Education Commentary
Bill Gates
Sharing things I'm learning through my foundation work and other interests...6,743,871 followers | Follow
Sir Ken Robinson
104,917 followers | Follow
Teach For America
Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates and professionals who teach for two years in urban and rural public schools.64,979 followers | Follow
Steven W. Anderson
Educator, Speaker, Blogger, #Edchat Co-Creator, #140Conf Character, Edublogs Twitterer Of The Year, ASCD Emerging Leader. Do You Use Social Media In Education?44,525 followers | Follow
Don Tapscott
Author (most recent book Macrowikinomics), consulting company CEO, Hammond B3 player, striving to live a principled life of consequence.36,206 followers | Follow
Michelle Rhee
CEO/Founder of StudentsFirst. Former D.C. Public Schools Chancellor. Working tirelessly to build educational environments that truly foster learning.34,586 followers | Follow
getschooled
We believe that our nation can be made stronger by educating the minds and improving the skills of every American. Motivate, Educate, Elevate, #GetSchooled !32,140 followers | Follow
Inside Higher Ed
Higher ed news, views, blogs and jobs. Tweets, retweets, and occasional typos by IHE copy editor Serena Golden.30,836 followers | Follow
Diane Ravitch
I write about education. I blog at Bridging Differences at Education Week.30,407 followers | Follow
Education Nation
Examining and redefining education in America. Hosted by @NBCNews.25,767 followers | Follow
Eric Sheninger
Principal of New Milford HS (NJ): NASSP National Digital Principal Award Winner (2012), Google Certified Teacher, ASCD Conference Scholar, Author, Speaker22,293 followers | Follow
Tom Whitby
Prof of Education. Founder: #Edchat, The EDU PLN Ning, Linkedin group Technology-Using Professors et al. BLOG: My Island View http://tomwhitby.wordpress.com19,583 followers | Follow
Carnegie Foundation
19,092 followers | Follow
Education Next
Education Next is a quarterly journal which bases its editorial policy on the premise that the education sector is ripe for major change and reform.18,981 followers | Follow
Alfie Kohn
author and lecturer on topics in education, parenting, and human behavior18,425 followers | Follow
Scott McLeod
Associate Professor. CASTLE Director. Blogger. Idea generator. Solution builder. Agitator. Catalyst. “If the leaders don’t get it, it’s not going to happen.”16,105 followers | Follow
George Couros
Division Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning for PSD70. Passionate about learning, ed. tech, and helping others find their passion! I like dogs :)14,382 followers | Follow
Patrick Larkin
Principal of Burlington HS (MA): NASSP National Digital Principal Award Winner (2012), 1:1 iPad High School, Evangelist for Web 2.0 and Digital Tools.12,878 followers | Follow
Robert J. Marzano
Co-founder & CEO of @MarzanoResearch Laboratory. I translate research and theory into educational practice.11,165 followers | Follow
Ed & Workforce Dems
Growing and Strengthening America's Middle Class - official Twitter account for the House Committee on Education and the Workforce Democrats10,415 followers | Follow
Patrick Riccards
Education comm and policy pro; author of Eduflack blog; father; education agitator9,923 followers | Follow
Dana Goldstein
I write about schools, health, politics, and women's issues for publications including @TheNation and @Slate. Fellow @NewAmerica and @NationInstitute.9,822 followers | Follow
Sheryl NussbaumBeach
Research and speaking interests include 21st Century reform, teacher leadership, networks, and community building online. Co-Founder of PLPnetwork.com9,265 followers | Follow
The Education Trust
Ed Trust works to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement for all students, pre-K through college.9,217 followers | Follow
Tom Vander Ark
Interested in innovations that customize & motivate learning and extend access7,895 followers | Follow
Andrew Rotherham
By day I'm an education analyst (co-founder & partner at Bellwether Education), write School of Thought for TIME, and blog @Eduwonk.com. I also fish a lot.6,449 followers | Follow
alexanderrusso
I used to be a Hill staffer. Now I write about education. Follow @district299 for Chicago school news. Follow @hotofored for ed-relatedgossip and pop culture.6,365 followers | Follow
