Mark Lieberman
@marklieberman.bsky.social
K-12 school finance reporter for @edweek.org and proud member of @edweekunion.bsky.social.
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New: Congress is on the verge of (largely) rebuking President Trump's budget proposal for education.
No major funding cuts, no block grants...but also no explicit block on ED efforts to shift program staff elsewhere. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
No major funding cuts, no block grants...but also no explicit block on ED efforts to shift program staff elsewhere. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Rebuking Trump, Congress Moves to Maintain Most Federal Education Funding
Funding for key programs like Title I and IDEA are on track to remain level year over year.
www.edweek.org
January 21, 2026 at 4:41 PM
New: Congress is on the verge of (largely) rebuking President Trump's budget proposal for education.
No major funding cuts, no block grants...but also no explicit block on ED efforts to shift program staff elsewhere. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
No major funding cuts, no block grants...but also no explicit block on ED efforts to shift program staff elsewhere. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
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President Trump took office one year ago today.
Since then, his administration has disrupted at least $12 billion in federal funding for education (and likely much more).
I did my best to tabulate the damage for @edweek.org: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Since then, his administration has disrupted at least $12 billion in federal funding for education (and likely much more).
I did my best to tabulate the damage for @edweek.org: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
In Trump's First Year, at Least $12 Billion in School Funding Disruptions
The administration's cuts to schools came through the Education Department and other agencies.
www.edweek.org
January 20, 2026 at 3:59 PM
President Trump took office one year ago today.
Since then, his administration has disrupted at least $12 billion in federal funding for education (and likely much more).
I did my best to tabulate the damage for @edweek.org: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Since then, his administration has disrupted at least $12 billion in federal funding for education (and likely much more).
I did my best to tabulate the damage for @edweek.org: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
President Trump took office one year ago today.
Since then, his administration has disrupted at least $12 billion in federal funding for education (and likely much more).
I did my best to tabulate the damage for @edweek.org: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Since then, his administration has disrupted at least $12 billion in federal funding for education (and likely much more).
I did my best to tabulate the damage for @edweek.org: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
In Trump's First Year, at Least $12 Billion in School Funding Disruptions
The administration's cuts to schools came through the Education Department and other agencies.
www.edweek.org
January 20, 2026 at 3:59 PM
President Trump took office one year ago today.
Since then, his administration has disrupted at least $12 billion in federal funding for education (and likely much more).
I did my best to tabulate the damage for @edweek.org: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Since then, his administration has disrupted at least $12 billion in federal funding for education (and likely much more).
I did my best to tabulate the damage for @edweek.org: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
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🚨PRESS FREEDOM ALERT: The NewsGuild-CWA strongly condemns the FBI search of a Washington Post reporter’s home and the seizure of her electronic devices by federal agents.
More to come.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
More to come.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist for Classified Material
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:35 PM
🚨PRESS FREEDOM ALERT: The NewsGuild-CWA strongly condemns the FBI search of a Washington Post reporter’s home and the seizure of her electronic devices by federal agents.
More to come.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
More to come.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
I spent much of this year reporting on the chaos and disruption that resulted from policy changes and funding cuts the Trump administration implemented.
Here's a quick roundup 🧵of some of the students and educators affected:
Here's a quick roundup 🧵of some of the students and educators affected:
December 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I spent much of this year reporting on the chaos and disruption that resulted from policy changes and funding cuts the Trump administration implemented.
Here's a quick roundup 🧵of some of the students and educators affected:
Here's a quick roundup 🧵of some of the students and educators affected:
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This COULD be the first time we don't meet a goal for @51st.news 😰
Our nonprofit has been working to reach 3K new email subscribers (free or paid) by 2026.
But we're only 1/3 of the way there: we'd need 2K new people in 2 days.
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(More on the why and the how ⬇️ 🧵)
Our nonprofit has been working to reach 3K new email subscribers (free or paid) by 2026.
But we're only 1/3 of the way there: we'd need 2K new people in 2 days.
