Rebeca Shackleford
@rebecalynda.bsky.social
Teacher & Principal Turned Ed Policy Wonk.
Director of Federal Government Relations @all4ed.bsky.social
Co-host of Can We Get a Minute? Podcast @getaminutepod.bsky.social
(Opinions are my own)
Director of Federal Government Relations @all4ed.bsky.social
Co-host of Can We Get a Minute? Podcast @getaminutepod.bsky.social
(Opinions are my own)
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Why are donuts served for school breakfast? How do books end up in your school library?
Join @realjennofdc.bsky.social & me as we answer these questions & more while empowering educators to advocate for themselves & their students on "Can We Get a Minute?" @getaminutepod.bsky.social
Coming Soon!
Join @realjennofdc.bsky.social & me as we answer these questions & more while empowering educators to advocate for themselves & their students on "Can We Get a Minute?" @getaminutepod.bsky.social
Coming Soon!
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Are we building pathways that actually close more doors than they open?
Let's talk about it! 🎙️
Senior Advisors Charlotte Cahill & Kyle Hartung unpack some uncomfortable truths in the latest Can We Get a Minute?
🎧 Catch the latest episode → https://bit.ly/3LBMbYU
Let's talk about it! 🎙️
Senior Advisors Charlotte Cahill & Kyle Hartung unpack some uncomfortable truths in the latest Can We Get a Minute?
🎧 Catch the latest episode → https://bit.ly/3LBMbYU
October 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Are we building pathways that actually close more doors than they open?
Let's talk about it! 🎙️
Senior Advisors Charlotte Cahill & Kyle Hartung unpack some uncomfortable truths in the latest Can We Get a Minute?
🎧 Catch the latest episode → https://bit.ly/3LBMbYU
Let's talk about it! 🎙️
Senior Advisors Charlotte Cahill & Kyle Hartung unpack some uncomfortable truths in the latest Can We Get a Minute?
🎧 Catch the latest episode → https://bit.ly/3LBMbYU
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🔒 NEW: The future of student data privacy is here — and so are the risks. Our latest guide helps state policymakers strengthen privacy protections in the age of AI & hybrid learning.
📘 Read: https://all4ed.org/state-policy-center-students-rights-to-data-privacy/
#SudentPrivacy #EdPolicy #All4Ed
📘 Read: https://all4ed.org/state-policy-center-students-rights-to-data-privacy/
#SudentPrivacy #EdPolicy #All4Ed
October 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Iowa's largest school district faces a turbulent start to the year, dealing with both the arrest of Superintendent Ian Roberts by federal immigration officers and a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into its hiring practices.
Iowa Superintendent Ian Roberts Arrested by ICE: What We Know So Far
Ian Roberts resigned as superintendent of the Des Moines district on Sept. 30, after he was arrested by ICE.
www.edweek.org
October 2, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Iowa's largest school district faces a turbulent start to the year, dealing with both the arrest of Superintendent Ian Roberts by federal immigration officers and a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into its hiring practices.
The bravest among us continuing to be brave.
Most interesting part of the speech—a familiar MAGA tirade—was the audience reaction. Didn’t hear a single person applaud. Generals and admirals sat silently during this political lecture from a former National Guard captain. The right reaction.
Hegseth: "A few months ago I was at the White House when President Trump announced his liberation day for America's trade policy. It was a landmark day. Well, today is another liberation day. The liberation of America's warriors ... you kill people and break things for a living."
September 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The bravest among us continuing to be brave.
This truly showcases how close we are… we all care about our kids and can put aside partisanship and do what’s best for our future leaders. #digitalequity
Really proud of this one! Please check-out our highlight of the bipartisan work around digital equity for students that is ongoing in New Mexico.
New blog! 🚨
New Mexico is redefining digital equity. 💻📶
We sat down with Rep. Brian Baca to talk about the Digital Equity in Education Act—why it matters, and how it shapes the future of learning across the state.
🎙️ Read now: bit.ly/DigitalEquit...
#DigitalEquity #EdTech #EdPolicy
New Mexico is redefining digital equity. 💻📶
We sat down with Rep. Brian Baca to talk about the Digital Equity in Education Act—why it matters, and how it shapes the future of learning across the state.
🎙️ Read now: bit.ly/DigitalEquit...
#DigitalEquity #EdTech #EdPolicy
July 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This truly showcases how close we are… we all care about our kids and can put aside partisanship and do what’s best for our future leaders. #digitalequity
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What’s in a name? Let’s talk about the names of the immigrants and citizens who are being disappeared and the traumatic impact on their families and children.
Will mom get detained? Is dad going to work? Answering kids' big questions amid ICE raids
As fear over ICE raids mounts across Los Angeles, undocumented families are grappling with how to handle crucial conversations with their children.
www.latimes.com
June 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM
What’s in a name? Let’s talk about the names of the immigrants and citizens who are being disappeared and the traumatic impact on their families and children.
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Can we get a minute? 👋
@realjennofdc.bsky.social & @rebecalynda.bsky.social bring on federal government relations expert Blair Wriston from @edtrust.bsky.social to help teachers make sense of the rapid changes happening at the federal level!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=02ap...
@realjennofdc.bsky.social & @rebecalynda.bsky.social bring on federal government relations expert Blair Wriston from @edtrust.bsky.social to help teachers make sense of the rapid changes happening at the federal level!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=02ap...
April 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Can we get a minute? 👋
@realjennofdc.bsky.social & @rebecalynda.bsky.social bring on federal government relations expert Blair Wriston from @edtrust.bsky.social to help teachers make sense of the rapid changes happening at the federal level!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=02ap...
@realjennofdc.bsky.social & @rebecalynda.bsky.social bring on federal government relations expert Blair Wriston from @edtrust.bsky.social to help teachers make sense of the rapid changes happening at the federal level!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=02ap...
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Call to action by @KekerLLP re: Trump’s lawless attack on the legal profession: “It violates the 1st Amendment, contravenes fundamental due process rights and imperils the 6th Amendment right to counsel…If we stand together & fight, we will win.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/o...
Opinion | For God’s Sake, Fellow Lawyers, Stand Up to Trump
The time has come to defend the oath we took when we became officers of the court.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Call to action by @KekerLLP re: Trump’s lawless attack on the legal profession: “It violates the 1st Amendment, contravenes fundamental due process rights and imperils the 6th Amendment right to counsel…If we stand together & fight, we will win.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/o...
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Tomorrow!
@realjennofdc.bsky.social & @rebecalynda.bsky.social bring on federal government relations expert Blair Wriston from @edtrust.bsky.social to help teachers make sense of the rapid changes happening at the federal level! Don't miss it - Enjoy this sneak peak!
all4ed.org/podcast/can-...
@realjennofdc.bsky.social & @rebecalynda.bsky.social bring on federal government relations expert Blair Wriston from @edtrust.bsky.social to help teachers make sense of the rapid changes happening at the federal level! Don't miss it - Enjoy this sneak peak!
all4ed.org/podcast/can-...
March 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Tomorrow!
@realjennofdc.bsky.social & @rebecalynda.bsky.social bring on federal government relations expert Blair Wriston from @edtrust.bsky.social to help teachers make sense of the rapid changes happening at the federal level! Don't miss it - Enjoy this sneak peak!
all4ed.org/podcast/can-...
@realjennofdc.bsky.social & @rebecalynda.bsky.social bring on federal government relations expert Blair Wriston from @edtrust.bsky.social to help teachers make sense of the rapid changes happening at the federal level! Don't miss it - Enjoy this sneak peak!
all4ed.org/podcast/can-...
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New from @thebeacon.bsky.social:
Schools look to landmark Supreme Court ruling to protect immigrant students from ICE. All4Ed's @rebecalynda.bsky.social ford weighs in as the article addresses concerns about rights of students in schools and Plyler V. Doe.
Read here:
Schools look to landmark Supreme Court ruling to protect immigrant students from ICE. All4Ed's @rebecalynda.bsky.social ford weighs in as the article addresses concerns about rights of students in schools and Plyler V. Doe.
Read here:
Schools look to landmark Supreme Court ruling to protect undocumented immigrant students from ICE
Amid rumors and fear, Plyler v. Doe decision guarantees the right of undocumented immigrant children to attend K-12 public schools.
thebeaconnews.org
March 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
New from @thebeacon.bsky.social:
Schools look to landmark Supreme Court ruling to protect immigrant students from ICE. All4Ed's @rebecalynda.bsky.social ford weighs in as the article addresses concerns about rights of students in schools and Plyler V. Doe.
Read here:
Schools look to landmark Supreme Court ruling to protect immigrant students from ICE. All4Ed's @rebecalynda.bsky.social ford weighs in as the article addresses concerns about rights of students in schools and Plyler V. Doe.
Read here:
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The entire Office of EdTech (OET) is gone via today’s RIF.
Just wow. Having worked so
closely with that office for the past decade, my heart hurts. Such incredible work, including the launch of FutureReady, SETDA, DigitalPromise and much more… and led by amazing people over the years.
No words.😔
Just wow. Having worked so
closely with that office for the past decade, my heart hurts. Such incredible work, including the launch of FutureReady, SETDA, DigitalPromise and much more… and led by amazing people over the years.
No words.😔
March 12, 2025 at 3:49 AM
The entire Office of EdTech (OET) is gone via today’s RIF.
Just wow. Having worked so
closely with that office for the past decade, my heart hurts. Such incredible work, including the launch of FutureReady, SETDA, DigitalPromise and much more… and led by amazing people over the years.
