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More Education EOs Issued

Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Apr 24

Now on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: More Education EOs Issued

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Yesterday, President Trump signed a series of executive orders impacting education.

In recent weeks, USED has leveraged the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as a policy tool to incentivize state compliance with other administration policy priorities.

Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Apr 23

Now on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: A FERPA Update. Worth the read to be up-to-date on the wide reach of the federal privacy statute and how the administration is using it.

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FERPA Update

On 3/28/25, the Department informed SEAs that the Administration has canceled any prior approval for “late liquidation” of remaining funds from a variety of federal pandemic recovery funds.

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AASA Advocacy @aasadvocacy.bsky.social · Apr 15

Reporting suggests that as many as 41 states and DC stand to lose almost $3bil in funding that was already obligated but not yet liquidated (or reimbursed) as the now-cancelled extensions had allowed final payments to be made through early 2026. On the blog. www.aasa.org/resources/bl...

ESSER Liquidation Update

12 Truths and No Lies: Guiding Principles for the Future of American Education

Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 25

12 Truths and No Lies: Guiding Principles for the Future of American Education www.the74million.org/article/12-t...

Aldeman: Knowledge is good; education is better. Teachers & tests are important. Parents deserve honest info. School choice doesn't guarantee results

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Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 24

Don’t flunk the future! The President has signed an order to close the Dept. of Education and has already withheld funding and cut staff – all counter to what the public wants. Urge Congress to support education with the @edfunding toolkit at cef.org/advocacy/

Advocacy | Education Funding, Policy, & More | Committee for Education Funding (CEF) | Supporting Investment in Education

Learn about our advocacy missions -- bringing awareness to the public & congress about the importance of educational funding to the greater community & nation.

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How a Supreme Court case threatens the ‘luxury’ of the internet in libraries, schools and hospitals | CNN Politics

Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 24

Ahead of this week's @SCOTUSblog case on #ERate and universal service fund:

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The “nondelegation doctrine,” which blocks Congress from delegating its authority to agencies, is the next target of conservatives

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Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 21

Don’t flunk the future! Americans want more federal education funding, and support the Dept. of Education! Tell Congress to support and protect education funding – it’s easy to email, call, or post to your Members of Congress with @edfunding’s toolkit at cef.org/advocacy/

Advocacy | Education Funding, Policy, & More | Committee for Education Funding (CEF) | Supporting Investment in Education

Learn about our advocacy missions -- bringing awareness to the public & congress about the importance of educational funding to the greater community & nation.

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Mysterious Recusal Could Upend Pivotal Supreme Court Charter School Case

Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 17

The Justice, the Professor and the Friendship That Could Rattle a Pivotal Religious Charter School Case www.the74million.org/article/a-li...

Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s recusal from an upcoming Oklahoma charter case could tilt the scales in a cause her close friend spent a career defending.

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Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 17

ICYMI: On the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog

Congress Passes CR to Complete FY25

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Congress Passes CR to Complete FY25

Congress has approved a year-long continuing resolution. This completes FY2025 appropriations and provides level-funding for most of the key K-12 formula programs, including IDEA, Title I, Title IV-A ...

11 thoughts about the massive layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education

Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 13

11 thoughts about the massive layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education

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Trump administration officials announced on Tuesday that they are laying off 1,300 employees at the U.S. Department of Education. This is on top of nearly 600 people who had already taken early retire...

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Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 12

Demolishing The Dept. Of Education Dumps Fuel On A Public Ed Crisis Already Underway talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/trump-d...

Demolishing The Dept. Of Education Dumps Fuel On A Public Ed Crisis Already Underway

This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...

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Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 12

What does IDEA mean for students? ✅ Individualized learning plans ✅ Early intervention ✅ Inclusive classrooms ✅ Protections & advocacy ✅ Pathways to independence #IDEA50

Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 12

IDEA supports educators, too! The law provides funding for teacher training and professional development, helping schools meet the needs of all learners. #IDEA50 #TeachTheFuture

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Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 12

Special education services rely on IDEA funding—with serious cuts to USED, processing & support from the federal level could slow down, impacting students with disabilities. #IDEA #SpecialEducation

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Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 12

When federal employees are laid off, our schools suffer. From processing funding to providing guidance, the support schools rely on comes to a halt. Our kids deserve stability! #Education #IDEA50

IDEA Full Funding Coalition

Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 11

Looking for ways to stay engaged on the important work to fully fund #IDEA, especially this year, when IDEA turns 50?