The Hechinger Report
Informing the public about education through quality journalism5,888 followers | Follow
AIR Education
American Institutes for Research (AIR) researchers provide high-quality, reliable data and research about education, assessment, and more.5,593 followers | Follow
David Truss
A husband, a parent… An educator, a student… A thinker, a dreamer… An agent of change. Think Good Thoughts, Say Good Words, Do Good Deeds.5,387 followers | Follow
TeacherReality
FL teacher; parent; advocate for public education; working tirelessly to expose 'ed reform' profiteers5,096 followers | Follow
Nancy Blair
School Improvement Consultant (middle grades, ELA, SS, DI, literacy); former MS teacher/administrator; life-long learner; Mac user; USAF vet originally from MI.5,075 followers | Follow
Doug Peterson
Educator, Presenter & always on the look for something new to learn. http://www.dougpeterson.ca I tweet about education, technology, Minnesota Vikings, Formula14,960 followers | Follow
dave cormier
Muller over and spreader of open education ideas. Rhizomatic learner. talker. maker of coffee for @bonstewart can be found at Edtechtalk, Edactive and UPEI4,897 followers | Follow
Coopmike48
Big Education Ape(A. P.arent E.ngaged) http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/ http://sacdac.org/ http://roughers67.ning.com/4,402 followers | Follow
Education|Evolving
America's success depends on creating radically different and better ways for young people to learn and for teachers to work.4,402 followers | Follow
KathleenKennedyManzo
Asst. Managing Editor of Online News at Education Week, former reporter on curriculum and ed-tech beats. Kids-hubby-soccer-reading-writing are my passions.3,960 followers | Follow
Deborah A. Gist
A teacher who happens to be Commissioner of Education for the state of Rhode Island3,857 followers | Follow
Dave Meister
Father, Husband, Educator, blogger, runner, golfer, fantasy baseball nut3,796 followers | Follow
Aviva Dunsiger
Grade 1/2 teacher that started using Twitter as an online agenda. Now using it to connect with fabulous parents, amazing educators, & awesome administrators!3,732 followers | Follow
Karen Blumberg
Do-gooder, teacher, technologist, traveler, and photographer living just enough for the city. Organizer of TEDxNYED, TEDxYouth@TheSchool, EdCampNYC, RoboExpo.3,702 followers | Follow
Diana Laufenberg
farm kid turned SLA teacher... and I moved to the city... this should be interesting!3,534 followers | Follow
leonie haimson
NYC public school parent, Exec. Director, Class Size Matters and founding member, Parents Across America3,295 followers | Follow
Richard Lakin
educator, child and teacher advocate, edu-tweeter, Israel-Iran peace activist, author of Teaching as an Act of Love3,257 followers | Follow
Elizabeth Green
Education reporter and editor of GothamSchools.org. RT's don't represent endorsement.3,079 followers | Follow
Joy Resmovits
HuffPost education reporter. Formerly @WSJNY, @JDForward. Send edu-thoughts to joy.resmovits[at]huffingtonpost.com, 9173646275 and joy.resmovits on GChat3,037 followers | Follow
Dakarai I. Aarons
Award-winning former journalist turned communications consultant @CommWorksLLC focusing on education. Interests include use of social media to build engagement.2,970 followers | Follow
Excellence in Ed
Founded by Jeb Bush, the Foundation for Excellence in Education is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering excellence in education across America.2,944 followers | Follow
Hechinger Institute
Informing the public about education through quality journalism.2,921 followers | Follow
Alison Loat
Founded www.samaracanada.com, teach at U of T, care about politics, public service, journalism & the future of Canada. Policy wonk, amateur curler, music lover.2,862 followers | Follow
Knowledge Alliance
Knowledge Alliance works towards the effective use of research based knowledge in stimulating innovation and transformation in pre-K-12 education.2,807 followers | Follow
Linda Perlstein
Freelance editor and writer specializing in education and children; wrote Tested and Not Much Just Chillin'.2,762 followers | Follow
Education Labor News
