Todd Wallack
@twallack.bsky.social
Washington Post national education reporter. Signal: twallack.99 email: [email protected].
But the numbers vary dramatically by state. We created a map to let you see the numbers for where you live. wapo.st/49ZrcJk
January 18, 2026 at 7:49 PM
But the numbers vary dramatically by state. We created a map to let you see the numbers for where you live. wapo.st/49ZrcJk
A decade ago, far more US students took the ACT than the SAT. Since then, the SAT has overtaken the ACT and widened its lead. wapo.st/49ZrcJk
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January 18, 2026 at 7:49 PM
A decade ago, far more US students took the ACT than the SAT. Since then, the SAT has overtaken the ACT and widened its lead. wapo.st/49ZrcJk
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Happy New Year from DC.
December 31, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Happy New Year from DC.
After the shooting at Brown, hundreds of people volunteered to give blood in Rhode Island, the biggest response since 9/11.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
After the shooting at Brown, hundreds of people volunteered to give blood in Rhode Island, the biggest response since 9/11.
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At Brown University today, a staff member decided to offer "free mom hugs." I saw many students take her up on the offer. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/... @washingtonpost.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:07 AM
At Brown University today, a staff member decided to offer "free mom hugs." I saw many students take her up on the offer. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/... @washingtonpost.com
Massachusetts State House last night.
December 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Massachusetts State House last night.
This email. #FOIA. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/20/m...
November 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This email. #FOIA. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/20/m...
And separately, Open App reported fewer international students applying to come to the US for college next year.
November 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
And separately, Open App reported fewer international students applying to come to the US for college next year.
So the number of new students is falling much more than total enrollment – for now.
November 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
So the number of new students is falling much more than total enrollment – for now.
A trade group released some new data today. It shows a big decline in graduate students has been offset by grads staying on for internships and other work.
November 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A trade group released some new data today. It shows a big decline in graduate students has been offset by grads staying on for internships and other work.
The data has been a bit confusing. 19% fewer people entered the US on student visas in August.
November 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The data has been a bit confusing. 19% fewer people entered the US on student visas in August.
Been a while since I had a byline in print. @washingtonpost.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Been a while since I had a byline in print. @washingtonpost.com
First day at the Washington Post.
October 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
First day at the Washington Post.
Start of the Honk parade in Cambridge/Somerville, Mass.
October 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Start of the Honk parade in Cambridge/Somerville, Mass.
Some personal news…
October 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Some personal news…
The turkeys kept pecking at the chrome on this SUV. Guessing they saw their reflection and thought it was another turkey.
September 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The turkeys kept pecking at the chrome on this SUV. Guessing they saw their reflection and thought it was another turkey.
The students are back. @bostonu.bsky.social
August 30, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The students are back. @bostonu.bsky.social
The @aclum.bsky.social requested police records about license plate readers. One Mass. city asked for $1.8 million, according to @massterlist.com #FOIA
July 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The @aclum.bsky.social requested police records about license plate readers. One Mass. city asked for $1.8 million, according to @massterlist.com #FOIA
181 (based on a 2011 analysis). www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/b...
July 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
181 (based on a 2011 analysis). www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/b...
As ICE makes more arrests, it has also commissioned more charter flights to move people around the country. That includes at Hanscom airport outside of Boston. @wbur.org www.wbur.org/news/2025/06...
June 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
As ICE makes more arrests, it has also commissioned more charter flights to move people around the country. That includes at Hanscom airport outside of Boston. @wbur.org www.wbur.org/news/2025/06...