Ann A. O’Connell
@annieoc.bsky.social
Professor, Rutgers University, Graduate School of Education (Eval, Stats & Measurement). Fulbright Scholar, Ethiopia. RPCV, Tanzania. Equity. Evidence. Evaluation. Peace through quant.
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A key point in this article is whether OMB will allow agencies to have funds and whether legislation by Congress will be respected. www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
Trump Gutted IES. Skepticism of Its Renewal Abounds.
The Education Department recently requested ideas on how to “modernize” the data collection and education research funding agency, and it sought to hire for a few positions.
www.insidehighered.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A key point in this article is whether OMB will allow agencies to have funds and whether legislation by Congress will be respected. www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
Frogs on the march! No Kings! Highland Park, NJ 🐸🐸🐸🇺🇸
October 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Frogs on the march! No Kings! Highland Park, NJ 🐸🐸🐸🇺🇸
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Positive news to finish off your Monday :-)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time
Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Positive news to finish off your Monday :-)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Do not pay $100,000 to become a podcaster for the love of god
Syracuse University, which costs $100,000 per year, has opened a school to give degrees in podcasting and social media influencing 🫥
Betting on the Creator Economy, Syracuse University Opens Academic Center for Podcasters and Influencers
The shift in course offerings follows a recent decision to pause admission for 20 undergraduate majors, including fine arts and digital humanities.
www.artnews.com
October 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Do not pay $100,000 to become a podcaster for the love of god
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Macron remarks are notable- some quotes: "We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."
President Macron: “Europeans, let's wake up!
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
October 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Macron remarks are notable- some quotes: "We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."
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Open call: Resonance
Geneva-based artists and collectives are invited to submit proposals for a fully funded, two-month residency at CERN. The selected artist will expand their practice and develop new work in dialogue with CERN’s scientific community.
Deadline: 3 November 2025
Geneva-based artists and collectives are invited to submit proposals for a fully funded, two-month residency at CERN. The selected artist will expand their practice and develop new work in dialogue with CERN’s scientific community.
Deadline: 3 November 2025
September 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Open call: Resonance
Geneva-based artists and collectives are invited to submit proposals for a fully funded, two-month residency at CERN. The selected artist will expand their practice and develop new work in dialogue with CERN’s scientific community.
Deadline: 3 November 2025
Geneva-based artists and collectives are invited to submit proposals for a fully funded, two-month residency at CERN. The selected artist will expand their practice and develop new work in dialogue with CERN’s scientific community.
Deadline: 3 November 2025
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The #USPS is holding a vote to choose a stamp to reissue, and one of them is the “Emancipation Proclamation” stamp. Wouldn’t it be great if that one won by a landslide?
#Vote online at www.stampsforever.com/vote
The deadline is Sept 30th, please act now!
#Vote online at www.stampsforever.com/vote
The deadline is Sept 30th, please act now!
September 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The #USPS is holding a vote to choose a stamp to reissue, and one of them is the “Emancipation Proclamation” stamp. Wouldn’t it be great if that one won by a landslide?
#Vote online at www.stampsforever.com/vote
The deadline is Sept 30th, please act now!
#Vote online at www.stampsforever.com/vote
The deadline is Sept 30th, please act now!
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"The IMF's fiscal policy advice has improved significantly by integrating social concerns. A reversal of this would represent a major setback."
Sanjeev Gupta on why the IMF should continue to integrate social policy, rather than divert attention away:
https://bit.ly/45YF44R
Sanjeev Gupta on why the IMF should continue to integrate social policy, rather than divert attention away:
https://bit.ly/45YF44R
Why Social Policy Belongs in the IMF’s Core Mandate on Fiscal Policy
At this year’s Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized the IMF for “mission creep,” arguing that it has diverted attenti...
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September 10, 2025 at 1:55 AM
"The IMF's fiscal policy advice has improved significantly by integrating social concerns. A reversal of this would represent a major setback."
