Christine Dickason, PhD
@christinedickason.bsky.social
Education policy researcher. Study issues of educational equity, esp #highered. Talk a lot about books, food, & Grizzlies bball. Opinions are my own. She/her
Thrilled to be learning from practitioners and leaders in #highered at Complete College America. @completecollege.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Thrilled to be learning from practitioners and leaders in #highered at Complete College America. @completecollege.bsky.social
Overheard at APPAM: “I was at this session with all qualitative papers…and it gets to a point, I can’t just read quotes. We need *real* research.” How early is too early to yell at someone?
November 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Overheard at APPAM: “I was at this session with all qualitative papers…and it gets to a point, I can’t just read quotes. We need *real* research.” How early is too early to yell at someone?
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Hi folks attending #2025APPAM #APPAM2025! Excited to see many of you in Seattle this week.
As usual, I am organizing a very informal happy hour for education policy folks at the conference to get together: Fri 11/14 starting at 6pm at Seattle Beer Co on Western Ave (~15 min walk from conference).
As usual, I am organizing a very informal happy hour for education policy folks at the conference to get together: Fri 11/14 starting at 6pm at Seattle Beer Co on Western Ave (~15 min walk from conference).
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Hi folks attending #2025APPAM #APPAM2025! Excited to see many of you in Seattle this week.
As usual, I am organizing a very informal happy hour for education policy folks at the conference to get together: Fri 11/14 starting at 6pm at Seattle Beer Co on Western Ave (~15 min walk from conference).
As usual, I am organizing a very informal happy hour for education policy folks at the conference to get together: Fri 11/14 starting at 6pm at Seattle Beer Co on Western Ave (~15 min walk from conference).
Proud to serve on the board of Shower The People!
Our founder, Meredith, was recently on @thewhat.co talking about our mission to restore dignity & health through mobile showers & laundry services in Nashville.
Listen here: thewhatpodcast.com/guest/meredi...
Our founder, Meredith, was recently on @thewhat.co talking about our mission to restore dignity & health through mobile showers & laundry services in Nashville.
Listen here: thewhatpodcast.com/guest/meredi...
Episodes of The What Podcast with Guest: Meredith MacLeod Jaulin (Shower the People)
The weekly podcast for music festival junkies!
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November 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Proud to serve on the board of Shower The People!
Our founder, Meredith, was recently on @thewhat.co talking about our mission to restore dignity & health through mobile showers & laundry services in Nashville.
Listen here: thewhatpodcast.com/guest/meredi...
Our founder, Meredith, was recently on @thewhat.co talking about our mission to restore dignity & health through mobile showers & laundry services in Nashville.
Listen here: thewhatpodcast.com/guest/meredi...
I know this is the least important thing in the scheme of everything right now, but feeling thankful I got to see and experience the East Wing of the White House before its total destruction. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Trump Administration Live Updates: White House Changes Course and Will Demolish Entire East Wing
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I know this is the least important thing in the scheme of everything right now, but feeling thankful I got to see and experience the East Wing of the White House before its total destruction. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Shameful. (Take a shot anytime they say “institutional neutrality.”)
Vanderbilt has arrived, late to the chat, with this shambles of a response. While technically true, this is a clear abdication of any moral responsibility. They even work in a mention of their commitment to "institutional neutrality" later in the email.
October 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Shameful. (Take a shot anytime they say “institutional neutrality.”)
I’m ready to write an entire dissertation on the administrative burden of applying for unemployment insurance.
October 19, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I’m ready to write an entire dissertation on the administrative burden of applying for unemployment insurance.
Last week, I was laid off from a job I loved at Bellwether. While it’s never easy to receive that news, I’m deeply grateful for my time there, & I’m energized to continue improving outcomes for students.
If you’re hiring, can make an intro, or connect over coffee, I’d love to hear from you. #edusky
If you’re hiring, can make an intro, or connect over coffee, I’d love to hear from you. #edusky
October 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Last week, I was laid off from a job I loved at Bellwether. While it’s never easy to receive that news, I’m deeply grateful for my time there, & I’m energized to continue improving outcomes for students.
