Nihat Polat
@polatnihat.bsky.social
Professor and Chair, TLPL/COE at UMD
A great visit to Taiwan as part of a Fulbright task force with my colleague Jon Malone and colleagues from Columbia TC, NYU, and ASU. Met with the amazing Fulbright team, and colleagues from the MOE and 4 benchmark universities
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A great visit to Taiwan as part of a Fulbright task force with my colleague Jon Malone and colleagues from Columbia TC, NYU, and ASU. Met with the amazing Fulbright team, and colleagues from the MOE and 4 benchmark universities
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Happy Thanksgiving from The Center of Educational Innovation and Improvement. We’re grateful for the educators, leaders, and partners who work every day to advance equity, strengthen school systems, and support student success. Take this time to give thanks and enjoy the break.
#Thanksgiving #CEii
#Thanksgiving #CEii
November 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from The Center of Educational Innovation and Improvement. We’re grateful for the educators, leaders, and partners who work every day to advance equity, strengthen school systems, and support student success. Take this time to give thanks and enjoy the break.
#Thanksgiving #CEii
#Thanksgiving #CEii
Had a great time at AAAL 2025 annual conference, presenting our paper and spending time with our colleagues and doctoral students
March 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Had a great time at AAAL 2025 annual conference, presenting our paper and spending time with our colleagues and doctoral students
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I’ve decided that I feel grief. I’ve used and studied modeling methods with NCES data since 1992. That’s 33 years. I’m sorry for all of those grieving with me, especially for those who have lost their livelihoods with it. It’s just wrong.
March 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I’ve decided that I feel grief. I’ve used and studied modeling methods with NCES data since 1992. That’s 33 years. I’m sorry for all of those grieving with me, especially for those who have lost their livelihoods with it. It’s just wrong.
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CEii & William B. Harvey presents
Advancing Our Imperative conference: Connecting K-12 & Higher Ed in a Pluralistic America. April 6-8, 2025.
Where academics, policymakers, & other experts collaborate & discuss policies & practices for larger enrollments of underrepresented students in higher ed.
Advancing Our Imperative conference: Connecting K-12 & Higher Ed in a Pluralistic America. April 6-8, 2025.
Where academics, policymakers, & other experts collaborate & discuss policies & practices for larger enrollments of underrepresented students in higher ed.
March 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
CEii & William B. Harvey presents
Advancing Our Imperative conference: Connecting K-12 & Higher Ed in a Pluralistic America. April 6-8, 2025.
Where academics, policymakers, & other experts collaborate & discuss policies & practices for larger enrollments of underrepresented students in higher ed.
Advancing Our Imperative conference: Connecting K-12 & Higher Ed in a Pluralistic America. April 6-8, 2025.
Where academics, policymakers, & other experts collaborate & discuss policies & practices for larger enrollments of underrepresented students in higher ed.
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Participants will examine key issues affecting the transition from high school to college, access to higher education, and student success.
Please register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Please register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Advancing Our Imperative Conference Registration
Conference Dates: April 6th - 8th, 2025
Pre-Conference: April 6, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Full Conference: April 6, begins at 12:00 PM
📍Location: Adele H. Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland, Colleg...
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March 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Participants will examine key issues affecting the transition from high school to college, access to higher education, and student success.
Please register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Please register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Major award lectures will be given at #AERA2025 by 2024 AERA Award winners--Kris D. Gutiérrez, Travis J. Bristol, Gregory J. Cizek, and Leah P. Hollis. Learn more in the latest issue of AERA Highlights: www.aera.net/Newsroom/AER...
AERA Major Award Winners to Present Key High-Profile Lectures
AERA Major Award Winners to Present Key High-Profile Lectures
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March 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Major award lectures will be given at #AERA2025 by 2024 AERA Award winners--Kris D. Gutiérrez, Travis J. Bristol, Gregory J. Cizek, and Leah P. Hollis. Learn more in the latest issue of AERA Highlights: www.aera.net/Newsroom/AER...
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CEii’s SILA contract was canceled due to Trump cuts. @segeu.bsky.social gives WTOP the scoop
wtop.com/education/20...
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U.Md. program supporting principals at high-need schools among targets of Department of Education grant cuts - WTOP News
The Department of Education announced it had cut over $600 million in grants to nonprofits and academic institutions, including the University of Maryland.
wtop.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
CEii’s SILA contract was canceled due to Trump cuts. @segeu.bsky.social gives WTOP the scoop
wtop.com/education/20...
wtop.com/education/20...
