Casandra Ulbrich PhD
@casandraulbrich.bsky.social
Former President of the Michigan State Board of Education. Higher Education administrator. Search and Rescue K9 Handler. Go Blue!
Thank you #Harvard for standing up for #freedom.
"No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue...."
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"No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue...."
www.harvard.edu/president/ne...
The Promise of American Higher Education
No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue
www.harvard.edu
April 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Thank you #Harvard for standing up for #freedom.
"No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue...."
www.harvard.edu/president/ne...
"No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue...."
www.harvard.edu/president/ne...
What does the MDE do?
The SBE is going to play a sig role in educating on all of these EOs and the impact that they can have, said Casandra Ulbrich... "I don't see (MDE's) role diminishing, I see it actually getting stronger and more important as the attack on public education continues."
The SBE is going to play a sig role in educating on all of these EOs and the impact that they can have, said Casandra Ulbrich... "I don't see (MDE's) role diminishing, I see it actually getting stronger and more important as the attack on public education continues."
What does the Michigan Department of Education do?
The Michigan Department of Education was established through state law and operates as an arm of the state government.
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March 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
What does the MDE do?
The SBE is going to play a sig role in educating on all of these EOs and the impact that they can have, said Casandra Ulbrich... "I don't see (MDE's) role diminishing, I see it actually getting stronger and more important as the attack on public education continues."
The SBE is going to play a sig role in educating on all of these EOs and the impact that they can have, said Casandra Ulbrich... "I don't see (MDE's) role diminishing, I see it actually getting stronger and more important as the attack on public education continues."
In tomorrow's SOTU Response, the Democrats have a chance for education and reflection, not just a reaction.
Instead of responding to specific points, the "Democratic Response" should focus on our history, shared values, and the importance of the rule of law under our Constitution.
Instead of responding to specific points, the "Democratic Response" should focus on our history, shared values, and the importance of the rule of law under our Constitution.
March 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
In tomorrow's SOTU Response, the Democrats have a chance for education and reflection, not just a reaction.
Instead of responding to specific points, the "Democratic Response" should focus on our history, shared values, and the importance of the rule of law under our Constitution.
Instead of responding to specific points, the "Democratic Response" should focus on our history, shared values, and the importance of the rule of law under our Constitution.
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Hurricane, who was a Special Operations Canine for the Secret Service, became the most decorated dog in U.S. history. He died this week at the age of 16.
Hurricane, the hero Belgian Malinois who protected the Obama White House from intruder, has died
Hurricane, who was a Special Operations Canine for the Secret Service, became the most decorated dog in U.S. history. He died this week at the age of 16.
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February 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Hurricane, who was a Special Operations Canine for the Secret Service, became the most decorated dog in U.S. history. He died this week at the age of 16.
Please join us in April as we share insights and next steps in support of public education. Keynote address by Governor Tim Walz. Registration is affordable and open by visiting networkforpubliceducation.org/2025-nationa...
February 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Please join us in April as we share insights and next steps in support of public education. Keynote address by Governor Tim Walz. Registration is affordable and open by visiting networkforpubliceducation.org/2025-nationa...
In a sweeping EO aimed at DEI, Trump directed each federal agency to identify various organizations to investigate, including higher-ed with endowments over $1 billion...
In MI, that = the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Hillsdale College.
www.chronicle.com/article/trum...
In MI, that = the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Hillsdale College.
www.chronicle.com/article/trum...
Trump Singled Out These 130 Colleges as Possible Targets for Investigation. Is Yours on the List?
The president directed each federal agency to identify up to nine organizations for compliance reviews related to DEI efforts — including colleges with endowments over $1 billion.
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February 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In a sweeping EO aimed at DEI, Trump directed each federal agency to identify various organizations to investigate, including higher-ed with endowments over $1 billion...
In MI, that = the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Hillsdale College.
www.chronicle.com/article/trum...
In MI, that = the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Hillsdale College.
www.chronicle.com/article/trum...
Know your rights...compliments of the Michigan ACLU.
Know Your Rights: Before, During and After Immigration Raids
In partnership with the Michigan Immigrants' Rights Centre (MIRC), we have prepared a series of guides to inform you of your rights before, during, and after immigration raids.Read additional ACLU
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January 22, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Know your rights...compliments of the Michigan ACLU.
The latest charter scam: AI charter schools with no actual teachers and a two-hour a day model...
