Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Kate Harris-Walls

sarahcordes.bsky.social @sarahcordes.bsky.social · 23d

I'm hiring a postdoc to assist with creating a longitudinal dataset of state charter school funding laws. More info in the position description. Please share!

Cordes postdoc position description.pdf

drive.google.com

15 10

Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · Aug 26

Honored to be quoted by Augusta University in their recent Jagwire article ‘New Faculty Conference welcomes fresh faces and familiar alumni’ (Aug. 25, 2025). Read more,
nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

New Faculty Conference welcomes fresh faces and familiar alumni

“We want new faculty to know they have a place where they are supported, cared for and nurtured," says Tiana Curry-McCoy, PhD.

nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com

Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · Aug 16

Four years ago, when I started my PhD at UF, I had no idea how quickly time would fly. I feel so privileged to have had the absolute best mentor and to have shared an office with the amazing @tiffanytan.bsky.social Feeling incredibly grateful for the people who made this journey unforgettable 💙🐊🧡

F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · Aug 10

Congratulations to all of our @UF_COE Ed Leadership and Policy doctoral graduates!

2

Reposted by Kate Harris-Walls

F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · Aug 10

Congratulations to all of our @UF_COE Ed Leadership and Policy doctoral graduates!

1 3

Reposted by Kate Harris-Walls

Joey Politano🏳️‍🌈 @josephpolitano.bsky.social · Aug 1

Unquestionably the most dangerous and corrupt attack on the independence of US economic data in American history. Trump is firing the head of the BLS, a longtime civil servant confirmed 86-8 by the Senate, simply because the job numbers came in below his expectations today

I was just informed that our Country’s “Jobs Numbers” are being produced by a Biden Appointee, Dr. Erika McEntarfer, the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, who faked the Jobs Numbers before the Election to try and boost Kamala’s chances of Victory. This is the same Bureau of Labor Statistics that overstated the Jobs Growth in March 2024 by approximately 818,000 and, then again, right before the 2024 Presidential Election, in August and September, by 112,000. These were Records — No one can be that wrong? We need accurate Jobs Numbers. I have directed my Team to fire this Biden Political Appointee, IMMEDIATELY. She will be replaced with someone much more competent and qualified. Important numbers like this must be fair and accurate, they can’t be manipulated for political purposes. McEntarfer said there were only 73,000 Jobs added (a shock!) but, more importantly, that a major mistake was made by them, 258,000 Jobs downward, in the prior two months. Similar things happened in the first part of the year, always to the negative. The Economy is BOOMING under “TRUMP” despite a Fed that also plays games, this time with Interest Rates, where they lowered them twice, and substantially, just before the Presidential Election, I assume in the hopes of getting “Kamala” elected – How did that work out? Jerome “Too Late” Powell should also be put “out to pasture.” Thank you for your attention to this matter!

270 1.7K 5.1K

Reposted by Kate Harris-Walls

F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · Jul 11

Looking for a summary of Florida legislation that impacts K-12 schools? The UF Education Policy Research Center's 2025 Legislative Overview has been released. Concise summaries of key new laws that will influence schools in the coming year.

education.ufl.edu/eprc/2025/07...

2025 K-12 Legislative Summary

The 2025 UF Education Policy Research Center legislative brief summarizes key legislation that will impact education this coming school year.

education.ufl.edu

1 2

Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · Jun 26

Thank you! Need to connect with you about what to expect/women in academia etc!

1 1

Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · Jun 26

And now that I’ve had a moment to catch my breath — I’m beyond excited to share that this fall, I’ll be joining Augusta University as an Assistant Professor of Educational Studies and Research! I can’t wait to continue this work I care so deeply about and support the next generation of learners.

1

Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · Jun 26

After years of research, writing, and reflection — I can finally say: I’m Dr. Katharine Harris-Walls. Deepest thanks to @fchriscurran.bsky.social, my committee, and the village that carried me through. I’m so grateful.

2 3

Reposted by Kate Harris-Walls

F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · Jun 25

Ten years ago this summer, I was preparing to defend my dissertation at Vandy. Today, I received word that I've been promoted to full professor at my undergrad alma mater. Thanks to all of the mentors, collaborators, students, and friends who have supported me in this journey!

