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I have always found myself subscribing to education-related topics in my news apps to keep myself abreast of novel educational research, changing state and federal policies, as well as approaches to education, finance, and administrative affairs in schools. I’ve found that working to understand these key aspects continually refreshes my insights, which has always helped me to address challenges, implement positive changes, and support the academic success and well-being of the students that I’ve encountered throughout my career.

As a parent and as a higher education administrator, I have consistently worked to explore a diverse range of perspectives within the Mount Morris School District, my community, my professional spheres, as well as from the State and Federal Boards of Education to foster a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand. I’ve always believed that these efforts help me to make well-rounded decisions that are considerate of the various needs that children and their families may face.

I’ve added some headlines that have caught my eye in recent weeks, and I hope to update this list often. I’m always excited to learn and discuss, so please feel free to send along a great article or book recommendation that you may have!

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To Be, or Not to Be:

What is the Future of the Department of Education?

What Trump is trying to do to the Education Department, explained

Between DOGE and new Secretary Linda McMahon, the department is allegedly on its "final mission.”
by Anna North | Vox

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What Trump’s Second Term Could Mean for New York Schools

President-elect Donald Trump hasn’t yet laid out a detailed plan for his administration’s education policy. But a review of his first term, his campaign promises, and details contained in the 2025 Presidential Transition Project, gives some indication of what might be coming in New York.
by Bianca Fortis | The 74 Million

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What might happen if the Education Department were closed?

President-elect Donald Trump has said he wants to abolish the U.S. Department of Education.
by Jill Barshay, Meredith Kolodner, Jackie Mader, Jon Marcus, Neal Morton, Caroline Preston, Javeria Salman, Christina A. Samuels, Nirvi Shah and Olivia Sanchez | The Hechinger Report

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Where does Linda McMahon, Trump's education secretary nominee, stand on key issues?

McMahon, who has limited practical experience in education apart from serving on state and university boards, is a strong supporter of college alternatives and expanding school choice.
by Zachary Schermele | USA Today

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Trump promised to shut down the education department. Is it possible?

The President said he would give states the power to control education, but it would be extremely difficult
by Rachel Liengang | The Guardian

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What does the education secretary do?

The US Secretary of Education helps set national priorities in a system primarily funded and guided by local governments.
by Dustin Hornbeck | PBS, The Conversation

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February 2025

The Teen-Disengagement Crisis

by Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop | The Atlantic

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The Department of Education's History Shows It is Essential

by Mallory Hutchinson-Tryon | Time

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OPINION: We must acknowledge that students are asking for options beyond the four-year college degree

by Kathleen deLaski | Hechinger Report

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Students struggle to recover from COVID learning loss

by April Rubin | Axios

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12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources

by Laura Ascione | eSchool News

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Increased Costs, Teacher Shortages, Budget Cuts Threaten Special Education

by Scott White | Forbes

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January 2025

The disengagement gap: Why student engagement isn’t what parents expect

by Rebecca Winthorop, Youssef Shoukry, and David Nitkin | Brookings Institution

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OPINION: College is worth it for most students, but its benefits are not equitable

by Diane Cheng | Hechinger Report

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Why Data & AI Literacy are Important Skills for K-12 Students

by Hank Pellissier | The 74 Million

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Yes, the average college tuition cost is dropping across the U.S.

by Nick Perry and Cheyanne Humphrey | Associated Press

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New York Education Department will now calculate chronic absenteeism using algebra

by Kathleen Moore | Times Union

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Latest Common App Trends Show The Future Of Selective College Admissions

by Dr. Aviva Legatt | Forbes

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December 2024

How can higher education help democracy? By boosting civic participation, this group says.

