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Annenberg Institute @annenberginstitute.bsky.social · Aug 19

📢 New #EdWorkingPapers Policy and Practice Series summary features “The Net Benefits of Raising Bachelor’s Degree Completion Through The City University of New York ACE Program” by @jscottclayton.bsky.social and colleagues!

📄 edworkingpapers.com/policy-pract...
#EdExchange

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Sherman Dorn @shermandorn.com · Aug 12

@jscottclayton.bsky.social quoted in this AZ Republic article on community-college loan repayment issues

Students of Maricopa Community Colleges are falling behind on their loans. What's next?

Experts say federal standards can put community colleges at a disadvantage compared to larger universities.

www.azcentral.com

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Kara Finnigan @ksfinnigan.bsky.social · Aug 8

Such a great resource w/ info related to early childhood, K-12, & higher ed....along w/ misc. cross-cutting topics like mine on research use. #education #edresearch #edpolicy #researchevidence @aefpweb.bsky.social @dbassok.bsky.social @carajackson.bsky.social. Check it out and share with others👇

AEFP @aefpweb.bsky.social · Aug 8

Developing a syllabus for the upcoming academic year? Consider including the AEFP Live Handbook. It provides a dynamic, evolving collection of insights from education finance and policy experts. A digital hub for evidence-based education policy research: livehandbook.org/

Evidence-Based Education Policy Research | Live Handbook

Explore evidence-based education policy research at our digital hub. Access data-driven insights to improve learning outcomes and shape effective policies.

livehandbook.org

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Ansley Erickson @ansleyerickson.bsky.social · Aug 4

This is at once the very most HOPEFUL (it has solidarity, insight, faith in learning) and the most DEVASTATING (look at what Trump has messed up for zero reason and largely by accident as he targeted elite unis) thing you can read about higher ed right now.

Trump Went to War With the Ivies. Community Colleges Are Being Hit.

www.nytimes.com

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John A. List @johnlist.bsky.social · Aug 4

Referees make the journal system work. They are selfless in volunteering their time to ensure that our science continues to progress.

All of the great referees out there please know that editors recognize your hard work and tireless effort. We do not always say it, but we do! Thank you.

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Daniel Sparks @jdsparks.bsky.social · Aug 4

Since NYT spends 99% of the time talking about elite colleges, its worth highlighting when they put out a great piece on community colleges.

CCs are already under resourced, and the trump cuts to higher ed will limit opportunities for social mobility thru these institutions

How Trump’s War on Higher Education Is Hitting Community Colleges

www.nytimes.com

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · Aug 3

Hassett went on TV and claimed you can’t trust the economic data anymore because all the recent revisions are partisan.
A bald-faced lie.
Every serious economist still in this administration should resign. They are actively underminding the US economy by lending their credibility to this horse****

White House economist calls for 'fresh set of eyes at the BLS' after weak jobs report | Fox Business Video

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the latest jobs report, the firing of the labor statistics chief and the consumer impact of tariffs on 'Fox News Sunday.'

www.foxbusiness.com

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Dr. Judith Scott-Clayton @jscottclayton.bsky.social · Aug 2

A lot of stuff is crappy but it is an absolutely gorgeous day for summer street closures in NYC. Can’t wait to get outside!

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Dr. Judith Scott-Clayton @jscottclayton.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thank you for your service! You do not deserve this. ❤️‍🩹

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Joshua Goodman @joshua-goodman.com · Aug 1

I was a colleague of Erika's at CEA and can't think of a smarter, more honest person to run BLS. Which is why the president fired her.

Fed govt data is going to be a lot harder to trust going forward.

Michael R Strain @michaelrstrain.bsky.social · Aug 1

Dr. Erika McEntarfer has devoted her career to public service. She has conducted herself as BLS Commissioner with great integrity. There is no evidence whatsoever that BLS data are politically biased.

#econsky

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Dr. Judith Scott-Clayton @jscottclayton.bsky.social · Jul 31

Seriously. This story made my kid late for work this AM (triggered a rant and they forgot where they were going)!

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Riley Acton @riacton.bsky.social · Jul 29

Excited to announce the call for papers for the inaugural MidSouth Education Policy Workshop, October 16-17, in Lexington, KY!

Send us your abstracts on all things econ of ed & ed policy by 8/27. Grad students & early career folks especially welcome!

Info & link to submit here: bit.ly/44TdiGf

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Dr. Judith Scott-Clayton @jscottclayton.bsky.social · Jul 24

Grateful for colleagues speaking up. I have so many questions, but mostly frustration and sadness. And shame.

Arin Dube @arindube.bsky.social · Jul 24

A timely and trenchant piece by Suresh Naidu. When future generations sift through the wreckage of our era, they’ll find it strewn with the institutional and personal failures of leaders both great and small.

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/o...

Opinion | Columbia’s Administrators Are Fooling Themselves

www.nytimes.com

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Prof Dynarski @dynarski.bsky.social · Jul 19

We each find our way through these times

As an academic, I am doing this:

Uplift those whose research you admire. Diversify the academy.