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How the cuts to education research and other funding hurt teachers and schools. A recent round of cuts has had profound negative impacts on folks enrolled in CEii’s SILA program. Gift article:
How the cuts to education research and other funding hurt teachers and schools. A recent round of cuts has had profound negative impacts on folks enrolled in CEii’s SILA program. Gift article:
Trump cuts hurt training for teachers, principals at schools in need
The Trump administration has cut grants that supported teacher and principal training programs, citing diversity equity inclusion restrictions.
wapo.st
February 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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How the cuts to education research and other funding hurt teachers and schools. A recent round of cuts has had profound negative impacts on folks enrolled in CEii’s SILA program. Gift article:
How the cuts to education research and other funding hurt teachers and schools. A recent round of cuts has had profound negative impacts on folks enrolled in CEii’s SILA program. Gift article:
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It's not too late! Join me to learn how NOT to write poor survey items. Think it is easy to tap into what people think or what they have done? Think again, my friend... only $95 for full-time students to spend Valentine's with me.... umd-cilvr.catalog.instructure.com/courses/item...
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February 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
It's not too late! Join me to learn how NOT to write poor survey items. Think it is easy to tap into what people think or what they have done? Think again, my friend... only $95 for full-time students to spend Valentine's with me.... umd-cilvr.catalog.instructure.com/courses/item...
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✨Reading teachers! ✨The UMD Reading Specialist program aligns with Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification and is approved by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation. Earn yourMaster of Education (M.Ed.) degree. ❤️🐢🖤 #EduSky #literacy #reading
February 8, 2025 at 2:13 AM
@texasfb.bsky.social common Longhorns let’s do this!!!
January 11, 2025 at 3:18 AM
@texasfb.bsky.social common Longhorns let’s do this!!!
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Something to remember
December 31, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Something to remember
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I had the huge privilege of interviewing Jimmy Carter back in 2011 at his incredibly modest home in Plains, Georgia, with his wife, Rosalynn (who he bickered with in the most loving & curious way throughout the interview). An extraordinary man & legacy. RIP.
www.theguardian.com/world/2011/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2011/s...
Jimmy Carter: 'We never dropped a bomb. We never fired a bullet. We never went to war'
He may live a modest life in a one-horse town, but Jimmy Carter, now 86, retains his global vision. In Plains, Georgia, Carole Cadwalladr found the 39th US president full of energy… and determined to ...
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December 30, 2024 at 10:51 AM
I had the huge privilege of interviewing Jimmy Carter back in 2011 at his incredibly modest home in Plains, Georgia, with his wife, Rosalynn (who he bickered with in the most loving & curious way throughout the interview). An extraordinary man & legacy. RIP.
www.theguardian.com/world/2011/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2011/s...
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Happy Birthday Dr.Fauci and thank you for saving us! 💙
December 26, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Happy Birthday Dr.Fauci and thank you for saving us! 💙
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Mohamed Salah is the first player in Premier League history to reach double figures for goals (13) and assists (10) before Christmas.
𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥
𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥
December 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Mohamed Salah is the first player in Premier League history to reach double figures for goals (13) and assists (10) before Christmas.
𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥
𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥
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Mohamed Salah has 26 goal involvements in the Premier League this season (15 goals, 11 assists).
He has scored and assisted in seven different Premier League games for Liverpool this season.
It's the sixth season in which he has scored 10+ goals and provided 10+ assists.
Premier League royalty.
He has scored and assisted in seven different Premier League games for Liverpool this season.
It's the sixth season in which he has scored 10+ goals and provided 10+ assists.
Premier League royalty.
December 22, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Mohamed Salah has 26 goal involvements in the Premier League this season (15 goals, 11 assists).
He has scored and assisted in seven different Premier League games for Liverpool this season.
It's the sixth season in which he has scored 10+ goals and provided 10+ assists.
Premier League royalty.
He has scored and assisted in seven different Premier League games for Liverpool this season.
It's the sixth season in which he has scored 10+ goals and provided 10+ assists.
Premier League royalty.
Thank you President Pines for a wonderful holiday celebration!!!
December 11, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Thank you President Pines for a wonderful holiday celebration!!!
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Keep spreading the word!
Secure $10K for your language & literacy research! If you're at UMD or Morgan State, submit a proposal for the MILE Innovation Seed Grant by 1/16/25. Finalists present at the 2025 Literacy Research Symposium on 2/26. Link in bio to learn more! #ResearchGrant #UniversityofMaryland #MorganState
December 4, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Keep spreading the word!
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"Today stood out when it comes to the energy we delivered on the pitch but also the energy the fans delivered for us." 💬
Arne Slot on #LIVMCI win ⤵️
Arne Slot on #LIVMCI win ⤵️
Why Liverpool's energy and Anfield atmosphere v Man City 'stood out' to Arne Slot - Liverpool FC
Arne Slot explained how Liverpool's energy, coupled with the intensity of the Anfield atmosphere, in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Manchester City 'stood out' to him.
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December 1, 2024 at 8:14 PM
"Today stood out when it comes to the energy we delivered on the pitch but also the energy the fans delivered for us." 💬
Arne Slot on #LIVMCI win ⤵️
Arne Slot on #LIVMCI win ⤵️
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December 1, 2024 at 9:29 PM
@texasfb.bsky.social gooooo Longhorns
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December 1, 2024 at 1:33 AM
@texasfb.bsky.social gooooo Longhorns