Kirsten Slungaard Mumma
@kslungaardmumma.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Economics and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University
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Prospective PhD Students:
I am planning to accept a PhD student for AY 2026-27 in the economics and education program at Teachers College. Apply if you want to use the economics of education to study immigration or politics/political engagement and public schools. :-)
I am planning to accept a PhD student for AY 2026-27 in the economics and education program at Teachers College. Apply if you want to use the economics of education to study immigration or politics/political engagement and public schools. :-)
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Nice summary of our paper and related work by @tomdee.bsky.social and @kslungaardmumma.bsky.social here.
www.chalkbeat.org/2025/11/10/i...
www.chalkbeat.org/2025/11/10/i...
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Nice summary of our paper and related work by @tomdee.bsky.social and @kslungaardmumma.bsky.social here.
www.chalkbeat.org/2025/11/10/i...
www.chalkbeat.org/2025/11/10/i...
Prospective PhD Students:
I am planning to accept a PhD student for AY 2026-27 in the economics and education program at Teachers College. Apply if you want to use the economics of education to study immigration or politics/political engagement and public schools. :-)
I am planning to accept a PhD student for AY 2026-27 in the economics and education program at Teachers College. Apply if you want to use the economics of education to study immigration or politics/political engagement and public schools. :-)
October 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Prospective PhD Students:
I am planning to accept a PhD student for AY 2026-27 in the economics and education program at Teachers College. Apply if you want to use the economics of education to study immigration or politics/political engagement and public schools. :-)
I am planning to accept a PhD student for AY 2026-27 in the economics and education program at Teachers College. Apply if you want to use the economics of education to study immigration or politics/political engagement and public schools. :-)
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My recent working paper, "New Places, New Players, a New Politics of Education," is in the Democracy and Its Discontents category.
My recent working paper, "New Places, New Players, a New Politics of Education," is in the Democracy and Its Discontents category.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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My recent working paper, "New Places, New Players, a New Politics of Education," is in the Democracy and Its Discontents category.
My recent working paper, "New Places, New Players, a New Politics of Education," is in the Democracy and Its Discontents category.
Ed Peeps - deep cut:
I am looking for the 2017-18 non-fiscal school membership files from the CCD. The files online are corrupted. :-(
I am looking for the 2017-18 non-fiscal school membership files from the CCD. The files online are corrupted. :-(
September 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Ed Peeps - deep cut:
I am looking for the 2017-18 non-fiscal school membership files from the CCD. The files online are corrupted. :-(
I am looking for the 2017-18 non-fiscal school membership files from the CCD. The files online are corrupted. :-(
Blake Heller and I wrote an editorial about Trump’s proposals to end federal funding for adult education- whatever comes for FY 2026, it’s worth keeping an eye on this often overlooked part of our education sector @blakeheller.bsky.social
www.the74million.org/article/now-...
www.the74million.org/article/now-...
Now Is Not the Time to Zero Out Adult Education
Mumma and Heller: Adult education works, especially for English learners. Congress should reject Trump’s proposed cuts.
www.the74million.org
September 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Blake Heller and I wrote an editorial about Trump’s proposals to end federal funding for adult education- whatever comes for FY 2026, it’s worth keeping an eye on this often overlooked part of our education sector @blakeheller.bsky.social
www.the74million.org/article/now-...
www.the74million.org/article/now-...
⚠️ New working paper alert! ⚠️
How has anxiety over immigration enforcement affected the attendance of kids in immigrant families in the second Trump presidency? (1/n)
edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1265
How has anxiety over immigration enforcement affected the attendance of kids in immigrant families in the second Trump presidency? (1/n)
edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1265
The Effect of the Second Trump Administration and the Attendance of Immigrant-Origin Students
Intensified immigration enforcement activity under the second Trump administration has increased anxiety for immigrants in the United States, including many families with school-age children. This stu...
edworkingpapers.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
⚠️ New working paper alert! ⚠️
How has anxiety over immigration enforcement affected the attendance of kids in immigrant families in the second Trump presidency? (1/n)
edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1265
How has anxiety over immigration enforcement affected the attendance of kids in immigrant families in the second Trump presidency? (1/n)
edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1265
We are hiring in sociology of education at Teachers College! Come join us in EPSA - we're a great crew :-)
employment.tc.columbia.edu/cw/en-us/job...
employment.tc.columbia.edu/cw/en-us/job...
