Kris Amundson
@kjamundson.bsky.social
I work at the intersection of education policy & education politics. Former school board member & chair in Fairfax County. Former member -VA General Assembly. Former CEO of NASBE. Author of 2 books about schools & families. Crazy hoops fan -UNC & WNBA.
With remarkable understatement, @hcrichardson.bsky.social says today, “The administration appears not to be able to attract the caliber of federal officials to which Americans have become accustomed.”
May 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
With remarkable understatement, @hcrichardson.bsky.social says today, “The administration appears not to be able to attract the caliber of federal officials to which Americans have become accustomed.”
Also - he had some traffic tickets. (WTAF?) And that's why he needs to sit in a Salvadoran prison? Maybe someone could FOIA other Trump appointees to see about their traffic violations.
We’re going to annex Canada and invade Greenland but we can’t request return of an innocent man from El Salvador.
April 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Also - he had some traffic tickets. (WTAF?) And that's why he needs to sit in a Salvadoran prison? Maybe someone could FOIA other Trump appointees to see about their traffic violations.
I wonder if they sent their Iowa canvassing teams to Greenland. They’re used to doorknocking in the cold.
March 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I wonder if they sent their Iowa canvassing teams to Greenland. They’re used to doorknocking in the cold.
Even a Commanders fan could learn to love the Eagles when they stand up.
February 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Even a Commanders fan could learn to love the Eagles when they stand up.
There are a number of things that are worse than the last week and a half before your book is due: Root canal. Job interviews. Cleaning under the sink But in the pantheon of awful stuff, it’s up there. Don’t expect to see me a lot here or IRL until it’s in. Which cannot come soon enough.
February 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
There are a number of things that are worse than the last week and a half before your book is due: Root canal. Job interviews. Cleaning under the sink But in the pantheon of awful stuff, it’s up there. Don’t expect to see me a lot here or IRL until it’s in. Which cannot come soon enough.
From Politico PM today. Good grief - because the President can't spell "Colombia," now will Politico just change the spelling? Is Columbia closer to the Gulf of America?
"Meanwhile, after the U.S. and Columbia narrowly avoided a trade war over deportation flights yesterday . . ."
"Meanwhile, after the U.S. and Columbia narrowly avoided a trade war over deportation flights yesterday . . ."
January 27, 2025 at 7:48 PM
From Politico PM today. Good grief - because the President can't spell "Colombia," now will Politico just change the spelling? Is Columbia closer to the Gulf of America?
"Meanwhile, after the U.S. and Columbia narrowly avoided a trade war over deportation flights yesterday . . ."
"Meanwhile, after the U.S. and Columbia narrowly avoided a trade war over deportation flights yesterday . . ."
I have other recipes (jule kage, anyone?) that look exactly like this!!
My grandmother’s handwriting (she was Norwegian) and this is the old family recipe for meatballs from the old country. My mom is 99, and remembers her making them as a little girl from this recipe. 🍜🍽️
January 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I have other recipes (jule kage, anyone?) that look exactly like this!!
With sadness, we have learned of the passing of longtime Mt. Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland. There is hardly a square inch of the district that was not affected by his work and vision. On a personal note, he gave me my start in politics by appointing me to the School Board. RIP, dear friend
January 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
With sadness, we have learned of the passing of longtime Mt. Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland. There is hardly a square inch of the district that was not affected by his work and vision. On a personal note, he gave me my start in politics by appointing me to the School Board. RIP, dear friend
This is, apparently, not a joke.
Trump announces that Jon Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone will be his Ambassadors to Hollywood.
January 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
This is, apparently, not a joke.
Most people here still say we’re flying out of “National Airport.” So good luck with renaming the Gulf.
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January 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Most people here still say we’re flying out of “National Airport.” So good luck with renaming the Gulf.
I love Tar Heel basketball, but boy, this is going to be a l-o-n-g year.
December 21, 2024 at 9:03 PM
I love Tar Heel basketball, but boy, this is going to be a l-o-n-g year.
RFK Stadium transfer: D.C. Gvt. gets control of the sports complex on East Capitol Street - could lead to a new NFL stadium. In the deal, the MD Ntl Guard gets the D.C. Ntl Guard’s F-16 fighter wing. - Politico. Henry IV said, “Paris is worth a mass.” And I guess the RFK site is worth a squadron.
December 18, 2024 at 2:29 PM
RFK Stadium transfer: D.C. Gvt. gets control of the sports complex on East Capitol Street - could lead to a new NFL stadium. In the deal, the MD Ntl Guard gets the D.C. Ntl Guard’s F-16 fighter wing. - Politico. Henry IV said, “Paris is worth a mass.” And I guess the RFK site is worth a squadron.
Really, who among us has not made up a user name so we can troll online … and then forgotten to take it down?
This story made my day www.wral.com/story/mark-r...
Mark Robinson logs in to state meeting as ‘minisoldr,’ the handle at the center of CNN allegations
The username 'minisoldr' became famous in September, when CNN reported allegations that Robinson used the moniker to post messages on a pornographic website. Robinson, who is suing the network for def...
www.wral.com
December 17, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Really, who among us has not made up a user name so we can troll online … and then forgotten to take it down?
