Nicole Ridgway
@nicridgway.bsky.social
Editor in Chief at The 74, a non-profit, non-partisan news site covering education in America. Any opinions here are mine.
@chadaldeman.bsky.social compared literacy v. poverty rates for 10,000 districts, 42,000 schools and 3 million kids. See which schools are beating the odds in teaching kids to read www.the74million.org/article/thes...
These Schools Are Beating the Odds in Teaching Kids to Read
New analysis compares literacy vs. poverty rates for 10,000 districts, 42,000 schools and 3 million kids. Is your school a Bright Spot?
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November 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
@chadaldeman.bsky.social compared literacy v. poverty rates for 10,000 districts, 42,000 schools and 3 million kids. See which schools are beating the odds in teaching kids to read www.the74million.org/article/thes...
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The government shutdown has forced providers of the early learning and child care program for lower-income families to close across the country.
From @the74.bsky.social:
From @the74.bsky.social:
Head Start programs begin to shutter, leaving 65,000 kids at risk
The government shutdown has forced providers of the early learning and child care program for lower-income families to close across the country.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The government shutdown has forced providers of the early learning and child care program for lower-income families to close across the country.
From @the74.bsky.social:
From @the74.bsky.social:
Gut-wrenching reporting by @amandageduld.bsky.social, who spoke to parents, directors and teachers in the six states at risk of losing the greatest number of Head Start seats.
As Time Runs Out, a Dozen Head Start Families and Providers Share Their Fears www.the74million.org/zero2eight/a...
As Time Runs Out, a Dozen Head Start Families and Providers Share Their Fears www.the74million.org/zero2eight/a...
As Time Runs Out, a Dozen Head Start Families and Providers Share Their Fears
The 74 spoke to parents, directors and teachers in the six states at risk of losing the greatest number of Head Start seats come Saturday.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Gut-wrenching reporting by @amandageduld.bsky.social, who spoke to parents, directors and teachers in the six states at risk of losing the greatest number of Head Start seats.
As Time Runs Out, a Dozen Head Start Families and Providers Share Their Fears www.the74million.org/zero2eight/a...
As Time Runs Out, a Dozen Head Start Families and Providers Share Their Fears www.the74million.org/zero2eight/a...
Congrats to @the74.bsky.social’s @jonapolitano.bsky.social and her investigation Unwelcome to America for winning the Breaking Barriers award from the Institute for Nonprofit News. Jo uncovered high schools that wrongfully refused immigrant students #INNYs2025
www.the74million.org/article/hund...
www.the74million.org/article/hund...
Hundreds of High Schools Wrongfully Refused Entry to Older, Immigrant Student
In 35 states, students have a right to attend high school until at least age 20; a 74 investigation revealed a 19-year-old was repeatedly turned away.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Congrats to @the74.bsky.social’s @jonapolitano.bsky.social and her investigation Unwelcome to America for winning the Breaking Barriers award from the Institute for Nonprofit News. Jo uncovered high schools that wrongfully refused immigrant students #INNYs2025
www.the74million.org/article/hund...
www.the74million.org/article/hund...
Doomscrolling. Poor literacy instruction. Overscheduling. These are just some of the reasons fewer kids are reading for fun. Check out Greg Toppo's @gtoppo.bsky.social fabulously written and reported piece.
Why Are So Few Kids Reading for Pleasure? www.the74million.org/article/why-...
Why Are So Few Kids Reading for Pleasure? www.the74million.org/article/why-...
Why Are So Few Kids Reading for Pleasure?
Doomscrolling. Poor literacy instruction. Overscheduling. These are some of the reasons cited for a generational decline in students reading for fun.
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September 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Doomscrolling. Poor literacy instruction. Overscheduling. These are just some of the reasons fewer kids are reading for fun. Check out Greg Toppo's @gtoppo.bsky.social fabulously written and reported piece.
Why Are So Few Kids Reading for Pleasure? www.the74million.org/article/why-...
Why Are So Few Kids Reading for Pleasure? www.the74million.org/article/why-...
Today’s 4-4 SCOTUS charter school decision was made possible by the recusal of Justice Barrett. In March, @lrj417.bsky.social wrote this scoop about Barrett's friendship with the law prof whose legal arguments are at the heart of the case. @the74.bsky.social www.the74million.org/article/a-li...
