Maggie Reeves
@maggiereeves1.bsky.social
K-12 ed lead at Urban Institute. Georgia Policy Labs founding senior director. RPPs, integrated data, veggie grower, and mama, too.
Want to see how potential changes to #education Title funding might affect #K-12 districts? Check out this nifty data tool from @kblagg.bsky.social and me! You can choose your own scenarios and see projected impacts to keep up with the policy proposals from Congress. www.urban.org/research/pub...
How Would Proposed Changes to Federal K–12 Title Spending Affect Your School District?
As district leaders face the uncertainty posed by these vastly different proposals and other downstream changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill, this data to…
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September 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Want to see how potential changes to #education Title funding might affect #K-12 districts? Check out this nifty data tool from @kblagg.bsky.social and me! You can choose your own scenarios and see projected impacts to keep up with the policy proposals from Congress. www.urban.org/research/pub...
Last day to send us your 1-paragraph ideas for feedback #edusky #econsky #psychsky. This optional process can be really helpful! Also, if you've already submitted, be on the look out for responses as we move through this great list of ideas that have come through!
$3 million #RFP from our Student Upward Mobility Initiative! Seeking bold, innovative #R&D that explores which skills in late HS drive upward mobility & the ways in which those are developed and can be measured in middle-to-HS. #edusky #econsky #psychsky #academicsky studentupwardmobility.urban.org
Student Upward Mobility Initiative
studentupwardmobility.urban.org
September 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
$3 million #RFP from our Student Upward Mobility Initiative! Seeking bold, innovative #R&D that explores which skills in late HS drive upward mobility & the ways in which those are developed and can be measured in middle-to-HS. #edusky #econsky #psychsky #academicsky studentupwardmobility.urban.org
Student Upward Mobility Initiative
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August 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
$3 million #RFP from our Student Upward Mobility Initiative! Seeking bold, innovative #R&D that explores which skills in late HS drive upward mobility & the ways in which those are developed and can be measured in middle-to-HS. #edusky #econsky #psychsky #academicsky studentupwardmobility.urban.org
📣📣📣The Student Upward Mobility Initiative's RFP will be launched later this month. Sign up for our webinar to learn more: www.urban.org/events/stude...
Student Upward Mobility Initiative 2025 Request for Proposals: Informational Webinar
,The Student Upward Mobility Initiative works to support students’ economic mobility by identifying the PK–12 skills and competencies that drive long-term success, especially for students from backgro...
www.urban.org
August 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
📣📣📣The Student Upward Mobility Initiative's RFP will be launched later this month. Sign up for our webinar to learn more: www.urban.org/events/stude...
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Because students receiving #SNAP or #Medicaid automatically qualify for free #school meals, changes to both social safety net programs outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could impact access for millions of students across the US.
Explore the analysis completed by Urban Institute experts.
Explore the analysis completed by Urban Institute experts.
Changes to SNAP and Medicaid Would Have Implications for Student Access to School Meals
House Republicans have passed their version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which puts forth several changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
www.urban.org
August 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Thrilled to present actionable recommendations for governors to ensure their students graduate ready for success as part of the #LetsGetReady Roadmap #NGASummerMeeting. Check out the guide from our Student Upward Mobility Initiative! urbn.is/SUMIBrief
July 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Thrilled to present actionable recommendations for governors to ensure their students graduate ready for success as part of the #LetsGetReady Roadmap #NGASummerMeeting. Check out the guide from our Student Upward Mobility Initiative! urbn.is/SUMIBrief
Love to see Gov. Polis highlighting our new Education-to-Workforce Framework Data tool! apps.urban.org/features/edu...
July 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Love to see Gov. Polis highlighting our new Education-to-Workforce Framework Data tool! apps.urban.org/features/edu...
Hey #edusky and #econsky - the Education Data Portal has been updated with IPEDS fall data collection, CCD, CRDC (through 20), and SAIPE through 2023. Have at it and know further updates to CRDC and IPEDS are forthcoming!
educationdata.urban.org/documentatio...
educationdata.urban.org/documentatio...