Can YOU help? 51st.news/signup
(More on the why and the how ⬇️ 🧵)
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December 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This COULD be the first time we don't meet a goal for @51st.news 😰
Our nonprofit has been working to reach 3K new email subscribers (free or paid) by 2026.
But we're only 1/3 of the way there: we'd need 2K new people in 2 days.
Can YOU help? 51st.news/signup
(More on the why and the how ⬇️ 🧵)
Our nonprofit has been working to reach 3K new email subscribers (free or paid) by 2026.
But we're only 1/3 of the way there: we'd need 2K new people in 2 days.
Can YOU help? 51st.news/signup
(More on the why and the how ⬇️ 🧵)
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An Idaho nonprofit with an active $50 million grant told the U.S. Department of Education it had proactively scrubbed DEI from its application.
The department acknowledged the message--but canceled the grant anyway.
Now dozens of K-12 educators may lose their jobs. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
The department acknowledged the message--but canceled the grant anyway.
Now dozens of K-12 educators may lose their jobs. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
'A Gut Punch’: What Trump’s New $168 Million Cut Means for Community Schools
School districts in 11 states will imminently lose federal funds that help them cover staff salaries.
www.edweek.org
December 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
An Idaho nonprofit with an active $50 million grant told the U.S. Department of Education it had proactively scrubbed DEI from its application.
The department acknowledged the message--but canceled the grant anyway.
Now dozens of K-12 educators may lose their jobs. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
The department acknowledged the message--but canceled the grant anyway.
Now dozens of K-12 educators may lose their jobs. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
An Idaho nonprofit with an active $50 million grant told the U.S. Department of Education it had proactively scrubbed DEI from its application.
The department acknowledged the message--but canceled the grant anyway.
Now dozens of K-12 educators may lose their jobs. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
The department acknowledged the message--but canceled the grant anyway.
Now dozens of K-12 educators may lose their jobs. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
'A Gut Punch’: What Trump’s New $168 Million Cut Means for Community Schools
School districts in 11 states will imminently lose federal funds that help them cover staff salaries.
www.edweek.org
December 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
An Idaho nonprofit with an active $50 million grant told the U.S. Department of Education it had proactively scrubbed DEI from its application.
The department acknowledged the message--but canceled the grant anyway.
Now dozens of K-12 educators may lose their jobs. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
The department acknowledged the message--but canceled the grant anyway.
Now dozens of K-12 educators may lose their jobs. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
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The cruelty is the point. To these educators, to these kids and families
New: The Trump administration abruptly canceled $168 million in Community Schools grants across 11 states and DC. Now dozens of K-12 educators nationwide might get laid off as soon as January. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
'A Gut Punch’: What Trump’s New $168 Million Cut Means for Community Schools
School districts in 11 states will imminently lose federal funds that help them cover staff salaries.
www.edweek.org
December 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The cruelty is the point. To these educators, to these kids and families
New: The Trump administration abruptly canceled $168 million in Community Schools grants across 11 states and DC. Now dozens of K-12 educators nationwide might get laid off as soon as January. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
'A Gut Punch’: What Trump’s New $168 Million Cut Means for Community Schools
School districts in 11 states will imminently lose federal funds that help them cover staff salaries.
www.edweek.org
December 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
New: The Trump administration abruptly canceled $168 million in Community Schools grants across 11 states and DC. Now dozens of K-12 educators nationwide might get laid off as soon as January. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Federal grants for community schools help expand instructional time for children and stand up social services like health care and meals in low-income communities.
The Trump administration just cut tens of millions of dollars in grants for these programs: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
The Trump administration just cut tens of millions of dollars in grants for these programs: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Federal Funds for Community Schools Fall Victim to a New Round of Trump Cuts
The latest round of grant cuts hits a program that helps schools provide more social services on site.
www.edweek.org
December 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Federal grants for community schools help expand instructional time for children and stand up social services like health care and meals in low-income communities.
