Mikayla Arciaga MA.Ed.
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Not that I think we should save themselves, but smart people might recognize that you can be anti-administration, without being anti-party…
December 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Not that I think we should save themselves, but smart people might recognize that you can be anti-administration, without being anti-party…
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In American high schools, many teenagers are assigned few full books to read from beginning to end — often just one or two per year, according to researchers and thousands of responses to an informal reader survey by The New York Times. trib.al/gNp7kWK
December 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
In American high schools, many teenagers are assigned few full books to read from beginning to end — often just one or two per year, according to researchers and thousands of responses to an informal reader survey by The New York Times. trib.al/gNp7kWK
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Mayor's folks are trying the line that TAD funds come only from "future tax growth". True in 1998. False in 2025. The future is now with $200M of taxes being diverted from APS, City, County.
Mayor's team say, "Once the TAD closes ... it increases APS funding."
Exactly. So close them already!
Mayor's team say, "Once the TAD closes ... it increases APS funding."
Exactly. So close them already!
When I am the “some” in “some have suggested”
And if you think extending tax increment financing (TADs/TIFs) in often gentrifying nabes, with already fast-rising property values, is not diverting funding from schools & basic services — hahaha
“TADs do not…divert funding as some have suggested”
And if you think extending tax increment financing (TADs/TIFs) in often gentrifying nabes, with already fast-rising property values, is not diverting funding from schools & basic services — hahaha
“TADs do not…divert funding as some have suggested”
Mayor Andre Dickens: Atlanta has a moral imperative to fix city’s inequality
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says the city's inequalities require investing deeply in distressed neighborhoods. A key to this is extending Tax Allocation Districts for funding.
www.ajc.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Mayor's folks are trying the line that TAD funds come only from "future tax growth". True in 1998. False in 2025. The future is now with $200M of taxes being diverted from APS, City, County.
Mayor's team say, "Once the TAD closes ... it increases APS funding."
Exactly. So close them already!
Mayor's team say, "Once the TAD closes ... it increases APS funding."
Exactly. So close them already!
Seems property tax reform will be the theme of GA Legislature ‘26. We cannot in good faith talk property tax relief without school finance reform. Locals are feeling the squeeze because the state has continually walked back Ed $$. This is a state made problem that needs a state solution. #GaPol
December 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Seems property tax reform will be the theme of GA Legislature ‘26. We cannot in good faith talk property tax relief without school finance reform. Locals are feeling the squeeze because the state has continually walked back Ed $$. This is a state made problem that needs a state solution. #GaPol
I will GO TO MY GRAVE beating this drum. Republicans (and Democrats) can win on pro-public education platforms in Georgia. The MAJORITY of voters in Georgia send their kids to public schools. Georgia’s 2026 majority will go to whichever party can figure out this nuance first.
#GaPol
#GaPol
Another flip by a Dem who ran as a strong supporter of public education. One common theme emerging in these upsets: winning candidates sound nothing like centrists & pundits when it comes to talking about schools. georgiarecorder.com/2025/12/09/d...
Democrat flips northeast Georgia state House seat, pulling off special election upset • Georgia Recorder
A Watkinsville Democrat defeated a Republican in a two-way race Tuesday, flipping a seat in the Georgia House of Representatives.
georgiarecorder.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I will GO TO MY GRAVE beating this drum. Republicans (and Democrats) can win on pro-public education platforms in Georgia. The MAJORITY of voters in Georgia send their kids to public schools. Georgia’s 2026 majority will go to whichever party can figure out this nuance first.
#GaPol
#GaPol
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Another flip by a Dem who ran as a strong supporter of public education. One common theme emerging in these upsets: winning candidates sound nothing like centrists & pundits when it comes to talking about schools. georgiarecorder.com/2025/12/09/d...
Democrat flips northeast Georgia state House seat, pulling off special election upset • Georgia Recorder
A Watkinsville Democrat defeated a Republican in a two-way race Tuesday, flipping a seat in the Georgia House of Representatives.
georgiarecorder.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Another flip by a Dem who ran as a strong supporter of public education. One common theme emerging in these upsets: winning candidates sound nothing like centrists & pundits when it comes to talking about schools. georgiarecorder.com/2025/12/09/d...
