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Protect the Department of Education ⭑ 5 Calls
The Trump administration is working to fulfill a campaign promise to abolish the Department of Education. Details are being finalized for an executive …
5calls.org
Call your senators and representatives today to save the Department of Ed and IDEA!
Restore OSEP!
ED has nearly wiped out OSEP and RSA—offices essential to ensuring students with disabilities receive the services they’re guaranteed under IDEA. Congress must act NOW. Tell lawmakers: Restore OSEP. Protect IDEA.
https://exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/Campaigns/130718/Respond
https://exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/Campaigns/130718/Respond
October 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Restore OSEP!
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All this sounds terrible for students, their families, and schools --------Trump May Soon Defy Congress and Cut $5 Billion More From Schools www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Trump May Soon Defy Congress and Cut $5 Billion More From Schools
Funding for migrant education, English-learner services, professional development, and after-school programming is at risk.
www.edweek.org
June 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM
All this sounds terrible for students, their families, and schools --------Trump May Soon Defy Congress and Cut $5 Billion More From Schools www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
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This figure is wild:
June 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This figure is wild:
Finally, some good news!
Judge bars Education Department from carrying out mass layoffs
Education is unable to carry out its statutory responsibilities and the Trump administration must receive congressional approval before dismantling the department, judge rules.
www.govexec.com
May 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Finally, some good news!
Go NJ!
What a fitting way to celebrate our New Jersey Teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. Congratulations to all the teachers, educators, and staff whose hard work made New Jersey #1 in the country for K-12 education.
N.J. schools are No. 1 in the nation, new ranking says
Gov. Phil Murphy said he's “thrilled” the state’s education system was recognized with the top spot in the U.S. News rankings this year.
www.nj.com
May 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Go NJ!
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I missed the news cycle in higher education while I was teaching finance this evening. The Harvard/Trump administration fight is going to be the defining story for higher education for the year of April 2025.
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
U.S. Freezes Billions in Funding After Harvard Says It Will Fight Trump’s Demands
The government responds to the university with a $2.26 billion freeze of the school’s grants and contracts.
www.wsj.com
April 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I missed the news cycle in higher education while I was teaching finance this evening. The Harvard/Trump administration fight is going to be the defining story for higher education for the year of April 2025.
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
This looks promising...let's hope the courts agree.
NEW: Researchers have sued the NIH and HHS, alleging that they have engaged in a "reckless and illegal purge to stamp out NIH-funded research that addresses topics and populations that they disfavor" by terminating hundreds of grants, violating the APA, Fifth Amendment and the Separation of Powers.
storage.courtlistener.com
April 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
This looks promising...let's hope the courts agree.
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April 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Thank you, Cory Booker
Cory Booker has taken the Senate floor and plans to filibuster as long as he’s physically able to protest the complete disregard for the rule of law by Trump and Musk.
Watch here: www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
Watch here: www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
March 31, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Thank you, Cory Booker
Great idea for all kids (and adults)!
From short brain breaks to recess, regular breaks throughout the school day aren’t simply downtime for students. Research says they increase focus, boost creativity, and help students learn social skills! ⏸️
#EdResearch #education #EduSky
#EdResearch #education #EduSky
Research-Tested Benefits of Breaks
Students are easily distracted, but regular, short breaks can help them focus, increase their productivity, and reduce their stress.
edut.to
March 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Great idea for all kids (and adults)!
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Pictured here with some incredible Ph.D. Candidates from UVA & @temple.edu, sharing our research at the @cecmembership.bsky.social conference in Baltimore! Thank you to Dr. Boyle (@allaboutspecialed.bsky.social) for your mentorship.
March 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Pictured here with some incredible Ph.D. Candidates from UVA & @temple.edu, sharing our research at the @cecmembership.bsky.social conference in Baltimore! Thank you to Dr. Boyle (@allaboutspecialed.bsky.social) for your mentorship.
Yes, do more of this Dems!
First, don't vote for the House Maga Republicans budget bill! It's horrendous! Second, 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Rep. John Larson. THIS IS THE ENERGY WE DEMS WANT TO SEE!!!
youtu.be/4WmWZ0pZpyQ?...
youtu.be/4WmWZ0pZpyQ?...
Rep. Larson BLASTS The GOP For Blocking Elon Musk From Testifying
YouTube video by The Bulwark
youtu.be
March 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Yes, do more of this Dems!
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I was in DC today and saw some of my incredible colleagues at the department of ed. Thinking about all of the committed public servants who will lose their jobs because of the current administration--our children, students, educators, families, and communities will suffer because of it.
