FYI, we're tracking just how closely here in our Project 2025 Tracker: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Olympic-quality use of the passive voice

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+1 and you can add education into it as well

In August, we dug into all the ways the DOJ guidance does *not* stick to the current state of the law, so I am at least relieved to see that caveat in the settlement.

educationcounsel.com/our_work/pub...

One thing worth noting is there's a welcome caveat in the settlement's provision about applying the DOJ's (mis)guidance: "...so long as that Guidance remains in force and to the extent consistent with relevant judicial decisions."

federalinfo.virginia.edu/sites/federa...

Important update, after reading the actual settlement terms: the agreement to follow the DOJ guidance includes the following KEY caveat: "so long as that Guidance remains in force and to the extent consistent with relevant judicial decisions." #phew.

federalinfo.virginia.edu/sites/federa...

Important update, after reading the actual settlement terms: the agreement to follow the DOG guidance includes the following KEY caveat: "so long as that Guidance remains in force and to the extent consistent with relevant judicial decisions." Phew.

federalinfo.virginia.edu/sites/federa...

In August we unpacked the DOJ guidance UVA apparently has agreed to be "bound" by (even though it's explicitly non-binding guidance). The misstatements and overreaches were bad enough that we titled our analysis "Misguidance"...

educationcounsel.com/our_work/pub...

In August we unpacked the DOJ guidance UVA apparently has agreed to be "bound" by (even though it's explicitly non-binding guidance). The misstatements and overreaches were bad enough that we titled our analysis "Misguidance"...

educationcounsel.com/our_work/pub...

The WH seemingly confirmed this view in its response to the string of universities preemptively declining to sign on: bsky.app/profile/dani...

Who’s the “we” in there…?

Important story but make sure to read to 10th paragraph to learn that the policy has been *stopped* for now by a federal court for likely violating the law—and the ruling applies nationwide. All eligible Head Start students are still eligible.

Much more here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

And they’re doing it in a way that misstates and/or misleads about the law. Our “Misguidance” piece unpacks all the problems with the DOJ guidance. 🧵 below:

bsky.app/profile/dang...

Policy-by-ctrl-f has its limits as a theory of governance….