1 2 21

Reposted by Kate Harris-Walls

F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · Jun 16

We find states varied in whether they said they full adopted the NGSS standards or adopted standards based on NGSS - with political party predicting this difference.

1

Reposted by Kate Harris-Walls

F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · Jun 16

Though the standards may not differ much in content, adopting standards "based on" NGSS, rather than full adoption, may give states cover to avoid political push back to common standards.

1 1

Reposted by Kate Harris-Walls

F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · Jun 16

National standards like the Common Core are controversial. Interestingly, the Next Generation Science Standards have avoided much of this controversy. Katharine Harris-Walls and I examine the correlates of states adopting NGSS to explore why.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...

1 1

Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · May 28

My first First Author paper is out with @fchriscurran.bsky.social 🥳

This study examines the political, economic, and social factors influencing state adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) using an event history analysis.

journals.sagepub.com/eprint/YYPWZ...

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

journals.sagepub.com

1 2

Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · May 2

Reminder: Apps to be the next AEFP Doc Student Co-Chair are due today! If you’re passionate about building community in ed policy, don’t miss this chance.

Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1n-3...

Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · Apr 25

Excited to share my dissertation work for the first time at #AERA today. Come stop by my poster from 9:50-11:20 to learn about Science Capital!🧪👩🏽‍🔬🧫📚

Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · Apr 17

Calling all Ed Policy doctoral students!

We're looking for a new Co-Chair for the AEFP Doctoral Student Community Group

Want to help build community, lead events, & support peers?
Apply by May 2 using the link below
👇🗓️

docs.google.com/forms/d/1n-3...

#AEFP #AEFP2025

Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · Apr 17

that balloon latte is the cutest thing i’ve ever seen.

Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · Apr 8

A timely and important brief! Also check out the stata map that caused me immense anxiety and took me WAY too long to make.

F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · Apr 7

New @UF_EdPolicy research brief out this week examining chronic absenteeism trends in Florida and variation across school districts and schools. Chronic absenteeism rates state-wide have increased since before the pandemic, but there are some promising signs.

Roll Call: Unpacking Chronic Absenteeism in Florida

Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 10% or more of school days, has significant negative consequences on academic performance and long-term student success. In Florida, chronic absenteeism rates…

education.ufl.edu

Reposted by Kate Harris-Walls

Alex J Moran @alexmoran.bsky.social · Mar 17

2nd year of the @aefpweb.bsky.social Mentor Match event is in the books! Thank you to all of the students, mentors, and AEFP staff for making this another great event. Next year will be even better!

2 7

Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · Mar 17

Great to meet you as well! Thank you again for participating.

1

Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · Mar 16

I had the best time at #AEFP2025 sharing my research and seeing so many fun, familiar faces! Hopefully, these storms pass soon so I can get home 😭

2 10

Reposted by Kate Harris-Walls

F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · Mar 15

@UF_COE doctoral candidate Katharine Harris-Walls presenting on state adaptation of the Next Generation Science Standards at AEFP.

1 3

Reposted by Kate Harris-Walls

Jen Jennings @jenjennings.bsky.social · Mar 14

There are no school IDs in the public-use HSLS. But sure, let’s do education research without knowing which students attend the same school.

Andrew Ho @andrewdeanho.bsky.social · Mar 14

Research with restricted-use data is more precise, powerful, and relevant. Faculty and staff will be working through the weekend to answer important research questions before we no longer can. This is not normal, necessary, or efficient.

AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · Mar 14

AERA has just learned that all restricted-use NCES data licenses will be cancelled, possibly as early as March 20. We urgently request that all AERA members and others in the research community with restricted-use licenses take these two actions: www.aera.net/Research-Pol...

4 10

Reposted by Kate Harris-Walls

Morgan Polikoff @mpolikoff.bsky.social · Mar 14

‘I Want to Stand Up for Higher Ed’: Protesters Rally Against Education Dept. Cuts www.chronicle.com/article/i-wa...

‘I Want to Stand Up for Higher Ed’: Protesters Rally Against Education Dept. Cuts

As demonstrators gathered in Washington, D.C., researchers met across town to discuss the toll that drastic reductions at the agency would have on their work.

www.chronicle.com

2 8