If you’re hiring, can make an intro, or connect over coffee, I’d love to hear from you. #edusky
If you’re hiring, can make an intro, or connect over coffee, I’d love to hear from you. #edusky
Reposted by Christine Dickason, PhD
There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.
America’s children deserve better than this.
America’s children deserve better than this.
October 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.
America’s children deserve better than this.
America’s children deserve better than this.
If you live in DC, I implore you to go see Fremont Ave. I was lucky enough to see the world premiere tonight, and WOW. You’ll experience the full range of human emotions + be blown away by the actors.
October 10, 2025 at 3:20 AM
If you live in DC, I implore you to go see Fremont Ave. I was lucky enough to see the world premiere tonight, and WOW. You’ll experience the full range of human emotions + be blown away by the actors.
Huge shoutout to @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social for bringing their Banned Books Wagon to @solidstatebooksdc.bsky.social in DC yesterday! Glad to have finally picked up Giovanni’s Room, which has been on my TBR for way too long. #booksky
October 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Huge shoutout to @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social for bringing their Banned Books Wagon to @solidstatebooksdc.bsky.social in DC yesterday! Glad to have finally picked up Giovanni’s Room, which has been on my TBR for way too long. #booksky
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$41 million: The amount of money we’ve raised for indie bookstores since 2020.
$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.
$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.
October 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
$41 million: The amount of money we’ve raised for indie bookstores since 2020.
$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.
$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.
With everything going on in the world, it was so nice to take a night to attend a Chai and Paint class ☕️🎨 10/10, would recommend
October 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
With everything going on in the world, it was so nice to take a night to attend a Chai and Paint class ☕️🎨 10/10, would recommend
Thanks to the @dallasobserver.com for covering school closures. As I told the reporter, "More folks are going to feel it hitting home."
📈 See Bellwether report on school closures & declining enrollment: bellwether.org/publications...
📰 See news coverage: www.dallasobserver.com/news/coppell...
📈 See Bellwether report on school closures & declining enrollment: bellwether.org/publications...
📰 See news coverage: www.dallasobserver.com/news/coppell...
North Texas Families Plead as Coppell, GCISD Schools Face Imminent Closures
District officials say Texas’ new school voucher program could exacerbate what is already a multi-faceted, difficult to confront issue.
www.dallasobserver.com
September 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Thanks to the @dallasobserver.com for covering school closures. As I told the reporter, "More folks are going to feel it hitting home."
📈 See Bellwether report on school closures & declining enrollment: bellwether.org/publications...
📰 See news coverage: www.dallasobserver.com/news/coppell...
📈 See Bellwether report on school closures & declining enrollment: bellwether.org/publications...
📰 See news coverage: www.dallasobserver.com/news/coppell...
Reposted by Christine Dickason, PhD
Food banks across the country are experiencing high volume as prices for groceries rise. @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social reports.
prospect.org/health/2025-...
prospect.org/health/2025-...
More Americans Going Hungry, Worst Still to Come
Food banks around the country are reporting an uptick in visits. Grocery store chains are reporting an uptick in profit.
prospect.org
September 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Food banks across the country are experiencing high volume as prices for groceries rise. @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social reports.
prospect.org/health/2025-...
prospect.org/health/2025-...
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EDIT
5 HBCUS have ordered shelter in place due to potential threats.
Virginia state
Hampton
Alabama state
Clark Atlanta
Bethune Cookman🙏🏾
5 HBCUS have ordered shelter in place due to potential threats.
Virginia state
Hampton
Alabama state
Clark Atlanta
Bethune Cookman🙏🏾
September 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
EDIT
5 HBCUS have ordered shelter in place due to potential threats.
Virginia state
Hampton
Alabama state
Clark Atlanta
Bethune Cookman🙏🏾
5 HBCUS have ordered shelter in place due to potential threats.
Virginia state
Hampton
Alabama state
Clark Atlanta
Bethune Cookman🙏🏾
The world is A LOT right now, but at least it’s finally #GreatBritishBakeOff time! Play bingo with Kaitlyn and I as you watch. Printable versions here 🎂 drive.google.com/file/d/13jvh...
