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J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 10d

The Trump admin just ended a long-running federal survey that tracked how students move from high school to college, per reports. This follows nearly $1B in education research cuts, per reports. Critics say this erases key equity data.

J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 11d

Cigna’s new policy will limit reimbursement for outpatient OT and PT provided in hospital settings unless deemed medically necessary.

J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · 24d

From NICUs to school access to stroke rehab and fall recovery, OTs help people do what matters.

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J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Sep 24

The Telehealth Modernization Act would extend Medicare telehealth waivers to Sept 30, 2027.
Without action, waivers end Sept 2025.

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J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Sep 17

Federal funding for deafblind programs in 8 states was cut, impacting family support, training, and assistive technology access.

J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Sep 9

The DOE may cut federal special ed disparity data. Advocates say it ensures accountability as some groups face overidentification

J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Sep 4

🎒 School-based OTs look at what students need to participate.
🧠 We assess grasp, coordination, and how hands and eyes work together.
✂️ Then we match tools: scissors for easier control, guided paper, feeding aids, writing supports.
Goal: access, independence, confidence.

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J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Aug 28

When Homeland Security Came for Kindergarten
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When Homeland Security Came for Kindergarten

HSI agents walked into a shelter and turned play tables into interview rooms. This is what happened and what it means for every professional who guards a room’s purpose.

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J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Aug 11

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The Firewall Is Up: Join the Professional Resistance

The same tactics once used on immigrants are now aimed at every profession. The Firewall Network is here to fight back.

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J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Jul 6

Exercise the Power of the Purse www.nea.org/advocating-f...

Exercise the Power of the Purse | NEA

Stop the Department of Education from withholding $6.8 billion in education funding.

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J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Jun 25

OT student Lior Nissanian created a toolkit to help dentists support children with autism’s sensory needs.
https://shorturl.at/8Z8CJ

J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Jun 19

Research shows people with dyslexia and ADHD learn differently in complex tasks without clear instructions. ADHD individuals struggle to update knowledge well; those with dyslexia forget info faster. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-025-00323-4

J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Jun 18

Recent research (Broström et al., 2025) links smaller brain volumes to motor challenges in preterm kids, highlighting the need for early intervention.

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J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Jun 17

Early Partners preschool in New Orleans serves children aged 1 to 5, combining play-based learning with data tracking to prepare kids for kindergarten. The school boasts a 100% kindergarten readiness rate,
https://shorturl.at/eiRqy

J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Jun 16

15% Cut to the Department of Education

J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Jun 11

The Big Beautiful Bill would have a significant impact on OT. Medicaid cuts risk OT access and ending Graduate PLUS loans may reduce new therapists entering the field. https://shorturl.at/ukslK

J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Jun 10

Trump's 2026 budget cuts Education Dept funding by 15%
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George Pearkes @peark.es · Jun 6

ABC reports Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being returned to the United States
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Mistakenly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia on way back to US to face criminal charges: Sources

Mistakenly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia is on the way back to the United States to face charges of transporting undocumented migrants within the U.S., sources say.

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G.G. Reads 📚 Writes ✍🏾 Edits 📝 @ggwynterwrites.bsky.social · Jun 6

Hot off the presses (Is that a thing people still say or am I dating myself?). Five of the Biggest Publishing Stories of this past May: New imprints, Frey ❤️ AI, a Beast of a Deal, book-banning b*stards, and a Jeep+Publishing collab I didn't see coming.

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The Roundup: Five of the Biggest Publishing Stories of May 2025

May saw a number of new imprints, AI debates ramping up, and a big deal for an industry icon and a content king.

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J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Jun 5

Assistive tech like AR and iPads boost learning for SEND students, but broader research and access are needed
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/education/articles/10.3389/feduc.2025.1523797/full

J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Jun 4

After-school programs are vital for students & families but face cuts. We must protect and support them!

https://shorturl.at/kxrqs

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J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · Jun 3

Boys start kindergarten less prepared than girls, facing challenges due to higher academic demands and slower development.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/upshot/boys-struggling-kindergarten-school.html

J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · May 30

Trump cuts $2.75B Digital Equity Act, calling it "racist." Millions of students, seniors, vets & rural families will lose internet access support.

https://shorturl.at/KijUW

J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · May 29

AI can support neurodiverse learners by providing tailored, adaptive tools that improve engagement and outcomes, creating more inclusive classrooms.

https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2025/05/23/empowering-neurodiverse-learners-with-ai-driven-solutions/

J. Wynter OT @jwynter.bsky.social · May 28

Colorado joins many states in starting universal dyslexia screenings to better support students with dyslexia early on.

https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2025/05/23/polis-signs-dyslexia-screening-bill-into-law/