Noellerson
@noellerson.bsky.social
Wife to #ngallan, mom to #MiniHWN, corgmom to #MrTheoNg. Lover of all things public education, advocacy, and running. Proud public school graduate.
The public supports education funding and the Dept. of Education. Urge Congress to reject cuts to education and to supports for students using the @edfunding toolkit at cef.org/advocacy/ #DontFlunktheFuture
April 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The public supports education funding and the Dept. of Education. Urge Congress to reject cuts to education and to supports for students using the @edfunding toolkit at cef.org/advocacy/ #DontFlunktheFuture
Now on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: IDEA Full Funding Coalition Shares FY26 Funding Letter www.aasa.org/resources/bl...
IDEA Full Funding Coalition Sends FY26 Letter to the Hill
Ahead of the FY26 appropriations cycle, the IDEA Full Funding Coalition sent this letter to the appropriations committees with our funding ask and priority.
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April 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Now on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: IDEA Full Funding Coalition Shares FY26 Funding Letter www.aasa.org/resources/bl...
Now on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: A FERPA Update. Worth the read to be up-to-date on the wide reach of the federal privacy statute and how the administration is using it.
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FERPA Update
In recent weeks, USED has leveraged the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as a policy tool to incentivize state compliance with other administration policy priorities.
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April 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Now on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: A FERPA Update. Worth the read to be up-to-date on the wide reach of the federal privacy statute and how the administration is using it.
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Reporting suggests that as many as 41 states and DC stand to lose almost $3bil in funding that was already obligated but not yet liquidated (or reimbursed) as the now-cancelled extensions had allowed final payments to be made through early 2026. On the blog. www.aasa.org/resources/bl...
ESSER Liquidation Update
On 3/28/25, the Department informed SEAs that the Administration has canceled any prior approval for “late liquidation” of remaining funds from a variety of federal pandemic recovery funds.
www.aasa.org
April 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Reporting suggests that as many as 41 states and DC stand to lose almost $3bil in funding that was already obligated but not yet liquidated (or reimbursed) as the now-cancelled extensions had allowed final payments to be made through early 2026. On the blog. www.aasa.org/resources/bl...
12 Truths and No Lies: Guiding Principles for the Future of American Education www.the74million.org/article/12-t...
12 Truths and No Lies: Guiding Principles for the Future of American Education
Aldeman: Knowledge is good; education is better. Teachers & tests are important. Parents deserve honest info. School choice doesn't guarantee results
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March 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
12 Truths and No Lies: Guiding Principles for the Future of American Education www.the74million.org/article/12-t...
Don’t flunk the future! The President has signed an order to close the Dept. of Education and has already withheld funding and cut staff – all counter to what the public wants. Urge Congress to support education with the @edfunding toolkit at cef.org/advocacy/
Advocacy | Education Funding, Policy, & More | Committee for Education Funding (CEF) | Supporting Investment in Education
Learn about our advocacy missions -- bringing awareness to the public & congress about the importance of educational funding to the greater community & nation.
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March 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Don’t flunk the future! The President has signed an order to close the Dept. of Education and has already withheld funding and cut staff – all counter to what the public wants. Urge Congress to support education with the @edfunding toolkit at cef.org/advocacy/
Ahead of this week's @SCOTUSblog case on #ERate and universal service fund:
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How a Supreme Court case threatens the ‘luxury’ of the internet in libraries, schools and hospitals | CNN Politics
The “nondelegation doctrine,” which blocks Congress from delegating its authority to agencies, is the next target of conservatives
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March 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Ahead of this week's @SCOTUSblog case on #ERate and universal service fund:
www.cnn.com/2025/03/23/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/03/23/p...
