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Andy Brownstein
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Executive Editor at The 74. Actor, traveler, creator of the legendary Mr. Odney Holiday Music Mix. Have written for the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times and the Chronicle of Higher Education.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · Aug 13
NEW: An investigation by ProPublica and @texastribune.org found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state laws had the schools been public.

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Texas Private Schools Hire Relatives and Enrich Insiders. Soon They Can Do It With Taxpayer Money.
An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state law...
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Andy Brownstein @andybrownstein.bsky.social · Aug 14
The latest from @lrj417.bsky.social: Some counterintuitive findings from exclusive PDK poll. While perception of schools nationally has gone down, Americans do not support closing ed dept. Also: support up for DEI, but down for AI. @the74.bsky.social www.the74million.org/article/excl...
Exclusive: Support for Schools Falls, But Closing Education Dept. is Unpopular
Latest PDK Poll also reflects rising embrace of private school choice, support for DEI and a backlash against artificial intelligence.
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The 74 @the74.bsky.social · Jul 18
28 bills, Ten Commandments and 1 source: A Christian right "bill mill." @markkeierleber.bsky.social reports www.the74million.org/article/stat...
28 Bills, Ten Commandments and 1 Source: A Christian Right ‘Bill Mill’
More than a dozen state bills — and three new laws mandating the Ten Commandments in public schools — are virtually identical to model legislation.
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The 74 @the74.bsky.social · Jul 17
Ohio judge rules state's $700 million voucher program is unconstitutional
Ohio Judge Rules State’s $700 Million Voucher Program Is Unconstitutional
School choice backers vow appeals after Ohio private school tuition vouchers for 140,000 students are found to shortchange school districts.
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The 74 @the74.bsky.social · Jul 21
With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington's hit to K-12 research will set the field back for years.

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‘Back to the Dark Ages’: Education Research Staggered by Trump Cuts
With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington’s hit to K–12 research will set back the field for years.
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The 74 @the74.bsky.social · Jun 12
These early ed grants are 'conservative-friendly.' Why does Trump want them cut?
These Early Ed Grants Are ‘Conservative-Friendly.’ Why Does Trump Want Them Cut?
The Preschool Development Grants, one advocate said, have delivered “a lot of bang for the buck” by improving the quality of early learning.
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Andy Brownstein @andybrownstein.bsky.social · Jun 16
A story at the intersection of student privacy and parent rights.
@lrj417.bsky.social explains how one CA mom's inability to get information about her child's transition at school grew into Trump administration policy. @the74.bsky.social www.the74million.org/article/the-...
The California Mom at the Center of Trump’s Crackdown on School Gender Policies
The Education Department is relying on a novel interpretation of privacy law to punish schools that hide student identity changes from parents.
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Andy Brownstein @andybrownstein.bsky.social · Jun 9
It's hard to find a tough, nuanced, compassionate take on such an explosive issue, but this one from @lrj417.bsky.social threads the needle. @the74.bsky.social www.the74million.org/article/the-...
The California Mom at the Center of Trump’s Crackdown on School Gender Policies
The Education Department is relying on a novel interpretation of privacy law to punish schools that hide student identity changes from parents.
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Andy Brownstein @andybrownstein.bsky.social · Jun 4
*BREAKING* from @lrj417.bsky.social @the74.bsky.social: Why the nomination hearing for deputy education secretary could get extra scrutiny tomorrow. www.the74million.org/article/penn...
Schwinn’s Business Venture After Nomination to Ed Dept. Could Raise Questions
The department said the nominee, who goes before the Senate Thursday, “​​worked with the relevant ethics officials and resolved any conflicts.”
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Linda Jacobson @lrj417.bsky.social · Jun 3
Chronic Absenteeism’s Post-COVID ‘New Normal’: Research Shows It Is More Common, More Extreme www.the74million.org/article/chro...
Chronic Absenteeism’s Post-COVID ‘New Normal’: Data Shows It Is More Extreme
Amid a wave of new research on the pandemic’s shattering effect on classrooms, one expert called it the ‘question that keeps me up at night.’
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Nicole Ridgway @nicridgway.bsky.social · May 22
Today’s 4-4 SCOTUS charter school decision was made possible by the recusal of Justice Barrett. In March, @lrj417.bsky.social wrote this scoop about Barrett's friendship with the law prof whose legal arguments are at the heart of the case. @the74.bsky.social www.the74million.org/article/a-li...
Mysterious Recusal Could Upend Pivotal Supreme Court Charter School Case
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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The 74 @the74.bsky.social · May 16
Capitalizing on ‘brain drain’ caused by mass firings, the National Center for Youth Law is hiring former department attorneys to resolve complaints. @lrj417.bsky.social reports www.the74million.org/article/nonp...
Nonprofit Wants to Take on Civil Rights Cases Trump’s Ed Department Left Behind
Capitalizing on ‘brain drain’ caused by mass firings, the National Center for Youth Law is hiring former department attorneys to resolve complaints.
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Andy Brownstein @andybrownstein.bsky.social · May 1
The #SCOTUS arguments over Oklahoma's proposed Catholic charter school offered a fascinating civics lesson. As @lrj417.bsky.social reports, a lot (the future of charter schools, for one) hangs on some rather fine semantic distinctions. @the74.bsky.social www.the74million.org/article/in-c...
In Case the Choice World ‘Dreaded,’ Justices Appear Open to Religious Charters
Chief Justice John Roberts asked tough questions of both sides in a matter with important ramifications for the future of public schools.
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Andy Brownstein @andybrownstein.bsky.social · Apr 3
Also, big shout out to @markkeierleber.bsky.social (and amazing editor @kjmoc.bsky.social), for their terrific, deep work on the L.A. AI scandal, which was recognized for news reporting. Bravo, Team @the74.bsky.social and to all the great journalism celebrated by EWA.
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Andy Brownstein @andybrownstein.bsky.social · Apr 3
The judges call her “an accountability machine.” For the 3rd time in 4 years (two wins!), EWA has named @lrj417.bsky.social a finalist in beat reporting. Bravo, Linda! So proud to see your deep and tireless work recognized. Yay, Team @the74.bsky.social!
2024 Finalists for the National Awards for Education Reporting
2024 Finalists announced for the Education Writers Association's National Awards for Education Reporting. See the full list.
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Andy Brownstein @andybrownstein.bsky.social · Apr 2
Mark Schneider dreamed of "blowing up" federal ed research and creating something "leaner and meaner." #DOGE has only done half of that, and in a timely and candid interview with @gtoppo.bsky.social, he has A LOT to say about the fallout.
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Mark Schneider: Blowing Up Ed Research is Easy. Rebuilding it is ‘What Matters’
The former IES and NCES leader speaks candidly about radical cuts to the Education Department, government ‘stasis’ and the uncertain future of NAEP.
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The 74 @the74.bsky.social · Apr 1
🎧Podcast: There are many questions about the U.S. Department of Education’s agenda under Linda McMahon. The 74’s Linda Jacobson explores them with Emily Richmond ewa.org/watch-and-li... @emilysays.bsky.social @edwriters.bsky.social @lrj417.bsky.social
Are States Ready If the Department of Education Closes?
Journalist Linda Jacobson explores if states, such as Virginia and Tennessee, are ready if the department of education closes.
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Linda Jacobson @lrj417.bsky.social · Mar 31
“We are exploring all legal options at this time given the severity of this action,” said Joshua Michael, president of the Maryland State Board of Education. www.the74million.org/article/clos...
Close to $3 Billion in Relief Funds in Jeopardy as Ed Dept. Halts Payments
Officials called even extensions agreed upon during Trump’s tenure ‘unreasonable’ and cited what it called examples of ‘misuse.’
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David Houston @dmhouston.bsky.social · Mar 27
There appears to be more than one (not always overlapping) policy agenda at play with respect to the dismantling/weaponization of the US Dept of Education

