Ended #ASSA2026 with a great session on Collaborative State and Local Policy Research! Thanks to @vbolotnyy.bsky.social for organizing and to @jondr44.bsky.social for a thoughtful discussion of my JMP. I’m excited to continue following the excellent papers, authors, and discussants from this session

Interested in what freezing federal funds for child care means for U.S. families? Recent, relevant evidence incl. in our Sunday @assameeting.bsky.social session "Children, Publicly Provided Childcare, and Parent Employment," 2:30-4:30pm, 308 CC www.aeaweb.org/conference/2... #ASSA2026 #EconSky

ICYMI: Do workers actually learn from collaboration, or just benefit from the help? New paper uses teacher co-teaching to answer this question. Spoiler: genuine skill transfer is real, but partner experience matters a lot. john-fallon-econ.com/Files/LBDT.pdf #ASSA2026 #EconSky

I’m in Philly for #ASSA2026! I’ll be discussing and presenting, respectively, in these two sessions👇 Lots of great work will be shared in both, so come by if you’re around!

Heading to Philadelphia for the #ASSA2026. Presenting research you think our readers would be interested in? Working on something you think I should know about? Reach out here or by any of the ways linked in my bio: www.nytimes.com/by/ben-casse... #EconSky

Planning your #ASSA schedule? Join us for “Collaborative State & Local Policy Research” organized by @vbolotnyy.bsky.social 📅 Mon, Jan 5th | 1–3pm (EST) 📍 Philadelphia Convention Center, Room 203-B Hope to see you there! #ASSA2026 www.aeaweb.org/conference/2...

Update on JOE postings -- things are worse: paulgp.com/2025/12/10/q...

One of my very favorite holiday traditions! Kevin Mahnken's top graphs from ed research via @the74.bsky.social. www.the74million.org/article/12-c...

Here's my thread of this year's new scholars in Economics of Education and Education Policy. These PhD students and postdocs are on the job market, so take a look (and spread the word to others who might benefit from exposure). And now onto the scholars... 👇

My #EconJMP, “The Labor Market Returns to Customized Job Training”, examines how subsidized firm training that aligns skill supply with skill demand affects workers and whether subsidies generate benefits that justify public investment. Website: nataliemillar.net

Hello! My name is Natalie. I am an applied microeconomist and a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University and am on the 2025-2026 academic #econjobmarket studying how human capital policies and public subsidies impact the labor market outcomes of workers and firms. #EconSky

🚀 Launch day! The Customized Job Training Employer Survey is officially live — 📩 Emails went out this morning to employers who received a training grant in TN.

This is a great opportunity for junior education economists looking for work.

Thank you to the Labor and Accounting Group (LAG) for the opportunity to present our paper at Stanford GSB. It’s exciting to see cross-disciplinary research in labor economics and accounting spark fresh insights and ideas. #LaborEconomics #Accounting #academicsky #econsky #LAG #Stanford #StanfordGSB

Honored to present research on the labor market impacts of business incentives to Alabama's key leaders: Governor Ivey’s COS, Lt. Gov COS, Senate president pro tem, Sec of Commerce, Sec of Workforce, Deputy Commissioner of Revenue, and their teams. Grateful for Alabama's partnership!

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.

Let’s spread some hope and love this time of year by sending free e-cards to children at St. Jude Children’s Hospital for Valentine’s Day! (It takes just a few seconds. The cards are pre-made.) 💌 www.stjude.org/get-involved...

The econ job market seems rough this season, so this is an extra fabulous opportunity work with my friend @gabriellepepin.bsky.social! If the work isn’t enticing enough, let me tell you that when we shared an office, she was the best at bringing in treats to share 🍪

Happy to share a working paper version of @florianederer.bsky.social, Kyle and my forthcoming AEA P&P, Anonymous Attention and Abuse. We use our existing database of EJMR posts to study EJMR’s relationship with other information sources. florianederer.github.io/anonymous_P&... 1/🧵

@johnlist.bsky.social has arrived! Welcome to #econsky #academicsky

The wait is over! After 800+ days of edits, the final data sharing agreement for a multi-agency research project is signed. Let the research begin! #econsky

Insightful work by @nicolasacevedor.bsky.social! Check out his JMP where he studies how the TCJA impacts president’s pay and more! #econsky #econJMP

Thoughtful, creative, and interesting JMP by @palaashbhargava.bsky.social Check out Palaash’s thread for more! #econJMP #econsky

