If you're looking for a distraction from the news cycle...come visit a kindergarten with @haveyouheard.bsky.social. In the latest episode, we talk with Susan Engel about her fabulous new book.

The #EducationWars are here. So, to discuss what that means and what the right wants to do to our education system and greater society, we brought on @jackschneider.bsky.social and @jenniferberkshire.bsky.social of @haveyouheard.bsky.social to go through it with us. A convo you won’t want to miss!

Over at @liberalcurrents.com you can find so many wonderful essays, but you can also find #HalfTheAnswer with @caitlinmoriah.bsky.social and I. We asked so many questions in 2025, and had so many excellent and informative guests on the program; who, you might ask? Well, we’re glad you asked. 🧵

"What good is it to Walmart or Amazon if their employees read poetry in their spare time or understand American history? What use is it for the affluent class if lower and middle income earners can paint or play an instrument?" - @jenniferberkshire.bsky.social @jackschneider.bsky.social

I hope that you all have heard of one of my all-time fave podcasts, Have You Heard, by journalist @jenniferberkshire.bsky.social and professor @jackschneider.bsky.social --and if not, subscribe today! The latest episode (#209) includes an interview with me about my new report.

In the latest episode of @haveyouheard.bsky.social, we discuss the Trump administration's vision for K-12 education.

Some ideas from @jackschneider.bsky.social and @derekgottliebphd.com about how to make local K-12 school governance more democratic and, in the process, rebuild communities' trust in their public schools

New work from me and @derekgottliebphd.com

Even as ICE crackdowns impact schools, access to public education for immigrant students remains the law of the land. New @haveyouheard.bsky.social heads to Chicago to hear how schools are responding. And we dig into the landmark 1982 SCOTUS decision: Plyler v Doe soundcloud.com/haveyouheard...

Every one of these essays, and in truth, the entire collection rebukes the sentiment that the closure of the Department of Ed is NBD. It is a BD.

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The latest History of Education Quarterly has an incredible forum addressing the dismantling of the US Department of Education. I'll post non-paywalled versions of all nine contributions here. Huge thanks to the amazing scholars who participated.

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The latest History of Education Quarterly is now online. In this thread, I'll post non-paywalled versions of the whole issue.

In the latest episode of @haveyouheard.bsky.social, we revisit Plyler v. Doe--the landmark Supreme Court case that guaranteed education for undocumented children.

The trollish obliviousness of Trump officials like ED sec Linda McMahon both to the suffering they're causing AND to the political price they'll pay is something to be hold

Wondering why "local control" is no longer a priority for the Republican Party? We have answers on the latest episode of @haveyouheard.bsky.social

Jill Lepore: “Impoverished, homeless veterans wander legless on the streets and the children of the poor die in understaffed clinics…while the rich get treated in glistening spas and have their butts waxed by people who have been trafficked into the country and live twenty-three to a room…”

This is a fabulous read, a useful examination of New York Times reporting style, and just a crackling piece of prose. lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...

New episode of @haveyouheard.bsky.social is out.

The evidence keeps rolling in, demonstrating that teachers who are good at one part of teaching are not necessarily good at other parts of teaching. If assessing the many dimensions of teaching makes sense, then shouldn't we also be assessing the many dimensions of school quality?

Writing is so much harder than doing laundry.

He had me at "Jack Schneider, who sounds like the cool professor you would want to grab a coffee with..."

Unfortunately, I doubt that #mapoli legislators who I presume are going to obediently go in and vote in favor of this so-called #MAEdu literacy bill are going to read Matt Barnum before, but they really should www.chalkbeat.org/2025/10/28/l...

Race science is back. Again. In the latest episode of @haveyouheard.bsky.social, historian Quinn Slobodian helps us make sense of the return of IQ and 'biology as destiny.' Essential listening if you're trying to understand why public education = such a Trump target soundcloud.com/haveyouheard...

Apropos for those listening to our latest episode of @haveyouheard.bsky.social

You want it darker? The latest episode of @haveyouheard.bsky.social looks under the rock where all the creepy crawly ideas of racial pseudo-science are alive and well.

In case you missed it... @jenniferberkshire.bsky.social and @jackschneider.bsky.social moonlighted on another pod.

In our new issue, @jenniferberkshire.bsky.social investigates the right-wing push toward “classical education,” a departure from the longstanding bipartisan agreement that school should first and foremost prepare students for the daily grind.

We had a great conversation on this podcast. If you haven’t been paying attention to the politics of education in the past few years, this should get you up to speed. @jenniferberkshire.bsky.social @haveyouheard.bsky.social

A great tribute to a great scholar. An important part of his legacy is all of the open access research that he helped bring into the world.

Half the Answer #37: Trent and Caitlin speak with Jennifer Berkshire and Jack Schneider about their recent book "The Education Wars: A Citizen’s Guide and Defense Manual." What rhetorical strategies have been employed to convince us to allow the public school system to be degraded and dismantled?

Back in grad school I spent the entire day working on something for a mentor. I proudly told him. He then scolded me for wasting my day on something he could have showed me how to do in 30 minutes. Looking back, this was one of the most important lessons I received (unpleasant though it was).

Filling classrooms with computers didn't have the huge and positive impact on learning that was promised. Filling them with tablets hasn't done it either. I know this might sound absurd to many (especially politicians) but what if we filled them with highly skilled and properly supported educators?

I've been working with some PPS parents on a project that has sparked a lot of uncomfortable (and necessary IMO) conversations about the district's approach to TAG. I'm incredibly proud that our work was discussed by @haveyouheard.bsky.social - I hope you will listen!

For your Friday drive home—this gem of an episode featuring @emilykpenner.bsky.social @andrewpenner.bsky.social and @t-h-a-d.bsky.social

New episode of @haveyouheard.bsky.social, featuring research by @t-h-a-d.bsky.social, @emilykpenner.bsky.social, and Andrew Penner.

Alright I have something useful for you to do. Think of any teachers and librarians you know. Do they know about Skype a scientist? Our program matches classrooms & other groups w/scientists for virtual Q&As. It’s free! They can sign up here! www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html #Edusky #StemED

If we want to stem the problematic use of A.I. in K-12 and higher education, we need to understand why students use it. The latest from me and @ehutt.bsky.social.

Latest episode of @haveyouheard.bsky.social is out. And…I’m back.

Cool new article by one of my former colleagues and two of my students.

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The latest issue of History of Education Quarterly is out. This thread will have free links to all of the content. 1/n

Free link to the HEQ policy dialogue between Kim Tolley and Dorit Reiss.

Funny to see The Education Wars long-listed for the Mass Book Awards...right alongside real-deal people like Elizabeth Kolbert. Hope she wasn't insulted to be on a list with me and @jenniferberkshire.bsky.social

As Trump threatens to invade cities, rig the vote, and honor those who attacked the Capitol and threatened the Constitution, all with the backing of GOP officeholders, it is time to acknowledge that we no longer have a legitimate federal government and our experiment in self-government is ending...

"If public education is to survive, Democrats will have to come up with an explanation for why we have public schools that goes beyond bloodless workforce preparation." @jenniferberkshire.bsky.social's latest in @thebaffler.com

Spotted at Barbara's Books in downtown Chicago. The Education Wars is in excellent company!

This looks like a new thing, but “technology can finally replace teachers” is as old as having to pay teachers money.