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A diagram showing different colored humans. The title reads — There have been 646 measles cases confirmed in the current South Carolina outbreak (as of Jan 20, 2026) Red human — unvaccinated (563) Black human — unknown vaccination status (58) Blue human — partially vaccinated (12) Green human — fully vaccinated (13) Receiving both doses of the measles vaccine (MMR vaccine) is 97% effective at preventing measles.

Measles has one of the highest basic reproduction numbers (R₀) of any disease (12 to 18), meaning one infected person can spread it to 12 to 18 others in a fully susceptible population, making it extremely contagious. Need 95% vaccination status to achieve herd immunity. Get vaccinated!!

For those of you going to Chicago NASP 2026, there is a FB group to share travel tips. If you are no longer on FB, drop your favorite Chicago travel tips here below.

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Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, and father released from Dilley immigration detention center Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old who was detained by immigration officers in Minnesota last week, and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, were released from a detention center in Dilley.

Liam is headed home…finally. May he grow up and run for office one day.

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Two School Districts Sue, Claiming Alaska Is Failing Its Constitutional Obligation to Fund Public Education The lawsuit points to the effects of the state’s underfunding, including low proficiency-test scores and dangerous building conditions.

NEW: It’s been over a decade since Alaska significantly increased its funding for public education.

Two school districts are now suing the state for what they say is a long-running failure to give students a “sound basic education.”

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Judge halts dismantling of Education Department, orders fired workers to be reinstated U.S. District Judge Myong Joun said the announced cuts would "likely cripple" the agency.

Good news! #SaveEducation

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Glad you’re here!

Oppose defunding school-based mental health support On April 30, 2025, the US Department of Education cancelled grants funded under the Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program (84.184X) under the Office of Elementary and Secondar...

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Just found this gem of a resource on BlueSky!

Who is still coming off that Post NASP high? Still trying to think of ways to incorporate stuff I learned! What was your favorite session? Anyone do the virtual package?

Formerly anti-vax parents on how they changed their minds: ‘I really made a mistake’ Researchers believe personal stories are more persuasive than facts alone in addressing vaccine skepticism

www.theguardian.com/global/2025/... Research by the CCDH showed that 70% of Covid-19 anti-vax disinfo between February and March 2021 had been generated by 12 individuals with annual revenues of around $36m. ..Joseph Mercola, a content producer who made $7.2m.. RFK Jr, who received > $500,000

Yeah…. Accurate. @stephenking.bsky.social please don’t tell me you’re clairvoyant….

Here’s a great advocacy tool from the Education Law Center to determine how US DOE funneled funding impacts your state.

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A guide to what the U.S. Education Department does (and doesn't) do The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.

Wow, many people that are calling for the dismantling of the DOE don’t really understand what they do, it’s important for education advocates to share truth and correct misinformation. This is a good overview to share with others from a non-partisan news source.

www.npr.org/2025/02/04/n...

Insightful post from Threads I thought I would just drop right here…🎤

What is happening? We’ve officially entered the twilight zone.

Download CDC Guidelines Removed By The Trump Admin The Trump administration is scrubbing the CDC’s website of documents on reproductive rights issues, sexual health, intimate partner violence, and more.

The Trump administration is scrubbing the CDC’s website of documents on reproductive rights issues, sexual health, intimate partner violence, and more.

I'm trying to save them.

You can find the deleted docs at cdcguidelines.com - I'll be adding more over the weekend.

That’s technically doing harm because it could influence poor health choices. I am glad you spoke up!

Autism community fears RFK Jr. would set back decades of progress Advocates worry that as HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could undermine years of work to unlink autism and vaccines and divert precious research dollars to a discredited theory.

Vaccines do not cause autism. Period. Full stop. This has been disproven in literally hundreds of peer reviewed studies conducted independently of big pharma.

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Explaining the Impact of the Federal Funding Pause on People with Disabilities - AAPD Last Updated January 29, 2025 at 9:40pm ET Note: This resource is based on a rapidly evolving situation and will be updated as we receive more information. UPDATE: On the afternoon of January 29, it w...

Updated information about the impact of the funding freeze as of 1/29/25. This has a far reaching impact on individuals with disabilities.

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New data highlights 'achievement gap' for students in the US “There’s a widening achievement gap in this country and it has worsened since the pandemic, especially for grade eight,” said NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr.

From the latest NAEP scores report in 2024…but how do we solve it?

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Supporting Immigrant Families and Upholding Their Rights This blog summarizes the key legal protections of students, including those that are undocumented, and specific actions school psychologists can take to support immigrant students and their families. ...

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Time will only tell but in this moment, policy states that schools do not have to comply with outing undocumented students. We’re not even supposed to ask about a student’s citizenship status so if we don’t officially have the information, we can’t put them.

All children have an EQUAL right to an education in the United States regardless of citizenship status. For more information read this guidance from the U.S. Department of Education.

www.ed.gov/media/docume...

#EBD #EBP #Researchtopractice #SpecialEducation

This threw me for a loop when I read your name since my name is Amber! 😂

a poster of martin luther king jr. that says we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters Alt: A poster of Martin Luther King Jr. that says, "We will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters + righteousness like a mighty stream.".

Black Men In Psych celebrate the legacy & impact of the late great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We honor/uphold his profound commitment to Black Liberation around the world as well as a more diverse, equitable, & inclusive society for all individuals. Rest in Power ✊🏾👊🏾🤜🏾🤛🏾💪🏾💫

#BlackMenInPsych #BMIP

The new administration took the CBP One App offline according to the ACLU. This is used to seek asylum in the US.

If you need resources to advocate check out NASP’s Position on Students Who are Displaced Persons, Refugees, or Asylum Seekers. www.communitypsychology.com/wp-content/u...

It’s #SelfCareSunday. I want to see the last picture of something that brought you joy in the comments below.

If you are feeling the heaviness this week, I want you to know you’re not alone. Do what you need. Take what you need. Just take care of yourself. Find your joy.