Education Department Fires 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff
The layoffs mean that the department will now have a work force of about half the size it did when President Trump took office.
www.nytimes.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I was in DC today and saw some of my incredible colleagues at the department of ed. Thinking about all of the committed public servants who will lose their jobs because of the current administration--our children, students, educators, families, and communities will suffer because of it.
Re-Upping This 👇
When will university presidents begin to speak out as a large national coalition?
When will university presidents begin to speak out as a large national coalition?
The entire business model of American R1 universities is not viable without restoration of federal funding, & every individual institution pretending it can solve this problem alone is also not viable. University presidents need to be speaking out, collectively & loudly about this, in DC, right now.
March 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Re-Upping This 👇
When will university presidents begin to speak out as a large national coalition?
When will university presidents begin to speak out as a large national coalition?
Wow! 50% reduction! This is really, really bad...
U.S. Department of Education Initiates Reduction in Force
As part of the Department of Education’s final mission, the Department today initiated a reduction in force (RIF) impacting nearly 50% of the Department’s workforce.
www.ed.gov
March 12, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Wow! 50% reduction! This is really, really bad...
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At least 12 universities now have hiring freezes and nearly 30 have cut PhD admissions this year
If you hear of other places you can add them to this google doc:
If you hear of other places you can add them to this google doc:
I created a brief spreadsheet of reductions I've heard of so far. Any additions you know of (especially if you have the links/receipts) would be great: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Graduate Reductions Across Biomedical Sciences (2025)
docs.google.com
February 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
At least 12 universities now have hiring freezes and nearly 30 have cut PhD admissions this year
If you hear of other places you can add them to this google doc:
If you hear of other places you can add them to this google doc:
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🚨BREAKING: Federal Court GRANTS sweeping nationwide injunction against Trump DEI executive orders finding that they violate First and Fifth Amendments to the Constitution. A huge victory for @democracyforward.org and its clients. A stinging loss for Trump.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.
February 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court GRANTS sweeping nationwide injunction against Trump DEI executive orders finding that they violate First and Fifth Amendments to the Constitution. A huge victory for @democracyforward.org and its clients. A stinging loss for Trump.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.
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When will university presidents begin to speak out as a large national coalition?
When will university presidents begin to speak out as a large national coalition?
The entire business model of American R1 universities is not viable without restoration of federal funding, & every individual institution pretending it can solve this problem alone is also not viable. University presidents need to be speaking out, collectively & loudly about this, in DC, right now.
February 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This 👇
When will university presidents begin to speak out as a large national coalition?
When will university presidents begin to speak out as a large national coalition?
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The University of Pittsburgh confirmed Friday that there would be no new Ph.D. offers of admission while Pitt works to understand how reduced federal aid could impact the institution.
The University of Pittsburgh pauses its Ph.D. admissions process amid research funding uncertainty
A spokesperson for the University told WESA Friday that the school has "temporarily paused additional Ph.D. offers of admission," while Pitt works to understand how proposed federal funding cuts could...
www.wesa.fm
February 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The University of Pittsburgh confirmed Friday that there would be no new Ph.D. offers of admission while Pitt works to understand how reduced federal aid could impact the institution.
Call your senators and representatives today to save the Department of Ed and IDEA!
Protect the Department of Education ⭑ 5 Calls
The Trump administration is working to fulfill a campaign promise to abolish the Department of Education. Details are being finalized for an executive …
5calls.org
February 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Call your senators and representatives today to save the Department of Ed and IDEA!
We need more of this!
University students, faculty protest cuts to higher education research - The Temple News
Philadelphia’s higher education community rallied at U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick’s Philadelphia office to protest cuts to academic and scientific research.
temple-news.com
February 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
We need more of this!
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Cuts in education research will make it hard for teachers, parents, the public to know what works in classrooms & to have reliable measures of student results.
hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
DOGE's death blow to education studies
Researchers say students and schools will suffer without vital data
hechingerreport.org
February 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Cuts in education research will make it hard for teachers, parents, the public to know what works in classrooms & to have reliable measures of student results.
hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
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Show America where their money is REALLY going.
February 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Show America where their money is REALLY going.
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This paragraph says a lot about the state of education research on this Presidents' Day. hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
February 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
This paragraph says a lot about the state of education research on this Presidents' Day. hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
Additional Teacher Training grants cut from DOE...
U.S. Department of Education Cuts Over $600 Million in Divisive Teacher Training Grants
The U.S. Department of Education today announced it has terminated over $600 million in grants to institutions and nonprofits that were using taxpayer funds to train teachers and education agencies on...
www.ed.gov
February 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Additional Teacher Training grants cut from DOE...