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Cara Jackson @carajackson.bsky.social · Sep 2

Interested in connecting research and practice? @jimmyleak.bsky.social shares how Guilford County Schools uses & develops evidence to improve student outcomes. Featuring @nssaccelerator.bsky.social @rpp-network.bsky.social @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social and more!

AEFP @aefpweb.bsky.social · Sep 2

📣 Each week this month, AEFP will spotlight a story that shows how research drives effective, responsive government. First up: Learn how Jimmy Leak (Guilford County Schools) applied evidence-based strategies to improve student outcomes: aefpweb.org/evidence...

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Jimmy Leak @jimmyleak.bsky.social · Jul 28

Lots of stress. Lots of hours. Lots of wasted time that could have been spent preparing for the school year.

Cara Jackson @carajackson.bsky.social · Jul 26

In the past 3 weeks, how many hours did state and district leaders spend frantically re-arranging budgets, contracts, and staffing plans to address the budget uncertainty? Did that improve student outcomes?

What a ridiculous waste of scarce resources.

Cara Jackson @carajackson.bsky.social · Jul 25

“Celebrate today, but keep organizing and keep advocating and using your voice so we can make sure that our students get the services that they need,” said Montserrat Garibay www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

Trump Live Updates: Justice Dept. Concludes Interview With Epstein Associate Ghislaine Maxwell

Jimmy Leak @jimmyleak.bsky.social · Jul 25

Great news!

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jul 25

Breaking News: The White House said it would release $5.5 billion in frozen education funds to states, reversing a decision that had sent school districts scrambling. The money will help train and recruit teachers, give extra support for children learning English and fund arts and music education.

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Urban Schools Coalition Urges Administration to Immediately Release Critical Federal Education Funding Approved by Congress

Jimmy Leak @jimmyleak.bsky.social · Jul 2

The Council of the Great City Schools urges the U.S. Dept. of Education & OMB to immediately release funding approved by Congress & signed by President Trump in March. Read full press release: bit.ly/3G4VRZV

July 1, 2025

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Jimmy Leak @jimmyleak.bsky.social · Jul 1

This is very bad and unconstitutional.

Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · Jul 1

Trump administration freezes $6.8 billion in federal education funds; California hit hard

The Trump administration freezes funding that education officials estimated at $6.5 billion — as feds evaluate 'priorities and ... statutory requirements.'

www.latimes.com

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Jill Barshay @jillbarshay.bsky.social · Jun 3

Yesterday, June 2, was an interesting day at work. I was reporting a story about how the Education Department hadn't delivered a report to Congress on the Condition of Education, despite the June 1 deadline mandated by law. 🧵 (1/9)

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Jimmy Leak @jimmyleak.bsky.social · Jun 1

It’s also very convenient that it just so happens to fall right after school gets out so the kids don’t usually make stuff in class like they do for Mother’s Day.

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Jimmy Leak @jimmyleak.bsky.social · Apr 24

Come join us today to talk hear about high dosage tutoring data systems and implementation. @edweek.bsky.social

www.edweek.org/events/k-12-...

How to Build and Scale Effective K-12 State & District Tutoring Programs

Join this free virtual summit to learn from education leaders, policymakers, and industry experts on the topic of high-impact tutoring.

www.edweek.org

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Jimmy Leak @jimmyleak.bsky.social · Apr 6

www.diddukewin.com

Did Duke Win?

www.diddukewin.com

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · Mar 21

Federal education research and data are under attack. AERA is speaking out, alerting association members, and coordinating with the scientific community to advocate for protecting the integrity of federal research & data. www.aera.net/Research-Pol...

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · Mar 21

Trump Education Department decimates office serving 5 million English learners in public schools
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/03/21/trump-education-department-dismantles-office-for-students-learning-english/

Upheaval at Education Department office sparks concern about services for English learners

The Trump Education Department says changes to the Office for English Language Acquisition will not affect funding or federal programs for students. But experts and others worry that the quality of their education and training for their teachers could suffer.

www.chalkbeat.org

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Jimmy Leak @jimmyleak.bsky.social · Mar 21

It’s very concerning.

