Lori Crouch
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the people of this great republic yearn for locomotive transport
Amtrak reports Mardi Gras service among most successful ever https://mynbc15.com/news/local/amtrak-provides-boost-to-mobile-businesses
Amtrak's Mardi Gras service boosts Mobile tourism with higher than expected ridership
Amtrak says the new Mardi Gras service that connects Mobile to New Orleans is one of the most successful services ever launched and it's on track to double the
mynbc15.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
the people of this great republic yearn for locomotive transport
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Of all the terrible ideas...
Toledo Public Schools is considering a four-day week. This is a TERRIBLE move for rural schools, but at least you can understand the argument wrt long bus rides. But an urban district? Despicable! www.toledoblade.com/local/educat...
Toledo Public Schools is considering a four-day week. This is a TERRIBLE move for rural schools, but at least you can understand the argument wrt long bus rides. But an urban district? Despicable! www.toledoblade.com/local/educat...
Toledo Public Schools considering sweeping cuts and changes
Toledo Public Schools is bracing for millions in state and local funding cuts beginning in 2026, a shortfall that district leaders say will force sweeping ...
www.toledoblade.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Of all the terrible ideas...
Toledo Public Schools is considering a four-day week. This is a TERRIBLE move for rural schools, but at least you can understand the argument wrt long bus rides. But an urban district? Despicable! www.toledoblade.com/local/educat...
Toledo Public Schools is considering a four-day week. This is a TERRIBLE move for rural schools, but at least you can understand the argument wrt long bus rides. But an urban district? Despicable! www.toledoblade.com/local/educat...
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ProPublica reporter @nicolefoy.bsky.social found that more than 170 U.S. citizens had been detained by immigration agents.
“The number became an important, irrefutable fact in the conversation about the immigration crackdown,” our editor-in-chief @sengelberg.bsky.social writes.
“The number became an important, irrefutable fact in the conversation about the immigration crackdown,” our editor-in-chief @sengelberg.bsky.social writes.
The Data Doesn’t Lie: How ProPublica Reports the Truth in an Era of False Claims
As federal data becomes less available, our journalists are doing shoe-leather reporting to provide readers with the precise numbers.
www.propublica.org
December 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
ProPublica reporter @nicolefoy.bsky.social found that more than 170 U.S. citizens had been detained by immigration agents.
“The number became an important, irrefutable fact in the conversation about the immigration crackdown,” our editor-in-chief @sengelberg.bsky.social writes.
“The number became an important, irrefutable fact in the conversation about the immigration crackdown,” our editor-in-chief @sengelberg.bsky.social writes.
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Contrary to popular reports, DOGE has “burrowed into the agencies like ticks,” government sources tell WIRED.
DOGE Isn’t Dead. Here’s What Its Operatives Are Doing Now
Contrary to popular reports, DOGE has “burrowed into the agencies like ticks,” government sources tell WIRED.
wrd.cm
December 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Contrary to popular reports, DOGE has “burrowed into the agencies like ticks,” government sources tell WIRED.
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Came across this sweet story from a couple months ago while reading about the targeting of Minnesota's Somali community. A very different kind of immigration story, just a guy who loves his dogs and some parents whose kids really want dogs, trying to figure it out. sahanjournal.com/immigration/...
More Minnesota Somali Muslims embrace dog ownership
Somali Muslim traditions consider dogs unclean. But some Minnesota immigrants — especially those with children pleading for pets — are reconsidering that.
sahanjournal.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Came across this sweet story from a couple months ago while reading about the targeting of Minnesota's Somali community. A very different kind of immigration story, just a guy who loves his dogs and some parents whose kids really want dogs, trying to figure it out. sahanjournal.com/immigration/...
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Longtime GOP staffer Vic Klatt comes out of retirement to write:
Moving K–12 programs to the Department of Labor is neither smart nor conservative
fordhaminstitute.org/national/com...
Moving K–12 programs to the Department of Labor is neither smart nor conservative
fordhaminstitute.org/national/com...
Moving K–12 programs to the Department of Labor is neither smart nor conservative
The Trump administration recently proposed shifting Department of Education programs to other agencies, mostly the Labor Department. A few of the ideas makes sense. But overall, the proposal is nuts—a...
fordhaminstitute.org
December 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Longtime GOP staffer Vic Klatt comes out of retirement to write:
Moving K–12 programs to the Department of Labor is neither smart nor conservative
fordhaminstitute.org/national/com...
Moving K–12 programs to the Department of Labor is neither smart nor conservative
fordhaminstitute.org/national/com...