UNOFFICIAL TWITTER - News from the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor2,741 followers | Follow
Degree.com
Degree Programs, Colleges, Schools and Online Education - Since 19962,731 followers | Follow
Insideschools
Your INDEPENDENT guide to New York City public schools www.Insideschools.org2,708 followers | Follow
Dept of Ed Reform
The Department of Education Reform is located in the University of Arkansas and is committed to the improvement of schools nationwide.2,678 followers | Follow
johndavitt
International advocate for switching on delight, writer, speaker & digital toolmaker: learning event generator, #learningscore, the RAG & #lob events2,670 followers | Follow
Nanette Asimov
Higher Education Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle / SFGate.com2,624 followers | Follow
GETideas.org
GETideas.org is where education leaders connect with peers, experts, and resources to drive Global Education Transformation--GET! Tweets by Jessica Kelly.2,594 followers | Follow
Alma Mater Society
To serve and represent the diversity of students at @QueensU. Contact us: feedback@ams.queensu.ca2,512 followers | Follow
Peter Skillen
Longtime K-12 educator; open to learning and questioning; love my 'critical friends' near and far. I appreciate it.2,495 followers | Follow
Education Reformer
Near as I can tell, all education problems r nails. Fortunately, I've got a hammer. Grab your heavy blunt object & let's standardize something together!2,488 followers | Follow
Caroline Hendrie
Executive director of the Education Writers Association in Washington. Was education reporter and editor for more than 20 years.2,438 followers | Follow
Danika Barker
English teacher, geek, MEd student, lapsed runner. Potentially serious shoe addiction.2,426 followers | Follow
Joanne Jacobs
Education (joannejacobs.com) and community college (ccspotlight.org) blogger, author of Our School.2,414 followers | Follow
Jeanne Allen
Founder/CEO, Center for Education Reform, Pres of PR firm, community leader, mom of 4.2,389 followers | Follow
Paul Murray
Educator, consultant, public speaker - 21st Century Learning Skills and Web 2.0 in the classroom. For my archive of over 3000 educational resources:2,340 followers | Follow
Educators4Excellence
E4E, a teacher-led organization, works to ensure that teachers have a meaningful voice in the policies that impact their classrooms and careers.2,230 followers | Follow
Cathy Grimes
I'm an editor focused on communities, government and education issues important to localities in Hampton Roads, Va. and beyond.2,075 followers | Follow
Donna Blankinship
Reporter for The Associated Press. Lives in Bellevue, WA, works in Seattle. Beats: education, philanthropy, science. Mom of a teenager. dblankinship@ap.org2,043 followers | Follow
Jana Scott Lindsay
Instructional Consultant who sees the need in preparing our students for the 21st century...woman on a mission!2,029 followers | Follow
Jesse McLean
I am a Gr. 8 Math and Science Teacher in Spruce Grove, Alberta and I am interested in learning from and sharing with all the great educating minds out there.1,854 followers | Follow
Amy Sandvold
Principal Bl. Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School, Author, Always Learning, Iowa1,735 followers | Follow
Paul Baker
Communication agent for the Wisconsin Center for Education Research.1,668 followers | Follow
High School Equity
Campaign for High School Equity: Advancing Quality, Expanding Opportunity. Ensuring that every student is prepared for graduation, college, work, and life.1,609 followers | Follow
Ann Etchison
Educator who thinks new forms of communication and access to info are game changers---road cyclist, beginning golfer, wife, and mother of teenagers1,603 followers | Follow
JosieHolford
Head of School at Poughkeepsie Day School(PDS). My tweets are my own.1,590 followers | Follow
CES National
Equitable, personalized, academically challenging schools for everyone!1,575 followers | Follow
Sarah Carr
Education writer. Part-time reporter/Saturday editor @nolanews. Contributing editor @hechingerreport.1,566 followers | Follow
sgermeraad
Ed-vocate & Trojan for life (FIGHT ON! ✌) promoting efforts to improve schools for all students. Opinions are my own, RTs aren't endorsements, yada yada...1,547 followers | Follow
Stephen Hurley
