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Trump’s first 100 days, an influx of AI-assisted ‘bot’ students, & hard landing in Houston

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I learned that identity-theft-based “bot students” not only steal financial aid but also block real students from enrolling and building community in already struggling community colleges.

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I learned that identity-theft-based “bot students” not only steal financial aid but also block real students from enrolling and building community in already struggling community colleges.

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Trump’s first 100 days, an influx of AI-assisted ‘bot’ students, & hard landing in Houston: 🏆 Best Journalism of the Week 🏆 (04/24/25)

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I learned that universities often downplay how well economic-based admissions strategies preserve diversity, likely because real economic inclusion costs them more than race-based preferences.

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I learned that universities often downplay how well economic-based admissions strategies preserve diversity, likely because real economic inclusion costs them more than race-based preferences.

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Calling bullsh**t on college’s contradictory diversification claims

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Questioning 70 years of integration, a controversial new Netflix show, & FOMO for secret texts

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I learned that even though regional colleges like SIU are lifelines for immigrant and low-income communities, federal cuts to DEI and research funding threaten the access and support those students depend on.

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I learned that even though regional colleges like SIU are lifelines for immigrant and low-income communities, federal cuts to DEI and research funding threaten the access and support those students depend on.

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Questioning 70 years of integration, a controversial new Netflix show, & FOMO for secret texts: 🏆 Best Journalism of the Week 🏆 (03/28/25)

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DFER's voucher rebellion, a school victory against ICE, & the new Pope's yearbook pic

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I learned that strong, strategic advocacy from school leaders and communities can successfully protect immigrant students, even against federal-level immigration actions.

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I learned that strong, strategic advocacy from school leaders and communities can successfully protect immigrant students, even against federal-level immigration actions.

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DFER's voucher rebellion, a school victory against ICE, & the new Pope's yearbook pic: 🏆 Best Journalism of the Week 🏆 (05/09/25)

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It's no secret that, despite concerns about equity, quality and funding, private school choice is increasingly popular with Republican lawmakers and parents. (By one account, New Hampshire will be the 17th state in the nation to enact a universal school choice program in recent years.)

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The enduring popularity of anti-DEI efforts, ed reporters share concerns & Tawnell to the Times

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I learned that reporting on public policy changes, like guaranteed income for student nurses, can humanize big issues by showing how even small financial support can drastically improve real lives.

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I learned that reporting on public policy changes, like guaranteed income for student nurses, can humanize big issues by showing how even small financial support can drastically improve real lives.

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The enduring popularity of anti-DEI efforts, ed reporters share concerns, & Tawnell to the Times: 🏆 Best Journalism of the Week 🏆 (05/02/25)

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A wild week in DC, non-traditional education news, & Trump’s big commencement speech

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I learned that despite big headlines about federal education policy, it’s often the hidden challenges like poor bilingual staffing or special ed denial that quietly block student progress every day.

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I learned that despite big headlines about federal education policy, it’s often the hidden challenges like poor bilingual staffing or special ed denial that quietly block student progress every day.

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A wild week in DC, non-traditional education news, & Trump’s big commencement speech: 🏆 Best Education Journalism of the Week 🏆 (06/06/2025)

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I learned how unchecked narratives during the pandemic misled the public about school safety, showing how essential it is for media to ask for evidence, especially when reporting on kids and education policy.

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I learned how unchecked narratives during the pandemic misled the public about school safety, showing how essential it is for media to ask for evidence, especially when reporting on kids and education policy.

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A harsh critique of COVID coverage — & how to do better next time

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School closings, reconsidering leniency, & a new doc from the guy behind 'Waiting for Superman'

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I learned that when schools shift toward leniency without structure or support, students with disabilities can be the first to fall through the cracks.

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I learned that when schools shift toward leniency without structure or support, students with disabilities can be the first to fall through the cracks.

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School closings, reconsidering leniency, & a new doc from the guy behind 'Waiting for Superman' : 🏆 Best Journalism of the Week 🏆 (05/23/25)

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But stories that seem truly significant to me include the continued spread of school cellphone bans ( Baltimore Banner, Associated Press, Statesman Journal, NBC News, Ithaca Voice, Park Record, Alaska's News Source), enrollment declines and announced school closings ( Los Angeles Times, Fort Worth Star Telegram, AJC, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, KXAN) and schools and districts reconsidering overly lenient attendance, grading, and student behavior policies ( Ideastream, Texas Tribune, Chalkbeat Chicago).

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I learned that positive literacy outcomes in Southern states are being underreported, likely due to political bias or complexity, which shows how media framing can silence meaningful educational progress for marginalized communities.

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I learned that positive literacy outcomes in Southern states are being underreported, likely due to political bias or complexity, which shows how media framing can silence meaningful educational progress for marginalized communities.

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A half-dozen theories about skimpy coverage of the red-state literacy surge

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An ‘F’ for equity, conference controversy, & AI-based ed reporting

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I learned that even well-intended equity grading policies can spark major backlash when they’re not clearly communicated or understood by the public.

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I learned that even well-intended equity grading policies can spark major backlash when they’re not clearly communicated or understood by the public.

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An ‘F’ for equity, conference controversy, & AI-based ed reporting: 🏆 Best Education Journalism of the Week 🏆 (05/30/25)