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Texas Businesswoman Wants to Open AI-Driven, Teacherless Cyber Charter School in Pennsylvania - Bucks County Beacon
Among Unbound Academic Institute’s wild claims about educational rigor and success is that students only need 2 hours of daily instruction in core subjects.
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January 18, 2025 at 3:28 AM
The latest charter scam: AI charter schools with no actual teachers and a two-hour a day model...
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Thank you, @dianeravitch.bsky.social, for following this important conversation. I am sorry to say that the Michigan House Democrats blew a major opportunity to fix some glaring issues with Michigan's charter transparency laws.
Michigan: What Are Charter Schools Trying to Hide?
This article was written by Dr. Cassandra Ulrich, who served as president of the Michigan State Board of Education, and now is a member of the board of the Network for Public Education. Dr. Casandr…
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January 6, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Thank you, @dianeravitch.bsky.social, for following this important conversation. I am sorry to say that the Michigan House Democrats blew a major opportunity to fix some glaring issues with Michigan's charter transparency laws.
I hope you join us at this year's NPE conference!!
To kick off the NPE/NPE Action Conference, NPE Pres. @dianeravitch.bsky.social will have a conversation w/ @joshcowenmsu.bsky.social that will expose all the privateers.
You can register and get discounted hotel rates at this link https://networkforpubliceducation.org/2025-national-conference/
You can register and get discounted hotel rates at this link https://networkforpubliceducation.org/2025-national-conference/
January 6, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I hope you join us at this year's NPE conference!!
Looking forward to presenting updates on Michigan Public Education to the League of Women Voters Oakland Area on January 15th. This event is free and open to the public. For more information... my.lwv.org/michigan/oak...
Casandra Ulbrich, Chancellor for Institutional Advancement at the University of Michigan-Dearborn
Casandra UlbrichChancellor for Institutional Advancement at the University of Michigan-Dearborn Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025Time: 1pm Location: Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine,...
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January 2, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Looking forward to presenting updates on Michigan Public Education to the League of Women Voters Oakland Area on January 15th. This event is free and open to the public. For more information... my.lwv.org/michigan/oak...
Dec 11 - ACTION ALERT - take action today to ensure Charter School Transparency in Michigan!
December 11, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Dec 11 - ACTION ALERT - take action today to ensure Charter School Transparency in Michigan!
Representing the great state of Michigan at the Education Commission of the States Winter meeting in Denver!
December 4, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Representing the great state of Michigan at the Education Commission of the States Winter meeting in Denver!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
November 28, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
Looking forward to another great conference… hope to see you there!
Join me at 2025 annual conference of Network for Public Education, where education activists gather to fight for better schools. Columbus, Ohio. April 5-6, 2025.
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2025 National Conference - Network For Public Education
Registration is now open for NPE/NPE Action’s 2025 national conference, Public Schools: Where All Students Are Welcome. We can’t wait to see you in Columbus, Ohio, on April 5-6! Stay tuned for more i...
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November 25, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Looking forward to another great conference… hope to see you there!
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Peter Greene explains how the state commissioner (a home schooling dad) is defunding special education. open.substack.com/pub/curmudgu...
NH: Defunding Special Ed
Is educating students with special needs getting expensive for your district?
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November 20, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Peter Greene explains how the state commissioner (a home schooling dad) is defunding special education. open.substack.com/pub/curmudgu...
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Trump says McMahon’s top priority will be pushing school vouchers
November 20, 2024 at 2:19 AM
Trump says McMahon’s top priority will be pushing school vouchers
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Join us at the NPE/NPE Action 2025 National Conference April 5-6 (2025) in Columbus, Ohio. Come listen to our fantastic keynotes & meet other activists from across the country who are fighting to save public education. actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...
November 13, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Join us at the NPE/NPE Action 2025 National Conference April 5-6 (2025) in Columbus, Ohio. Come listen to our fantastic keynotes & meet other activists from across the country who are fighting to save public education. actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...
Today, I had the honor of testifying before the State Senate Education committee in favor of Senate bills 943 - 947. These bills focus on Charter School financial transparency. The bills were voted out of committee and head to the floor.
November 14, 2024 at 12:14 AM
Today, I had the honor of testifying before the State Senate Education committee in favor of Senate bills 943 - 947. These bills focus on Charter School financial transparency. The bills were voted out of committee and head to the floor.