Rebecca Maxcy
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Rebecca Maxcy
@rebeccamaxcy.bsky.social
Director, University of Chicago Financial Education Initiative

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apnews.com/article/chic... children are getting caught in the chaos of immigration crackdowns
Chicago's children are getting caught in the chaos of immigration crackdowns
In Chicago, children and families have been traumatized by an immigration enforcement action involving tear gas.
apnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Maxcy
I tell my students: Budget math isn't about arithmetic. Budgets are statements of values, and behind every number is a choice about who and what we value.

So as you evaluate the Republican budget bill, ask yourself: Does it give voice to your values?
June 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Maxcy
Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, thousands of high school students in Oklahoma will be required to learn about President Trump's debunked claims that the 2020 election was tainted by fraud.
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New Oklahoma curriculum includes pro-Trump conspiracy theories
Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, thousands of high school students in Oklahoma will be required to learn about President Trump's debunked claims that the 2020 election was tainted by fraud.
popular.info
May 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Maxcy
Working with an interdisciplinary team, we have developed a website to communicate how the White House's proposed cuts to health research would cause losses of $16B and 68,500 jobs.

Find out how your community may be impacted.

Explore more at SCIMaP: scienceimpacts.org

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March 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM