Jimmy Leak
@jimmyleak.bsky.social
Research analyst. International #education professional. Working to improve #literacy and #opportunities for all children. @UNC sports fan. Love to #travel.
NCARE 2026 registration is open!
We hope everyone is staying warm and safe! Registration for NCARE 2026 is now OPEN. Find all registration details here including hotel booking information: ncare.us/Conference-Reg…
Proposal decisions will be coming out by this Friday, so stay tuned.
Proposal decisions will be coming out by this Friday, so stay tuned.
https://ncare.us/Conference-Reg…
December 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
NCARE 2026 registration is open!
FINAL CALL: NCARE 2026 proposals are due TODAY by 11:59pm. Submit your proposals here:
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November 14, 2025 at 1:18 PM
One week to go!
Reminder that the deadline for proposals for NCARE 2026 has been EXTENDED one week to Friday November 14th. Submit your proposals and sign up for undergrad, graduate student, and school district personnel subsidies here:
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Conference Call for Proposals
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November 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
One week to go!
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Reminder that the NCARE 2026 Conference Deadline is coming soon on Friday November 7th. Submit your proposals here and don’t forget to sign up for student and school district personnel subsidy at the bottom:
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Conference Call for Proposals
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October 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Reminder that the NCARE 2026 Conference Deadline is coming soon on Friday November 7th. Submit your proposals here and don’t forget to sign up for student and school district personnel subsidy at the bottom:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/conference-i...
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Please join us and spread the word!
We are so excited to be able to offer a limited number of subsidies to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as school district personnel, to present at NCARE 2026 thanks to our generous sponsors. Proposals are due November 7th: ncafrie.wildapricot.org/conference-i...
Conference Call for Proposals
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September 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Please join us and spread the word!
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Interested in connecting research and practice? @jimmyleak.bsky.social shares how Guilford County Schools uses & develops evidence to improve student outcomes. Featuring @nssaccelerator.bsky.social @rpp-network.bsky.social @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social and more!
📣 Each week this month, AEFP will spotlight a story that shows how research drives effective, responsive government. First up: Learn how Jimmy Leak (Guilford County Schools) applied evidence-based strategies to improve student outcomes: aefpweb.org/evidence...
September 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Interested in connecting research and practice? @jimmyleak.bsky.social shares how Guilford County Schools uses & develops evidence to improve student outcomes. Featuring @nssaccelerator.bsky.social @rpp-network.bsky.social @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social and more!
Lots of stress. Lots of hours. Lots of wasted time that could have been spent preparing for the school year.
In the past 3 weeks, how many hours did state and district leaders spend frantically re-arranging budgets, contracts, and staffing plans to address the budget uncertainty? Did that improve student outcomes?
What a ridiculous waste of scarce resources.
What a ridiculous waste of scarce resources.
“Celebrate today, but keep organizing and keep advocating and using your voice so we can make sure that our students get the services that they need,” said Montserrat Garibay www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
July 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Lots of stress. Lots of hours. Lots of wasted time that could have been spent preparing for the school year.
Great news!
Breaking News: The White House said it would release $5.5 billion in frozen education funds to states, reversing a decision that had sent school districts scrambling. The money will help train and recruit teachers, give extra support for children learning English and fund arts and music education.
Trump Live Updates: Justice Dept. Concludes Interview With Epstein Associate Ghislaine Maxwell
trib.al
July 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Great news!
The Council of the Great City Schools urges the U.S. Dept. of Education & OMB to immediately release funding approved by Congress & signed by President Trump in March. Read full press release: bit.ly/3G4VRZV
Urban Schools Coalition Urges Administration to Immediately Release Critical Federal Education Funding Approved by Congress
July 1, 2025
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July 2, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The Council of the Great City Schools urges the U.S. Dept. of Education & OMB to immediately release funding approved by Congress & signed by President Trump in March. Read full press release: bit.ly/3G4VRZV
This is very bad and unconstitutional.
Trump administration freezes $6.8 billion in federal education funds; California hit hard
Trump administration freezes $6.8 billion in federal education funds; California hit hard
The Trump administration freezes funding that education officials estimated at $6.5 billion — as feds evaluate 'priorities and ... statutory requirements.'
www.latimes.com
July 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
This is very bad and unconstitutional.
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Yesterday, June 2, was an interesting day at work. I was reporting a story about how the Education Department hadn't delivered a report to Congress on the Condition of Education, despite the June 1 deadline mandated by law. 🧵 (1/9)
June 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Yesterday, June 2, was an interesting day at work. I was reporting a story about how the Education Department hadn't delivered a report to Congress on the Condition of Education, despite the June 1 deadline mandated by law. 🧵 (1/9)
Come join us today to talk hear about high dosage tutoring data systems and implementation. @edweek.bsky.social
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How to Build and Scale Effective K-12 State & District Tutoring Programs
Join this free virtual summit to learn from education leaders, policymakers, and industry experts on the topic of high-impact tutoring.
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April 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Come join us today to talk hear about high dosage tutoring data systems and implementation. @edweek.bsky.social
www.edweek.org/events/k-12-...
www.edweek.org/events/k-12-...
Did Duke Win?
www.diddukewin.com
April 6, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Federal education research and data are under attack. AERA is speaking out, alerting association members, and coordinating with the scientific community to advocate for protecting the integrity of federal research & data. www.aera.net/Research-Pol...
March 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Federal education research and data are under attack. AERA is speaking out, alerting association members, and coordinating with the scientific community to advocate for protecting the integrity of federal research & data. www.aera.net/Research-Pol...