No words.😔
Just wow. Having worked so
closely with that office for the past decade, my heart hurts. Such incredible work, including the launch of FutureReady, SETDA, DigitalPromise and much more… and led by amazing people over the years.
No words.😔
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Big things are happening over here. We’re taking a break this week to bring you a very special episode next week… you might want to turn on notifications. It’ll be a good one!
@realjennofdc.bsky.social
@rebecalynda.bsky.social
@realjennofdc.bsky.social
@rebecalynda.bsky.social
March 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Big things are happening over here. We’re taking a break this week to bring you a very special episode next week… you might want to turn on notifications. It’ll be a good one!
@realjennofdc.bsky.social
@rebecalynda.bsky.social
@realjennofdc.bsky.social
@rebecalynda.bsky.social
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I want the t-shirts, the posters, the sepia prints, the velvet portrait, the trapper keepers, the lunch boxes, the I-phone covers.
Rep @algreen.house.gov is an American patriot.
Rep @algreen.house.gov is an American patriot.
March 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I want the t-shirts, the posters, the sepia prints, the velvet portrait, the trapper keepers, the lunch boxes, the I-phone covers.
Rep @algreen.house.gov is an American patriot.
Rep @algreen.house.gov is an American patriot.
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Check out this Op-Ed from EdTrust-Tennessee's Executive Director, Alexza Barajas Clark as she discusses the Tennessee immigration bill that pits public school educators against their students. (1/4) edtru.st/3DjC0EI
Tennessee immigration bill pits public school educators against their students | Opinion
Tennessee is now at a crossroads, entertaining proposals that would deny children access to public education based on their immigration status.
edtru.st
March 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Check out this Op-Ed from EdTrust-Tennessee's Executive Director, Alexza Barajas Clark as she discusses the Tennessee immigration bill that pits public school educators against their students. (1/4) edtru.st/3DjC0EI
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I am looking forward to spending some time on "On Point" tomorrow to discuss if edtech is actually helping students learn...https://www.wbur.org/radio/programs/onpoint/episode Tune in March 6th at 10 am EST
March 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I am looking forward to spending some time on "On Point" tomorrow to discuss if edtech is actually helping students learn...https://www.wbur.org/radio/programs/onpoint/episode Tune in March 6th at 10 am EST
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Tomorrow: Schools are investing billions of dollars into edtech, but is it actually helping students learn better?
@askadam3.bsky.social will be discussing this with On Point at 10am! Be sure to tune in: wbur.org
@wbur.org @npr.org
@askadam3.bsky.social will be discussing this with On Point at 10am! Be sure to tune in: wbur.org
@wbur.org @npr.org
March 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Tomorrow: Schools are investing billions of dollars into edtech, but is it actually helping students learn better?
@askadam3.bsky.social will be discussing this with On Point at 10am! Be sure to tune in: wbur.org
@wbur.org @npr.org
@askadam3.bsky.social will be discussing this with On Point at 10am! Be sure to tune in: wbur.org
@wbur.org @npr.org
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New @all4ed.bsky.social data is clear + consistent says @afhyslop.bsky.social : When given a choice btwn ⬆️federal💰for public schools vs. vouchers, a majority of voters—regardless of age, gender, race, political views, or education level—pick public schools. all4ed.org/blog/the-pub...
The Public Wants Public Schools, Not Vouchers | All4Ed
The data is clear: When choosing between funding for public schools or vouchers, voters—regardless of age, gender, race, or political views—pick public schools.
all4ed.org
March 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
New @all4ed.bsky.social data is clear + consistent says @afhyslop.bsky.social : When given a choice btwn ⬆️federal💰for public schools vs. vouchers, a majority of voters—regardless of age, gender, race, political views, or education level—pick public schools. all4ed.org/blog/the-pub...
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Have you seen the data? @delauro.house.gov has. 👀
In our education exit poll, 68% of voters pick increasing $$ for public schools, not private school vouchers. #SpeakUpForEd #SupportPublicSchools
More here: bit.ly/OpinionatED
In our education exit poll, 68% of voters pick increasing $$ for public schools, not private school vouchers. #SpeakUpForEd #SupportPublicSchools
More here: bit.ly/OpinionatED
March 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Have you seen the data? @delauro.house.gov has. 👀
In our education exit poll, 68% of voters pick increasing $$ for public schools, not private school vouchers. #SpeakUpForEd #SupportPublicSchools
More here: bit.ly/OpinionatED
In our education exit poll, 68% of voters pick increasing $$ for public schools, not private school vouchers. #SpeakUpForEd #SupportPublicSchools
More here: bit.ly/OpinionatED
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March 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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We have a consistent issue with this line of thinking politically - you can't fail to fund something, work to sabotage it, and then stand around asking why it didn't work. Let's stop the political games and actually fund programs that we know work for our students.
