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Nicole Ridgway @nicridgway.bsky.social · 26d

Congrats to @the74.bsky.social’s @jonapolitano.bsky.social and her investigation Unwelcome to America for winning the Breaking Barriers award from the Institute for Nonprofit News. Jo uncovered high schools that wrongfully refused immigrant students #INNYs2025

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Hundreds of High Schools Wrongfully Refused Entry to Older, Immigrant Student

In 35 states, students have a right to attend high school until at least age 20; a 74 investigation revealed a 19-year-old was repeatedly turned away.

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Nicole Ridgway @nicridgway.bsky.social · Sep 4

Doomscrolling. Poor literacy instruction. Overscheduling. These are just some of the reasons fewer kids are reading for fun. Check out Greg Toppo's @gtoppo.bsky.social fabulously written and reported piece.

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Why Are So Few Kids Reading for Pleasure?

Doomscrolling. Poor literacy instruction. Overscheduling. These are some of the reasons cited for a generational decline in students reading for fun.

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Nicole Ridgway @nicridgway.bsky.social · May 22

Today’s 4-4 SCOTUS charter school decision was made possible by the recusal of Justice Barrett. In March, @lrj417.bsky.social wrote this scoop about Barrett's friendship with the law prof whose legal arguments are at the heart of the case. @the74.bsky.social www.the74million.org/article/a-li...

Mysterious Recusal Could Upend Pivotal Supreme Court Charter School Case

Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s recusal from an upcoming Oklahoma charter case could tilt the scales in a cause her close friend spent a career defending.

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The 74 @the74.bsky.social · May 21

Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended a 15% cut in education funding Wednesday. @lrj417.bsky.social reports

McMahon Takes Flak From Democrats, Republicans at Congressional Budget Hearing

The education secretary on Wednesday argued for deep cuts to K-12 programs, but one committee leader said she’s “incapacitating” the department.

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Nicole Ridgway @nicridgway.bsky.social · May 21

Excited to see the talented team at @the74.bsky.social launch zero2eight, a new vertical digging into the issues critical to America’s youngest children. Welcome to the team zero2eight!

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The First 8 Years Are Crucial For Foundational Learning and Brain Development

Introducing zero2eight, a new vertical examining issues critical to America’s youngest children.

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Nicole Ridgway @nicridgway.bsky.social · Feb 4

The 74's @markkeierleber.bsky.social analyzed more than 300 school cyberattacks over the past 5 years, demonstrating how district leaders conceal the truth in order to limit legal exposure — leaving students, parents and staff in the dark. @kjmoc.bsky.social

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Kept in the Dark

Meet the Hired Guns Who Make Sure School Cyberattacks Stay Hidden

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The 74 @the74.bsky.social · Dec 25

The year in education: Our top 24 stories about schools, students and learning https://buff.ly/3P6Ff4O

The Year in Education: Our Top 24 Stories About Schools, Students and Learning

Learning recovery. Christianity in public schools. The impact of AI. The 74 takes a look back at some of our biggest education stories of the year.

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Nicole Ridgway @nicridgway.bsky.social · Dec 19

Congrats to @the74.bsky.social's Marianna McMurdock, who won the Newswomen's Club's Ida B. Wells award for her in-depth series on segregation in U.S. schools.

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Nicole Ridgway @nicridgway.bsky.social · Nov 18

With Starkest Increase in a Decade, More NYC Students Without Homes Than Ever @marimcmurdock reports for @The74 www.the74million.org/article/with...

With Starkest Increase in a Decade, More NYC Students Without Homes Than Ever

In a 23% increase, the largest seen in a single year, 146,000 students experienced homelessness in 2023-24. What changes experts say are overdue.

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Nicole Ridgway @nicridgway.bsky.social · Nov 18

Mike Huckabee’s ‘Faith-Based’ Media Company Contributed to New Texas Curriculum www.the74million.org/article/mike... @lrj417.bsky.social @the74.bsky.social

Mike Huckabee’s ‘Faith-Based’ Media Company Contributed to New Texas Curriculum

The link to the former Arkansas governor and Trump appointee for ambassador to Israel comes as the state votes on the Bible-infused program.

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