Melissa Carleton
@melissacarleton.bsky.social
Lawyer for institutions of higher education. Special interest in Title IX and FERPA. Genealogist, Queen fan. Likely to break into song at any moment. She/her. Opinions mine.
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Toad woke up. “Drat!” he said. “This house is a mess. I have so much work to do.”
Frog looked through the window. “Toad, you are right,” said Frog. “It is a mess.”
Toad pulled the covers over his head.
Frog looked through the window. “Toad, you are right,” said Frog. “It is a mess.”
Toad pulled the covers over his head.
December 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Toad woke up. “Drat!” he said. “This house is a mess. I have so much work to do.”
Frog looked through the window. “Toad, you are right,” said Frog. “It is a mess.”
Toad pulled the covers over his head.
Frog looked through the window. “Toad, you are right,” said Frog. “It is a mess.”
Toad pulled the covers over his head.
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My work is hiring! Please spread to your network. So many awesome people out there looking for work and this is a great job.
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Recruitment
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December 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
My work is hiring! Please spread to your network. So many awesome people out there looking for work and this is a great job.
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May we rage when we must and rest when we can.
May we build the peace we so desperately need.
May we turn our hands, in all things, to the justice that peace requires.
The only liberation is a shared liberation. May we have courage sufficient to build it.
Shabbat shalom ❤️
May we build the peace we so desperately need.
May we turn our hands, in all things, to the justice that peace requires.
The only liberation is a shared liberation. May we have courage sufficient to build it.
Shabbat shalom ❤️
December 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
May we rage when we must and rest when we can.
May we build the peace we so desperately need.
May we turn our hands, in all things, to the justice that peace requires.
The only liberation is a shared liberation. May we have courage sufficient to build it.
Shabbat shalom ❤️
May we build the peace we so desperately need.
May we turn our hands, in all things, to the justice that peace requires.
The only liberation is a shared liberation. May we have courage sufficient to build it.
Shabbat shalom ❤️
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The department said recalling these fired staffers would "bolster and refocus" civil rights enforcement "in a way that serves and benefits parents, students, and families." n.pr/3KTjgzE
Education Department recalls fired attorneys amid civil rights complaint backlog
The department said recalling these fired staffers would "bolster and refocus" civil rights enforcement "in a way that serves and benefits parents, students, and families."
n.pr
December 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The department said recalling these fired staffers would "bolster and refocus" civil rights enforcement "in a way that serves and benefits parents, students, and families." n.pr/3KTjgzE
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Never hurts to get your language right to be more inclusive
December 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Never hurts to get your language right to be more inclusive
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BREAKING: A federal judge ordered the government to restore Rümeysa Öztürk's SEVIS student record after it was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for exercising her freedom of speech.
This allows her to fully engage with the opportunities of her PhD program.
This allows her to fully engage with the opportunities of her PhD program.
December 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge ordered the government to restore Rümeysa Öztürk's SEVIS student record after it was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for exercising her freedom of speech.
This allows her to fully engage with the opportunities of her PhD program.
This allows her to fully engage with the opportunities of her PhD program.
We had our first real snow in Columbus this year. This puppy has never been happier.
December 4, 2025 at 1:53 AM
We had our first real snow in Columbus this year. This puppy has never been happier.
Adults don't get real snow days but they do get to sleep in a little extra and not wrestle two kids out the door for school so there's that.
December 2, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Adults don't get real snow days but they do get to sleep in a little extra and not wrestle two kids out the door for school so there's that.
We may be the 14th largest city in the country, but we will always be a cowtown at heart.
I-270 South in Hilliard reopens after loose cow on the freeway is captured | 10tv.com share.google/j39QbmbqVSwx...
I-270 South in Hilliard reopens after loose cow on the freeway is captured | 10tv.com share.google/j39QbmbqVSwx...
I-270 South in Hilliard reopens after loose cow on the freeway is captured
It's unclear how the cow became loose on the freeway.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We may be the 14th largest city in the country, but we will always be a cowtown at heart.