The Urban Institute’s Education Data Portal offers users the ability to view data endpoints and select summary endpoints directly in their web browser. Users can access this application programming interface (API) by directly hitting a URL endpoint or by using Stata or R. All data are returned in JSON format and can be viewed directly in a web browser.
educationdata.urban.org
April 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Hey #edusky and #econsky - the Education Data Portal has been updated with IPEDS fall data collection, CCD, CRDC (through 20), and SAIPE through 2023. Have at it and know further updates to CRDC and IPEDS are forthcoming!
educationdata.urban.org/documentatio...
educationdata.urban.org/documentatio...
Following along in Colorado. Partly because these policy actions emanated from a technical advisory group Emily Gutierrez and I led last year and partly because the state must continue grappling with the uncertainty of TCJA-esque extensions and a potential change in the CEP threshold.
Colorado’s popular universal school meals program could be cut back. Lawmakers’ solution hinges on voter support.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2025/04/01/colorado-healthy-school-meals-for-all-budget-proposal/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2025/04/01/colorado-healthy-school-meals-for-all-budget-proposal/
Colorado’s budget counts on voters to save the state’s universal free school meals program
Colorado lawmakers are banking on voters to approve another referendum for universal school meals.
www.chalkbeat.org
April 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Following along in Colorado. Partly because these policy actions emanated from a technical advisory group Emily Gutierrez and I led last year and partly because the state must continue grappling with the uncertainty of TCJA-esque extensions and a potential change in the CEP threshold.
It was incredibly energizing to get the Student Upward Mobility Initiative’s first cohort + friends together in DC! Follow along as we learn from researchers, field leaders, and practitioners on our blog www.tfaforms.com/4644066/?tfa...
March 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It was incredibly energizing to get the Student Upward Mobility Initiative’s first cohort + friends together in DC! Follow along as we learn from researchers, field leaders, and practitioners on our blog www.tfaforms.com/4644066/?tfa...
Good news! We've heard from @usedgov.bsky.social that it is a technical difficulty and should be restored soon! We'll keep monitoring.
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March 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Good news! We've heard from @usedgov.bsky.social that it is a technical difficulty and should be restored soon! We'll keep monitoring.
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So glad to see @urbaninstitute.bsky.social's demographically adjusted #NAEP scores in this great state dashboard! Love to get data into the hands of policymakers! s/o to @chingos.bsky.social and @kblagg.bsky.social for delivering these adjusted scores so fast!
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watershed-advisors.com/resources/na...
February 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
So glad to see @urbaninstitute.bsky.social's demographically adjusted #NAEP scores in this great state dashboard! Love to get data into the hands of policymakers! s/o to @chingos.bsky.social and @kblagg.bsky.social for delivering these adjusted scores so fast!
watershed-advisors.com/resources/na...
watershed-advisors.com/resources/na...
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Notwithstanding culture war distractions, “the biggest issue facing U.S. public schools will remain fiscal.”
www.the74million.org/article/as-s...
www.the74million.org/article/as-s...
As Schools Shrink, D.C.’s Public Pre-K Shows Lasting Enrollment Benefits
Conor Williams, whose three children went through the program, calls out the new research and other strengths, including allowing families to grow.
www.the74million.org
February 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Notwithstanding culture war distractions, “the biggest issue facing U.S. public schools will remain fiscal.”
www.the74million.org/article/as-s...
www.the74million.org/article/as-s...
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Demographically adjusted 2024 NAEP scores, hot off the presses! www.urban.org/research/pub...
States’ Demographically Adjusted Performance on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress
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January 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Demographically adjusted 2024 NAEP scores, hot off the presses! www.urban.org/research/pub...
Reposted by Maggie Reeves
Are you an early career education researcher? Have you earned your PhD since April 1, 2017?
IES has a grant for up to $600K for developing your research, including working closely with a mentor
You need to be tenure track at an R1 or R2
Due March 1
ies.ed.gov/funding/pdf/...
IES has a grant for up to $600K for developing your research, including working closely with a mentor
You need to be tenure track at an R1 or R2
Due March 1
ies.ed.gov/funding/pdf/...
January 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Are you an early career education researcher? Have you earned your PhD since April 1, 2017?
