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NCES sites still down for me, three hours later. Are others seeing the same? @robertkelchen.com @bakerdphd.bsky.social @zachschermele.bsky.social @knottkatherine.bsky.social
IPEDS, Digest of Education Statistics, College Navigator, Common Core of Data, they all look like this as of 9:40 EST:
IPEDS, Digest of Education Statistics, College Navigator, Common Core of Data, they all look like this as of 9:40 EST:
November 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
NCES sites still down for me, three hours later. Are others seeing the same? @robertkelchen.com @bakerdphd.bsky.social @zachschermele.bsky.social @knottkatherine.bsky.social
IPEDS, Digest of Education Statistics, College Navigator, Common Core of Data, they all look like this as of 9:40 EST:
IPEDS, Digest of Education Statistics, College Navigator, Common Core of Data, they all look like this as of 9:40 EST:
Vouchers are not a winning strategy for candidates and students.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill will be New Jersey’s next governor, delivering a sharp rebuke to Republicans who hoped to uproot the state’s school funding formula, expand the charter school sector, and launch a private school voucher program.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor’s election. What’s next for schools?
Sherrill’s election win delivers a sharp rebuke to Republicans who hoped to uproot the state’s school funding formula, expand the charter school sector, and launch a private school voucher program.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Vouchers are not a winning strategy for candidates and students.
TODAY: "Intent of CT's ed finance system is to create a more equitable landscape of resources for educating students," said @anthonyrandazzo.bsky.social from @equable.bsky.social
the way that the state goes about financing (TRB) is running counter to that."
the way that the state goes about financing (TRB) is running counter to that."
Connecticut's teacher pension system perpetuates inequity in student test scores, new report says
The report found a relationship between the state's teacher pension subsidies and district test scores.
www.ctinsider.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
TODAY: "Intent of CT's ed finance system is to create a more equitable landscape of resources for educating students," said @anthonyrandazzo.bsky.social from @equable.bsky.social
the way that the state goes about financing (TRB) is running counter to that."
the way that the state goes about financing (TRB) is running counter to that."
You know what would be helpful here? A poll, rather than a “download” with no data. Ask the voters.
FAIRFIELD DTC CHAIR, POWERBROKER SHEINBERG: 'On 5002. My download for you is that it is a net negative politically to you'... https://go.ctcapitolreport.com/48s0kBn
September 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
You know what would be helpful here? A poll, rather than a “download” with no data. Ask the voters.
One year down, lot more good work to come! ✅
Thank you to our amazing partners.
Thank you to our amazing partners.
1 year in, Good Policy Partners is proud to work w/ amazing clients to reach their goals!
These partners make us feel good about a smarter, more equitable tomorrow.
Looking forward to another year of hard work together! tinyurl.com/bd8cezcd
These partners make us feel good about a smarter, more equitable tomorrow.
Looking forward to another year of hard work together! tinyurl.com/bd8cezcd
September 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
One year down, lot more good work to come! ✅
Thank you to our amazing partners.
Thank you to our amazing partners.
PAC Aims to Spend $3 Million to Pass New York Housing Measures www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/n...
PAC Aims to Spend $3 Million to Pass New York Housing Measures
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September 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
PAC Aims to Spend $3 Million to Pass New York Housing Measures www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/n...
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Mass. is requiring insurers to heed state guidance on which vaccines they will cover, the latest in a series of moves from Governor Maura Healey that has in a matter of days virtually severed the state’s immunization guidelines from federal policies.
Massachusetts becomes first state to dictate its own vaccine coverage rules - The Boston Globe
Pharmacies will start taking COVID vaccine appointments Friday, state leaders said.
trib.al
September 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Mass. is requiring insurers to heed state guidance on which vaccines they will cover, the latest in a series of moves from Governor Maura Healey that has in a matter of days virtually severed the state’s immunization guidelines from federal policies.
Following…
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RFK Jr. targets one of the strongest state school vaccine mandate laws
West Virginia, which has one of the nation’s strictest vaccine mandates, has been embroiled in a dispute over religious exemptions from the mandates.
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August 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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There are less trains, they take far longer and will cost the commuter by next year 15% more over last 3 yrs- due to 11M state budget shortfall.
Metro-North fares for CT trains set to increase by 10 percent: 'I'm actually kind of offended' www.ctpost.com/connecticut/...