The Trump administration just cut tens of millions of dollars in grants for these programs: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
The Trump administration just cut tens of millions of dollars in grants for these programs: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
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SCOOP: Last Friday, the Trump administration quietly cut tens of millions of dollars in Education Department grants for efforts to expand instruction and improve social services in K-12 community schools. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Federal Funds for Community Schools Fall Victim to a New Round of Trump Cuts
The latest round of grant cuts hits a program that helps schools provide more social services on site.
www.edweek.org
December 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
SCOOP: Last Friday, the Trump administration quietly cut tens of millions of dollars in Education Department grants for efforts to expand instruction and improve social services in K-12 community schools. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
SCOOP: Last Friday, the Trump administration quietly cut tens of millions of dollars in Education Department grants for efforts to expand instruction and improve social services in K-12 community schools. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Federal Funds for Community Schools Fall Victim to a New Round of Trump Cuts
The latest round of grant cuts hits a program that helps schools provide more social services on site.
www.edweek.org
December 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
SCOOP: Last Friday, the Trump administration quietly cut tens of millions of dollars in Education Department grants for efforts to expand instruction and improve social services in K-12 community schools. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Linda McMahon met with Education Department staff yesterday to announce the agency is transferring much of its portfolio to Labor, HHS, etc.
She did not clarify whether current staff will move with their programs or lose their jobs.
She did not take questions. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
She did not clarify whether current staff will move with their programs or lose their jobs.
She did not take questions. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Most K-12 Programs Will Leave Education Department in Latest Downsizing
The Trump administration announced six agreements to transfer Ed. Dept. programs elsewhere.
www.edweek.org
November 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Linda McMahon met with Education Department staff yesterday to announce the agency is transferring much of its portfolio to Labor, HHS, etc.
She did not clarify whether current staff will move with their programs or lose their jobs.
She did not take questions. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
She did not clarify whether current staff will move with their programs or lose their jobs.
She did not take questions. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
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A Trump administration official said Tuesday that today's changes at the U.S. Department of Education are part of a decades-long conservative goal of eliminating the agency.
Latest on changes, by @beeschultz3.bsky.social, @caitlynnpeetz.bsky.social, and me: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Latest on changes, by @beeschultz3.bsky.social, @caitlynnpeetz.bsky.social, and me: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Most K-12 Programs Will Leave Education Department in Latest Downsizing
The Trump administration announced six agreements to transfer Ed. Dept. programs elsewhere.
www.edweek.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A Trump administration official said Tuesday that today's changes at the U.S. Department of Education are part of a decades-long conservative goal of eliminating the agency.
Latest on changes, by @beeschultz3.bsky.social, @caitlynnpeetz.bsky.social, and me: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Latest on changes, by @beeschultz3.bsky.social, @caitlynnpeetz.bsky.social, and me: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
A Trump administration official said Tuesday that today's changes at the U.S. Department of Education are part of a decades-long conservative goal of eliminating the agency.
Latest on changes, by @beeschultz3.bsky.social, @caitlynnpeetz.bsky.social, and me: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Latest on changes, by @beeschultz3.bsky.social, @caitlynnpeetz.bsky.social, and me: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Most K-12 Programs Will Leave Education Department in Latest Downsizing
The Trump administration announced six agreements to transfer Ed. Dept. programs elsewhere.
www.edweek.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A Trump administration official said Tuesday that today's changes at the U.S. Department of Education are part of a decades-long conservative goal of eliminating the agency.
Latest on changes, by @beeschultz3.bsky.social, @caitlynnpeetz.bsky.social, and me: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Latest on changes, by @beeschultz3.bsky.social, @caitlynnpeetz.bsky.social, and me: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
BREAKING: The Trump administration appears poised to undertake its most significant effort yet to dismantle the Education Department. More from @beeschultz3.bsky.social and me for @edweek.org: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
U.S. Department of Education Poised to Announce Significant Downsizing
Many of the department's biggest programs could move to other agencies, advocates say.
www.edweek.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
BREAKING: The Trump administration appears poised to undertake its most significant effort yet to dismantle the Education Department. More from @beeschultz3.bsky.social and me for @edweek.org: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
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New: In September, the Trump administration canceled more than $20 million for teacher-training programs at HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions.