I have enormous admiration for Rep. Bobby Scott. But right now, we (and by “we,” I mean the United States of America) need his voice and his vote in the House of Representatives. Bad stuff is going to be proposed. He can help stop it.
December 17, 2024 at 1:28 AM
I have enormous admiration for Rep. Bobby Scott. But right now, we (and by “we,” I mean the United States of America) need his voice and his vote in the House of Representatives. Bad stuff is going to be proposed. He can help stop it.
Sadly, Vivian, you’re right. But one of the leading voices on this issue just announced she’s running again.
We have lost so many of the senior legislators that I'm afraid this won't be the case much longer.
December 12, 2024 at 12:44 AM
Sadly, Vivian, you’re right. But one of the leading voices on this issue just announced she’s running again.
True. Massive Resistance in VA was based on vouchers for white kids. Many Virginians (including senior legislators) still remember, which is why vouchers and charters have such a hard time getting legislative support.
This is literally true.
School vouchers were pioneered as a way to help white supremacists send their kids to a new wave of private "segregation academies" created expressly for the purpose.
From my book WHITE FLIGHT:
School vouchers were pioneered as a way to help white supremacists send their kids to a new wave of private "segregation academies" created expressly for the purpose.
From my book WHITE FLIGHT:
December 11, 2024 at 1:30 PM
True. Massive Resistance in VA was based on vouchers for white kids. Many Virginians (including senior legislators) still remember, which is why vouchers and charters have such a hard time getting legislative support.
Vivek, Elon, and I will likely only ever agree on one thing: ending Daylight Savings Time. So maybe if they and their little pretend department could just focus on that …
December 11, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Vivek, Elon, and I will likely only ever agree on one thing: ending Daylight Savings Time. So maybe if they and their little pretend department could just focus on that …
Do you follow Brian McNally?(@bmcnally14.bsky.social) Because you should!
Awesome win for the Wizards tonight. Losing streaks like this are brutal. Players and teams can check out. It’s hard on everyone. With a bunch of dudes out hurt they beat the Nuggets.
December 8, 2024 at 2:42 AM
Do you follow Brian McNally?(@bmcnally14.bsky.social) Because you should!
In there somewhere: “I have lost the ability to write.”
My writing process is usually:
a) I got this
b) well, fuck
c) wait that part was real good
d) wait no that part sucks
e) I am a god of this place
f) the fuck is this shit, who do I think I am, why am I here
g) oh man I just figured it all out
h) mistakes were made
I) existential dread
a) I got this
b) well, fuck
c) wait that part was real good
d) wait no that part sucks
e) I am a god of this place
f) the fuck is this shit, who do I think I am, why am I here
g) oh man I just figured it all out
h) mistakes were made
I) existential dread
December 4, 2024 at 10:47 PM
In there somewhere: “I have lost the ability to write.”
If, as Henry IV famously said, “Paris is worth a mass,” is the RFK site worth an air squadron?
Maryland seeks D.C.’s Air National Guard squadron in RFK deal
Maryland seeks D.C.’s Air National Guard squadron in RFK deal
December 4, 2024 at 2:19 PM
If, as Henry IV famously said, “Paris is worth a mass,” is the RFK site worth an air squadron?
Maryland seeks D.C.’s Air National Guard squadron in RFK deal
Maryland seeks D.C.’s Air National Guard squadron in RFK deal
Here’s a link to a podcast series on how to run fot school board
www.democracy-education.org/podcast
www.democracy-education.org/podcast
Democracy and Education - A Podcast — Democracy and Education
www.democracy-education.org
November 28, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Here’s a link to a podcast series on how to run fot school board
www.democracy-education.org/podcast
www.democracy-education.org/podcast
Serving on a local school board (I did for almost 10 years in Fairfax County, VA) is hard and also so rewarding. I’ll post links to resources to help defeat the M4L crowd.
If we want to do this, people who believe in democracy need to start gearing up to run for school boards across the country ASAP.
When we survive this dark chapter and there are sane people back in charge, can we agree that education and specifically civics education to ensure an informed, educated citizenry will be a high priority?
November 28, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Serving on a local school board (I did for almost 10 years in Fairfax County, VA) is hard and also so rewarding. I’ll post links to resources to help defeat the M4L crowd.
At the opening tip, could the coaches just tell the Tar Heels basketball team that it’s the second half?
November 28, 2024 at 3:22 AM
At the opening tip, could the coaches just tell the Tar Heels basketball team that it’s the second half?
The entire move to Bluesky is worth if just for this!
November 19, 2024 at 2:59 AM
The entire move to Bluesky is worth if just for this!
Having previously suggested that @benwikler.bsky.social would be a candidate for my personal Mount Rushmore, this seems like an easy option.
An absolute no brainer for DNC chair is @benwikler.bsky.social . Thanks to what Ben built at WisDems, when the country swung ~6 points to the right this cycle, Wisconsin only swung 1.5 points to the right, while actually *adding* seats in the state legislature and holding onto Tammy Baldwin's seat.
November 18, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Having previously suggested that @benwikler.bsky.social would be a candidate for my personal Mount Rushmore, this seems like an easy option.