I-270 South in Hilliard reopens after loose cow on the freeway is captured | 10tv.com share.google/j39QbmbqVSwx...
I-270 South in Hilliard reopens after loose cow on the freeway is captured | 10tv.com share.google/j39QbmbqVSwx...
Last night in my dream, I spent hours packing and repacking luggage.
This is night four without alcohol. Still waiting for this magical world of better sleep.
This is night four without alcohol. Still waiting for this magical world of better sleep.
November 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Last night in my dream, I spent hours packing and repacking luggage.
This is night four without alcohol. Still waiting for this magical world of better sleep.
This is night four without alcohol. Still waiting for this magical world of better sleep.
I gave up alcohol a few days ago on the promise of getting better sleep.
I am now cranky and still not sleeping.
This may or may not be related to the fact that I am reading Parable of the Sower right before bed. (It's my first time - no spoilers!)
I am now cranky and still not sleeping.
This may or may not be related to the fact that I am reading Parable of the Sower right before bed. (It's my first time - no spoilers!)
November 17, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I gave up alcohol a few days ago on the promise of getting better sleep.
I am now cranky and still not sleeping.
This may or may not be related to the fact that I am reading Parable of the Sower right before bed. (It's my first time - no spoilers!)
I am now cranky and still not sleeping.
This may or may not be related to the fact that I am reading Parable of the Sower right before bed. (It's my first time - no spoilers!)
Just cut off nearly all of my hair. So freeing.
November 12, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Just cut off nearly all of my hair. So freeing.
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The Senate has approved a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown. A House vote is expected on Wednesday.
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The Senate has approved a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown. A House vote is expected on Wednesday.
I have a Great Pyranees rescue puppy. She has never seen snow before.
I just have to accept that I have an outside dog now.
I just have to accept that I have an outside dog now.
November 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I have a Great Pyranees rescue puppy. She has never seen snow before.
I just have to accept that I have an outside dog now.
I just have to accept that I have an outside dog now.
My airline suggested I change flights due to the chaos. I elected to drive home instead. Road trip tomorrow!!
November 9, 2025 at 1:54 AM
My airline suggested I change flights due to the chaos. I elected to drive home instead. Road trip tomorrow!!
Adventures in Kansas City
November 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Adventures in Kansas City
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BREAKING: A federal appeals court on Thursday issued a decision referring to “biological pronouns” and holding that an Ohio school district's policy barring students from misgendering transgender students — by using such “biological pronouns” — likely violates the First Amendment.
Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner)
BREAKING: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, in a 10-7 en banc decision, held Thursday that an Ohio school district's anti-bullying policy that requires students to use children's prefer...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:28 AM
BREAKING: A federal appeals court on Thursday issued a decision referring to “biological pronouns” and holding that an Ohio school district's policy barring students from misgendering transgender students — by using such “biological pronouns” — likely violates the First Amendment.
At my hotel in Kansas City, I am within walking distance of at least two art museums with free admission.
This is almost as good as a beach resort.
This is almost as good as a beach resort.
November 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
At my hotel in Kansas City, I am within walking distance of at least two art museums with free admission.
This is almost as good as a beach resort.
This is almost as good as a beach resort.
I left my kindle in the blasted airplane pocket again. Sigh.
November 5, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I left my kindle in the blasted airplane pocket again. Sigh.
I voted here in Ohio! Just local races but I need that sticker, you know?
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I voted here in Ohio! Just local races but I need that sticker, you know?
This week, I will be in Kansas City for the Education Law Association. Look me up if you are around and want to talk about geeky law things!
November 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This week, I will be in Kansas City for the Education Law Association. Look me up if you are around and want to talk about geeky law things!
Last Crusade. Classic.
a man with a chain around his neck and the words he chose poorly behind him
Alt: He Chose Poorly
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November 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Last Crusade. Classic.