Sanjeev Gupta on why the IMF should continue to integrate social policy, rather than divert attention away:
https://bit.ly/45YF44R
Sanjeev Gupta on why the IMF should continue to integrate social policy, rather than divert attention away:
https://bit.ly/45YF44R
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The biggest sporting event in the world is happening in our backyard. But most New Yorkers will be priced out of watching it live.
Sign our petition calling on FIFA to put game over greed: zohranfornyc.com/gameovergreed
Sign our petition calling on FIFA to put game over greed: zohranfornyc.com/gameovergreed
September 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The biggest sporting event in the world is happening in our backyard. But most New Yorkers will be priced out of watching it live.
Sign our petition calling on FIFA to put game over greed: zohranfornyc.com/gameovergreed
Sign our petition calling on FIFA to put game over greed: zohranfornyc.com/gameovergreed
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It's great to see Mendez Acosta's and my work discussed at the Association for Education Assessment in Africa annual conference.
Here's the presentation from Professor @annieoc.bsky.social www.facebook.com/watch/live/?...
Here's our paper academic.oup.com/jae/article/...
Here's the presentation from Professor @annieoc.bsky.social www.facebook.com/watch/live/?...
Here's our paper academic.oup.com/jae/article/...
August 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
It's great to see Mendez Acosta's and my work discussed at the Association for Education Assessment in Africa annual conference.
Here's the presentation from Professor @annieoc.bsky.social www.facebook.com/watch/live/?...
Here's our paper academic.oup.com/jae/article/...
Here's the presentation from Professor @annieoc.bsky.social www.facebook.com/watch/live/?...
Here's our paper academic.oup.com/jae/article/...
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As students across the globe return to classrooms, @daveevansphd.bsky.social suggests three movies highlighting the importance of teachers in LMICs:
🎞️ Radical (2023)
🎞️ Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (2019)
🎞️ Rule Breakers (2025)
More on the movies:
https://bit.ly/3JFWFG3
🎞️ Radical (2023)
🎞️ Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (2019)
🎞️ Rule Breakers (2025)
More on the movies:
https://bit.ly/3JFWFG3
Three Movies to Remind You of What a Great Teacher Can Do
In many countries, now is the season when students return to the classroom. Teachers fight to educate children despite few materials, little supervision, and an array of other challenging working cond...
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September 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
As students across the globe return to classrooms, @daveevansphd.bsky.social suggests three movies highlighting the importance of teachers in LMICs:
🎞️ Radical (2023)
🎞️ Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (2019)
🎞️ Rule Breakers (2025)
More on the movies:
https://bit.ly/3JFWFG3
🎞️ Radical (2023)
🎞️ Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (2019)
🎞️ Rule Breakers (2025)
More on the movies:
https://bit.ly/3JFWFG3
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I have an op-ed at @inquirer.com today.
All of us who care about democracy need to decide how we'll respond as we see our institutions, our work, and our communities being attacked.
Many of us in academia are standing up for our values and our students.
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
All of us who care about democracy need to decide how we'll respond as we see our institutions, our work, and our communities being attacked.
Many of us in academia are standing up for our values and our students.
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
Amid Trump’s attacks on higher ed, professors need to keep standing up for our democracy | Opinion
Across the nation, there has been a groundswell of academics who have decided to speak out for their institutions — and we all must keep doing so.
www.inquirer.com
August 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I have an op-ed at @inquirer.com today.
All of us who care about democracy need to decide how we'll respond as we see our institutions, our work, and our communities being attacked.
Many of us in academia are standing up for our values and our students.
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
All of us who care about democracy need to decide how we'll respond as we see our institutions, our work, and our communities being attacked.
Many of us in academia are standing up for our values and our students.
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
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Saturday’s Essence HBCU Classic at Harvard Stadium between Johnson C. Smith University and Morehouse College will be Boston’s largest sporting event involving Historically Black Colleges and Universities in five decades.
