Devoted to development & use of evidence to improve educational policy, practice, & outcomes. Research Manager at Center for OBC https://obc.southerneducation.org/resources/
Associate Editor https://direct.mit.edu/edfp/issue
researchpractice.org
Cara Jackson
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"The bill cuts $1.6 billion from annual Title I grants for low-income students, eliminates billions of dollars in formula and competitive grants for schools and colleges, and slashes investment in education research." via @marklieberman.bsky.social
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Social science benefits Americans in every state. Find resources to comment on the proposed OMB Regulation on Federal Financial Assistance and to tell Congress to save the SBE. Postcards remain available at the front desk and atrium table at ISR! #SaveSBE myumi.ch/wwAM9 🧪
"MCPS spends close to five million dollars each year to cover AP costs."
I think this started as a way of spending down ESSER funds but it's time to revisit. Maybe a targeted approach, with tests covered for all at certain schools? @mocoboe.bsky.social
wjpitch.com/opinion/2026...
because of woke you cant even denigrate an entire nationality wholesale anymore without being called a racist
“Students’ experiences are at the very least context for the scores that we observe.”
www.chalkbeat.org/2026/06/10/n...
GIFT
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From six elementary schools plus countries all over the world into one high school. Happy graduation, class of 2026! 🥳
This is Diesel. His bed has been taken over by a two-pound kitten. Wondering if you can ask them to please move. He is too scared. 13/10 (TT: lahdeedahdee)
Two thoughts:
1) Our education system could benefit from investments in research that inform decisions. So I hate the disinvestment in IES.
2) Nickle-and-diming education is never going to make a dent in the deficit. It's just not a big part of the budget. www.cbo.gov/publication/...
Maybe not the best choice of reading material while I'm at the pool, but I learned something new about chlorine smell!
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The stress of AP exams is finally over. The long hours of studying, the tons of practice tests and review guides done, but at what cost? Will you receive straight scores of fives, and does it matter? ...
Dr Oz: "You're not allowed to complain about Somalians, because that's racist. And the worst thing you can be in Minnesota is a racist."
"The good news is that chlorine, which is widely used in pools, is effective at killing many pathogens. The not-so-good news is that chlorine does not work instantly – and it doesn't kill everything," Lisa Cuchara wrote for The Conversation in 2025. https://to.pbs.org/4maqLz9
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Most pool-related risks can be reduced with simple precautions by both the pool staff and swimmers.