by Jason Gonzales | Chalkbeat

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OPINION: Our system steers most students toward attending college, but it is not realistic or even desirable for everyone

by Daniel Goines | The Hechinger Report

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From school funding to grad requirements: What NY education officials want in the next state budget

by Julian Shen-Berro | Chalkbeat

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How Changes in K-12 Schooling Hampered the Preparation of College Students

by Beckie Supiano | The Chronicle of Higher Education

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I let my students choose how they wanted to be evaluated. Engagement improved, and so did behavior

by John Dorroh | Chalkbeat

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Unlocking AI’s Potential in Higher Education

by Justin Louder | EdSurge

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November 2024

Federal toolkit targets safe, ethical AI use in classrooms

by Laura Ascione | eSchool News

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The Evolution Of Education: From Calculators To Generative AI

by Harsh Singh | Forbes

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A theory for learning numbers without counting gains popularity

by Jill Barshay | Hechinger Report

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NYSED releases standardized test results for 2023-2024 school year

by Johan Sheridan | WTEN

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N.Y. dropping Regents exams as a graduation requirement: Here is the proposed timeline

by Annalise Knudson | Silive

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K-12 digital education must involve inclusion and accessible design

by Rachel F. Adler | The Fulcrum

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October 2024

Artificial Intelligence — Good or Bad for Education?

by George Leef | National Review

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How to get ‘school avoidant’ students with disabilities back to class? Lawsuit pushes for solutions.

by Amy Zimmer | Chalkbeat

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OPINION: Why we need a joint and urgent effort to teach data science and literacy in the U.S.

by Kevin Dykema | The Hechinger Report

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This civics teacher wants her students to see themselves in ‘We the People’

by Erica Meltzer | Chalkbeat

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Most Americans back cellphone bans during class, but fewer support all-day restrictions

by Monica Anderson | Pew Research Center

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Modern Education Demands Atypical Solutions: Why Alternative Learning Pathways Support America's Future

by Karcy Noonan | International Business Times

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September 2024

Opinion: New Toolkit Helps Policymakers Use Research from 4 Decades of Education Reform

by Stephen Bowen | The 74 Million

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Don’t Scrap Standardized Tests. Make Them Fairer.

by Nicholas Lemann | The Chronicle of Higher Educaition

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NY school funding formula needs an overhaul, more than 100 organizations urge

by Julian Shen-Berro | Chalkbeat

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Why millennial parents are questioning university for their kids

by Eliza Filby | CityAM

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Key facts about public school teachers in the U.S.

by Katherine Schaefer | Pew Research Center

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College Uncovered: The Politics of Protest

by Chad Blair | Civil Beat

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August 2024

Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents

by Dr. Kara Stern | SchoolStatus, eSchool News

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Opinion: When Was the Golden Age of American K-12 Education? And How Can We Tell?

by Michael J. Petrilli | The 74 Million

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Dual credit courses are exploding in local high schools. What data measures their success?

by Ciara Meyer | Times Union

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The “Cliff” Approacheth: Pandemic relief funds for education are about to be a thing of the past. How will public schools cope?

by Conor P. Williams | Slate

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Voters become more polarized when presidential candidates take positions on issues in K-12 education

by David M. Houston and Alyssa Barone | The Conversation

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Americans are missing out on big-time benefits of 529 plans — here’s how they can be used for more than just education savings

by Chris Clark | MoneyWise

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July 2024

Can Advanced Placement Scores Still Be Trusted?

by Scott White | Forbes

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N.Y. schools must now notify parents before lockdown, emergency drills

by Annalise Knudson | silive.com

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Opinion: Context Matters in Designing Cybersecurity Tools for K-12

by Trish Sparks and James Lane | Government Technology

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Many Americans Think K-12 STEM Ed Lags Behind Peer Nations. They’re Half-Right

by Amanda Geduld | The 74 Million

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Schools are bracing for the looming "enrollment cliff"

by Jennifer A. Kingson | Axios

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Can A Framework For K-12 Schools Guide Us Through Perilous Political Times?

by Chad Blair | Civil Beat

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June 2024

Opinion: State Accountability Systems Must Look Beyond College & Career Readiness

by Ryan Reyna and Michael Deuser | The 74 Million

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Will K-12 Teacher Shortages Hold Back Growth For The Next Generation?