Don’t flunk the future! Americans want more federal education funding, and support the Dept. of Education! Tell Congress to support and protect education funding – it’s easy to email, call, or post to your Members of Congress with @edfunding’s toolkit at cef.org/advocacy/
Advocacy | Education Funding, Policy, & More | Committee for Education Funding (CEF) | Supporting Investment in Education
Learn about our advocacy missions -- bringing awareness to the public & congress about the importance of educational funding to the greater community & nation.
cef.org
March 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Don’t flunk the future! Americans want more federal education funding, and support the Dept. of Education! Tell Congress to support and protect education funding – it’s easy to email, call, or post to your Members of Congress with @edfunding’s toolkit at cef.org/advocacy/
The Justice, the Professor and the Friendship That Could Rattle a Pivotal Religious Charter School Case 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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March 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The Justice, the Professor and the Friendship That Could Rattle a Pivotal Religious Charter School Case www.the74million.org/article/a-li...
ICYMI: On the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog
Congress Passes CR to Complete FY25
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Congress Passes CR to Complete FY25
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Congress Passes CR to Complete FY25
Congress has approved a year-long continuing resolution. This completes FY2025 appropriations and provides level-funding for most of the key K-12 formula programs, including IDEA, Title I, Title IV-A ...
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March 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
ICYMI: On the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog
Congress Passes CR to Complete FY25
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Congress Passes CR to Complete FY25
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11 thoughts about the massive layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education
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11 thoughts about the massive layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education
Trump administration officials announced on Tuesday that they are laying off 1,300 employees at the U.S. Department of Education. This is on top of nearly 600 people who had already taken early retire...
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March 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
11 thoughts about the massive layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education
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Demolishing The Dept. Of Education Dumps Fuel On A Public Ed Crisis Already Underway talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/trump-d...
Demolishing The Dept. Of Education Dumps Fuel On A Public Ed Crisis Already Underway
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March 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Demolishing The Dept. Of Education Dumps Fuel On A Public Ed Crisis Already Underway talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/trump-d...
What does IDEA mean for students? ✅ Individualized learning plans ✅ Early intervention ✅ Inclusive classrooms ✅ Protections & advocacy ✅ Pathways to independence #IDEA50
March 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
What does IDEA mean for students? ✅ Individualized learning plans ✅ Early intervention ✅ Inclusive classrooms ✅ Protections & advocacy ✅ Pathways to independence #IDEA50
IDEA supports educators, too! The law provides funding for teacher training and professional development, helping schools meet the needs of all learners. #IDEA50 #TeachTheFuture
March 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
IDEA supports educators, too! The law provides funding for teacher training and professional development, helping schools meet the needs of all learners. #IDEA50 #TeachTheFuture
Special education services rely on IDEA funding—with serious cuts to USED, processing & support from the federal level could slow down, impacting students with disabilities. #IDEA #SpecialEducation
March 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Special education services rely on IDEA funding—with serious cuts to USED, processing & support from the federal level could slow down, impacting students with disabilities. #IDEA #SpecialEducation
When federal employees are laid off, our schools suffer. From processing funding to providing guidance, the support schools rely on comes to a halt. Our kids deserve stability! #Education #IDEA50
March 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
When federal employees are laid off, our schools suffer. From processing funding to providing guidance, the support schools rely on comes to a halt. Our kids deserve stability! #Education #IDEA50
Looking for ways to stay engaged on the important work to fully fund #IDEA, especially this year, when IDEA turns 50?
Make sure your national organization is part of our IDEA Full Funding Coalition (check out our website: ideafullfunding.org)
Make sure your national organization is part of our IDEA Full Funding Coalition (check out our website: ideafullfunding.org)
IDEA Full Funding Coalition
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March 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Looking for ways to stay engaged on the important work to fully fund #IDEA, especially this year, when IDEA turns 50?
Make sure your national organization is part of our IDEA Full Funding Coalition (check out our website: ideafullfunding.org)
Make sure your national organization is part of our IDEA Full Funding Coalition (check out our website: ideafullfunding.org)
Now on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: @aasa.org Joins 30 National Organizations in Letter Opposing CRA
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AASA Joins 30 National Organizations in Letter Opposing CRA
AASA joined more than 30 other national organizations in a joint letter to Congress urging the Senate to vote against a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would overturn the FCC’s E-Rate h...
www.aasa.org
March 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Now on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: @aasa.org Joins 30 National Organizations in Letter Opposing CRA
www.aasa.org/resources/bl...
www.aasa.org/resources/bl...
