC · all4ed.org
@DickieV (697,000 followers) Dickie V is a longtime college basketball analyst with ESPN. Sports Events Worldwide * dickvitaleonline.com/twitter
@ChrisWeissCT (5,600 followers) Moving forward innovation & technology in education. Principal of Riverside School 1:1 Digital Learning Environ. K-5. Districtwide 1:1 soon. #geniushour#edcamp Greenwich, CT
@dederittman (3,018 followers) Award Winning Author of Student Teaching: The Inside Scoop from a Master Teacher. Educational Consultant/Speaker/ English/Theater Teacher/Golf Coach/Blogger. Pittsburgh, PA ·dederittman.comGuest Blog: Student Teacher Advice: Develop Confidence
@MR_ABUD ( 5,000 followers) Proud Dad to @Laina_Abud & Husband to @mrs_abud | Science Teacher & Instructional Coach | 2014 Michigan Teacher of the Year | Tweets are my own. Michigan, USA abud.meEducator of the Week Interview
@janhodgelibrary (4,603 followers) District Library Media Specialist Supervising 10 Elem. Libraries, #TxLChatCo-Moderator, Former Band & Music Teacher, Wife & Mom, Embracing Change Daily 2techsavvylibrarians.edublogs.org
@ShellTerrell (80.6K followers)The 30 Goals Challenge author, teacher trainer, #Edchat founder, Host for AM TESOL Free Fri Webinars, proud mama of Rosco the Pug. worldwide · bit.ly/ShellTerrell
becky pringle @BeckyPringle (5K followers) Philly native, Eagles fan, middle school science teacher, widow, mother of 2, Nana B to 2. Vice President of the largest labor union in the country, @NEAToday.
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