Now some college students training for teaching careers may have to take out loans or drop out altogether. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Now some college students training for teaching careers may have to take out loans or drop out altogether. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Ed. Dept. Cuts Grants That Were Helping College Students Become Teachers
Ten universities collectively lost more than $20 million for efforts to diversify the teacher workforce.
www.edweek.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
New: In September, the Trump administration canceled more than $20 million for teacher-training programs at HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions.
Now some college students training for teaching careers may have to take out loans or drop out altogether. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Now some college students training for teaching careers may have to take out loans or drop out altogether. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
New: In September, the Trump administration canceled more than $20 million for teacher-training programs at HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions.
Now some college students training for teaching careers may have to take out loans or drop out altogether. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Now some college students training for teaching careers may have to take out loans or drop out altogether. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Ed. Dept. Cuts Grants That Were Helping College Students Become Teachers
Ten universities collectively lost more than $20 million for efforts to diversify the teacher workforce.
www.edweek.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
New: In September, the Trump administration canceled more than $20 million for teacher-training programs at HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions.
Now some college students training for teaching careers may have to take out loans or drop out altogether. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Now some college students training for teaching careers may have to take out loans or drop out altogether. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
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Federal funding cuts for K-12 schools continue to loom even as the government shutdown drags on. But what do the students who will be most affected by those cuts think? @laurainegl.bsky.social followed a few on Capitol Hill: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Students Make Appeals to Congress to Protect K-12 Funding
National Student Council representatives shared perspectives on challenges schools are facing.
www.edweek.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Federal funding cuts for K-12 schools continue to loom even as the government shutdown drags on. But what do the students who will be most affected by those cuts think? @laurainegl.bsky.social followed a few on Capitol Hill: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
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Are you a K-12 educator participating in or helping students with the Presidential AI Challenge? I'd love to chat with you! DM or email me: [email protected].
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #AI #EdTech
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #AI #EdTech
September 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Are you a K-12 educator participating in or helping students with the Presidential AI Challenge? I'd love to chat with you! DM or email me: [email protected].
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #AI #EdTech
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #AI #EdTech
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1/ Last week, we delivered a letter to @propublica.org's board members, urging them to direct management to agree to a fair contract now. www.propublicaguild.org/updates/to-t...
To the ProPublica Board: We Need a Fair Contract Now — ProPublica Guild
Last week, we reached out to ProPublica’s board of directors to raise serious concerns about ProPublica’s harmful disciplinary process as well as our collective interest in getting a fair contract now...
www.propublicaguild.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
1/ Last week, we delivered a letter to @propublica.org's board members, urging them to direct management to agree to a fair contract now. www.propublicaguild.org/updates/to-t...
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As more universities whether they'll sign the compact, @insidehighered.com is keeping track of all the responses here. We even made a map for you. www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
How Universities Are Responding to Trump’s Compact
The document would require signatories to make sweeping changes to policies and practices. A number of institutions have already said no, and more responses are expected.
www.insidehighered.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
As more universities whether they'll sign the compact, @insidehighered.com is keeping track of all the responses here. We even made a map for you. www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
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New: More than $50 billion (yes, with a b) for education is in jeopardy if the Education Department eventually proceeds with the layoffs it implemented last Friday. A federal judge put them on hold as of Wednesday.
Here's a list of the affected funding streams: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Here's a list of the affected funding streams: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Education Department Layoffs Would Affect Dozens of Programs. See Which Ones
Entire teams that work on key funding streams may not return to work even when the shutdown ends.
www.edweek.org
October 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
New: More than $50 billion (yes, with a b) for education is in jeopardy if the Education Department eventually proceeds with the layoffs it implemented last Friday. A federal judge put them on hold as of Wednesday.
Here's a list of the affected funding streams: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Here's a list of the affected funding streams: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...