Metro-North fares for CT trains set to increase by 10 percent: 'I'm actually kind of offended' www.ctpost.com/connecticut/...
Metro-North fares for CT trains set to increase by 10 percent: 'I'm actually kind of offended'
Fares on trains going in and out of Connecticut will increase 5 percent in September and another 5 percent next July.
www.ctpost.com
July 30, 2025 at 11:14 AM
There are less trains, they take far longer and will cost the commuter by next year 15% more over last 3 yrs- due to 11M state budget shortfall.
Metro-North fares for CT trains set to increase by 10 percent: 'I'm actually kind of offended' www.ctpost.com/connecticut/...
Metro-North fares for CT trains set to increase by 10 percent: 'I'm actually kind of offended' www.ctpost.com/connecticut/...
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I’m taking an extended break from everything but I have become aware of this mess and I just want to note that the New York Times’ “assistant managing editor for standards and trust” is a guy who once had to apologize for using language he admits is sexist to describe Hillary Clinton.
Patrick Healy, NYT assistant managing editor for Standards and Trust, wrote a thread on how the Zohran Mamdani/Columbia story came together:
July 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I’m taking an extended break from everything but I have become aware of this mess and I just want to note that the New York Times’ “assistant managing editor for standards and trust” is a guy who once had to apologize for using language he admits is sexist to describe Hillary Clinton.
Excellent summary of what is happening w Iran and how this went off the rails…missing effective diplomacy and thoughtful, informed leaders.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/o...
Opinion | Antony Blinken: Trump’s Iran Strike Was a Mistake. I Hope It Succeeds.
www.nytimes.com
June 25, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Excellent summary of what is happening w Iran and how this went off the rails…missing effective diplomacy and thoughtful, informed leaders.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/o...
Just so hard to watch.
Gov. Lamont says he will *veto* HB 5002, the broad housing bill proponents say would boost affordable housing in the state.
He says he hopes to see an amended version in a special session this fall.
“Veto to me means we can do a lot better.”
He says he hopes to see an amended version in a special session this fall.
“Veto to me means we can do a lot better.”
June 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Just so hard to watch.
Thinking of all the devoted and excellent elected public servants today. 💔
June 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Thinking of all the devoted and excellent elected public servants today. 💔
Why is the NYT normalizing a violent bigot?
Attack Suspect Appeared to Live a Low-Key Life in Colorado Springs www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/u...
Attack Suspect Appeared to Live a Low-Key Life in Colorado Springs www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/u...
Attack Suspect Appeared to Live a Low-Key Life in Colorado Springs
www.nytimes.com
June 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Why is the NYT normalizing a violent bigot?
Attack Suspect Appeared to Live a Low-Key Life in Colorado Springs www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/u...
Attack Suspect Appeared to Live a Low-Key Life in Colorado Springs www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/u...
A big piece of puzzle missing here- 1/4 of ALL CT state ed $ goes to teach pensions- the state pays 100% of benefits. These resources overwhelmingly go to wealthier, less diverse ELAs. Let’s fix this. www.ctpost.com/news/educati...
Gov. Lamont says CT spends more on education than any state. The reality is more complicated
Connecticut spends plenty on schools, but little of that money comes from the state, and the result is sharp disparities from one district to the next.
www.ctpost.com
June 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
A big piece of puzzle missing here- 1/4 of ALL CT state ed $ goes to teach pensions- the state pays 100% of benefits. These resources overwhelmingly go to wealthier, less diverse ELAs. Let’s fix this. www.ctpost.com/news/educati...
It’s crunch time on the state budget. If we’re looking for an extra 70+M a year and a way to help districts who need to compete for and compensate educators fairly…1/4 of all ed funding. Time to get it right.
Think Tank Calls For Change To Connecticut’s Teacher Pension Funding #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics
Think Tank Calls For Change To Connecticut’s Teacher Pension Funding
HARTFORD, CT – A new report from Equable Institute that builds on data gathered by the 119K Commission is calling for significant changes to how the state contributes to teacher pensions in wealthy towns to make funding more equitable for districts with…
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May 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
It’s crunch time on the state budget. If we’re looking for an extra 70+M a year and a way to help districts who need to compete for and compensate educators fairly…1/4 of all ed funding. Time to get it right.
This is nearly the last district to comply- CT has done something truly great for all students. 🎉 Darien Public Schools adopt K-3 literacy program to abide by state's Right to Read legislation www.thehour.com/news/darien/...