by Raymond Pierce | Forbes

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K–12 Student Walkouts: A Legislative Remedy

by Stanley Kurtz | National Review

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N.Y. will no longer require Regents exams for a high school diploma under proposed changes

by Annalise Knudson | silive.com

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New teacher recruitment initiative launched in New York

by Michael Mahar | W10

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Stanford will once again require standardized tests for undergraduate admission

by Nanette Asimov | San Francisco Chronicle

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May 2024

Threat Assessment In K-12 Schools Can Detect Early Warning Signs Of Violence

by Kate M. Cassada | Forbes

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N.Y. Education Department hints at big changes to graduation requirements

by Kathleen Moore | Times Union

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Our K-12 Expectations Are Outdated—Here’s A Better Way

by Jamie Merisotis | Forbes

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Cybersecurity is top priority for K-12 edtech leaders

by Laura Ascione | eSchool News

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A quarter of U.S. teachers say AI tools do more harm than good in K-12 education

by Luona Lin | Pew Research Center

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College admissions expected to drop in the fall after first-time increase since pandemic

by Breccan F. Thies | Washington Examiner

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April 2024

5 things to know about education initiatives outlined in recently approved N.Y. state budget

by Annalise Knutson | silive.com

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Half of new state spending on preschool was backed by COVID aid last year, new report finds

by Kalyn Belsha | Chalkbeat

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Tuition Assistance Program set to increase as budget deal nears

by Molly Burke | Time Union

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LISTEN: Students speak out about special education

by Alex Zimmerman | Chalkbeat

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UNESCO alleges social media affects girls' career choices

by Jenny Goldsberry | Washington Examiner

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What happens to your child’s 504 or IEP in college? Experts explain how it works

by Stephanie Thurrott | Today

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March 2024

Education: Where the 2024 candidates stand on the issues

by Diana Paulsen | NBC NEWS

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Four Lessons Science Of Reading Supporters Can Learn From Common Core

by Peter Greene | Forbes

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New FAFSA calculation error by Education Department could further delay some students’ college decisions

by Katie Lobosco | CNN

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New York education officials pitch bill to fix teacher evaluations

by Raga Justin | Times Union

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Higher ed tuition assistance expanded in one-house budgets

by Molly Burke | Times Union

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The Old College Try Democrats have relied on higher education for years. In 2024, they should do things differently.

by Jennifer Berkshire and Jack Schneider | Slate

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February 2024

Career and technical education: A path to success for many

by Reps. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore) | The Hill

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Can the Feds Fix Higher Education?

by George Leef | National Review

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Friday 5: STEAM education in action

by Laura Ascione | eSchool News

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The 4 Education Trends That Will Define 2024

by Talia Milgrom-Elcott | Fobes

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More People Should Know About The Bookworms Literacy Curriculum

by Natalie Wexler | Forbes

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PBS KIDS Launches Civics Content Initiative

by Mercedes Milligan | Animation Magazine

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What Trump is trying to do to the Education Department, explained

What Trump’s Second Term Could Mean for New York Schools

What might happen if the Education Department were closed?

Where does Linda McMahon, Trump's education secretary nominee, stand on key issues?

Trump promised to shut down the education department. Is it possible?

What does the education secretary do?

The Teen-Disengagement Crisis

The Department of Education's History Shows It is Essential

OPINION: We must acknowledge that students are asking for options beyond the four-year college degree

Students struggle to recover from COVID learning loss

12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources

Increased Costs, Teacher Shortages, Budget Cuts Threaten Special Education

The disengagement gap: Why student engagement isn’t what parents expect

OPINION: College is worth it for most students, but its benefits are not equitable

Why Data & AI Literacy are Important Skills for K-12 Students

Yes, the average college tuition cost is dropping across the U.S.

New York Education Department will now calculate chronic absenteeism using algebra

Latest Common App Trends Show The Future Of Selective College Admissions

How can higher education help democracy? By boosting civic participation, this group says.

