Nancy E. Bailey
@nancyebailey.bsky.social
Author, Ph.D. Ed. Leadership & longtime teacher, esp. reading disabilities. Blogging for Kids, Teachers, Parents & Democratic Public Schools for ALL at nancyebailey.com. Save public schools!
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“The moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in shadows of life, the sick, the needy, and the handicapped.”
~ Hubert H. Humphrey
~ Hubert H. Humphrey
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Nancy Bailey looks at what the Science of Reading fans propose for babies. networkforpubliceducation.org/blog-content... #Reading
Nancy Bailey: The So-Called Science of Reading’s New Focus on Babies - Network For Public Education
Nancy Bailey looks at what the Science of Reading fans propose for babies. Really. Reposted with permission. At the Thomas B. Fordham Wonk-a-Thon, where they ask what should happen next, Elliot Regen...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Nancy Bailey looks at what the Science of Reading fans propose for babies. networkforpubliceducation.org/blog-content... #Reading
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Remembering Why There's a Special Education Law - Our best hope to save special education is for a new President who makes education, public schools, and special education a priority. nancyebailey.com/2025/10/19/r... #EducationMatters
Remembering Why There’s a Special Education Law - Nancy Bailey's Education Website
Donald Trump is destroying programs that help Democratic and Republican kids, including special education. He seems not to understand why laws exist to protect students. Linda McMahon is eliminating t...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Remembering Why There's a Special Education Law - Our best hope to save special education is for a new President who makes education, public schools, and special education a priority. nancyebailey.com/2025/10/19/r... #EducationMatters
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It's time to say high-stakes standards connected to NCLB and Common Core don't work. Do not double down and create the same standards for three and four-year-olds. @EduSky
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The So-Called Science of Reading’s New Focus on Babies - Nancy Bailey's Education Website
At the Thomas B. Fordham Wonk-a-Thon, where they ask what should happen next, Elliot Regenstein, a lawyer, states that The science of reading doesn’t start with kindergarten—it starts at birth. Fordha...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
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Proof of why education of our actual history matters. 🙄
November 9, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Proof of why education of our actual history matters. 🙄
It's time to say high-stakes standards connected to NCLB and Common Core don't work. Do not double down and create the same standards for three and four-year-olds. @EduSky
nancyebailey.com/2025/11/07/t...
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The So-Called Science of Reading’s New Focus on Babies - Nancy Bailey's Education Website
At the Thomas B. Fordham Wonk-a-Thon, where they ask what should happen next, Elliot Regenstein, a lawyer, states that The science of reading doesn’t start with kindergarten—it starts at birth. Fordha...
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November 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
It's time to say high-stakes standards connected to NCLB and Common Core don't work. Do not double down and create the same standards for three and four-year-olds. @EduSky
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Minneapolis Families for Public Schools organized a takeover of the Davis Center (MPS Headquarters) in support of Minneapolis Federation of Educators local 59’s contract proposals.
The organization (comprising >500 MPS families) would like to see an agreement to on class sizes to prevent a strike
The organization (comprising >500 MPS families) would like to see an agreement to on class sizes to prevent a strike
November 8, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Minneapolis Families for Public Schools organized a takeover of the Davis Center (MPS Headquarters) in support of Minneapolis Federation of Educators local 59’s contract proposals.
The organization (comprising >500 MPS families) would like to see an agreement to on class sizes to prevent a strike
The organization (comprising >500 MPS families) would like to see an agreement to on class sizes to prevent a strike
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Solidarity with our Educators at Minneapolis Public Schools!
November 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Solidarity with our Educators at Minneapolis Public Schools!
Don't the Ukrainian people have enough problems right now?
⚡️Ukraine submits draft education language law to Hungary, awaits response.
Ukraine has submitted a draft education law to Hungary that partly addresses Budapest’s demands related to language policy in schools, Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka said on Nov. 6.
Ukraine has submitted a draft education law to Hungary that partly addresses Budapest’s demands related to language policy in schools, Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka said on Nov. 6.
Ukraine submits draft education language law to Hungary, awaits response
Ukraine has submitted a draft education law to Hungary that partly addresses Budapest’s demands related to language policy in schools, Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka said on Nov. 7.
kyivindependent.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Don't the Ukrainian people have enough problems right now?
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Live music for Mar-a-Lago guests. Just a reminder that Trump has cut federal funding for music education programs for schools.
November 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Live music for Mar-a-Lago guests. Just a reminder that Trump has cut federal funding for music education programs for schools.
