What Are The Best Education Accounts On Twitter?
By TeachThought Staff
Which are the best education accounts on twitter to follow?
Well, that depends on how you define ‘best.’ Education is a constantly evolving organism, with individual humans and institutions making up the cells and organs that keep it running.
For now, here are–in our mind–50 of the best education accounts on twitter. Depending on our leanings one day–ed reform, tech, equity, etc.–this list could’ve been much different.
Note: While we tried to include the ‘best follows’ in education, we also wanted to create the ‘best list’–that is, a single collection that you could go through and follow everyone from and end up with a stronger, more critically-leaning and ranging set of education leaders and voices.
In other words, let’s say that for whatever reason, the majority of the ‘best’ accounts in education on twitter are, because of the nature of twitter, dominated by education technology evangelists.
Rather than allow #edtech to dominate the list, we chose to pass on some outstanding accounts in one ‘twitter genre’ to help ensure our list, as a whole, reflected critical thinking, innovation, vision, and learning future content.
Note: This is no longer updated
50 Of The Best Education Accounts On Twitter
Finding the most popular education accounts on X (formerly Twitter) can be tricky because “popular” can mean different things, from follower count to influence within a specific niche. However, a number of key accounts consistently come up in lists of top education influencers.
Here is a list of some of the most popular and influential education accounts, categorized to help you find what you’re looking for:
EdTech and Innovation
- Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher): An award-winning teacher and blogger who shares insights on classroom activities, educational technology, and research.
- George Couros (@gcouros): An educator and author focused on innovation, leadership, and fostering a culture of learning in schools.
- Monica Burns (@ClassTechTips): An edtech expert who provides practical tips, tools, and resources for integrating technology into the classroom.
- Richard Byrne (@rmbyrne): Creates videos and content about edtech tools and best practices for teachers.
- ISTE (@iste): The official account for the International Society for Technology in Education, providing updates on edtech trends and research.
General Education and Advocacy
- We Are Teachers (@WeAreTeachers): A large community account that shares stories, ideas, and resources from educators across the country.
- Education Week (@educationweek): A trusted source for K-12 education news and information, covering a wide range of topics from policy to classroom practices.
- Nicholas Ferroni (@NicholasFerroni): A high school teacher and advocate known for his supportive and inspiring voice for the teaching profession.
- Diane Ravitch (@DianeRavitch): A well-known education historian and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education who tweets about education policy and reform.
Specific Focus Areas
Catlin Tucker (@Catlin_Tucker): A professor and author specializing in blended learning and providing strategies to help teachers work smarter.
MindShift (@MindShiftKQED): An account from KQED that focuses on the future of learning, including innovative strategies and discoveries in education.
Understood (@UnderstoodOrg): Provides resources and support for people with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia.
Edutopia
MindShiftKQED
Diane Ravitch
Vicki Davis
Dr. Anael Alston
Alex Corbitt
Dr. Baron Davis
Todd Finley
The Edvocate
Christopher Emdin
Audrey Watters
Steven Anderson
Sylvia Duckworth
Chris Wejr
Jackie Gerstein
Calvin Mackie
Mark Barnes
Robert Marzano
Tom Vander Ark
Nasima Riazat
Ernest Morrell
Elizabeth Green
Ryan Schaaf
David E Kirkland
Eric Sheninger
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