I am honored to know and collaborate w/Dr. Steven Johnson, a small town rural superintendent in ND. As Steven explains in his latest op-ed, breaking up ED will interrupt funding & services, wreaking havoc on student outcomes - especially for rural students. www.the74million.org/article/frag...

The administration's reckless overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule will put America’s children at greater risk of preventable disease and death. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/h...

As a former educator, I know the challenges early career teachers face. But a strong education system needs a strong teacher workforce. We surveyed new teachers across the country to better understand what they need to stay in the field. Read more: www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...

Don’t miss my new piece for @americanprogress.bsky.social on how the Trump admin’s use of interagency agreements is illegal and meant to further dismantle the Department of Education, creating more bureaucracy, not less, and harming schools and students 👇🏼 www.americanprogress.org/article/movi...

The youth mental health crisis in the US is rising, & it impacts kids as young as infancy. As the OBBBA is implemented, that crisis will worsen. Programs like #HeadStart can help mitigate families' struggles through its wraparound supports. To learn more: www.americanprogress.org/article/head...

As the federal government dismantles the national vaccine infrastructure, the burden to protect and preserve access to lifesaving vaccines increasingly falls on states. Read 6 ways states can, and already are, taking action to fill the void. www.americanprogress.org/article/6-wa...

The Trump admin's unlawful layoffs during the federal shutdown, in coordination with policy changes & budget cuts, are intended to lead to closure of the Dept. of Education—leaving disabled students with fewer services and protections. New from me & @seemiaroll.bsky.social:

The Trump administration’s recent cuts to staff at the Department of Education threaten the federal government’s long-term ability to ensure equal access to education for all. Read more: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

The Trump administration slashed the Department of Education's workforce by nearly 50%—this is a direct attack on 50 million students. @pbshoemaker.bsky.social breaks down the numbers behind these cuts:

While Republicans continue to keep the government shutdown, students are facing the consequences. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

NEW: The "compact" the Trump administration proposed to 9 universities earlier this month is a dangerous trap -- not only would the deal cede significant control over colleges, but it would open them and their leaders up to great legal risk. www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...

As public K-12 schools across the country face increasing threats from the Trump administration's policies and actions, state and local leaders should prepare to respond. @pbshoemaker.bsky.social and Weadé James explain:

"If you're not visiting a classroom, if you're not visiting a school building [...] you're not doing your job." Lawmakers need to meet with, listen to, and learn from the people they're meant to represent.

Had an amazing time chatting with Dr. Joan Lombardi & other amazing speakers about the impact of extreme heat on young children, & what actions we need to take now to protect them amid federal climate rollbacks. Full convo here: www.americanprogress.org/events/reach...

As @cccllc.bsky.social explains, it will take a whole-of-society response to ensure our children are protected from the impacts of extreme heat and have the save future they deserve. To learn more, watch a recording of our recent event: www.americanprogress.org/events/reach...

Extreme heat is more than just an inconvenience in classrooms—it is a barrier to students' ability to focus and learn. Our schools deserve better and must be equipped to properly combat extreme heat.

Just pointing out that she’s mentioned the number 47 three times already, so that’s something to keep in mind… #TSTheLifeOfAShowgirl

It's not too late to register for our webinar today! 📣 @pbshoemaker.bsky.social & I will be joined by a truly all-star panel of advocates & leaders to talk about how we can protect young children from extreme heat, & you won't want to miss it. rsvp2.americanprogress.org/reachingaboi...

Want to know more about the impacts of federal funding decisions on local public schools? Join us for a virtual event next week with local leaders discussing the impact of these decisions and how state and local leaders can mitigate harm. RSVP today: www.americanprogress.org/events/back-...

I'm hosting an event tomorrow alongside the incredible @haileygibbs.bsky.social! Join us for a discussion on the impacts of extreme heat on children, current threats to climate progress, and ways state & local leaders can protect our youngest. RSVP here! www.americanprogress.org/events/reach...

Excited to share that I've teamed up with @pbshoemaker.bsky.social & a bunch of brilliant people to host what's sure to be a great chat on Aug 13 @ 12:30pm ET re: how to protect kids from extreme heat amid federal rollbacks on climate prog. Come join us! rsvp2.americanprogress.org/reachingaboi...

Scorching temperatures and the roll back of federal protections put children at risk. Join us for a virtual event discussing the impacts of extreme heat on children and how state, local, & community leaders can protect those most vulnerable. RSVP today: www.americanprogress.org/events/reach...

Attention educators and policymakers ‼️ As students head back to school this month, the Class of 2025 is sharing their message on strengthening public education. Watch the full event: www.americanprogress.org/events/class...

Trump’s actions and recommendations for K-12 education harm rural students and leave them with less. I talked with K-12 Dive to lay out what’s at stake: www.k12dive.com/news/trumps-...

This Admin is stripping services from children & families. @pattymurray.bsky.social & @bobbyscott.house.gov know how critical it is to invest in our kids + families - that’s why they just reintro’ed the Child Care for Working Families Act. www.americanprogress.org/article/fact...

