Hello, my name is Alejandro Ruelas. Boston-based teacher, storyteller and code switcher. I tweet edu musings y muchas cosas más. Quirky grammar is my own.
I'm attending #LHM Summit. Join me and other Latinx professionals and leaders in tech as we celebrate Latinx Herita…
October 6, 2020
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March 29, 2020
We tell our students that taking pics of people without their consent during video calls is NOT ok.... and then wha…
March 21, 2020
A good friend recommended this book and I picked it up at the city lights book store. Summer reading book #2 was “P…
July 16, 2019
Enter to win tickets to the Mexico 🇲🇽 vs. Venezuela 🇻🇪match in Atlanta from @soccerdotcom:
May 29, 2019
“Con el nopal en la frente”

This is a folk metaphor, pertaining specifically to Mexican immigrants in the US. It t…
April 11, 2019
Can anyone recommend some books or resources on Trauma-Informed Teaching that you have found useful? Please & graci…
February 16, 2019
Just got my copy of “The legend of Polloman” from the crazy talented @Gonzzink. It’s beautiful. As Latinx, we alway…
November 19, 2018
I’m sad i couldn’t come check it out. The pics and videos are awesome though! It would be awesome if our schools co…
November 2, 2018
Stn #1: Profe! Question: did Jar Jar Binks die in Star Wars?

Me: ***quickly googles it***
Looks like he fell off…
November 1, 2018
I geek out when I come across new ideas like this... I’ll prob spend my weekend mornings playing with how I can int…
November 1, 2018
Dang...still can’t get through the movie coco in my classes without tearing up
October 24, 2018
Visited Sunset Ridge in E. Hartford to learn about their MYP IB program. Walk throughs, obs , teacher and stn panel…
October 23, 2018
Sometimes you just gotta be kind to yourself and say, yo, you did the best you could today and that tomorrow is another day.
October 18, 2018
Made an alter in the classroom today. I was able to bring in every piece of our Día de Los Muertos vocab into the c…
October 18, 2018
I’m very lucky to work with these amazing educators and students. Congratulations
October 14, 2018
Today I wore my Jordan high tops, my favorite jeans and casual button up.

One student’s reaction:

“Profe! Damn..…
October 12, 2018
A fellow teacher mentioned that another server at the restaurant was one of our student’s dad. I made sure to talk…
October 10, 2018
Great #IndigenousPeopleDay2018 thread for learning more about the first peoples of the Americas, bad ass art and ot…
October 8, 2018
La neta
September 28, 2018
After non-stop work and study, stepping back to take care of my self, my family, eat good food, travel and reflect…
September 21, 2018
Excited for this event. Check it out and let me know if you want to join me!!!
September 19, 2018
#WorldCup18 prediction: México upsets Germany, finished top of their group and reaches the 5th game in the tournament.
June 16, 2018
Just finished this summer read- it was real and refreshing. You can tell a teacher wrote it. Would be a great repla…
June 5, 2018
2018 @BClsoe Distinguished Graduate Student Teacher award... how about them apples? Special shout out to my supervi…
May 23, 2018
A student shared his music with me today. Knew he was creative but…
May 10, 2018
This 5 de mayo remember: there is a difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation.
May 5, 2018
I loved sharing my immigration story with Snowden students at the BPL. The best part, however, was listening to the…
May 3, 2018
#WeekofAction
#UnitedWeDream
#UnafraidEducators
#NoHumanisIllegal
#EveryoneisWelcomeHere
April 30, 2018
Here are examples of the symposium presentations from some of my College Bound students yesterday. This kids showed…
April 29, 2018
A4 ask how WE can support them and really listen to them and provide that help to the best of our ability #CultureEd
April 24, 2018
A2 like so many have already said REFLECT REFLECT REFLECT, and I would also add consult with a mentor or a colleagu…
April 24, 2018
IN LAK’ECH

Tú eres mi otro yo
You are my other me
Si te hago daño a ti
If I do harm to you
Me hago daño a mi mism…
April 24, 2018
A1 to me it means having real talk with all parties involved, being honest and working together to create an action…
April 24, 2018
Ale, Spanish HS teacher in Massachusetts. Saw #CultureEd pop up on my feed and wanted to check it out! Hello everyone
April 24, 2018
I'll be bumping this album all weekend...can't wait to discuss it with my students on Monday
April 20, 2018
JUST finished this book. Thank you @emilyfranESL for the recommendation. Hard to believe it's really about one day!…
April 19, 2018
I've been on a couple interviews for teaching positions around the Boston area these past couple of weeks. Two of t…
April 17, 2018
It was a blessing to meet you this morning @chrisemdin. Your work has had an intangible impact on my teaching. I'l…
April 13, 2018
Yo this life is a rompecabezas and we're all trying to make sense of it all.
April 10, 2018
"This trauma is long-lasting and I still have moments where I think that I’m not Latino enough; I am an imposter. L…
April 10, 2018
“ teachers who call themselves leaders will always have to negotiate written and unwritten rules about the responsi…
April 4, 2018
Simply pushing edu tech into your classroom does not address the education gap and inequities in schools. It could…
April 4, 2018
Listening activity using Spanish song today...

Student: this song is dumb.

15 mins later....

