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@realjennofdc.bsky.social

Education policy and general legal wonkery with a sprinkling of writing, reading, and reptiles Co-host, Can We Get A Minute? Podcast Views and opinions are my own.

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Imposter syndrome affects more people than you might think β€” including parents. ⚠️

This week on Can We Get a Minute, we explore how building trust with parents can strengthen student success and community engagement. πŸ’‘

🎧 Tune in today: https://youtu.be/KD8Bd8y_3uw

#All4Ed #ParentEngagement

05.11.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are we building pathways that actually close more doors than they open?

Let's talk about it! πŸŽ™οΈ

Senior Advisors Charlotte Cahill & Kyle Hartung unpack some uncomfortable truths in the latest Can We Get a Minute?

🎧 Catch the latest episode β†’ https://bit.ly/3LBMbYU

30.10.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So excited to finally have this out in the world!

#edusky

08.10.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Submitted some short stories today . . . my secret is obsessing over the last round of edits and then hitting "send" on the submission so fast I just start screaming. In case anyone wants to replicate the process.

01.08.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also my husband and I always go to La Lanterna when we are in town. I call it "romantic calzones", but they also have a literal flight of lasagnas! We also like Ippudo Ramen, which I know has a few locations now (if you go get the eggplant buns!)

www.ippudous.com
www.lalanterna.nyc

31.07.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When we are in the city, our fav thing is to get warm Levain cookies (the one on 77th/Amsterdam) and then walk through Central Park: enter at Strawberry Fields then down to the Bethesda Fountain to see the turtles and performers. If you want, you can walk through to the Met on the east side.

31.07.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Really proud of this one! Please check-out our highlight of the bipartisan work around digital equity for students that is ongoing in New Mexico.

02.07.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

This moment was so shocking to me. What is the implication? That we are removing federal civil rights protections and its ok that some states won't do a good job??

McMahon came to ease concerns about block granting and I don't think she is accomplishing that today.

21.05.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Testing the Waters: Understanding School Assessments as Season 1 Draws to a Close S1 E10
YouTube video by All4Ed Testing the Waters: Understanding School Assessments as Season 1 Draws to a Close S1 E10

Can we get a minute? @rebecalynda.bsky.social @realjennofdc.bsky.social talk w/ @afhyslop.bsky.social of All4Ed on how standardized assessments actually work, who decides what goes on these tests, & why they matter beyond just measuring student performance. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bnw...

15.04.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Can we get a minute? πŸ‘€
@rebecalynda.bsky.social & @realjennofdc.bsky.social talk with @ziyuzhou.bsky.social from All4Ed about how federal education data uncovers hidden inequities in our systems. Don't miss this eye-opening convo! πŸŽ™οΈ πŸ“Š
πŸ“½οΈ: youtu.be/bBdBSqo-1_I

08.04.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can we get a minute? πŸ‘‹
@realjennofdc.bsky.social & @rebecalynda.bsky.social bring on federal government relations expert Blair Wriston from @edtrust.bsky.social to help teachers make sense of the rapid changes happening at the federal level!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=02ap...

02.04.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow!
@realjennofdc.bsky.social & @rebecalynda.bsky.social bring on federal government relations expert Blair Wriston from @edtrust.bsky.social to help teachers make sense of the rapid changes happening at the federal level! Don't miss it - Enjoy this sneak peak!
all4ed.org/podcast/can-...

31.03.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can we get a minute? 'Cause we're BACK! 🀩
@realjennofdc.bsky.social and @rebecalynda.bsky.social welcome @philliplovell.bsky.social for a timely conversation about perseverance in education advocacy during challenging political climates!

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjER...

#EDUSky

25.03.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning to those of you fighting for education this morning in Washington DC! We're here standing with you. We're here to fight for these kids!!

#EdMatters #ProtectOurKids

14.03.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How do you effectively dismantle the Dpt of Ed without going through Congress? You fire a ton of employees, which is what we anticipate is happening tonight at 6pm. @all4ed.bsky.social was proud to join the rally at ED today to support our civil servants & the essential work of the agency. #edusky

11.03.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you free tomorrow? Because we need a minute. πŸ€”
@realjennofdc.bsky.social & @rebecalynda.bsky.social sit down with Kristen Hengtgen of @edtrust.bsky.social to tackle the often overlooked but critical role of college and career counseling in schools. Be sure to tune in tomorrow! #EDUSky

03.03.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Umm, Can We Get A Minute? πŸ€”

ICYMI: join Jazmin Flores PeΓ±a, @realjennofdc.bsky.social, and @rebecalynda.bsky.social for this week's podcast episode where we explore the complex world of English learners and what that can mean for those in our school systems.

Watch here: youtu.be/rdXjaZbo-SU

27.02.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We have a consistent issue with this line of thinking politically - you can't fail to fund something, work to sabotage it, and then stand around asking why it didn't work. Let's stop the political games and actually fund programs that we know work for our students.

#edusky

26.02.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Federal Investments in Elementary Education

Another day… another hearing.

Join us over at @all4ed.bsky.social where we’ll follow the House’s hearing on Federal Investments in Elementary Education at 10:30aET

appropriations.house.gov/schedule/hea...

26.02.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

@delauro.house.gov calling for Reps to put their name on a bill and let their constituents see if they want to close the Dept of Ed is so powerful. We know the public doesn't support this and apparently they do too, if they are trying to hide their efforts.

26.02.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Umm, Can We Get A Minute? πŸ€”
Tomorrow join Jazmin Flores PeΓ±a, @realjennofdc.bsky.social, and @rebecalynda.bsky.social for a NEW podcast episode where we explore the complex world of English learners. It's an INCREDIBLE discussion you won't want to miss!
#EDUsky

24.02.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out the new "Can We get a Minute?" πŸŽ™οΈ

Today's episode features All4Ed's Dir. of Prof. Learning and Leadership @askadam3.bsky.social, who chats about the role of technology in schools and current policies being considered, including #AI. #EDUSky

all4ed.org/podcast/can-...

18.02.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tune in tomorrow for a new episode of "Can We get a Minute?"

Hosts @realjennofdc.bsky.social and @rebecalynda.bsky.social talk with All4Ed's Dir. of Prof. Learning and Leadership @askadam3.bsky.social about the role of technology in schools and current policies being considered. Enjoy this preview!

17.02.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A cheat sheet for those asking: Did my Senator show up for kids during yesterday’s hearing? Please join us in thanking those that did!

#edusky

14.02.2025 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Senator Kim's emotion reflects the reality that so many of us know: we are talking about people, not numbers. Real educators, parents, students, administrators, school and district leaders. The education system is all of the dedicated people who work to teach and support our students every day.

13.02.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Critical questions from the Senator: If private schools take federal money for vouchers, will they be allowed to turn away students based on disability or other protected status? McMahon is unfortunately unwilling to answer.

#edusky

13.02.2025 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Senator Blunt Rochester showing the real emotion so many feel: "This is important, our students are important"

#edusky

13.02.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Linda McMahon is on the record now saying it is "not the President's plan to defund the programs" in ED, but our educators, students, and families deserve details for the many critical programs that provide support, services, and even food for children nationwide.

13.02.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

As McMahon begins her opening statement, it is important to reiterate that fed law prohibits ED from mandating curricula and standards. We cannot return to states what they already have and efforts to decrease services that support our most vulnerable students will harm not help our nation.

13.02.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Nomination of Linda McMahon to serve as Secretary of Education | The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

Linda McMahon's hearing on her appointment as the next Secretary of Education is beginning. You can watch live here: www.help.senate.gov/hearings/nom...

#edusky

13.02.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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