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There’s a perception that grading leniently is the “kind” thing to do but …
First up, Nolan Pope presents (with @jeffdenning.com, Rachel Nesbit, and Merrill Warnick):
"Easy A's, Less Pay: The Long-Term Effects of Grade Inflation"
The paper explores the labor market effects on students of being assigned high school teachers that are more lenient graders.
"Easy A's, Less Pay: The Long-Term Effects of Grade Inflation"
The paper explores the labor market effects on students of being assigned high school teachers that are more lenient graders.
December 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
There’s a perception that grading leniently is the “kind” thing to do but …
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On Monday, the University of Alabama suspended two student-run magazines over fears stemming from a July DOJ memo. The student journalists I spoke with yesterday told me that the decision was nonsensical and threatened their First Amendment rights.
www.alreporter.com/2025/12/03/u...
www.alreporter.com/2025/12/03/u...
University of Alabama suspends two student magazines over DEI
The editors of the publications, which focus on women’s wellness and the Black student experience respectively, expressed shock at the decision.
www.alreporter.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
On Monday, the University of Alabama suspended two student-run magazines over fears stemming from a July DOJ memo. The student journalists I spoke with yesterday told me that the decision was nonsensical and threatened their First Amendment rights.
www.alreporter.com/2025/12/03/u...
www.alreporter.com/2025/12/03/u...
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A lot has happened this year. If you'd like a recap of what's happened to education research and statistics, here's my attempt. This might be a good one to listen to on your commute today. (Audio play button below headline. 16 minutes long.) hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
How Trump 2.0 upended education research and statistics in one year
Decades of carefully built infrastructure aimed at improving and tracking how American children learn vanished in an ideological attack
hechingerreport.org
December 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
A lot has happened this year. If you'd like a recap of what's happened to education research and statistics, here's my attempt. This might be a good one to listen to on your commute today. (Audio play button below headline. 16 minutes long.) hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
Ok, Pluribus is pretty awesome.
December 1, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Ok, Pluribus is pretty awesome.
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In an all-staff meeting, Ed Secretary Linda McMahon said it was critical to get the "messaging" right: "We are not talking about shutting down the Department of Education. We are talking about returning education to states."
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Trump wants to ‘return education to the states.’ Is that what he’s doing?
Education Secretary Linda McMahon says the Trump administration is “returning education to the states.” But closing the Education Department is not the same thing.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
In an all-staff meeting, Ed Secretary Linda McMahon said it was critical to get the "messaging" right: "We are not talking about shutting down the Department of Education. We are talking about returning education to states."
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
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A Wash Post review found instances of parents arrested near campuses in at least 10 states so far this year. Actions near campuses—which include shooting a man, releasing tear gas and engaging in a car chase—have prompted lockdowns. @justinemcdaniel.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
In cities targeted by ICE, empty desks and school disruptions follow
One in 5 students in Charlotte missed school after a recent ICE crackdown began. It’s the latest city where schools felt the impact of Trump’s deportation effort.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A Wash Post review found instances of parents arrested near campuses in at least 10 states so far this year. Actions near campuses—which include shooting a man, releasing tear gas and engaging in a car chase—have prompted lockdowns. @justinemcdaniel.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
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NYC officials quietly issued thousands of exemptions to class size law. Did your school get one?
Eric Adams declares victory on class size reduction — by issuing 10,500 exemptions
NYC officials quietly issued thousands of exemptions to class size law. Did your school get one?
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 1:36 AM
NYC officials quietly issued thousands of exemptions to class size law. Did your school get one?
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Christian law firm’s search for test case led to religious public school in Colorado, emails suggest: www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/202...
Christian law firm sought Colorado test case for religious public schools, emails suggest
Alliance Defending Freedom approached a Colorado lawyer about starting a school in Colorado to spark a legal test of publicly funded religious education, according to an email authored by the lawyer.
www.chalkbeat.org
November 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Christian law firm’s search for test case led to religious public school in Colorado, emails suggest: www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/202...
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Most white colleges wouldn’t accept Black students, and Black colleges didn’t have the capacity to handle the post-war demand—by 1947, as many as 50,000 qualified Black veterans had been turned away.
How a hostile America undermined its Black WWII veterans
Servicemembers were attacked, discredited, and shortchanged on GI benefits—with lasting implications.
www.motherjones.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Most white colleges wouldn’t accept Black students, and Black colleges didn’t have the capacity to handle the post-war demand—by 1947, as many as 50,000 qualified Black veterans had been turned away.
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New evidence on how ICE is affecting student learning
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1erU5Oe0vJYdVjuqQi4sfhUGxS0BGjWl8/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1erU5Oe0vJYdVjuqQi4sfhUGxS0BGjWl8/view?usp=drivesdk
November 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
New evidence on how ICE is affecting student learning
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1erU5Oe0vJYdVjuqQi4sfhUGxS0BGjWl8/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1erU5Oe0vJYdVjuqQi4sfhUGxS0BGjWl8/view?usp=drivesdk
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“They didn’t just walk in chasing one person, they went into multiple rooms asking and looking for teachers while children were present.” www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...
