The Next Threat to Education: Congress’ Budget Reconciliation Here’s what families, advocates, and education leaders need to know — and what we can do about it

This is an amazing resource from @edtrust.bsky.social-- clearly lays out what's at stake with the upcoming budget reconciliation process in Congress, and steps you can take to act. edtrust.org/rti/the-next...

YouTube video by Texas AFT March 11, 2025: Josh Cowen Testimony

I’m thinking of the folks in Texas who’ve fought against vouchers.

It’s hard to stand up to billionaires trying impose their will on policy, but it’s the right thing to do.

A year from now and 10 years from now, my warning to TX legislators will stand👇

youtu.be/gitW4oq6ghE?...

A look at education bills filed so far this session at the General Assembly From teacher raises to school choice, here's a look at education bills filed in the 2025 session of the North Carolina state legislature.

Both the House and Senate deadlines for bill filing have passed with nearly 300 education-related bills filed. Those bills now must be voted through at least 1 chamber of the General Assembly by May 8 to have a chance at becoming law. www.ednc.org/a-look-at-ed...

NC Court of Appeals gives over 60,000 challenged voters 15 days to prove eligibility The majority wrote that, even though they have the authority to completely throw out the contested ballots, they decided to instead mandate a cure period for most of the challenged voters.

NC Court of Appeals judges ruled that over 65,000 votes cast in the 2024 Supreme Court race should be recounted. The court ordered that voters whose eligibility was challenged should be given 15 days to provide documentation showing they're able to vote. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

New Policy Brief Co-Authored by PFPS and Advancement Project Links Private Education Vouchers to Public School Closures

New Policy Brief Co-Authored by PFPS and Advancement Project Links Private Education Vouchers to Public School Closures pfps.org/new-policy-b...

NC House GOP bill would raise teacher pay 22%. Does it have a chance of passing? The legislation would provide teachers with raises ranging from $9,000 to $12.280 a year. Here’s how much it would cost.

NC House GOP bill would raise teacher pay 22%. Does it have a chance of passing? HB192 includes a $50,000 starting salary & extra pay for a master’s degree. Passage of $1.5 billion plan uncertain given state revenue forecast & Senate. #nced #ncpol #ncga www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

Applications are now open for the 2025-26 cohort of the Education Policy Fellowship! Apply today to join the only statewide program of its kind focusing on leadership and professional development in the context of education policy.

Learn more: ncforum.org/epf

NC teachers want more DEI in schools. What else a new report shows about educator morale. In addition to supporting more DEI, North Carolina’s teacher morale was slightly higher than the national average in the new Education Week survey.

North Carolina teachers want more DEI in schools. What else a new report shows about educator morale. Majority of NC teachers who responded to Education Week State of Teaching survey said adding more DEI to curriculum could improve their morale. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #ncpol

New Data Alert! 🚨

Our latest release of OpinionatED Poll reveals voter insights on vouchers & safe, welcoming & inclusive schools.

Check out the additional findings here bit.ly/43fBt1k
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#NCED The federal administration has repeatedly called for the closure of the Department of Education which could cause NC to lose $1,175,533,403 in education funding, leaving a massive gap to be filled by our state government.

Learn more: edlawcenter.org/research/trump…

What the Assault on Public Education Means for Kids with Disabilities The future of the Department of Education may hinge on the world views of two billionaires who abhor what they perceive as weakness and waste.

“The vast majority of I.D.E.A. rights only apply to public-school. These rights are all lost when a student goes to a private school.”
—Jessica Levin, my colleague this year @edlawcenter.bsky.social
on the false voucher scheme promises for students w/disabilities
www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...

» Federal Education Funding Data Dashboard Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan

Find out how much federally funded education programs benefit students in **each congressional district** in the US

In this crucial new dashboard tool @UmichPoverty
poverty.umich.edu/federal-educ...

NC Education Policy Fellows getting ready to advocate for our students and educators on Capitol Hill today 💪🏻❤️ @thencforum.bsky.social