Admittedly, I don’t play kingmaker games for a reason, but is it not at least a little frowned upon that our governor can’t find anyone in his party from his own state, to back in our senatorial election? #GaPol
December 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Admittedly, I don’t play kingmaker games for a reason, but is it not at least a little frowned upon that our governor can’t find anyone in his party from his own state, to back in our senatorial election? #GaPol
It would be really cool if the majority party in GA could take the lesson from HD121 that human-centered affordability and livability is a winning message over pure partisan division. It won’t happen and our legislative session will be horrible, but it would be cool.
December 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
It would be really cool if the majority party in GA could take the lesson from HD121 that human-centered affordability and livability is a winning message over pure partisan division. It won’t happen and our legislative session will be horrible, but it would be cool.
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Just finished a visit with one of my clients and I’m so depressed.
Seniors are suffering while politicians play pass the funding game with tax payer money.
THE SENIORS IN THIS COUNTRY ARE SUFFERING WHILE POLITICIANS PLAY BASEBALL WITH TAXPAYER MONEY.
Seniors are suffering while politicians play pass the funding game with tax payer money.
THE SENIORS IN THIS COUNTRY ARE SUFFERING WHILE POLITICIANS PLAY BASEBALL WITH TAXPAYER MONEY.
November 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Just finished a visit with one of my clients and I’m so depressed.
Seniors are suffering while politicians play pass the funding game with tax payer money.
THE SENIORS IN THIS COUNTRY ARE SUFFERING WHILE POLITICIANS PLAY BASEBALL WITH TAXPAYER MONEY.
Seniors are suffering while politicians play pass the funding game with tax payer money.
THE SENIORS IN THIS COUNTRY ARE SUFFERING WHILE POLITICIANS PLAY BASEBALL WITH TAXPAYER MONEY.
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We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
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Voted three times for Mamdani from Atlanta, feels good to help
November 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Voted three times for Mamdani from Atlanta, feels good to help
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“I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life”
November 5, 2025 at 4:22 AM
“I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life”
“Risk” is really putting in a lot of work there
Tesla shareholders could soon give CEO Elon Musk, already the wealthiest person on the planet, the chance to become the world’s first trillionaire – or risk him walking away entirely.
The vote that could make Elon Musk the first trillionaire – or prompt him to leave Tesla | CNN Business
Tesla shareholders could soon give CEO Elon Musk, already the wealthiest person on the planet, the chance to become the world’s first trillionaire – or risk him walking away entirely.
www.cnn.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM
“Risk” is really putting in a lot of work there
Dems talking about flipping seats in ‘26 and ‘28 better have a clear plan for how they’re going to rebuild.
I’m not talking about “hope and change.”
I’m talking what is the timeline for codifying Roe, passing ERA, reinstating VRA, restoring DOJ, rebuilding DOE. Anything less is simply unserious.
I’m not talking about “hope and change.”
I’m talking what is the timeline for codifying Roe, passing ERA, reinstating VRA, restoring DOJ, rebuilding DOE. Anything less is simply unserious.
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Dems talking about flipping seats in ‘26 and ‘28 better have a clear plan for how they’re going to rebuild.
I’m not talking about “hope and change.”
I’m talking what is the timeline for codifying Roe, passing ERA, reinstating VRA, restoring DOJ, rebuilding DOE. Anything less is simply unserious.
I’m not talking about “hope and change.”
I’m talking what is the timeline for codifying Roe, passing ERA, reinstating VRA, restoring DOJ, rebuilding DOE. Anything less is simply unserious.
Years ago I remember a colleague lamenting the challenge of ever increasing revenue for education because constitutionally, Colorado has to have a statewide vote on any initiative to raise income tax. This is incredible work that’s a long time coming.
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Years ago I remember a colleague lamenting the challenge of ever increasing revenue for education because constitutionally, Colorado has to have a statewide vote on any initiative to raise income tax. This is incredible work that’s a long time coming.