Fantastic session on Pathways & Outcomes in Higher Ed at #SEA2024 today! Kudos to @loismiller.bsky.social, Lauren Russell, and others for sharing their work! Special thanks to Xiaozhou Ding for organizing! Check out Lois Miller’s paper on opening community colleges in Texas (see photo). #econsky

Wrapped up #APPAM2024 with a session on aligning community college programs with the labor market—right up my alley! Thanks to @jdsparks.bsky.social, Thea Dowrich, Elise Sawson, and their co-authors for sharing insights. Great discussion by @riacton.bsky.social & Julia Turner! #econsky #2024APPAM

Attended an insightful session at @appam.bsky.social led by Kevin Stange! Did you know 23% of higher edu students face food insecurity & 60% eligible for SNAP don’t participate? Scholars are working on some great papers and trying to close this gap #econsky #2024APPAM #APPAM2024

Just re-upping this #econsky: I currently have more mentors than mentees/students (can probably match another 10-11 students from LMICs who would like feedback on a research paper from a senior scholar.) Fill out the form here if interested! forms.gle/ekvvoEKBLYQM...

Honored to serve on a panel today at #APPAM2024 with Alex Bell, Thomas Goldring, Johanna Lacoe, and Sam Quinney. We tackled how academics can bring evidence to policymaking, break down data silos, and build trust with state partners—crucial conversations for improving policy. #econsky #2024APPAM

Great work on #CTE programs in Tennessee today by the one and only Celeste Carruthers at #APPAM2024 #2024APPAM #econsky @appam.bsky.social

Great work in the Student Loans and Financial Decisions session this morning at @appam.bsky.social! Check out Meredith Welch’s JMP on Financial Consequences of Student Loan Delinquency, Default, and Service Quality #econsky #econJMP #2024APPAM #APPAM2024 www.meredithswelch.com

Safe travels everyone- see yall tonight! #APPAM2024

Good morning @appam.bsky.social! We are starting off strong in the Building Human Capital in Underserved Populations session! Thank you to @riacton.bsky.social, @loismiller.bsky.social, @blakeheller.bsky.social, and others for sharing their work! #2024APPAM #APPAM2024 #econsky 📈📉

Submit your papers for the spring 2025 NBER Gender in the Economy meeting! The theme is "Women in the Digital World". Submission Deadline: 12/9/24 Meeting: 2/28/25 in Cambridge t.co/DGsccq6Blw

Dept of Ed Chief Economist Rajeev Darolia kicks us off with a compelling speech about the importance of data-driven policymaking and the need for researchers to engage in public service.

Kick off #2024APPAM (or is it #APPAM2024?) with us tomorrow morning! @bfelegi.bsky.social @blakeheller.bsky.social @brianholzman.bsky.social and more will be there too 😊

Hadn’t seen a women in education policy research starter pack yet. Please let me know if I missed you… still getting my bearings in the new place. go.bsky.app/PixwBrM

Curious about the impact of library closures? I’ll never forget the pride of having my own library card growing up!📚 Check out @lisahanzl.bsky.social's JMP thread for more insights! #econsky #econJMP

Nice data visulation @toddrjones.bsky.social!

I made a starter pack of government economists. go.bsky.app/K7fAcMi

I started a starter pack of economists working on gender. It's sparsely populated, so please point out people I've missed. go.bsky.app/P6kvUEe

For those on the #econJM, don’t forget to apply to be a Hoover Fellow! Application due 11/18! #econsky

Next up: Ian Calaway on early mentors for exceptional students. This excellent conference is live streaming! 1/N www.nber.org/conferences/...

Are you new to #econsky and searching for your community? Here is a directory of starter packs! Thank you @mubashariqbal.com for your public good!

I put together a quick starter pack of people working on crime! Let me know if you'd like to be added or removed!

I created a Public Econ (broadly defined) starter pack (I didn't see one - let me know if I'm wrong), starting from those I am following, or who are following me. I missed a lot. Please reply below this tweet and tag yourselves #econsky #publiceconomics #econ go.bsky.app/EcFdNWG

Banning noncompetes in the US would raise wages by 4%. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mqecj...

Starter pack for those interested in the politics of education, loosely defined. Please let me know if you'd like to be added (and forgive omissions!). Thanks! go.bsky.app/4LxftVF

Community for Education Scholars in all areas and concentrations looking to find each other! Please reply to this post if you want to be added!! #EducationScholars go.bsky.app/BaXvoap