Visibility, accessibility at the heart of Boston’s HBCU Classic between Morehouse College and Johnson C. Smith University - The Boston Globe
The schools will square off on Saturday at Harvard Stadium, marking the city's first football game between HBCUs since 1971.
trib.al
August 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Saturday’s Essence HBCU Classic at Harvard Stadium between Johnson C. Smith University and Morehouse College will be Boston’s largest sporting event involving Historically Black Colleges and Universities in five decades.
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A report from the World Health Organization says 1 in 4 people lack access to safe water to drink. Even more don't have water for sanitation. We asked someone who grew up that way to share childhood memories.
Why billions of folks can't easily get a drink or flush a toilet
A report from the World Health Organization says 1 in 4 people lack access to safe water to drink. Even more don't have water for sanitation. We asked someone who grew up that way to share childhood memories.
n.pr
August 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A report from the World Health Organization says 1 in 4 people lack access to safe water to drink. Even more don't have water for sanitation. We asked someone who grew up that way to share childhood memories.
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These are the words of a lunatic who does not belong in government, much less as our nation's top health official.
It is dangerous to allow him to oversee ALL federal health research and public health infrastructure. It is never too late to do the right thing. Fire RFK Jr.
It is dangerous to allow him to oversee ALL federal health research and public health infrastructure. It is never too late to do the right thing. Fire RFK Jr.
August 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
These are the words of a lunatic who does not belong in government, much less as our nation's top health official.
It is dangerous to allow him to oversee ALL federal health research and public health infrastructure. It is never too late to do the right thing. Fire RFK Jr.
It is dangerous to allow him to oversee ALL federal health research and public health infrastructure. It is never too late to do the right thing. Fire RFK Jr.
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#Paterson #NJ
Saturday, August 30 – Monday, September 1
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
72 McBride Ave Ext
Paterson, NJ 07501
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Saturday, August 30 – Monday, September 1
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
72 McBride Ave Ext
Paterson, NJ 07501
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Paterson Great Falls Festival - Aug. 30th - Sept. 1st · Mobilize
Join us to register voters, recruit volunteers, and get the word out about our Democratic team at the Paterson Great Falls Festival!
www.mobilize.us
August 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
#Paterson #NJ
Saturday, August 30 – Monday, September 1
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
72 McBride Ave Ext
Paterson, NJ 07501
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Saturday, August 30 – Monday, September 1
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
72 McBride Ave Ext
Paterson, NJ 07501
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
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August 24, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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Perfect illustration of his brutal lack of of compassion or empathy 😒👇🏼
August 23, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Perfect illustration of his brutal lack of of compassion or empathy 😒👇🏼
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NEW: Russian occupation authorities are introducing new restrictions on communications in occupied Ukraine while continuing to impose the use of the Russian-controlled MAX messaging software. 🧵(1/7)
Read more: isw.pub/OccupationUp...
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️
Read more: isw.pub/OccupationUp...
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️
August 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
NEW: Russian occupation authorities are introducing new restrictions on communications in occupied Ukraine while continuing to impose the use of the Russian-controlled MAX messaging software. 🧵(1/7)
Read more: isw.pub/OccupationUp...
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️
Read more: isw.pub/OccupationUp...
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️
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American treasure, prof. Reich, continues to provide excellent analysis, and leadership. Here are 5 things we can all do to fight fascism: call US reps every day; attend town halls; join local #resistance grps; boycott right wing corps; & protect the vulnerable. 5mins
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-l...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-l...
Five Ways to Fight Trump's Fascism
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:29 AM
American treasure, prof. Reich, continues to provide excellent analysis, and leadership. Here are 5 things we can all do to fight fascism: call US reps every day; attend town halls; join local #resistance grps; boycott right wing corps; & protect the vulnerable. 5mins
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-l...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-l...
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Despite Donald Trump's whining about "fake news," his administration has rolled back efforts to combat it, allowing fakes to flourish.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
August 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Despite Donald Trump's whining about "fake news," his administration has rolled back efforts to combat it, allowing fakes to flourish.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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