Darien Public Schools adopt K-3 literacy program to abide by state's Right to Read legislation
Darien Board of Education unanimously approved a program to follow state's Right to Read legislation.
www.thehour.com
May 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This is nearly the last district to comply- CT has done something truly great for all students. 🎉 Darien Public Schools adopt K-3 literacy program to abide by state's Right to Read legislation www.thehour.com/news/darien/...
CT was such a leader on this!
Pediatricians reinforce the importance of #CT policies that have led to some of the best protection against infectious diseases in the country.
Click on the link to read more: bit.ly/4i77JY0
Click on the link to read more: bit.ly/4i77JY0
Pediatricians Stress Importance of Vaccines As Measles Cases Spike Across Country - Capitol Dispatch
Pediatricians with the American Academy of Pediatrics descended recently on the state Capitol to meet with state legislators to reinforce the importance of Connecticut policies that have led to some o...
bit.ly
April 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
CT was such a leader on this!
Whoa.
See how many housing units your Connecticut town would build under a new 'Fair Share' report
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
See how many housing units your Connecticut town would build under a new 'Fair Share' report
A new 'Fair Share' report seeks to divide Connecticut's total housing need among its 169 towns and cities.
www.ctinsider.com
April 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Whoa.
Must watch- Right to Read CT forum last Friday featuring educators and state leaders, discussing early implementation.
Great group of leaders from CSDE, CT General Assemb, and educators from districts. Hosted by @conncan.bsky.social & CWCSEO.
Catch the full event here: ct-n.com/ctnplayer.as...
Great group of leaders from CSDE, CT General Assemb, and educators from districts. Hosted by @conncan.bsky.social & CWCSEO.
Catch the full event here: ct-n.com/ctnplayer.as...
CT-N Video Player: Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity and ConnCAN Literacy Forum
ct-n.com
April 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Must watch- Right to Read CT forum last Friday featuring educators and state leaders, discussing early implementation.
Great group of leaders from CSDE, CT General Assemb, and educators from districts. Hosted by @conncan.bsky.social & CWCSEO.
Catch the full event here: ct-n.com/ctnplayer.as...
Great group of leaders from CSDE, CT General Assemb, and educators from districts. Hosted by @conncan.bsky.social & CWCSEO.
Catch the full event here: ct-n.com/ctnplayer.as...
“Jews who applaud the administration’s crackdown will soon find that they do so at their peril.”
Thoughtful OpEd from the President of Wesleyan in the @nytimes.com this morning. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/o...
Thoughtful OpEd from the President of Wesleyan in the @nytimes.com this morning. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/o...
Opinion | Trump’s Crusade Against Antisemitism Is Extremely Bad for the Jews
Antisemitism is real. But the enemy of our enemy is not necessarily our friend.
www.nytimes.com
April 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
“Jews who applaud the administration’s crackdown will soon find that they do so at their peril.”
Thoughtful OpEd from the President of Wesleyan in the @nytimes.com this morning. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/o...
Thoughtful OpEd from the President of Wesleyan in the @nytimes.com this morning. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/o...
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💀❤️💙 Herb Greene, 82, Dies; His Photographs Captured the San Francisco Sound www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/a...
Herb Greene, Who Photographed the Grateful Dead and Other 1960s Rock Acts, Dies at 82
One of the first to shoot the Grateful Dead, he also memorably chronicled many of the other bands that were on the scene in the late 1960s.
www.nytimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:21 AM
💀❤️💙 Herb Greene, 82, Dies; His Photographs Captured the San Francisco Sound www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/a...
Come hear all about the progress happening in classrooms across CT (data, people!)- from educators, state leaders and experts.
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Excited for this April 4th #RightToRead!
State leaders, public school districts, + #literacy experts will discuss implementing CT's #earlyliteracy legislation.
Register here: tinyurl.com/3mbuahc5
#ScienceofReading
State leaders, public school districts, + #literacy experts will discuss implementing CT's #earlyliteracy legislation.
Register here: tinyurl.com/3mbuahc5
#ScienceofReading
March 26, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Come hear all about the progress happening in classrooms across CT (data, people!)- from educators, state leaders and experts.
RSVP today ⬇️!
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Two minutes on why eliminating the Department of Education is really bad and really dangerous.
March 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Two minutes on why eliminating the Department of Education is really bad and really dangerous.