Assistant/Associate Professor in Sociology and Education, Tenure-Track Position
The Sociology and Education Program in the Department of Education Policy & Social Analysis at Teachers College, Columbia University (EPSA) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor w...
employment.tc.columbia.edu
September 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We are hiring in sociology of education at Teachers College! Come join us in EPSA - we're a great crew :-)
employment.tc.columbia.edu/cw/en-us/job...
employment.tc.columbia.edu/cw/en-us/job...
3 in 1.1 million… Have a great first day, NYC! 🍎🏢📚✏️
September 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
3 in 1.1 million… Have a great first day, NYC! 🍎🏢📚✏️
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Does where you go to high school affect whether you vote as an adult? My working paper estimating high school effects on civic engagement is now posted on Annenberg: edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1260.
High School Effects on Civic Engagement
Preparing young people for the rights and responsibilities of citizenship is cited as a fundamental purpose of public education, yet little is known about whether or how K-12 schools impact civic enga...
edworkingpapers.com
August 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Does where you go to high school affect whether you vote as an adult? My working paper estimating high school effects on civic engagement is now posted on Annenberg: edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1260.
Does where you go to high school affect whether you vote as an adult? My working paper estimating high school effects on civic engagement is now posted on Annenberg: edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1260.
High School Effects on Civic Engagement
Preparing young people for the rights and responsibilities of citizenship is cited as a fundamental purpose of public education, yet little is known about whether or how K-12 schools impact civic enga...
edworkingpapers.com
August 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Does where you go to high school affect whether you vote as an adult? My working paper estimating high school effects on civic engagement is now posted on Annenberg: edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1260.
#latergram Really enjoyed my visit to South Bend for the Notre Dame Civic Education Working Group! Great opportunity to meet with folks from across disciplines thinking about the role of schools in preparing children to become citizens. Thanks to David Campbell and Joseph Kahne for hosting!
August 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
#latergram Really enjoyed my visit to South Bend for the Notre Dame Civic Education Working Group! Great opportunity to meet with folks from across disciplines thinking about the role of schools in preparing children to become citizens. Thanks to David Campbell and Joseph Kahne for hosting!
Jim Ryan was dean when I was a PhD student at HGSE. I hold him in very high esteem. As a small anecdote, when I faced some serious medical issues as a first year student, he kindly wrote me a personal note expressing support and well wishes. I am really saddened by this.
June 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Jim Ryan was dean when I was a PhD student at HGSE. I hold him in very high esteem. As a small anecdote, when I faced some serious medical issues as a first year student, he kindly wrote me a personal note expressing support and well wishes. I am really saddened by this.
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Thread in the am but if you want the main takeaway: The 2024 Digest of Education Statistics (under the current administration) includes just 27 tables by the (Congressionally mandated) deadline—far fewer than the nearly 270, on average, published in prior years
www.brookings.edu/articles/the...
www.brookings.edu/articles/the...
The U.S. Department of Education is far behind on producing key statistics | Brookings
Federal education data releases have slowed dramatically, with major gaps in the 2024 Digest and Condition of Education report.
www.brookings.edu
June 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Thread in the am but if you want the main takeaway: The 2024 Digest of Education Statistics (under the current administration) includes just 27 tables by the (Congressionally mandated) deadline—far fewer than the nearly 270, on average, published in prior years
www.brookings.edu/articles/the...
www.brookings.edu/articles/the...
Friendly reminder NYC: it’s time to do your civic duty! This might be someone’s first election - show them local votes matter too!
June 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Friendly reminder NYC: it’s time to do your civic duty! This might be someone’s first election - show them local votes matter too!
Friendly reminder NYC: it’s time to do your civic duty!