Make sure your national organization is part of our IDEA Full Funding Coalition (check out our website: ideafullfunding.org)

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AASA Joins 30 National Organizations in Letter Opposing CRA

Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 11

Now on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: @aasa.org Joins 30 National Organizations in Letter Opposing CRA

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AASA joined more than 30 other national organizations in a joint letter to Congress urging the Senate to vote against a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would overturn the FCC’s E-Rate h...

Advocacy | Education Funding, Policy, & More | Committee for Education Funding (CEF) | Supporting Investment in Education

Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 11

Don’t flunk the future! Americans want more federal education funding, not less! Tell Congress to support and protect education funding – it’s easy to email, call, or post to your Members of Congress with @edfunding’s toolkit at cef.org/advocacy/

Learn about our advocacy missions -- bringing awareness to the public & congress about the importance of educational funding to the greater community & nation.

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Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 11

IDEA isn't just for K-12! It also funds early intervention services for babies and toddlers, giving kids a strong start from birth to age 3. #IDEA50 #EarlyIntervention

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Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 11

Since IDEA passed, graduation rates for students with disabilities have more than doubled! Education transforms lives—and IDEA makes it possible. #IDEA50 #SuccessStory

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Chris Bennett @chrisbennettedu.bsky.social · Mar 8

Heartbreaking to see announcements of major layoffs at most research organizations that have played a vital role in supporting federal statistics for education and developing high-quality evidence about what policies/practices actually work.

Below are just a few examples from my LinkedIn feed.

Mathematica
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To our clients, partners, and peers:
We want to let you know that we are reducing our workforce to align with the needs of our clients and ensure the continued, exceptional support we've offered for decades to the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. The staff we are letting go are skilled, experienced, and passionate about their work. Any organization would be fortunate to have them. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can be of assistance.

Dan Gaylin • 2nd
President and CEO, NORC
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Like many of our peer organizations, this week NORC had to reduce our staff to ensure we are operating effectively and have the right mix of skills to align with client needs. The people departing NORC are highly talented and capable professionals, and they have made important contributions to our mission of delivering trustworthy and reliable data and analysis to inform society's most important decisions. They will be valuable employees and colleagues wherever their careers take them next.
To each of you who are leaving, and on behalf of everyone at NORC, I offer our deepest thanks and appreciation for your dedicated service and the lasting impact you've made on our organization.

marc
MDRC
15,135 followers
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To our collaborators: Like many of our peer organizations, MDRC has had to reduce our staff in recent days, letting go of many talented and highly skilled professionals. Each of these colleagues would be an asset to another organization, and we encourage you to consider them for any career opportunities you may have.
MDRC remains committed to our mission of learning what works to improve policy, practice, and people's well-being.

// Westat
Westat
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In light of recent industry changes, Westat is making strategic reductions to our workforce to better align with our clients' needs. The talented professionals who are leaving Westat have made significant contributions to our mission and embody our values of uncompromising excellence, client commitment, and innovation. They are current and future leaders in their fields and will undoubtedly be an asset to any organization they join.
We remain committed to our mission to improve lives by delivering exceptional data-driven research and technical assistance, fostering insights and solutions to advance health, education, and social and economic opportunity.

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Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 7

Hey #NCE2025! Looking for ways to celebrate #IDEA turning 50 and highlight the need to #FullyFundIDEA?

We have a social media campaign! Join us all of March in our work to post daily to advance this important work.

Deets on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: www.aasa.org/resources/bl...

IDEA Full Funding: March Social Media Campaign

The IDEA Full Funding Coalition has committed to a monthly advocacy effort this year to celebrate the legislation and raise awareness around Congress’ continued failure to honor its commitment.

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Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · Mar 7

TODAY'S THE DAY
@aasadvocacy.bsky.social update at #NCE2025 is at 12:45 in room 338.

Come join @TaraEThomas1 @SPudelski @k_sturdevant and me for all the fun we can muster as we talk all things federal policy.

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