Mysterious Recusal Could Upend Pivotal Supreme Court Charter School Case
Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s recusal from an upcoming Oklahoma charter case could tilt the scales in a cause her close friend spent a career defending.
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May 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Today’s 4-4 SCOTUS charter school decision was made possible by the recusal of Justice Barrett. In March, @lrj417.bsky.social wrote this scoop about Barrett's friendship with the law prof whose legal arguments are at the heart of the case. @the74.bsky.social www.the74million.org/article/a-li...
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended a 15% cut in education funding Wednesday. @lrj417.bsky.social reports
McMahon Takes Flak From Democrats, Republicans at Congressional Budget Hearing
The education secretary on Wednesday argued for deep cuts to K-12 programs, but one committee leader said she’s “incapacitating” the department.
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May 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended a 15% cut in education funding Wednesday. @lrj417.bsky.social reports
Excited to see the talented team at @the74.bsky.social launch zero2eight, a new vertical digging into the issues critical to America’s youngest children. Welcome to the team zero2eight!
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www.the74million.org/zero2eight/a...
The First 8 Years Are Crucial For Foundational Learning and Brain Development
Introducing zero2eight, a new vertical examining issues critical to America’s youngest children.
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May 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Excited to see the talented team at @the74.bsky.social launch zero2eight, a new vertical digging into the issues critical to America’s youngest children. Welcome to the team zero2eight!
www.the74million.org/zero2eight/a...
www.the74million.org/zero2eight/a...
The 74's @markkeierleber.bsky.social analyzed more than 300 school cyberattacks over the past 5 years, demonstrating how district leaders conceal the truth in order to limit legal exposure — leaving students, parents and staff in the dark. @kjmoc.bsky.social
www.the74million.org/article/kept...
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Kept in the Dark
Meet the Hired Guns Who Make Sure School Cyberattacks Stay Hidden
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February 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The 74's @markkeierleber.bsky.social analyzed more than 300 school cyberattacks over the past 5 years, demonstrating how district leaders conceal the truth in order to limit legal exposure — leaving students, parents and staff in the dark. @kjmoc.bsky.social
www.the74million.org/article/kept...
www.the74million.org/article/kept...
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The year in education: Our top 24 stories about schools, students and learning https://buff.ly/3P6Ff4O
The Year in Education: Our Top 24 Stories About Schools, Students and Learning
Learning recovery. Christianity in public schools. The impact of AI. The 74 takes a look back at some of our biggest education stories of the year.
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December 25, 2024 at 2:05 PM
The year in education: Our top 24 stories about schools, students and learning https://buff.ly/3P6Ff4O
Congrats to @the74.bsky.social's Marianna McMurdock, who won the Newswomen's Club's Ida B. Wells award for her in-depth series on segregation in U.S. schools.
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December 19, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Congrats to @the74.bsky.social's Marianna McMurdock, who won the Newswomen's Club's Ida B. Wells award for her in-depth series on segregation in U.S. schools.
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With Starkest Increase in a Decade, More NYC Students Without Homes Than Ever @marimcmurdock reports for @The74 www.the74million.org/article/with...
With Starkest Increase in a Decade, More NYC Students Without Homes Than Ever
In a 23% increase, the largest seen in a single year, 146,000 students experienced homelessness in 2023-24. What changes experts say are overdue.
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November 18, 2024 at 9:07 PM
With Starkest Increase in a Decade, More NYC Students Without Homes Than Ever @marimcmurdock reports for @The74 www.the74million.org/article/with...
Mike Huckabee’s ‘Faith-Based’ Media Company Contributed to New Texas Curriculum www.the74million.org/article/mike... @lrj417.bsky.social @the74.bsky.social
Mike Huckabee’s ‘Faith-Based’ Media Company Contributed to New Texas Curriculum
The link to the former Arkansas governor and Trump appointee for ambassador to Israel comes as the state votes on the Bible-infused program.
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November 18, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Mike Huckabee’s ‘Faith-Based’ Media Company Contributed to New Texas Curriculum www.the74million.org/article/mike... @lrj417.bsky.social @the74.bsky.social