Educational Adventurer, teacher, blogger. Love hanging out at the edges of everything, but know I must always move back in once in a while! http://voicEd.ca1,533 followers | Follow
Buffalo ReformED
Buffalo ReformED empowers the community to put students first1,493 followers | Follow
Jennifer Dobson
Wife, mom, teacher, and friend who loves to share ideas, tips, and news with other educators and moms!1,357 followers | Follow
danielle spencer
I am a wife, daughter, sister, friend, life-long learner, teacher and administrator.1,306 followers | Follow
Cyndie Jacobs
I worked at the York Region DSB for 23 years and am now at OTF as Director of Curriculum and Assessment.1,291 followers | Follow
The Edurati Review
Edurati [edj-yoo-rah-tee]: new era of educators, thinkers, entrepreneurs and activists driving catalytic innovation in public education. Founder, @chadratliff.1,266 followers | Follow
edmoney.org
A project of the Education Writers Association to track education stimulus spending1,221 followers | Follow
Ellen Winn
EVP @FiftyCAN, former Education Equality Proj ED, achievement gap closer/equity fighter, Brooklyner, runner, adorer whimsy & beauty.Tweets my musings alone.1,205 followers | Follow
Ulrich Boser
Bestselling author & fellow at Center for American Progress. Cover social issues, education, crime, etc Book on trust and cooperation out in 2014. Views mine1,193 followers | Follow
T.J. Goertz
Toronto public school communicator, former journalist, urban-rural straddler and long-suffering Leafs/Jays fan. Always longing for the road...1,185 followers | Follow
Kathy Matheson
AP reporter covering education, religion and spot news. Puzzle fiend. With a passion for all things Philly. Also @crosswordkathy.1,138 followers | Follow
Jenna SchuetteTalbot
CA transplant managing @AEIeducation--but tweets are my own. Believe in the opportunity of education. Enthusiastic about healthy living. Proud @DU_mlax sister1,121 followers | Follow
Sandy Hudson
Chairperson for the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario, representing over 300,000 students across the province.1,100 followers | Follow
Anita Kwiatkowska
Polish, teaching English in Spain (previously Turkey). Traveler, blogger, face painter and Pedro Almodovar fan.1,073 followers | Follow
Toni Morrissey
Media specialist/UW Health. Fmr radio/TV reporter who continues to ask questions.Tweets don't necessarily reflect the position of my employer..1,068 followers | Follow
Edulabs Global
Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire. --William Butler Yeats1,035 followers | Follow
Lesli Maxwell
Reporter at Education Week, America's newspaper of record on all issues preK-12.1,003 followers | Follow
Erin Paynter
Vice-Principal in Ottawa. Passions: restorative practices, collaborative problem-solving, critical inquiry, connectivism, all things techie in education.958 followers | Follow
Cooperative Catalyst
A cooperative of educator/learners/bloggers re-visioning education in the 21st century.957 followers | Follow
Rodney Ferguson
Partner, Brunswick Group in Washington, D.C., interested in strategic communications for mission-driven organizations.912 followers | Follow
Jay P. Greene
903 followers | Follow
andrea LS PELIKAN
Language school Pelikan office manager. Intrested in modern trends in education, culture and comunication with intresting people.856 followers | Follow
Leahn Stanhope
Freelance Dip qualified EFL teacher working in primary, secondary and adult ELT, wannabe blogger and occasional tweeter831 followers | Follow
Karen Hume
Educational author, workshop leader and keynote speaker. Believes teachers are creative, vibrant learners826 followers | Follow
Monti Tanner
An assistant principal @cbelearn & @CTCentre, a MEd student @ulethbridge, a partner to @nealphilip, a daddy to @TonquinTortoise and the inventor of #baconchat.816 followers | Follow
Emily Bosco
English teacher, HSC English specialist, Director of Into English: www.intoenglish.com.au813 followers | Follow
Marc Porter Magee
President & Founder of @FiftyCAN. I live in Milford CT with actual education expert @kportermagee, our three adorable kids, and a scruffy dog.806 followers | Follow
Tania Sterling
Wife 2 @gameonglove, Mom of 3 gr8 kids, OCT, Doctoral Student, on secondment to Pearson Canada-School Division as Digital Learning Research+Communication Mgr778 followers | Follow
