Ericka (Wiggins) Weathers
@erickaweathers.bsky.social
Here as a well-balanced human with many identities. Posting my own views as my full self. K-12 Ed policy researcher. Mom |🪴🏀🏈 lover | Consumer of the Philly food scene | CT native | Hampton alum | 1913 🔺
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Ericka Weathers selected for the William T. Grant Scholars Class of
This award will support the assistant professor in Penn GSE’s Policy, Organizations, and Leadership division in a five-year research plan on institutional responses to truancy.
www.gse.upenn.edu
I’m really proud of myself & the work I’ve been doing. I’m also thankful for the Foundation’s investment in my work, ideas, & me as a scholar! Amidst a political climate of disinvestment from justice-oriented work, shout out to WTG for “standing 10 toes down”! 1/3
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6 am school wake up and the first thing my 8 year old son said was, “did the justices win the election? did they keep their seats?” referring to Donohue, Dougherty, and Wecht in PA. He was over the moon about it. “Yay we won!”. Then we had a mini lesson on federal, state, and local government.
November 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
6 am school wake up and the first thing my 8 year old son said was, “did the justices win the election? did they keep their seats?” referring to Donohue, Dougherty, and Wecht in PA. He was over the moon about it. “Yay we won!”. Then we had a mini lesson on federal, state, and local government.
Really excited about how my research agenda on truancy has taken off. I'm this year's keynote speaker for the Becca Conference which brings together education, justice, and community experts to expand best practices on engaging and supporting youth and families in crises (including truancy).
Reimagine Truancy with Dr. Ericka Weathers at the 2025 Becca Conference!
Email from You won't want to miss this keynote presentation. Register now! Meet our 2025 Keynote Speaker! Dr. Ericka Weathers Ericka Weathers, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Education in the Polic
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November 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Really excited about how my research agenda on truancy has taken off. I'm this year's keynote speaker for the Becca Conference which brings together education, justice, and community experts to expand best practices on engaging and supporting youth and families in crises (including truancy).
Know any undergrads interested in research in the social sciences, humanities, or fine arts? If so, tell them about MURAP! Applications close on 1/30.
Fun fact? I did MURAP as an undergraduate. It was a game changer for my career.
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Fun fact? I did MURAP as an undergraduate. It was a game changer for my career.
stonecenter.unc.edu/moore-underg...
Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program | Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Research in Black Culture and History
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November 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Know any undergrads interested in research in the social sciences, humanities, or fine arts? If so, tell them about MURAP! Applications close on 1/30.
Fun fact? I did MURAP as an undergraduate. It was a game changer for my career.
stonecenter.unc.edu/moore-underg...
Fun fact? I did MURAP as an undergraduate. It was a game changer for my career.
stonecenter.unc.edu/moore-underg...
Obligatory photo!
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Obligatory photo!
Let’s go, Celtics! 💚
The NBA is back!
The NBA is back!
October 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Let’s go, Celtics! 💚
The NBA is back!
The NBA is back!
Today’s the last day!
Have you submitted your proposal for #AEFP2026 yet? The deadline is TOMORROW - Monday, October 6th! Learn more here: aefpweb.org/callforp...
October 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Today’s the last day!
Minnie Riperton was such a lover girl to have been so young.
She’s the background to today’s writing session 💕✍🏽
She’s the background to today’s writing session 💕✍🏽
September 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Minnie Riperton was such a lover girl to have been so young.
She’s the background to today’s writing session 💕✍🏽
She’s the background to today’s writing session 💕✍🏽
Manuscript and grant proposal deadline this week….
a black cat is playing with an apple laptop computer .
ALT: a black cat is playing with an apple laptop computer .
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September 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Manuscript and grant proposal deadline this week….
I need one more volunteer. Any takers? Thank you!
Hi AEFPers! I am looking for 1-2 more reviewers to review proposals for the K-12 (academic and non-academic) interventions section. The time commitment is late September through early November. Please message me if you're interested and I can email you additional details. Thanks for considering!
September 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I need one more volunteer. Any takers? Thank you!
Hi AEFPers! I am looking for 1-2 more reviewers to review proposals for the K-12 (academic and non-academic) interventions section. The time commitment is late September through early November. Please message me if you're interested and I can email you additional details. Thanks for considering!
September 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Hi AEFPers! I am looking for 1-2 more reviewers to review proposals for the K-12 (academic and non-academic) interventions section. The time commitment is late September through early November. Please message me if you're interested and I can email you additional details. Thanks for considering!
Recently worked from Soyu, a new coffee shop on Chestnut. Nice space, refreshing tea, and not too far from campus. I’ll be back for more writing and matcha. #coffeeshopchronicles
August 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Recently worked from Soyu, a new coffee shop on Chestnut. Nice space, refreshing tea, and not too far from campus. I’ll be back for more writing and matcha. #coffeeshopchronicles
Worked on a R&R and mapped out the shell of a fall keynote (I had to submit a description so I was forced to start early) from Vault + Vine in East Falls. Soaked up sun, enjoyed the company of a good friend, and picked up some trinkets. I did not buy plants! #coffeeshopchronicles
August 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Worked on a R&R and mapped out the shell of a fall keynote (I had to submit a description so I was forced to start early) from Vault + Vine in East Falls. Soaked up sun, enjoyed the company of a good friend, and picked up some trinkets. I did not buy plants! #coffeeshopchronicles
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Interested applicants for the EFP Editorial team are encouraged to register for a Q&A session tomorrow at 1 PM, hosted by current editors Dr. Li Feng and Dr. Cassandra Hart 📚 aefp.zoom.us/meeting...