Many ways to do this:

-Nominate for awards (did 2 yesterday)
-If you are in an academy, nominate to it (did 3 this month)
-cite them in a paper and/or talk

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Dr. Judith Scott-Clayton @jscottclayton.bsky.social · Jul 18

I had the good fortune to attend the Late Show taping live just the day before the cancellation was announced. Colbert did an extended piece on Epstein and I was thinking this exactly - “as long as comedians can still do this, we’ve got a chance!”

Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · Jul 18

Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.

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Joseph Howley @illdottore.bsky.social · Jul 17

Rümeysa Öztürk describes the library in the prison where she was held for 45 days for co-authoring an op-ed

After many requests, I finally accessed what turned out to be the saddest and smallest library I have ever seen. I was surprised to find that the books were not categorized by author or Dewey number but size. I tried to find a book before my allotted time ended and picked a cooking book; the second time I got a novel. I began flipping through the pages in search of solace, as books have always been my safe haven. To my surprise, I discovered handwritten notes scattered throughout the book, dated and written by various detainees over time. These messages were filled with reminders of hope, strength, and the assurance that this, too, shall pass. Tears welled up in my eyes as I read their heartfelt expressions. It’s incredible how human beings can find ways to uplift each other, transcending time, space, and borders if they want to and if they choose to. I continued to turn the pages, holding on to the hope of finding brighter moments in this terrifying situation—all thanks to the kindness of people I had never met.

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Dr. Judith Scott-Clayton @jscottclayton.bsky.social · Jul 15

I guess it’s okay if Subparagraph A (auto max Pell conditions) just forces the SAI to -1500. So for anyone meeting those conditions, the new test will apply but just never be relevant? Still don’t understand why they specifically call out Subpara A if they were trying not to mess with it

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Dr. Judith Scott-Clayton @jscottclayton.bsky.social · Jul 15

Thanks, I sure hope so!

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Dr. Judith Scott-Clayton @jscottclayton.bsky.social · Jul 15

I had to look up “notwithstanding” to be sure I understood it. It means “despite” or “in spite of”. Would be very happy to be reassured here but seems possible this totally unwinds FAFSA simplification?? 3/3

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Dr. Judith Scott-Clayton @jscottclayton.bsky.social · Jul 15

The “notwithstanding subparagraphs (A)…” part is alarming because subpart (A) outlines criteria for max Pell based on AGI, so that low-income students don’t have to fill out the entire FAFSA (including complex asset questions) 2/

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Dr. Judith Scott-Clayton @jscottclayton.bsky.social · Jul 15

Financial aid wonks: do you understand the effects of the new “no Pell if SAI>=2x max Pell” provision? Is this purely preventing min Pell awards for some students with quirky situations? Or is it *requiring a full SAI calc for students who otherwise would automatically qualify for max Pell?* 1/

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Dr. Judith Scott-Clayton @jscottclayton.bsky.social · Jul 15

Excellent story peeling back the curtain on some of the senseless destruction that has already happened at US Dept of Ed. More now surely to come.

Jill Barshay @jillbarshay.bsky.social · Jul 14

And the exact circumstances of her dismissal were chilling -- both figuratively and literally. Please read if you have some time today. (3/3)
hechingerreport.org/proof-points...

Suddenly sacked

Former education stats chief describes her final days under DOGE

hechingerreport.org

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Andrew Wilson @ajsw.info · Jun 24

Topically, OSHA is currently holding hearings about a proposed workplace heat exposure rule (www.osha.gov/heat-exposur...). Final rule will be out too late to protect people this summer, but weeks like this would be safer with a Federal backstop in the 43 states that don’t have their own standards.

www.osha.gov

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Dr. Judith Scott-Clayton @jscottclayton.bsky.social · Jun 24

On this very hot day, it’s important for people to know about this research from @ajsw.info and others

Paul Beckwith @paulhbeckwith.bsky.social · Dec 7

High heat is preferentially killing the young, not the old, new research finds news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/12/06/h...

Heat disproportionately kills young people: Evidence from wet-bulb temperature in Mexico - by Andrew Wilson et al.https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adq3367

High Heat Is Preferentially Killing the Young, Not the Old, New Research Finds

Young adults and small children are the main victims of extreme heat, according to a study done on mortality in Mexico.

news.climate.columbia.edu

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Dr. Judith Scott-Clayton @jscottclayton.bsky.social · Jun 21

Yup: “…[T]he harassment allegations were not some side sin, but in line with everything else that had always been troubling and corroded about Cuomo’s leadership.”

Amanda Litman @amandalitman.bsky.social · Jun 21

As always, @rtraister.bsky.social nails it: Watching people rally behind Cuomo is just so humiliating. substack.com/inbox/post/1...

This Fucking Guy

I lived in New York City for twenty-five years and I don’t live there anymore.

substack.com

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