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Zohran quoting Mario Cuomo while bidding adieu to Andrew is such a fantastically nerdy flex... I’m so ready for the era of millennial governance
November 5, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Zohran quoting Mario Cuomo while bidding adieu to Andrew is such a fantastically nerdy flex... I’m so ready for the era of millennial governance
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Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
November 5, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
The mental gymnastics of political commentators having to differentiate between progressives and Democrats is an unexpected perk of today’s events
November 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The mental gymnastics of political commentators having to differentiate between progressives and Democrats is an unexpected perk of today’s events
And a reminder that Georgia just HANDILY flipped two statewide seats that haven’t held public elections in FIVE YEARS - which we hope signals potential break from the monopolization of our utilities services.
Pennsylvania is a state that has really diverse & high stakes, up and down the ballot tomorrow.
—control of state supreme court
—lower state court races
—Philly DA: Krasner's reelect
—important, heated school boards
—partisan battles for county execs in swing counties
—Bucks County at a crossroads
—control of state supreme court
—lower state court races
—Philly DA: Krasner's reelect
—important, heated school boards
—partisan battles for county execs in swing counties
—Bucks County at a crossroads
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
And a reminder that Georgia just HANDILY flipped two statewide seats that haven’t held public elections in FIVE YEARS - which we hope signals potential break from the monopolization of our utilities services.
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they didn’t just win, either
they kicked the shit out of ‘em
they kicked the shit out of ‘em
November 5, 2025 at 1:08 AM
they didn’t just win, either
they kicked the shit out of ‘em
they kicked the shit out of ‘em
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BREAKING: The city of Atlanta has filed a lawsuit against Fulton and DeKalb counties to keep Election Day polls open until 8pm after guidance from the Secretary of State's office mandates polls close at 7pm due to the special PSC election. #atlpol www.ajc.com/news/2025/11...
Atlanta sues Fulton, DeKalb counties to keep polls open until 8 p.m.
Counties plan to close polls at 7 p.m. following guidance from the Secretary of State’s office, according to the lawsuit.
www.ajc.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
BREAKING: The city of Atlanta has filed a lawsuit against Fulton and DeKalb counties to keep Election Day polls open until 8pm after guidance from the Secretary of State's office mandates polls close at 7pm due to the special PSC election. #atlpol www.ajc.com/news/2025/11...
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Citing a Trump executive order banning "gender ideology," the VA is withholding coverage and treatment for male veterans with breast cancer, an increasing condition among veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during service. 100 male veterans a year are diagnosed with breast cancer.
Citing Trump Order on “Biological Truth,” VA Makes It Harder for Male Veterans With Breast Cancer to Get Coverage
A Department of Veterans Affairs memo obtained by ProPublica erects new roadblocks to care for veterans with the rare but deadly cancer. The agency cites no new science but relies on an executive orde...
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October 30, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Citing a Trump executive order banning "gender ideology," the VA is withholding coverage and treatment for male veterans with breast cancer, an increasing condition among veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during service. 100 male veterans a year are diagnosed with breast cancer.
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When a city (Atlanta) where land values have skyrocketed since 2012engages in "faux austerity" & moves to close schools, which will harm mostly Black families.
Meanwhile, city moves to extend TIFs that will divert billions away from schools & local services & they frame it as "reducing inequality"
Meanwhile, city moves to extend TIFs that will divert billions away from schools & local services & they frame it as "reducing inequality"
Atlanta Public Schools moves forward with plan to close, repurpose 16 schools and realign neighborhoods
Atlanta Public Schools has released its final plan for a massive restructuring that could reshape neighborhoods across the city.
www.cbsnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
When a city (Atlanta) where land values have skyrocketed since 2012engages in "faux austerity" & moves to close schools, which will harm mostly Black families.
Meanwhile, city moves to extend TIFs that will divert billions away from schools & local services & they frame it as "reducing inequality"
Meanwhile, city moves to extend TIFs that will divert billions away from schools & local services & they frame it as "reducing inequality"
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