The public supports education funding and the Dept. of Education. Urge Congress to reject cuts to education and to supports for students using the @edfunding toolkit at cef.org/advocacy/ #DontFlunktheFuture
Now on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: IDEA Full Funding Coalition Shares FY26 Funding Letter www.aasa.org/resources/bl...
Now on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: A FERPA Update. Worth the read to be up-to-date on the wide reach of the federal privacy statute and how the administration is using it.
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Reporting suggests that as many as 41 states and DC stand to lose almost $3bil in funding that was already obligated but not yet liquidated (or reimbursed) as the now-cancelled extensions had allowed final payments to be made through early 2026. On the blog. www.aasa.org/resources/bl...
12 Truths and No Lies: Guiding Principles for the Future of American Education www.the74million.org/article/12-t...
Don’t flunk the future! The President has signed an order to close the Dept. of Education and has already withheld funding and cut staff – all counter to what the public wants. Urge Congress to support education with the @edfunding toolkit at cef.org/advocacy/
Ahead of this week's @SCOTUSblog case on #ERate and universal service fund:
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Don’t flunk the future! Americans want more federal education funding, and support the Dept. of Education! Tell Congress to support and protect education funding – it’s easy to email, call, or post to your Members of Congress with @edfunding’s toolkit at cef.org/advocacy/
The Justice, the Professor and the Friendship That Could Rattle a Pivotal Religious Charter School Case www.the74million.org/article/a-li...
ICYMI: On the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog
Congress Passes CR to Complete FY25
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11 thoughts about the massive layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education
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Demolishing The Dept. Of Education Dumps Fuel On A Public Ed Crisis Already Underway talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/trump-d...
What does IDEA mean for students? ✅ Individualized learning plans ✅ Early intervention ✅ Inclusive classrooms ✅ Protections & advocacy ✅ Pathways to independence #IDEA50
IDEA supports educators, too! The law provides funding for teacher training and professional development, helping schools meet the needs of all learners. #IDEA50 #TeachTheFuture
Special education services rely on IDEA funding—with serious cuts to USED, processing & support from the federal level could slow down, impacting students with disabilities. #IDEA #SpecialEducation
When federal employees are laid off, our schools suffer. From processing funding to providing guidance, the support schools rely on comes to a halt. Our kids deserve stability! #Education #IDEA50
Looking for ways to stay engaged on the important work to fully fund #IDEA, especially this year, when IDEA turns 50?
Make sure your national organization is part of our IDEA Full Funding Coalition (check out our website: ideafullfunding.org)
Now on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: @aasa.org Joins 30 National Organizations in Letter Opposing CRA
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Don’t flunk the future! Americans want more federal education funding, not less! Tell Congress to support and protect education funding – it’s easy to email, call, or post to your Members of Congress with @edfunding’s toolkit at cef.org/advocacy/
IDEA isn't just for K-12! It also funds early intervention services for babies and toddlers, giving kids a strong start from birth to age 3. #IDEA50 #EarlyIntervention
Since IDEA passed, graduation rates for students with disabilities have more than doubled! Education transforms lives—and IDEA makes it possible. #IDEA50 #SuccessStory
Mathematica 65,991 followers 1d • • • • To our clients, partners, and peers: We want to let you know that we are reducing our workforce to align with the needs of our clients and ensure the continued, exceptional support we've offered for decades to the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. The staff we are letting go are skilled, experienced, and passionate about their work. Any organization would be fortunate to have them. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can be of assistance.
Dan Gaylin • 2nd President and CEO, NORC 10h • 너 + Follow Like many of our peer organizations, this week NORC had to reduce our staff to ensure we are operating effectively and have the right mix of skills to align with client needs. The people departing NORC are highly talented and capable professionals, and they have made important contributions to our mission of delivering trustworthy and reliable data and analysis to inform society's most important decisions. They will be valuable employees and colleagues wherever their careers take them next. To each of you who are leaving, and on behalf of everyone at NORC, I offer our deepest thanks and appreciation for your dedicated service and the lasting impact you've made on our organization.
marc MDRC 15,135 followers 9h • 0 To our collaborators: Like many of our peer organizations, MDRC has had to reduce our staff in recent days, letting go of many talented and highly skilled professionals. Each of these colleagues would be an asset to another organization, and we encourage you to consider them for any career opportunities you may have. MDRC remains committed to our mission of learning what works to improve policy, practice, and people's well-being.
// Westat Westat 35,042 followers 22h • In light of recent industry changes, Westat is making strategic reductions to our workforce to better align with our clients' needs. The talented professionals who are leaving Westat have made significant contributions to our mission and embody our values of uncompromising excellence, client commitment, and innovation. They are current and future leaders in their fields and will undoubtedly be an asset to any organization they join. We remain committed to our mission to improve lives by delivering exceptional data-driven research and technical assistance, fostering insights and solutions to advance health, education, and social and economic opportunity.
Heartbreaking to see announcements of major layoffs at most research organizations that have played a vital role in supporting federal statistics for education and developing high-quality evidence about what policies/practices actually work.
Below are just a few examples from my LinkedIn feed.
Hey #NCE2025! Looking for ways to celebrate #IDEA turning 50 and highlight the need to #FullyFundIDEA?
We have a social media campaign! Join us all of March in our work to post daily to advance this important work.
Deets on the @aasadvocacy.bsky.social blog: www.aasa.org/resources/bl...
TODAY'S THE DAY
@aasadvocacy.bsky.social update at #NCE2025 is at 12:45 in room 338.
Come join @TaraEThomas1 @SPudelski @k_sturdevant and me for all the fun we can muster as we talk all things federal policy.
Where to find @aasadvocacy.bsky.social at #NCE2025 today:
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Did you know? Before IDEA, 1 million students with disabilities were entirely excluded from public schools. Today, 7.5 million students benefit from its protections! #IDEA50 #Inclusion
#NCE2025
50 years of IDEA! Since 1975, nearly 90% of children with disabilities now attend neighborhood schools—learning alongside their peers. #IDEA50 #InclusionMatters
#NCE2025
Every district in America is impacted by IDEA funding shortfalls. Fully funding IDEA means:
✔️ More resources for special education
✔️ Lower local tax burdens
✔️ Stronger schools & communities
Congress must act! #IDEA50 #FundIDEA
#NCE2025
Super pumped to hear from @joshcowenmsu.bsky.social at this year’s @AASAdvocacy #NCE2025 federal relations luncheon!!