Same student: this song is deep.
April 3, 2018
We first gens feel constantly at odds. This is exactly how I felt as I wanted to make my family proud and make thei…
April 2, 2018
One of my current favorite MCs is @SnowThaProduct. As a Mexican American, I just wanna give her props. Love to see…
March 27, 2018
To my current classmates and colleagues on twitter @BClsoe, let your voices be heard!
March 21, 2018
As a @BridgeStateU alum ('12), I'd love to hear what the educators coming out of BSU have to say. Still a couple da…
March 21, 2018
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-Dedicated, enthusiastic and goal-driven educator with 2+ years of teaching experience. -Bilingual native speaker of both English and Spanish with commitment to the success of all students -Innovative use of teaching techniques and technologies to create engaging and inclusive learning environments -Resilient agent of change that works above and beyond to contribute to a positive and just school culture
Always excited to find more latinX comics. More representation means more perspectives and more stories. This one is from a local artist/writer. I enjoyed the story about his family and I also learned more about México’s...
February 1, 2020
A good friend recommended this book and I picked it up at the city lights book store. Summer reading book #2 was “Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee
July 16, 2019
1st book of the summer (I’m a slow reader). It was lit 🔥
July 8, 2019
Feliz día de la tierra. I was lucky enough to be able to do some travel to the end of the earth for spring break. But now it’s back to the classroom... #latinxadventures
#Unlikelyhikers
#latinosoutdoors
#latinxoutdoors...
April 22, 2019
“Con el nopal en la frente”

This is a folk metaphor, pertaining specifically to Mexican immigrants in the US. It translates to “with the cactus on the forehead”. The “nopal” is one of the most important symbols of Mexic...
April 11, 2019
#Repost @kristinadanahy ・・・
JQUS walking in for the schools our students deserve!⠀
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Give our students the teaching and learning conditions that will help them succeed! ⠀
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Fair and equitable compensation Sustainable wor...
January 15, 2019
Just got my copy of “The legend of Polloman” from the crazy talented @gonzzink. It’s beautiful. As Latinx, we always heard of different legends and mythology from our countries, but we didn’t often see it represented in...
November 19, 2018
Made an altar in the classroom today. I was able to bring in every piece of our Día de Los Muertos vocab into the class to make it more real for these kiddos. Check out how hard they’re working! Maybe because they’re gon...
October 18, 2018
Teacher professional development today was a placed-based exploration with @asiancdc. We unpacked history, immigration, art, policy, gentrification and other current issues in one of the communities where our students li...
October 10, 2018
A Hispanic cultural note #laneta
September 28, 2018
A student shared his music with me today. Knew he was creative but this blew me away. Looking forward to his next project because he better feature his favorite Spanish teacher on a track or two...
May 10, 2018
#WeekofAction
#UnitedWeDream
#UnafraidEducators
#NoHumanisIllegal
#EveryoneisWelcomeHere
April 30, 2018
It was great to connect with Chris Emdin, Mr Rachetdemic himself. It was an exciting way to kick off my spring break and re-energize for the last stretch of the academic year. If you're a teacher, check out his book and...
April 13, 2018
¿Qué hago con todo el tiempo que no tengo? Leo. This book has been on my mind since I finished it last week. How I wished i had access to more books que tenían mi voz, historia, y cultura entre sus páginas. Even as an ad...
April 10, 2018
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April 5, 2018
‪Here is what my superhero teacher friends and I think we should be "Armed With" in the classroom instead of guns #ArmMeWith ‬
March 17, 2018
Students love my new board. If you turn something in without a name or leave an important paper behind in class, you'll find it here.
March 7, 2018
Last couple lessons have been so generative. Students have explored the civil war in El Salvador, International Intervention, violence, poetry, migration, the rise of MS-13, TPS and the dangers of "a single story". They...
February 27, 2018
Jeannette Winterson.
December 14, 2017
November 18, 2017
A textbook I'm actually excited to dig into. And it's not even part of my curriculum
November 8, 2017
Here is the announcement!!! Fam & community have organized a fundraiser campaign for 🇲🇽🇵🇷. Please check out link in bio 👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽!
September 24, 2017
Special announcement coming soon! Be on the look out #waitforit
September 23, 2017
We are teachers. We ❤️our students & we defend our community. #defenddaca #boston #teachingisNOTpoliticallyneutral
September 16, 2017
I was invited to say a few words for the "Hate Has No Home Here" rally in my hometown. Link to full video in the bio 👆🏽
August 29, 2017
The teacher community in Boston is amazing. Shout out to my new friend and ally. Love connecting with people who share your drive and passion and are just real people.
August 21, 2017
‪kids should see themselves represented in the books they read. Got this for my godson so he can practice to read & learn more about his heritage. Here's a sneak peek
August 13, 2017
Woah. Case studies just got real. Literally. Close. To. Home.
August 3, 2017
It's a little more official. I'm an eagle 🦅
June 26, 2017
The teacher has now become the student. #mastersineducation
June 24, 2017
It's the last day of school for me too. Thank you @MilfordSchools for an incredible experience! Next stop is @bclsoe
June 21, 2017
Students presenting their Spanish Project. They had to create a business and design menu/brochure, a website and a social media with appropriate content (names of traditional foods, locations, prices for local currency e...
June 18, 2017
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