June 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Friendly reminder NYC: it’s time to do your civic duty!
Congrats to all Spencer postdocs and dissertation fellows! A list full of some great folks I know!
June 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Congrats to all Spencer postdocs and dissertation fellows! A list full of some great folks I know!
Terrible policy that will only work to our disadvantage and hurt bright minds. An expansion of the domestic war on higher ed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/u...
U.S. Will ‘Aggressively’ Revoke Visas of Chinese Students, Rubio Says
www.nytimes.com
May 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Terrible policy that will only work to our disadvantage and hurt bright minds. An expansion of the domestic war on higher ed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/u...
Divided Supreme Court Rejects Bid for Religious Charter School in Oklahoma www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/u...
Divided Supreme Court Rejects Bid for Religious Charter School in Oklahoma
www.nytimes.com
May 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Divided Supreme Court Rejects Bid for Religious Charter School in Oklahoma www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/u...
Yesterday, the NIH R35 “Outstanding Investigator” grant to fund scientists in my lab studying antibiotic resistance was terminated for reasons not related to the content of the science, or any actions taken by me or members of my lab
May 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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The May 16th hearing is at 9:30 am, 333 Constitution Avenue N.W. No Zoom option, but open to the public.
"Combined with two earlier rounds of NSF cuts at in April, education now accounts for more than half of the nearly 1,400 terminated grants and almost three-quarters of their $1 billion value."
Many thanks to @jillbarshay.bsky.social for covering this!
hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
Many thanks to @jillbarshay.bsky.social for covering this!
hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
Three-fourths of NSF funding cuts hit education
More research eliminated and mass firings
hechingerreport.org
May 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The May 16th hearing is at 9:30 am, 333 Constitution Avenue N.W. No Zoom option, but open to the public.
“The Trump administration is investigating whether Harvard University discriminated against white, Asian, male or heterosexual workers in its hiring and promotion practices… the charge notes Harvard’s share of tenured white male faculty dropped from 64% to 56% from 2013 to 2023.”
May 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
“The Trump administration is investigating whether Harvard University discriminated against white, Asian, male or heterosexual workers in its hiring and promotion practices… the charge notes Harvard’s share of tenured white male faculty dropped from 64% to 56% from 2013 to 2023.”
Pleased to see my work with @blakeheller.bsky.social showing strong returns to investment in adult English language training featured in a post by New America- I am DEEPLY concerned by the proposed cuts to adult ed funding, which would decimate this sector.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
Adult Education Pays for Itself. Why Does Trump Want to Gut it?
Congress should reject the Trump Administration’s attack on adult education and increase funding for this important program.
www.newamerica.org
May 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Pleased to see my work with @blakeheller.bsky.social showing strong returns to investment in adult English language training featured in a post by New America- I am DEEPLY concerned by the proposed cuts to adult ed funding, which would decimate this sector.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
Big day in school choice…
I have always found it an unambiguous/fundamental part of the definition of charters that they are traditional public schools operated by private organizations.
As someone who has worked for a traditional public school district and charter network, I’m watching closely…
I have always found it an unambiguous/fundamental part of the definition of charters that they are traditional public schools operated by private organizations.
As someone who has worked for a traditional public school district and charter network, I’m watching closely…
April 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Big day in school choice…
I have always found it an unambiguous/fundamental part of the definition of charters that they are traditional public schools operated by private organizations.
As someone who has worked for a traditional public school district and charter network, I’m watching closely…
I have always found it an unambiguous/fundamental part of the definition of charters that they are traditional public schools operated by private organizations.
As someone who has worked for a traditional public school district and charter network, I’m watching closely…
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This site is used by countless students, researchers and professors, but it's now scheduled to run out of money on Wednesday.
hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
A treasure trove of education reports and studies is under threat
Funding for the Education Department’s online library, ERIC, is slated to end this week
hechingerreport.org
April 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This site is used by countless students, researchers and professors, but it's now scheduled to run out of money on Wednesday.
hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
hechingerreport.org/proof-points...