Bruce Beairsto
MSc tchr MA parent admin PhD Supt retire - now adjunct prof SFU, consultant, speaker, CEA board and blogger776 followers | Follow
Jennifer Sommerness
Educational consultant; a mother of 3; passionate about how schools run; lifelong learner; and a person who loves to cook!760 followers | Follow
IcessFernandez
I'm the higher ed reporter at the Times in Shreveport. I'm also a social media maven and do really cool video and audio projects. RTs do not = endorsements738 followers | Follow
Josh Round
Director of Studies at St George International, London, fan of life-long learning, Zombie films, and FC Barca704 followers | Follow
Liz O'Neill
Higher education writer and career blogger. Always interested in how people find and prepare for satisfying careers.694 followers | Follow
KingstonChamber
The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce will be recognized as the Voice of Business dedicated to Kingston being Canada's most sustainable city.683 followers | Follow
Saffron Fran
Centennial baby; organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian. Rampant retweeter. Views are my own.623 followers | Follow
Ed Voters of America
Citizen engagement. Grassroots action. Excellent education.534 followers | Follow
Sheila Stewart
Committed to connecting with all partners in education in support of students and authentic learning environments. Parent of teens; Adult Ed/ESL529 followers | Follow
Cindy Gauthier
Principal of the Vancouver Learning Network (VLN), a distributed learning school with the Vancouver Board of Education in BC, Canada.527 followers | Follow
cheryljackson
Host/producer of tvoparents.com, TVO's educational parenting website.518 followers | Follow
TEDxOntarioEd
509 followers | Follow
K12 Advantage
K12Advantage.com is dedicated to facilitating collaboration in all areas of K-12 education including technology, curriculum, facilities, administration.504 followers | Follow
TH Education
TrendHunter.com education trends from @trendhunter's archive of innovative schools, teaching methods, and tutelage.478 followers | Follow
Blair Bowie
Democracy Advocate for U.S. PIRG. Dreams nightly about overturning Citizens United, political equality, and endless Robyn dance parties.392 followers | Follow
Jonathan Rajalingam
Elementary Programme Coordinator in ON, Canada. Interested in early learning; students controlling their learning Mathematics & inclusivity.391 followers | Follow
James Bond
Principal @ Park Manor PS (6-8) in Elmira, ON., home of the first BlackBerry PlayBook pilot. I belive in authentic integration of technology and Lean thinking.385 followers | Follow
Forum_Public_Ed
312 followers | Follow
The B.E Initiative
Beyond Education is an organization that hopes to bring new idea in the educational field and that will be opening a private school in the Montreal region.261 followers | Follow
Susan Edwards
Superintendent of Education; Grandmothers 2 Grandmothers; canoeist,kayaker,skier and yoga beginner;Tweets are my own.Retweets don't always mean endorsement.248 followers | Follow
Chrystal Wilson
Provocateur, Community Builder, Youth Empowerer, Entrepreneur - believes in the power of jumping in with both feet!229 followers | Follow
Stuart Oakley
Manager of Client Services for TDSB and avid aviation buff who flys scale RC model aircraft, loves cycling, camping, playing guitar and Beatles music.224 followers | Follow
Radka Oplova
182 followers | Follow
Shona Anderson
Mother, daughter, sister, wife, friend, coach, teacher, educator, learner, researcher, writer and author.179 followers | Follow
Catherine Soplet
BUILDING UP OUR NEIGHBOURHOODS with literacy and health so #nabrHubs stabilize, #prosperity follows. Attract and retain #talent in the 21st century village.151 followers | Follow
Judy Reichstein
research and policy analyst, sharing information on matters affecting local government117 followers | Follow
Andrea Reibel
Longtime edu flack at Wireless Generation. Mother of two school-age kids.89 followers | Follow
Heather Robinson
Parent of two wonderful boys, active in School Council, Regional School Council and Parent Involvement Committee. I enjoy chocolate, knitting & Criminal Minds64 followers | Follow