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Be like Finland, and have no 'poorly educated '
#education #understanding #criticalthinking #trumplovesthepoorlyeducated
#education #understanding #criticalthinking #trumplovesthepoorlyeducated
November 9, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Be like Finland, and have no 'poorly educated '
#education #understanding #criticalthinking #trumplovesthepoorlyeducated
#education #understanding #criticalthinking #trumplovesthepoorlyeducated
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An opera singer at Mar-a-Lago as Trump cuts music education in schools
November 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
An opera singer at Mar-a-Lago as Trump cuts music education in schools
Former OK State School Super Ryan Walters has some explaining to do... kfor.com/news/oklahom...
November 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Former OK State School Super Ryan Walters has some explaining to do... kfor.com/news/oklahom...
How will AI affect preschoolers? Who's checking? nepc.colorado.edu/blog/ai-lite...
Nancy Bailey's Education Website: AI Literacy for Preschoolers? The Frightening Redefining of Childhood
President Trump’s goal to make artificial intelligence (AI) accessible to students in grades K-12 raises far-reaching concerns. Here, I would like to discuss the potential effects this could have on p...
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November 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
How will AI affect preschoolers? Who's checking? nepc.colorado.edu/blog/ai-lite...
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We are going to need re-education and Reconstruction.
November 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
We are going to need re-education and Reconstruction.
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Judge rules Education Department messages blaming Democrats for the shutdown unconstitutional www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Education Department's out-of-office messages blaming Democrats for the shutdown are unconstitutional, judge rules
The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed after the Trump administration altered employees’ email messages to add partisan language about the government shutdown without their consent.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Judge rules Education Department messages blaming Democrats for the shutdown unconstitutional www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Pressuring preschoolers and kindergartners (even older kids) is not necessary.
I put this post out there now and then because early learners are still being pressured to read before they understand that reading is a joyful activity. nancyebailey.com/2014/02/02/s...
Setting Children Up to Hate Reading - Nancy Bailey's Education Website
Any educator or parent who understands the beauty of reading and the importance of helping a child learn to do it right was appalled to read two recent articles about the subject. Both should make all...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Pressuring preschoolers and kindergartners (even older kids) is not necessary.
I put this post out there now and then because early learners are still being pressured to read before they understand that reading is a joyful activity. nancyebailey.com/2014/02/02/s...
Setting Children Up to Hate Reading - Nancy Bailey's Education Website
Any educator or parent who understands the beauty of reading and the importance of helping a child learn to do it right was appalled to read two recent articles about the subject. Both should make all...
nancyebailey.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I put this post out there now and then because early learners are still being pressured to read before they understand that reading is a joyful activity. nancyebailey.com/2014/02/02/s...
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Just because you personally don't have kids doesn't mean you don't benefit from public education exisiting.
November 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Just because you personally don't have kids doesn't mean you don't benefit from public education exisiting.
A reminder.
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Republican Kids in Public Schools Also Lack Mittens - Nancy Bailey's Education Website
A brother or sister in Christ might need clothes or food. If you say to that person, “God be with you! I hope you stay warm and get plenty to eat,” but you do not give what that person needs, your wor...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM
A reminder.
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AP: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
This should happen nationwide!💙
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
This should happen nationwide!💙
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
November 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
AP: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
This should happen nationwide!💙
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
This should happen nationwide!💙
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
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Following the worst mass killing in the state’s history, Maine has become the 22nd state to adopt a “red flag” law for regulating guns, with the approval of nearly 59% of voters.
The latest from @markfollman.bsky.social:
The latest from @markfollman.bsky.social:
Maine voters approve new law to prevent suicides and mass shootings
The red flag policy follows the worst mass killing in the state's history.
www.motherjones.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Following the worst mass killing in the state’s history, Maine has become the 22nd state to adopt a “red flag” law for regulating guns, with the approval of nearly 59% of voters.
The latest from @markfollman.bsky.social:
The latest from @markfollman.bsky.social:
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The charter school cabal loses big in DPS races: “Denver voters made it clear that they trust educators to make decisions about what is best for Denver Public Schools students, over billionaire-backed private interests.” #COleg #COpol
Union-backed candidates sweep Denver Public Schools board races, oust 2 incumbents
Union-backed candidates won all four races for the Denver Public Schools’ Board of Education, ousting two incumbents.
www.denverpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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“How did you receive the foreigner? And did you receive him and welcome him or not?”
Pope Leo XIV challenges us to reflect on the moral cost of policies that target deeply-root immigrants and families.
Pope Leo XIV challenges us to reflect on the moral cost of policies that target deeply-root immigrants and families.
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“How did you receive the foreigner? And did you receive him and welcome him or not?”
Pope Leo XIV challenges us to reflect on the moral cost of policies that target deeply-root immigrants and families.
Pope Leo XIV challenges us to reflect on the moral cost of policies that target deeply-root immigrants and families.