Don’t flunk the future! Americans want more federal education funding, not less! Tell Congress to support and protect education funding – it’s easy to email, call, or post to your Members of Congress with @edfunding’s toolkit at cef.org/advocacy/
Advocacy | Education Funding, Policy, & More | Committee for Education Funding (CEF) | Supporting Investment in Education
Learn about our advocacy missions -- bringing awareness to the public & congress about the importance of educational funding to the greater community & nation.
cef.org
March 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Don’t flunk the future! Americans want more federal education funding, not less! Tell Congress to support and protect education funding – it’s easy to email, call, or post to your Members of Congress with @edfunding’s toolkit at cef.org/advocacy/
IDEA isn't just for K-12! It also funds early intervention services for babies and toddlers, giving kids a strong start from birth to age 3. #IDEA50 #EarlyIntervention
March 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
IDEA isn't just for K-12! It also funds early intervention services for babies and toddlers, giving kids a strong start from birth to age 3. #IDEA50 #EarlyIntervention
Since IDEA passed, graduation rates for students with disabilities have more than doubled! Education transforms lives—and IDEA makes it possible. #IDEA50 #SuccessStory
March 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Since IDEA passed, graduation rates for students with disabilities have more than doubled! Education transforms lives—and IDEA makes it possible. #IDEA50 #SuccessStory
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Heartbreaking to see announcements of major layoffs at most research organizations that have played a vital role in supporting federal statistics for education and developing high-quality evidence about what policies/practices actually work.
Below are just a few examples from my LinkedIn feed.
Below are just a few examples from my LinkedIn feed.
March 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Heartbreaking to see announcements of major layoffs at most research organizations that have played a vital role in supporting federal statistics for education and developing high-quality evidence about what policies/practices actually work.
Below are just a few examples from my LinkedIn feed.
Below are just a few examples from my LinkedIn feed.
Hey #NCE2025! Looking for ways to celebrate #IDEA turning 50 and highlight the need to #FullyFundIDEA?
We have a social media campaign! Join us all of March in our work to post daily to advance this important work.
Deets on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: www.aasa.org/resources/bl...
We have a social media campaign! Join us all of March in our work to post daily to advance this important work.
Deets on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: www.aasa.org/resources/bl...
IDEA Full Funding: March Social Media Campaign
The IDEA Full Funding Coalition has committed to a monthly advocacy effort this year to celebrate the legislation and raise awareness around Congress’ continued failure to honor its commitment.
www.aasa.org
March 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Hey #NCE2025! Looking for ways to celebrate #IDEA turning 50 and highlight the need to #FullyFundIDEA?
We have a social media campaign! Join us all of March in our work to post daily to advance this important work.
Deets on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: www.aasa.org/resources/bl...
We have a social media campaign! Join us all of March in our work to post daily to advance this important work.
Deets on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: www.aasa.org/resources/bl...
TODAY'S THE DAY
@aasadvocacy.bsky.social update at #NCE2025 is at 12:45 in room 338.
Come join @TaraEThomas1 @SPudelski @k_sturdevant and me for all the fun we can muster as we talk all things federal policy.
@aasadvocacy.bsky.social update at #NCE2025 is at 12:45 in room 338.
Come join @TaraEThomas1 @SPudelski @k_sturdevant and me for all the fun we can muster as we talk all things federal policy.
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March 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
TODAY'S THE DAY
@aasadvocacy.bsky.social update at #NCE2025 is at 12:45 in room 338.
Come join @TaraEThomas1 @SPudelski @k_sturdevant and me for all the fun we can muster as we talk all things federal policy.
@aasadvocacy.bsky.social update at #NCE2025 is at 12:45 in room 338.
Come join @TaraEThomas1 @SPudelski @k_sturdevant and me for all the fun we can muster as we talk all things federal policy.