Families "horrified" after daycare teacher pulled out of school by federal agents.
The incident happened in front of parents and children at Rayito de Sol in North Center, a parent said. They believe the employee, who cares for infants, is legally allowed to work in the United State...
www.chalkbeat.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
“They didn’t just walk in chasing one person, they went into multiple rooms asking and looking for teachers while children were present.” www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...
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The incident happened in front of parents and children at Rayito de Sol in North Center, a parent said. They believe the employee, who cares for infants, is legally allowed to work in the United States.
Families "horrified" after daycare teacher pulled out of school by federal agents.
The incident happened in front of parents and children at Rayito de Sol in North Center, a parent said. They believe the employee, who cares for infants, is legally allowed to work in the United States.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The incident happened in front of parents and children at Rayito de Sol in North Center, a parent said. They believe the employee, who cares for infants, is legally allowed to work in the United States.
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Some of the lowest paid school staff rely on food benefits to feed their families — and that includes the workers who serve students their lunch.
www.wunc.org/education/20...
www.wunc.org/education/20...
Federal halt to SNAP hits school staff, including those who serve your child's lunch
WUNC's series "From Politics to Paychecks" explores how political decisions are affecting NC educators' finances and families. Some of the lowest paid school staff rely on food benefits to feed their ...
www.wunc.org
October 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Some of the lowest paid school staff rely on food benefits to feed their families — and that includes the workers who serve students their lunch.
www.wunc.org/education/20...
www.wunc.org/education/20...
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Advocates say Michigan’s current funding system for students with disabilities is inequitable and too often forces parents to fight for services their children need. Could an overhaul fix that?
Report calls for revamp to fix Michigan’s ‘broken’ special ed funding system
Advocates say Michigan’s current funding system for students with disabilities is inequitable and too often forces parents to fight for services their children need. Could an overhaul fix that?
bit.ly
October 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Advocates say Michigan’s current funding system for students with disabilities is inequitable and too often forces parents to fight for services their children need. Could an overhaul fix that?
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I’m a journalist. I’m also an Idahoan. A couple weeks ago, I stood outside my child’s school, chatting with the school nurse. As we talked, my phone buzzed. It was a call from the person behind Idaho's new law — one that limits how a school nurse can respond if measles arrives.
My State Banned Vaccine Mandates. Here’s How I Covered It as an Idaho Journalist.
The Idaho Medical Freedom Act, which makes it illegal to require almost anyone to take a vaccine, test or other “medical intervention,” comes amid a national measles outbreak larger than the U.S. has ...
www.propublica.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I’m a journalist. I’m also an Idahoan. A couple weeks ago, I stood outside my child’s school, chatting with the school nurse. As we talked, my phone buzzed. It was a call from the person behind Idaho's new law — one that limits how a school nurse can respond if measles arrives.
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“This employee has a valid employment authorization document, authorizing her lawful employment in the United States, with any U.S. employer through the spring of 2029.” www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/202...
ICE agents send Colorado teacher to a Texas detention center
The teacher was arrested during a routine immigration appointment at a Centennial ICE office, a staff letter from school officials said.
www.chalkbeat.org
October 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
“This employee has a valid employment authorization document, authorizing her lawful employment in the United States, with any U.S. employer through the spring of 2029.” www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/202...
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"There have been some notable Southern success stories, especially in fourth grade. ... Eighth grade results have been less impressive for these Southern exemplars, though." www.chalkbeat.org/2025/10/28/l... from @mattbarnum.bsky.social in his debut Ideas piece for @chalkbeat.org.
Has there been a ‘Southern surge’ in student learning?
Not exactly — but there have been some Southern success stories.
www.chalkbeat.org
October 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
"There have been some notable Southern success stories, especially in fourth grade. ... Eighth grade results have been less impressive for these Southern exemplars, though." www.chalkbeat.org/2025/10/28/l... from @mattbarnum.bsky.social in his debut Ideas piece for @chalkbeat.org.
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NEWS — The White House says it has invited the five institutions that haven't said whether they'll agree to the compact to a meeting this afternoon. One source sees the meeting as a way to "regain momentum by threatening institutions to sign."
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
White House to Meet with Universities Regarding Compact
The scheduled meeting follows increasingly forceful pushback to the wide-ranging proposal.
www.insidehighered.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
NEWS — The White House says it has invited the five institutions that haven't said whether they'll agree to the compact to a meeting this afternoon. One source sees the meeting as a way to "regain momentum by threatening institutions to sign."
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...