Nancy E. Bailey

Monkey Sounds, “White Power” and the N-Word: Racial Harassment Against Black Students Ignored Under Trump Since Trump returned to office, the Education Department’s civil rights office has not resolved a single racial harassment investigation. It sends a message that “people impacted by racial discriminat...

Since Trump returned to office, the Education Department’s civil rights office has not resolved a single racial harassment investigation.

It sends a message that “people impacted by racial discrimination ... don’t matter,” one attorney said.

(Published Dec. 2025)

Will School Choice Destroy Athletics as We Know It? - Nancy Bailey's Education Website Americans love sports, but what happens to athletic programs when democratic public schools close? Privatizing public education, so-called school choice, means drastic changes, as school officials gra...

As Americans enjoy the Super Bowl & the Winter Olympics, they might want to ask: What impact will school choice have on the All-American public school sports competitions that communities have always held dear? nancyebailey.com/2026/02/08/w...

Will School Choice Kill Athletics? Nancy Bailey, a retired teacher and longtime blogger, asked a good question this week-- Will school choice destroy athletics as we know it?

Will School Choice Kill Athletics?
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Nancy Bailey: Will School Choice Kill School Sports? Nancy Bailey is a retired educator and a dedicated ally of public schools. She understands the importance of public schools as the heart of communities, which bring parents together and teach citiz…

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i would rather have a robust public education system with a big comfy budget thx

They care nothing for the next generation or the earth's future. They're also showing how uneducated they truly are.

So much for clean air.

A Subsidy For the Few: Vouchers Leaving Public Schools, Students Behind | NEA Sold as a way for to help students in underresourced schools, voucher programs disproportionately benefit affluent families with children already enrolled in private schools.

School vouchers are the scam of the century.
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Research Contradicts “Science of Reading” Media Story Being Sold "[TikTok] videos become situated as the credible source around a public discourse where misinformation is often communicated." (Rowe, et al., RRQ, 2025)

The Science of Reading is about promoting questionable programs that cost states plenty of money.
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It's jarring to see how much money is going to ICE instead of education, healthcare, public transportation, international aid, green energy infrastructure, and the arts, but I guess that's the point.

no one desperately needs a ballroom… ever
food water education & a just healthy planet - yes

Department Of Education Sternly Announces It Is Counting To 3

Department Of Education Sternly Announces It Is Counting To 3 https://theonion.com/department-of-education-sternly-announces-it-is-counting-to-3/

Nancy Bailey: Will School Choice Kill School Sports? Nancy Bailey is a retired educator and a dedicated ally of public schools. She understands the importance of public schools as the heart of communities, which bring parents together and teach citiz…

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Will School Choice Kill Athletics? Nancy Bailey, a retired teacher and longtime blogger, asked a good question this week-- Will school choice destroy athletics as we know it?

Will School Choice Kill Athletics?
open.substack.com/pub/curmudgu...

this progression really has been astonishing to watch as someone with a Filthy Liberal Arts Education

Mrs. Frazzled: “Return to Traditional Education” Is A Dogwhistle - Network For Public Education Mrs. Frazzled is an education blogger and Tik Tokker. She’s recently been studying up on classical education. I keep seeing the phrase “classical education” pop up whenever I research Christian nation...

I keep seeing the phrase “classical education” pop up whenever I research Christian nationalism’s slow march into our schools. I have learned so much about it and it’s freaking me out, so I wanted to share it all with you! networkforpubliceducation.org/blog-content... #EducationMatters

Trump Education Department cracks down on college student voting programs College students, who tend to vote more Democratic, represent one of the fastest-growing voting blocs.

The Department of Education has launched investigations into two universities’ student voting programs, targeting efforts to expand ballot access for young people.

The administration’s stance: “Universities should be focused on teaching, learning, and research — not influencing elections.”

Students across North Texas walk out over ICE as state threatens consequences for districts School leaders say they're navigating discipline, free‑speech rights, and new pressure from state officials.

In deep-red Texas students organized a disciplined, courageous walkout against ICE. What unfolded was not chaos, but civic education in motion—teenagers asserting constitutional rights and solidarity in the face of institutional threats and political cruelty..
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In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department • Florida Phoenix WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock this week in the for...

In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department #Education floridaphoenix.com/2026/02/05/r...

Oh look! UK students have a problem with debt too. When will leaders realize that education is critical for a peaceful future?

Look around. The case for more, not less, liberal arts education remains stronger than ever.

Every child deserves climate education. Empower future generations with knowledge about ecosystems, sustainability & solutions. Education is the root of change. 📚🌍 #ClimateEducation #SDGs

Another serious sports issue. Thanks for mentioning, Gary.

ICYMI: Tech Sunday Edition (2/8) I’m directing a community theater production of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, a show you probably don’t know but should.

ICYMI: Tech Sunday Edition (2/8) - Peter Greene's weekly education article roundup. open.substack.com/pub/curmudgu... #EducationMatters

Will School Choice Destroy Athletics as We Know It? - Nancy Bailey's Education Website Americans love sports, but what happens to athletic programs when democratic public schools close? Privatizing public education, so-called school choice, means drastic changes, as school officials gra...

As Americans enjoy the Super Bowl & the Winter Olympics, they might want to ask: What impact will school choice have on the All-American public school sports competitions that communities have always held dear? nancyebailey.com/2026/02/08/w...

Here’s @tennessean reporter @Vivian_E_Jones calling out governor hopeful @MarshaBlackburn for spewing education privatization talking points to a privatization vouchers/charters lobbyist propaganda arm — As she ducks local press and actual citizens and debates 🤔

A smart country would fund the hell out of education rather than giving all the money to billionaires and corporations.

www.theguardian.com Outrage after US Congress votes to slash $125m in funding to replace toxic lead pipes

Outrage after US Congress votes to slash $125m in funding to replace toxic lead pipes

Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.

No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.

Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...