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Trump Education Department decimates office serving 5 million English learners in public schools
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/03/21/trump-education-department-dismantles-office-for-students-learning-english/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/03/21/trump-education-department-dismantles-office-for-students-learning-english/
Upheaval at Education Department office sparks concern about services for English learners
The Trump Education Department says changes to the Office for English Language Acquisition will not affect funding or federal programs for students. But experts and others worry that the quality of their education and training for their teachers could suffer.
www.chalkbeat.org
March 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trump Education Department decimates office serving 5 million English learners in public schools
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/03/21/trump-education-department-dismantles-office-for-students-learning-english/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/03/21/trump-education-department-dismantles-office-for-students-learning-english/
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What kind of research was cancelled by Dept of Ed?
Bread & butter work to improve kids' achievement & lives:
🚸Enhancing math & writing instruction
🚸Helping kids w disabilities transition after HS
🚸Reducing teacher shortages
Bread & butter work to improve kids' achievement & lives:
🚸Enhancing math & writing instruction
🚸Helping kids w disabilities transition after HS
🚸Reducing teacher shortages
Mathematica statement on the cancellation of Regional Educational Laboratories
Mathematica statement on the cancellation of Regional Educational Laboratories The Congressionally mandated Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) supported the work of state and local education age...
www.linkedin.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
What kind of research was cancelled by Dept of Ed?
Bread & butter work to improve kids' achievement & lives:
🚸Enhancing math & writing instruction
🚸Helping kids w disabilities transition after HS
🚸Reducing teacher shortages
Bread & butter work to improve kids' achievement & lives:
🚸Enhancing math & writing instruction
🚸Helping kids w disabilities transition after HS
🚸Reducing teacher shortages
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We are excited to see everyone at NCARE 2025 tomorrow. Here is the conference program:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/resources/Do...
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/resources/Do...
ncafrie.wildapricot.org
February 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We are excited to see everyone at NCARE 2025 tomorrow. Here is the conference program:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/resources/Do...
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/resources/Do...
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DOGE has cut nearly $1 billion in federal education research, affecting projects to understand challenges such as post-Covid academic recovery; disability issues; behavior problems; and the sharp rise in student absenteeism. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/u...
Musks’s DOGE Announces Millions in Cuts to Education Dept. Amid Legal Pushback
Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team said that it had “terminated” 89 of the department’s contracts, apparently targeting its research arm.
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
DOGE has cut nearly $1 billion in federal education research, affecting projects to understand challenges such as post-Covid academic recovery; disability issues; behavior problems; and the sharp rise in student absenteeism. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/u...
Does anyone have a list of the IES grants that were terminated?
February 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Does anyone have a list of the IES grants that were terminated?
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Regular registration is still ongoing for NCARE. Register today!
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January 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Regular registration is still ongoing for NCARE. Register today!
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"at this time our understanding is that for formula funding all districts received their FY24 funds on either July 1 or October 1 and it is with them and cannot be withheld."
clearest and best thing I have read on K-12 impact on federal freeze (THANK YOU @noellerson.bsky.social!) so far:
www.aasa.org/resources/bl...
www.aasa.org/resources/bl...
January 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
"at this time our understanding is that for formula funding all districts received their FY24 funds on either July 1 or October 1 and it is with them and cannot be withheld."
Register and book your hotel rooms today for the best rates for #NCARE2025!
NCARE’s early bird registration deadline is this Friday January 24th
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Hotel rooms should be booked by tomorrow, Thursday January 23rd to get the conference rate:
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We look forward to seeing you all there!
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/Conference-R...
Hotel rooms should be booked by tomorrow, Thursday January 23rd to get the conference rate:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/conference-i...
We look forward to seeing you all there!
North Carolina Association for Research in Education - Conference Registration
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January 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Register and book your hotel rooms today for the best rates for #NCARE2025!
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We are looking forward to seeing you this February 13-14 at NCARE in Greensboro. Early Bird Registration ends Friday January 24th, so make sure you sign up early to get a discount!
Please use the following link to register:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/Conference-R...
Book hotel by Jan 23rd!
Please use the following link to register:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/Conference-R...
Book hotel by Jan 23rd!
North Carolina Association for Research in Education - Conference Registration
ncafrie.wildapricot.org
January 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
We are looking forward to seeing you this February 13-14 at NCARE in Greensboro. Early Bird Registration ends Friday January 24th, so make sure you sign up early to get a discount!
Please use the following link to register:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/Conference-R...
Book hotel by Jan 23rd!
Please use the following link to register:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/Conference-R...
Book hotel by Jan 23rd!
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All proposal decisions have been emailed. Please make sure to register for the conference and book your hotel room to get early bird rates before January 24th. We hope to see you there!
Registration:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/Conference-Reg…
Booking Hotel:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/conference-info
Registration:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/Conference-Reg…
Booking Hotel:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/conference-info
https://ncafrie.wildapricot.org/Conference-Reg…
December 19, 2024 at 6:23 PM
All proposal decisions have been emailed. Please make sure to register for the conference and book your hotel room to get early bird rates before January 24th. We hope to see you there!
Registration:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/Conference-Reg…
Booking Hotel:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/conference-info
Registration:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/Conference-Reg…
Booking Hotel:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/conference-info
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For those who submitted proposals to the 2025 NCARE conference, you should receive an email with the decision on your proposal by the end of the day on Friday December 20th. That email will come from ncareboard@gmail.com.
December 16, 2024 at 4:21 PM
For those who submitted proposals to the 2025 NCARE conference, you should receive an email with the decision on your proposal by the end of the day on Friday December 20th. That email will come from ncareboard@gmail.com.