The Child Care for Working Families Act will:  ✔️Lower costs of care for families  ✔️Increase access to care by expanding supply ✔️Ensure child care workers are paid a living wage  Read more from on this bold proposed legislation: www.americanprogress.org/article/fact...

Join me today for a virtual event with students from the class of 2025 to hear from them what is needed to improve public education! Register here to get the link: www.americanprogress.org/events/class...

When we talk about the dangers of extreme heat, we need to talk about infants. As summer kicks off, policymakers must take steps to make sure families have safe places to escape the heat. More from @haileygibbs.bsky.social: dcjournal.com/about-extrem...

Join @americanprogress.bsky.social and the Class of 2025 on July 10th at 2:00 pm ET for a virtual event uplifting student perspectives on public education’s value and impact. RSVP today! www.americanprogress.org/events/class...

Rural schools face unique challenges that require more, not less, state & federal investment. Yet, the Trump admin & lawmakers are taking actions that will harm the quality of rural schools. Read more about policies that will actually support students: www.americanprogress.org/article/prep...

Head Start: 🐣 Boosts kids’ outcomes 🗣️ Centers families' preferences 🏠 Grows community & supports parents 💰 Strengthens state and local economies Read more to learn more about Head Start & how you can advocate to protect it. www.americanprogress.org/article/debu...

NEW from @pbshoemaker.bsky.social 🚨 Extreme heat has dangerous consequences for kids’ health & learning. While the Trump admin is rolling climate progress, including $ for schools, kids need strategies to protect their health & academic progress. Read for more ⬇️ www.the74million.org/article/last...

Students across the country are wrapping up the hottest school year on record & preparing for the summer. At the same time, resources to protect kids from the heat are being stripped away. Read more from me for @the74.bsky.social on how we can protect students: www.the74million.org/article/last...

Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” includes a tax loophole for billionaires—practically paying them to “donate” to private school tuition for families earning up to $500,000 a year. It increases the deficit & weakens public schools. Tell your lawmakers: Say NO to school vouchers. aft.org/NoToVouchers

I started Something Censored as a project to shed light on just a few of the hundreds of documents and resources the Trump administration has wiped from government websites. The good news is we were prepared, archiving crucial LGBTQI+ resources.

A fantastic event on the threat privatization poses to public education! As @repbonamici.bsky.social noted, private school vouchers take $$ away from public education leaving the 90% of students who attend public schools w/less. Learn more in our series: www.americanprogress.org/series/defen...

Sec. Kennedy says he fought for Head Start to get its funding next year. @baldwin.senate.gov wants to know about programs who can't get funding NOW. Sec. Kennedy claims programs aren't experiencing delays - this is NOT true. www.americanprogress.org/article/clos...

New from me! Private school choice programs jeopardize the quality of education for 9.8 million rural students across the country. To better understand the impacts, I spoke with educators from West Virginia, Indiana, and Vermont. 1/3 www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...

As proponents of private school voucher programs continue to push for expansion, it is important to highlight the harms these programs can have on rural communities. Learn more from @pbshoemaker.bsky.social:

Private school voucher programs leave rural students behind, @pbshoemaker.bsky.social writes for @americanprogress.bsky.social. www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...

New from my amazing colleague @pbshoemaker.bsky.social: Ignoring the issues rural students face while diverting public funds to private schools will not strengthen education. Policymakers must focus on adequately funding + supporting rural public schools. www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...

Environmental justice is an education equity issue. Read @edtrust.bsky.social‘s new report to learn how we can better prepare our students and schools through climate-informed education policy: edtrust.org/rti/why-envi...

NEW: Report for @americanprogress.bsky.social showing the proposed Republican budget reconciliation bill would cut or eliminating funding for 4.4 million -- or almost 2 out of 3 -- Pell Grant students. Read the full article here: www.americanprogress.org/article/cong...

“If enacted, this would be the largest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich in a single law in U.S. history.” Read more from @bbkogan.bsky.social on the house Republican budget bill: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

The unexpected rescission of COVID-19 relief funding for K-12 schools will harm districts and limit their ability to address learning loss and student achievement. Learn more from @pbshoemaker.bsky.social and Weadé James:

Join us for an upcoming discussion on the private school choice movement! rsvp here: www.americanprogress.org/events/who-p...

The sudden loss of ESSER funds is causing financial strain on districts, resulting in the termination of educational programs, construction projects, & more. Learn more about the impacts states and districts are facing following ED’s recent rescission: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

Jan 2025 was already the hottest Jan on record, signaling that this year will be even hotter than last year… as the Trump admin actively works to dismantle environmental and public health protections. www.npr.org/2025/02/12/n...

This #EarthDay, we’re more mindful than ever of the actions we still need to take to slow the changing climate & protect our most vulnerable. Read more about how investments in schools can help safeguard kids’ learning & development amidst extreme heat ⬇️ www.americanprogress.org/article/prot...

Hear from Destinee, a high school student at a Title I school and former Head Start student, on the importance of federal investments in public education to prepare students for success.