September 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The world is A LOT right now, but at least it’s finally #GreatBritishBakeOff time! Play bingo with Kaitlyn and I as you watch. Printable versions here 🎂 drive.google.com/file/d/13jvh...
Reposted by Christine Dickason, PhD
A) Love this review
B) Now I kinda want to chronicle my reading of this book
www.publicbooks.org/dark-academi...
B) Now I kinda want to chronicle my reading of this book
www.publicbooks.org/dark-academi...
Dark Academia Grows Up - Public Books
R. F. Kuang uses the confluence of romantasy, academic satire, and dark academia to pose a more interesting set of questions. To wit: What is the magic that scholars find in the academy?
www.publicbooks.org
September 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
A) Love this review
B) Now I kinda want to chronicle my reading of this book
www.publicbooks.org/dark-academi...
B) Now I kinda want to chronicle my reading of this book
www.publicbooks.org/dark-academi...
So many people tell me they wish they read more. If you can relate, check out our latest Substack with tips on how to become a more regular reader. #booksky open.substack.com/pub/twochapt...
Reading Isn’t Dead — Here’s How to Make It Part of Your Life Again
A friendly guide for anyone who’s ever said, “I wish I read more.”
open.substack.com
September 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
So many people tell me they wish they read more. If you can relate, check out our latest Substack with tips on how to become a more regular reader. #booksky open.substack.com/pub/twochapt...
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What a cursed sentence (gift link)
“The A.I. companies selected to oversee the program would have a strong financial incentive to deny claims. Medicare plans to pay them a share of the savings generated from rejections.”
“The A.I. companies selected to oversee the program would have a strong financial incentive to deny claims. Medicare plans to pay them a share of the savings generated from rejections.”
Medicare Will Require Prior Approval for Certain Procedures
www.nytimes.com
August 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
What a cursed sentence (gift link)
“The A.I. companies selected to oversee the program would have a strong financial incentive to deny claims. Medicare plans to pay them a share of the savings generated from rejections.”
“The A.I. companies selected to oversee the program would have a strong financial incentive to deny claims. Medicare plans to pay them a share of the savings generated from rejections.”
Finally some good news!
Fall has moved in early!
We’re declaring summer officially over in D.C. — the earliest we’ve ever made the call.
Near 80 by day, 50s–60s at night, and no heat waves in sight.
👉 www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...
We’re declaring summer officially over in D.C. — the earliest we’ve ever made the call.
Near 80 by day, 50s–60s at night, and no heat waves in sight.
👉 www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...
Fall arrives early: We’re calling summer over in D.C.
Since we began this tradition of declaring the end of summer, we’ve never called the season over and the start of fall this early
www.washingtonpost.com
August 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Finally some good news!
NEW: Federal policy & funding changes are having a big impact on #highered. My colleagues & I break down these changes + actions state leaders can take. bellwether.org/publications...
Also, read my commentary on this issue w/Nick Lee: bellwether.org/blog/ask-the...
#edusky
Also, read my commentary on this issue w/Nick Lee: bellwether.org/blog/ask-the...
#edusky
August 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
NEW: Federal policy & funding changes are having a big impact on #highered. My colleagues & I break down these changes + actions state leaders can take. bellwether.org/publications...
Also, read my commentary on this issue w/Nick Lee: bellwether.org/blog/ask-the...
#edusky
Also, read my commentary on this issue w/Nick Lee: bellwether.org/blog/ask-the...
#edusky
This is pure brilliance. (Also I wanna do a scavenger hunt!!!)
August 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This is pure brilliance. (Also I wanna do a scavenger hunt!!!)