Mathematica statement on the cancellation of Regional Educational Laboratories

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Jen Jennings @jenjennings.bsky.social · Feb 18

What kind of research was cancelled by Dept of Ed?
Bread & butter work to improve kids' achievement & lives:
🚸Enhancing math & writing instruction
🚸Helping kids w disabilities transition after HS
🚸Reducing teacher shortages

Mathematica statement on the cancellation of Regional Educational Laboratories The Congressionally mandated Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) supported the work of state and local education age...

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NCARE @ncare-research.bsky.social · Feb 12

We are excited to see everyone at NCARE 2025 tomorrow. Here is the conference program:

ncafrie.wildapricot.org/resources/Do...

Musks’s DOGE Announces Millions in Cuts to Education Dept. Amid Legal Pushback

Jimmy Leak @jimmyleak.bsky.social · Feb 12

Found them on the other site

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Dana Goldstein @danagoldstein.bsky.social · Feb 11

DOGE has cut nearly $1 billion in federal education research, affecting projects to understand challenges such as post-Covid academic recovery; disability issues; behavior problems; and the sharp rise in student absenteeism. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/u...

Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team said that it had “terminated” 89 of the department’s contracts, apparently targeting its research arm.

www.nytimes.com

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Jimmy Leak @jimmyleak.bsky.social · Feb 11

Does anyone have a list of the IES grants that were terminated?

https://ncafrie.wildapricot.org/Conference-Reg…

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NCARE @ncare-research.bsky.social · Jan 30

Regular registration is still ongoing for NCARE. Register today!

ncafrie.wildapricot.org/Conference-Reg…

North Carolina Association for Research in Education - Conference Registration

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Cara Jackson @carajackson.bsky.social · Jan 28

"at this time our understanding is that for formula funding all districts received their FY24 funds on either July 1 or October 1 and it is with them and cannot be withheld."

Tracy O’Connell Novick @tracynovick.bsky.social · Jan 28

clearest and best thing I have read on K-12 impact on federal freeze (THANK YOU @noellerson.bsky.social!) so far:

www.aasa.org/resources/bl...

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Jimmy Leak @jimmyleak.bsky.social · Jan 22

Register and book your hotel rooms today for the best rates for #NCARE2025!

NCARE @ncare-research.bsky.social · Jan 22

NCARE’s early bird registration deadline is this Friday January 24th

ncafrie.wildapricot.org/Conference-R...

Hotel rooms should be booked by tomorrow, Thursday January 23rd to get the conference rate:

ncafrie.wildapricot.org/conference-i...

We look forward to seeing you all there!

North Carolina Association for Research in Education - Conference Registration

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NCARE @ncare-research.bsky.social · Jan 8

We are looking forward to seeing you this February 13-14 at NCARE in Greensboro. Early Bird Registration ends Friday January 24th, so make sure you sign up early to get a discount!
Please use the following link to register:

ncafrie.wildapricot.org/Conference-R...

Book hotel by Jan 23rd!

https://ncafrie.wildapricot.org/Conference-Reg…

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NCARE @ncare-research.bsky.social · Dec 19

All proposal decisions have been emailed. Please make sure to register for the conference and book your hotel room to get early bird rates before January 24th. We hope to see you there!

Registration:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/Conference-Reg…

Booking Hotel:
ncafrie.wildapricot.org/conference-info

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NCARE @ncare-research.bsky.social · Dec 16

For those who submitted proposals to the 2025 NCARE conference, you should receive an email with the decision on your proposal by the end of the day on Friday December 20th. That email will come from [email protected].

NCARE 2025 Student Subsidy Form

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NCARE @ncare-research.bsky.social · Dec 6

Reminder!

NCARE @ncare-research.bsky.social · Dec 3

Thanks to our generous sponsors, NCARE is pleased to offer a limited number of graduate and undergrad student subsidies for $50 off the price of the NCARE conference.

Please fill out the form below by December 15 to be considered!

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Please fill out this form if you are a graduate or undergraduate student who has submitted a proposal to the 2025 NCARE Conference

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