August 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Interested applicants for the EFP Editorial team are encouraged to register for a Q&A session tomorrow at 1 PM, hosted by current editors Dr. Li Feng and Dr. Cassandra Hart 📚 aefp.zoom.us/meeting...
I don’t cycle but was walking by when a cyclist pleasantly yelled “Hey Pepsi driver, thanks for leaving the bike lane open!”
More of this 😀
#ShareTheRoad
More of this 😀
#ShareTheRoad
July 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I don’t cycle but was walking by when a cyclist pleasantly yelled “Hey Pepsi driver, thanks for leaving the bike lane open!”
More of this 😀
#ShareTheRoad
More of this 😀
#ShareTheRoad
Every summer since being at Penn GSE, I get to teach midcareer students in our EdD program. It’s a very intensive two day format (14 hours), and while I’m always exhausted at the end of it, it’s one of my favorite group of students. Such rich dialogue! And now I will hide for 2 whole days lol.
July 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Every summer since being at Penn GSE, I get to teach midcareer students in our EdD program. It’s a very intensive two day format (14 hours), and while I’m always exhausted at the end of it, it’s one of my favorite group of students. Such rich dialogue! And now I will hide for 2 whole days lol.
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AEFP invites applications for the editorship of EFP, the association’s flagship journal. Applications are due Nov 1. Read more about it here: aefpweb.org/callfore...
July 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
AEFP invites applications for the editorship of EFP, the association’s flagship journal. Applications are due Nov 1. Read more about it here: aefpweb.org/callfore...
As a parent of Black children, I really hate that common descriptions of childhood ailments are centered on white or fair skin and include characterizations like “redness”, “pinkness”, “flushing” by default. My darker brown skin daughter doesn’t get red, pink, or flush.
July 15, 2025 at 10:48 AM
As a parent of Black children, I really hate that common descriptions of childhood ailments are centered on white or fair skin and include characterizations like “redness”, “pinkness”, “flushing” by default. My darker brown skin daughter doesn’t get red, pink, or flush.
Reflecting on my recent experience at the WTG Scholars’ Retreat last week. So much gratitude for such an affirming and supportive space and community. Looking forward to the work and development that will come out of this!
Also, Park City is beautiful ♥️
Also, Park City is beautiful ♥️
July 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Reflecting on my recent experience at the WTG Scholars’ Retreat last week. So much gratitude for such an affirming and supportive space and community. Looking forward to the work and development that will come out of this!
Also, Park City is beautiful ♥️
Also, Park City is beautiful ♥️
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Here's the recording of the event I organized focused on how to become an ed consultant. There's lots of really useful, practical information regardless of your subject area, but I obviously had my colleagues who've recently lost their jobs in mind.
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Breaking into Education Consulting: Exploring Independent Career Paths [Webinar]
YouTube video by Association for Education Finance & Policy
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June 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Here's the recording of the event I organized focused on how to become an ed consultant. There's lots of really useful, practical information regardless of your subject area, but I obviously had my colleagues who've recently lost their jobs in mind.
youtu.be/50hWMIyR6bw?...
youtu.be/50hWMIyR6bw?...
‘Twas the last day before the start of summer camp & mama has deadlines so we went to a local fav to work. I got in a few hours of writing while they read, chatted, & played quietly. My 10 year old softly sang along to nearly every 80s song in the shop’s rotation. So proud lol #coffeeshopchronicles
June 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
‘Twas the last day before the start of summer camp & mama has deadlines so we went to a local fav to work. I got in a few hours of writing while they read, chatted, & played quietly. My 10 year old softly sang along to nearly every 80s song in the shop’s rotation. So proud lol #coffeeshopchronicles
Summer camp starts on Monday!
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June 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Summer camp starts on Monday!
As seen at Barnes & Noble…
June 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
As seen at Barnes & Noble…
Thanks to those of you who volunteered! Still in need of a few more reviewers (see original) skeet. The section now includes legal issues so we are anticipating more submissions thus the need for more reviewers.
Hi! I’m looking for a few more doctorate holding reviewers for AERA Division L - Section 1 (governance and politics). Reviewing will take place later this summer. If you’re interested, drop a comment here or message me. Thanks for considering.
June 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Thanks to those of you who volunteered! Still in need of a few more reviewers (see original) skeet. The section now includes legal issues so we are anticipating more submissions thus the need for more reviewers.
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Booker: He was made to kneel before the authority of the executive… They treated a member of the United States senate violently after he identified himself, dragged him out of a room, threw him upon the ground, and put him in handcuffs
June 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Booker: He was made to kneel before the authority of the executive… They treated a member of the United States senate violently after he identified himself, dragged him out of a room, threw him upon the ground, and put him in handcuffs