IES has a grant for up to $600K for developing your research, including working closely with a mentor
You need to be tenure track at an R1 or R2
Due March 1
ies.ed.gov/funding/pdf/...
IES has a grant for up to $600K for developing your research, including working closely with a mentor
You need to be tenure track at an R1 or R2
Due March 1
ies.ed.gov/funding/pdf/...
Tim Sass leaves behind an indelible impact on metro Atlanta #students through changed policies, and the #econofed field is better for his integrity and work. He also made a true difference in my career for which I will always be grateful. Cheers 🍻 to Tim!
news.gsu.edu/2024/12/10/n...
news.gsu.edu/2024/12/10/n...
Nationally Recognized Education Scholar and Economist Tim Sass Retiring
Distinguished University Professor Tim Sass is retiring from Georgia State University at the end of the year after more than 40 years of service.
news.gsu.edu
December 11, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Tim Sass leaves behind an indelible impact on metro Atlanta #students through changed policies, and the #econofed field is better for his integrity and work. He also made a true difference in my career for which I will always be grateful. Cheers 🍻 to Tim!
news.gsu.edu/2024/12/10/n...
news.gsu.edu/2024/12/10/n...
Congrats to the new Urban Institute Employees Union and all its members!! ⬇️
We are excited to announce that Urban Institute and Urban Institute Employees Union have reached a historic collective bargaining agreement. Learn more in the full press release.
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Urban Institute and Urban Institute Employees Union Reach Historic Collective Bargaining Agreement
www.urban.org
December 2, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Congrats to the new Urban Institute Employees Union and all its members!! ⬇️
GA passed a $6,500/student/year voucher this year for tuition, tutoring, some transportation, or occupational, speech, behavioral, or physical therapy. Up to 1% of the state education formula (QBE) can be spent. Newly issued program rules got me interested but I’m left with more ?s.
November 19, 2024 at 4:15 PM
GA passed a $6,500/student/year voucher this year for tuition, tutoring, some transportation, or occupational, speech, behavioral, or physical therapy. Up to 1% of the state education formula (QBE) can be spent. Newly issued program rules got me interested but I’m left with more ?s.
Reposted by Maggie Reeves
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November 18, 2024 at 5:55 PM
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Excited to announce the first grants from the Student Upward Mobility Initiative!
$3.5 million will support 16 projects that connect PK-12 measures to long-term success or develop new measures of skills that drive economic mobility.
A quick overview🧵 studentupwardmobility.urban.org/student-upwa...
$3.5 million will support 16 projects that connect PK-12 measures to long-term success or develop new measures of skills that drive economic mobility.
A quick overview🧵 studentupwardmobility.urban.org/student-upwa...
How Our First Grants Will Help Us Understand What It Takes to Move Students from Poverty to Prosperity
The Student Upward Mobility Initiative’s first funded projects span three drivers of economic mobility: academic skills, career preparation, and nonacademic factors.
studentupwardmobility.urban.org
September 12, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Excited to announce the first grants from the Student Upward Mobility Initiative!
$3.5 million will support 16 projects that connect PK-12 measures to long-term success or develop new measures of skills that drive economic mobility.
A quick overview🧵 studentupwardmobility.urban.org/student-upwa...
$3.5 million will support 16 projects that connect PK-12 measures to long-term success or develop new measures of skills that drive economic mobility.
A quick overview🧵 studentupwardmobility.urban.org/student-upwa...
In typical #AEFP2024 fashion, I got to spend my whole flight talking to a dear friend @tgoldring.bsky.social. Can’t wait to see more of you tomorrow. Even if we haven’t met, feel free to grab my attention to talk about the Student Upward Mobility Initiative RFP! studentupwardmobility.urban.org
Student Upward Mobility Initiative
studentupwardmobility.urban.org
March 14, 2024 at 2:32 AM
In typical #AEFP2024 fashion, I got to spend my whole flight talking to a dear friend @tgoldring.bsky.social. Can’t wait to see more of you tomorrow. Even if we haven’t met, feel free to grab my attention to talk about the Student Upward Mobility Initiative RFP! studentupwardmobility.urban.org