This one might be a bit quieter than some of the others, but it may have one of the biggest long-term impacts for education policy and politics
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Linda Jacobson @lrj417.bsky.social · Mar 27
Iowa Submits Plan to Combine Federal Education Funds, and Experts are Skeptical www.the74million.org/article/iowa...
Iowa Submits Plan to Combine Federal Education Funds, and Experts are Skeptical
The push for greater state control could bypass Congress’s authority and hurt marginalized students whom programs like Title I were meant to help.
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Andy Brownstein @andybrownstein.bsky.social · Mar 17
Thanks to the great @noayachot.bsky.social and our friends at @us.theguardian.com for publishing this timely piece from @lrj417.bsky.social of @the74.bsky.social!
How Amy Coney Barrett’s close friendship could affect the future of this major supreme court case
Recusal from case with huge implications for education could tilt scales in cause her friend spent a career defending
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Phyllis Jordan @phylliswjordan.bsky.social · Mar 17
Why did Justice Barrett step away from religious charter school case? Read @lrj417.bsky.social's compelling story: The Justice, the Professor and the Friendship That Could Rattle a Pivotal Religious Charter School Case @the74.bsky.social www.the74million.org/article/a-li...
Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Recusal from an Upcoming Oklahoma Charter Case Could
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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Preston Green @drprestongreen.bsky.social · Mar 17
“'The implications for education and society could be profound,' said Preston Green, a University of Connecticut education professor. 'It would mean that the government cannot exclude religious groups from any public benefits program.'”

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How Amy Coney Barrett’s close friendship could affect the future of this major supreme court case
Recusal from case with huge implications for education could tilt scales in cause her friend spent a career defending
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Phyllis Jordan @phylliswjordan.bsky.social · Mar 13
Terrific story from the @the74.bsky.social's team describing just what the impact will be of cutting half the staff at the Education Department. @lrj417.bsky.social @markkeierleber.bsky.social @gtoppo.bsky.social @amandageduld.bsky.social www.the74million.org/article/depa...
‘Going for Blood’: After Mass Firing, Many Wonder How Ed Dept. Will Function
The programs that took the biggest blows include student loans, the research arm that runs the ‘Nation’s Report Card’ and civil rights.
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Andy Brownstein @andybrownstein.bsky.social · Mar 17
The friendship that could affect one of the biggest education cases to hit the Supreme Court in a generation. @lrj417.bsky.social explores Amy Coney Barrett's recusal. @the74.bsky.social www.the74million.org/article/a-li...
Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Recusal from an Upcoming Oklahoma Charter Case Could
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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Linda Jacobson @lrj417.bsky.social · Mar 12
‘Going for Blood’: With Half of its Staff Cut, Many Wonder How Ed Dept. Will Function www.the74million.org/article/depa...
‘Going for Blood’: After Mass Firing, Many Wonder How Ed Dept. Will Function
The programs that took the biggest blows include student loans, the research arm that runs the ‘Nation’s Report Card’ and civil rights.
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