OPINION: Our system steers most students toward attending college, but it is not realistic or even desirable for everyone

From school funding to grad requirements: What NY education officials want in the next state budget

How Changes in K-12 Schooling Hampered the Preparation of College Students

I let my students choose how they wanted to be evaluated. Engagement improved, and so did behavior

Unlocking AI’s Potential in Higher Education

Federal toolkit targets safe, ethical AI use in classrooms

The Evolution Of Education: From Calculators To Generative AI

A theory for learning numbers without counting gains popularity

NYSED releases standardized test results for 2023-2024 school year

N.Y. dropping Regents exams as a graduation requirement: Here is the proposed timeline

K-12 digital education must involve inclusion and accessible design

Artificial Intelligence — Good or Bad for Education?

How to get ‘school avoidant’ students with disabilities back to class? Lawsuit pushes for solutions.

OPINION: Why we need a joint and urgent effort to teach data science and literacy in the U.S.

This civics teacher wants her students to see themselves in ‘We the People’

Most Americans back cellphone bans during class, but fewer support all-day restrictions

Modern Education Demands Atypical Solutions: Why Alternative Learning Pathways Support America's Future

Opinion: New Toolkit Helps Policymakers Use Research from 4 Decades of Education Reform

Don’t Scrap Standardized Tests. Make Them Fairer.

NY school funding formula needs an overhaul, more than 100 organizations urge

Why millennial parents are questioning university for their kids

Key facts about public school teachers in the U.S.

College Uncovered: The Politics of Protest

Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents

Opinion: When Was the Golden Age of American K-12 Education? And How Can We Tell?

Dual credit courses are exploding in local high schools. What data measures their success?

The “Cliff” Approacheth: Pandemic relief funds for education are about to be a thing of the past. How will public schools cope?

Voters become more polarized when presidential candidates take positions on issues in K-12 education

Americans are missing out on big-time benefits of 529 plans — here’s how they can be used for more than just education savings

Can Advanced Placement Scores Still Be Trusted?

N.Y. schools must now notify parents before lockdown, emergency drills

Opinion: Context Matters in Designing Cybersecurity Tools for K-12

Many Americans Think K-12 STEM Ed Lags Behind Peer Nations. They’re Half-Right

Schools are bracing for the looming "enrollment cliff"

Can A Framework For K-12 Schools Guide Us Through Perilous Political Times?

Opinion: State Accountability Systems Must Look Beyond College & Career Readiness

Will K-12 Teacher Shortages Hold Back Growth For The Next Generation?

K–12 Student Walkouts: A Legislative Remedy

N.Y. will no longer require Regents exams for a high school diploma under proposed changes

New teacher recruitment initiative launched in New York

Stanford will once again require standardized tests for undergraduate admission

Threat Assessment In K-12 Schools Can Detect Early Warning Signs Of Violence

N.Y. Education Department hints at big changes to graduation requirements

Our K-12 Expectations Are Outdated—Here’s A Better Way

Cybersecurity is top priority for K-12 edtech leaders

A quarter of U.S. teachers say AI tools do more harm than good in K-12 education

College admissions expected to drop in the fall after first-time increase since pandemic

5 things to know about education initiatives outlined in recently approved N.Y. state budget

Half of new state spending on preschool was backed by COVID aid last year, new report finds

Tuition Assistance Program set to increase as budget deal nears

LISTEN: Students speak out about special education

UNESCO alleges social media affects girls' career choices

What happens to your child’s 504 or IEP in college? Experts explain how it works

Education: Where the 2024 candidates stand on the issues

Four Lessons Science Of Reading Supporters Can Learn From Common Core

New FAFSA calculation error by Education Department could further delay some students’ college decisions

New York education officials pitch bill to fix teacher evaluations

Higher ed tuition assistance expanded in one-house budgets

The Old College Try Democrats have relied on higher education for years. In 2024, they should do things differently.

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