John Snoad

Look at these two @SphereEdIn rock star alums! Thank you Sphere Ambassador @ShariConditt and Content Advisory Board member Britt Boyd for representing Sphere today at the Washington State Council for the Social Studies! #TeacherSphere

The Teacher's Sphere podcast is back! Host @KathleenKobi explores the balance teachers often need to find between freedom and structure, the ways that discomfort can be a powerful learning opportunity, and what it might mean for teachers to embrace uncertainty in their own teaching practice. In honor of #CivicLearningWeek, we are celebrating the value of uncomfortable classroom conversations, and the educators who facilitate them. (link in replies)

I love this picture! You all are the best and everyone @SphereEdIn appreciates you!

This was so enjoyable and what an engaging discussion by all the panelists! So honored to moderate the discussion! @SphereEdIn #teachersphere

"These educators come from across the political spectrum, but they all share a common goal: cultivating openness, curiosity, and civil discourse in their classrooms—then sending students into society with the habits of mind necessary for the responsibilities of citizenship." Check out this excellent article by @HardoHardman about how Sphere is helping teachers make real impact in classrooms all over the country.

Had an amazing time representing @SphereEdIn at the @NNCSSteachers conference this past weekend. Our session "Game Plans for Civil Discourse" used sports as a unifier and as a lens for bringing people together across differences. Great conference! #teachersphere

“We have a mantra in my class: We’re a community, not a classroom.” Meet Michael Gordon, an educator from Connecticut. Michael writes that “In my classroom, students understand that debates are not about winning or losing." Michael is one of more than 20k exceptional educators in our Alumni network. Learn how you can join this community and deepen your own teaching practice on our website. @micsgordon

Happy Frederick Douglass Day! Here's a free lesson you can teach on Monday. Help your students explore his journey from enslavement to national leadership by downloading our free lesson: buff.ly/x4A5X4J #Blackhistorymonth #DouglassDay #classroomlessons #teachers

A great day for @SphereEdIn at the Alabama Council for the Social Studies! What an excited group of educators, and so many with accolades of accomplishment. @ColmanBritt and I had a great talk with @NCSSNetwork president Tina Ellsworth! Hats off the everyone for a great day!

Really excited to meet with another cohort tomorrow! Excellent conversations today serve as groundwork for a pedagogical dive tomorrow.

Today, @jfsnoad, @slane_nestor, and our newest team member Colman Britt spent time with educators at Lincoln High School in Des Moines, Iowa. We’re grateful for the thoughtful questions, honest conversations, and the chance to learn alongside teachers doing this work every day.

Wishing you a meaningful MLK Day! Dr. King believed education should cultivate both intelligence and character, while also empowering students to think critically, independently, and effectively. We couldn't agree more. If you're a high school educator, check out our free collection of classroom-ready lessons on the civil rights movement: buff.ly/4hlLLkd #civilrights #martinlutherking #MLKday

Post 2020, how do we help teachers feel empowered to lead hard conversations? If you’re a Sphere alum with an idea you haven’t yet had the time or resources to build, Fellowship applications are now open: sphere-ed.org/sphere-fellows…

Thank you to everyone who participated in #NCSS25 this past weekend! Whether you visited our booth or joined one of our sessions, we’re grateful you stopped by.

Join us as our team gives a talk at AMLE25 on Navigating a Chilled and Polarized Educational Environment with Civil Discourse. Hoping for a great turnout! - via #Whova event app

Stop by the exhibitor booths today to check out great resources and opportunities like @SphereEdIn #ocss2025

It’s finally here! Your chance to apply for Sphere Summit 2026 starts now. Sphere Summit is a full-scholarship professional development program in Washington, DC, for grades 5–12 educators. ✅ 20+ hours of PD ✅ Room and board, plus a $500 travel stipend ✅ Workshops with world class scholars and educators ✅ A national network of peers committed to civil discourse 🌐 Apply today: sphere-ed.org/sphere-summit

Well done Lucas!