#edusky
#edusky
MYTH "Federal funding for education has failed to improve student outcomes."
FACT Research shows Title I funding has improved graduation rates, reduced dropout rates, & increased college attendance. The challenge isn't funding failure but insufficient funding levels #FactsAreFun
FACT Research shows Title I funding has improved graduation rates, reduced dropout rates, & increased college attendance. The challenge isn't funding failure but insufficient funding levels #FactsAreFun
February 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We have a consistent issue with this line of thinking politically - you can't fail to fund something, work to sabotage it, and then stand around asking why it didn't work. Let's stop the political games and actually fund programs that we know work for our students.
#edusky
#edusky
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New @all4ed.bsky.social data is clear+consistent: When given a choice btwn ⬆️ federal💰 for public schools vs. vouchers, a majority of voters—regardless of age, gender, race, political views, education level, or the state they live in—pick public schools. all4ed.org/blog/the-pub... #OpinionatED
February 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
New @all4ed.bsky.social data is clear+consistent: When given a choice btwn ⬆️ federal💰 for public schools vs. vouchers, a majority of voters—regardless of age, gender, race, political views, education level, or the state they live in—pick public schools. all4ed.org/blog/the-pub... #OpinionatED
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Umm, Can We Get A Minute? 🤔
ICYMI: join Jazmin Flores Peña, @realjennofdc.bsky.social, and @rebecalynda.bsky.social for this week's podcast episode where we explore the complex world of English learners and what that can mean for those in our school systems.
Watch here: youtu.be/rdXjaZbo-SU
ICYMI: join Jazmin Flores Peña, @realjennofdc.bsky.social, and @rebecalynda.bsky.social for this week's podcast episode where we explore the complex world of English learners and what that can mean for those in our school systems.
Watch here: youtu.be/rdXjaZbo-SU
February 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Umm, Can We Get A Minute? 🤔
ICYMI: join Jazmin Flores Peña, @realjennofdc.bsky.social, and @rebecalynda.bsky.social for this week's podcast episode where we explore the complex world of English learners and what that can mean for those in our school systems.
Watch here: youtu.be/rdXjaZbo-SU
ICYMI: join Jazmin Flores Peña, @realjennofdc.bsky.social, and @rebecalynda.bsky.social for this week's podcast episode where we explore the complex world of English learners and what that can mean for those in our school systems.
Watch here: youtu.be/rdXjaZbo-SU
Yesterday, House Rs lied and said the people do not want public schools. Today, my brilliant colleague (and friend!) @afhyslop.bsky.social tells the truth of what the people really want! #ProtectPublicSchools #OpinionatED
all4ed.org/blog/the-pub...
all4ed.org/blog/the-pub...
The Public Wants Public Schools, Not Vouchers | All4Ed
The data is clear: When choosing between funding for public schools or vouchers, voters—regardless of age, gender, race, or political views—pick public schools.
all4ed.org
February 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Yesterday, House Rs lied and said the people do not want public schools. Today, my brilliant colleague (and friend!) @afhyslop.bsky.social tells the truth of what the people really want! #ProtectPublicSchools #OpinionatED
all4ed.org/blog/the-pub...
all4ed.org/blog/the-pub...
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Don't miss out on All4Ed's new podcast, @getaminutepod.bsky.social! This week, Jazmin Flores Peña talks with @realjennofdc.bsky.social and @rebecalynda.bsky.social about the complex world of English learners, dual language learners, and bilingual education. #EDUsky
youtu.be/rdXjaZbo-SU?...
youtu.be/rdXjaZbo-SU?...
February 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Don't miss out on All4Ed's new podcast, @getaminutepod.bsky.social! This week, Jazmin Flores Peña talks with @realjennofdc.bsky.social and @rebecalynda.bsky.social about the complex world of English learners, dual language learners, and bilingual education. #EDUsky
youtu.be/rdXjaZbo-SU?...
youtu.be/rdXjaZbo-SU?...
We need to stop blaming teachers for everything.
In 2020, WV teachers averaged $44k. In 2025, it’s $53k. To afford to buy a house in WV, you need an annual income of $118k.
Teachers and their salaries are not to blame for the challenges we see in ED.
In 2020, WV teachers averaged $44k. In 2025, it’s $53k. To afford to buy a house in WV, you need an annual income of $118k.
Teachers and their salaries are not to blame for the challenges we see in ED.
February 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We need to stop blaming teachers for everything.
In 2020, WV teachers averaged $44k. In 2025, it’s $53k. To afford to buy a house in WV, you need an annual income of $118k.
Teachers and their salaries are not to blame for the challenges we see in ED.
In 2020, WV teachers averaged $44k. In 2025, it’s $53k. To afford to buy a house in WV, you need an annual income of $118k.
Teachers and their salaries are not to blame for the challenges we see in ED.