Larry Ferlazzo

Larry Ferlazzo

@Larryferlazzo

High School teacher -- ELL, English, Social Studies, IB; Author or Editor of 13 books; podcast host; Education Week teacher advice columnist

Sacramento, CA https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/ Joined 2008-12-14 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

76,629

Followers

7,564

Following

228,903

Tweets

545.0

Avg Engagement

3,058

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @Larryferlazzo's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2008-12-14
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Sacramento, CA

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,243
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:5.6
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:539.4
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,243 tweets

Ferlazzo's tweets typically receive around 575 likes and 48 retweets on average, indicating a moderate level of engagement. His content resonates with educators who face similar challenges in the classroom.

5.6

Avg Likes/Tweet

539.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

18,099

Total Likes

1,749,219

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

22

75th Percentile

107,768

Top Tweet

7.11

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

33.1%

Original

6.7%

Replies

53.4%

Retweets

6.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

88.2%

With Links

12.7%

With #Tags

66.3%

With @Mentions

3.9%

With Emojis

148

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.2

Reply/Original Ratio

0.13

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

74.2%

Weekday Posts

25.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#motivationhandbook (92) #ewopinion (88) #teachertwitter (41) #edchat (31) #feedly (13) #teachers (12) #pairedtexts (12) #ellchat (11) #uncategorized (11) #educoach (10)

Most Mentioned

@larryferlazzo (716) @educationweek (181) @drcarolsalva (77) @nytimes (67) @edweekopinion (65) @valentinaesl (63) @shanavwhite (60) @jennbinis (43) @nhannahjones (33) @middleweb (28)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,243 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,073 (33%)
Replies 218 (7%)
Retweets 1,733 (53%)
Quote Tweets 219 (7%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 1,733 retweets (53% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,243 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

His audience includes educators, especially those in high school and IB programs, as well as education enthusiasts and professionals. Many of his followers are likely teachers seeking advice and support.

Good

Audience Quality

16.5%

Suspicion Index

18.3%

Low-Quality %

96

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

24.5%

Empty Bio

18.9%

<10 Tweets

15.8%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

25.5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

75.5%

No URL

12.1%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

14,304,734

Total Potential Reach

96

Median Follower Reach

402

75th Percentile Reach

12.6%

>1K followers

1.5%

>10K followers

0.4%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

58.5%

Creators

5,850 accounts

22.6%

Consumers

2,257 accounts

18.9%

Dormant

1,893 accounts

118

Verified Followers

1.18% of total

13.9%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.25

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (93) California, USA (54) Chicago, IL (48) Houston, TX (47) Texas, USA (44) New Jersey, USA (42) Washington, DC (38) Sacramento, CA (34) New York, NY (33) Los Angeles, CA (33)

118

Verified Followers

1.18% of total

904

Protected Accounts

9.04% of total

6 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@bariweiss 989,941 Writer Writing, Podcasting, Journalism
@NOH8Campaign 800,421 Activism equality, bullying, discrimination
@iownjd 768,111 Lawyer learn, inspire, engage
@zammit_marc 385,738 Filmmaker Film, Acting, Producing
@cbouzy 381,659 Entrepreneur coding, development, entrepreneurship
@AntonioParis 369,289 Planetary Scientist Space, Exploration, Military
@Havenlust 294,425 Photographer Photography, Travel, Art
@mcspocky 291,743 Political Commentator Feminist, BlueWave2022, BLM
@Mongolia976 233,803 Traveler Nature, History, Nomadic
@GordonTredgold 219,838 Leadership Coach Leadership, Development, Growth

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

teacher (2,135) educator (951) education (879) school (803) mom (606) learning (549) english (418) wife (402) learner (392) coach (379)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#edtech (74) #education (42) #teacher (25) #clearthelist (21) #stem (19) #teachertwitter (17) #esl (16) #equity (15) #blm (15) #educator (13)

7,554

Followers With Bio

2,446

Followers Without Bio

75.54%

% With Bio

24.46%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,243 analyzed

269,084

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

269,084

Total Retweets

53,817

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Education Teaching Challenges Student Experiences Teacher Well-Being Classroom Dynamics Professional Development
Larry Ferlazzo
@Larryferlazzo

RT @Brieyonce: Allow me to introduce you to the most ridiculous yet amazing thing you will see this week. https://t.co/MHlGmz9Ph2

2023-02-28
Retweets: 107,768 Likes: 0 Engagement: 107,768
Larry Ferlazzo
@Larryferlazzo

RT @StacyCaySlays: Jon Stewart: “What’s the leading cause of death among children in this country? And I’m gonna give you a hint: it’s not drag show readings” https://t.co/xRBp3MilZN

2023-03-05
Retweets: 43,221 Likes: 0 Engagement: 43,221
Larry Ferlazzo
@Larryferlazzo

RT @Phil_Lewis_: Wow: Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones, one of the Dems that the GOP is trying to expel from state legislature to protesting gun violence, calls out his colleagues on the floor ‘For years, one of your colleagues, an admitted child molester, sat in this chamber –

2023-04-06
Retweets: 42,127 Likes: 0 Engagement: 42,127
Larry Ferlazzo
@Larryferlazzo

RT @shannonrwatts: THIS is last year's Christmas card from Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles, a Republican who represents the district that Covenant School is in in Nashville. #tnleg https://t.co/IpkLzZs5m5

2023-03-27
Retweets: 38,665 Likes: 0 Engagement: 38,665
Larry Ferlazzo
@Larryferlazzo

RT @shannonrwatts: A survivor of the Sandy Hook School mass shooting in 2012 is a student at Michigan State University: “I am 21-years-old and this is the second mass shooting I’ve lived through. We can no longer allow this to happen. We can no longer be complacent.” https://t.co

2023-02-14
Retweets: 37,303 Likes: 0 Engagement: 37,303

Key Insights & Takeaways

Ferlazzo frequently shares personal reflections on the emotional and professional challenges of teaching, which highlights the stress and dedication required in the profession. He often includes student perspectives, which adds a relatable and authentic dimension to his content. His tweets also reveal a deep commitment to education, balancing both passion and the need for personal well-being.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 76,629
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @Larryferlazzo reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 76,629 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 545.0 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025