Senator Duckworth joins Rachel coming up next.

U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.

The madness continues. Ending support for global vaccines is cruel and puts us all at risk. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/h...

This is worth a share.

It’s Time for Higher Education Leadership to Embrace 'Good Trouble’ Legislative setbacks to equity beckon colleges and universities to take bold and creative strategies to reaffirm their commitment to equitable access to resources and opportunities in education

Pleased to see my colleagues at BU Wheelock resisting in the face of continued efforts to stop DEI momentum.

www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/arti...

From 2010 to 2016 (latest data I have ), NIH research contributed to EVERY drug approved by the FDA

AOC and Bernie in front of the rally crowd in Denver

Zoomed out crowd shot of 34,000 people in downtown Denver with Colorado mountains in the background

Tonight an unbelievable **34,000 people** gathered for our Denver rally to take on billionaires and win our country back.

This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.

Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.

And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).

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BU faculty member Brooke Nichols has created these trackers to estimate the impact of defunding USAID. So very tough to watch as the US turns into a country without a heart.

People who send their kids to high schools that cost $55k a year have a lot of nerve complaining that per pupil expenditure in public schools is too high but what do I know.

Thank you to all our amazing and inspiring heroes! We were proud to honor you in Washington, D.C. today, and we’re grateful for the compassion and above-and-beyond service you provide your communities every day.

The trump EO to close ED is emblematic of what the GOP doesn’t value: services for people who are poor and have disabilities, studying how to improve our nation’s education system, getting people in and through higher education, and civil rights. Speaks volumes about the character of the GOP.

Are Schools Succeeding? Education Department Cuts Could Make It Hard to Know At least 800 education department research employees and outside partners have lost jobs. The cuts will decimate research and data collection.

I keep hearing the question: What's the biggest impact of Trump education disruptions so far? My answer: Research. Data. Knowledge on how students are doing and how schools might improve. All of this is being decimated. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/u...

The Trump Administration’s Layoffs at the Department of Education | DQC As states continue their work to get young people through school and into postsecondary education and the workforce, they need the federal government to be a partner in that effort, not a hindrance.

“The mission of the Department of Education is and always has been to support states, communities, and families by bringing together information on what works so that schools can best educate children.” @dqcdata.bsky.social dataqualitycampaign.org/news/the-tru...

Collegial Conversations: How Higher Education Changes Lives Lynn Gangone has spent her extensive career toggling between universities and major professional associations. In this Q&A, Lynn Gangone reflects on advocacy in higher education

In this conversation with Jay Halfond, Lynn Gangone reflects on her career of advocating for expanding the reach of higher education.

www.bu.edu/wheelock/new...

POV: Accommodations Provided to Students with Disabilities Under 504 Plans Are Now Threatened Pending lawsuit, if successful, “would significantly restrict the civil rights and freedoms of people with disabilities”

Excellent piece by my colleague, Zach Rossetti on Section 504 and its importance for protecting the rights of students with disabilities in light of the current lawsuit attempting to limit its impact
www.bu.edu/articles/202...

POV: Cuts to Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences Equals High Risk and Low Reward Gutting funding for grants will have a long-term and devastating impact on our efforts to improve educational outcomes

Thank you @davidchard1.bsky.social for this piece on the risks of cutting funding to the Institute of Education Sciences: www.bu.edu/articles/202...

Very concerning. Dr. Carr was the consummate professional. Knowledgeable of her Center’s work and the glue that held NCES together for years.

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Trump and Musk’s needless cuts to the RELs will leave children behind all across the nation, including in communities like yours // “[The REL] helped us develop resources that our teachers could use, that our leaders could use … I can’t say enough about how important they were.”

The Implications of a 504 Rollback on Disability and Economic Justice Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a cornerstone of U.S. disability rights legislation. It was one of the first laws passed that directly supported

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a cornerstone of disability rights legislation. Today, 17 states are trying to roll back its protections across education, employment, health care, housing, & more.

New analysis from @kingsfloyd.bsky.social and the Disability Economic Justice Collaborative.

How Marco Rubio helped bury American soft power This is why his boss once called him "Liddle Marco."

"USAID's funding is roughly 0.3 % of total federal spending. That’s quite a bargain, considering the vital role USAID plays in sustaining America’s 'soft power.' It’s no wonder Trump hates USAID. After all, MAGA only appreciates hard power." by @playtyperguy.com

www.publicnotice.co/p/usaid-dest...

Earlier this month, we came together to celebrate Lucy Wheelock on what would have been her 168th birthday.
Happy Birthday, Lucy!

Welcome home, Leonard. It’s been a long time coming.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IN CASE OF ICE: CONOCE TUS DERECHOS EN CASO DE ENCUENTRO CON ICE:

DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR. ICE cannot enter your home without a warrant signed by a judge. Tell the agents to show you the warrant by sliding it under the door. NO ABRAS TU PUERTA. ICE no puede entrar a tu casa sin una orden firmada por un juez. Diles a los agentes que te muestren la orden deslizándola debajo de la puerta.

ASK THEM TO LEAVE. If ICE doesn't have a warrant, tell them you do not consent for them to enter your home and ask them to leave. At work, ICE cannot enter employee-only areas without permission. 2 PÍDALES QUE SE VAYAN. Si ICE no tiene una orden judicial, diles que no das tu consentimiento para que entren a tu casa y pídeles que se vayan. En el trabajo, ICE no puede ingresar a áreas exclusivas para empleados sin permiso.

REMAIN SILENT. You have the right to remain silent. If the agents ask you questions, tell them, "I wish to remain silent." PERMANECE EN SILENCIO. Tienes derecho a permanecer en silencio. Si los agentes te hacen preguntas, diles: "Deseo permanecer en silencio".

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.

EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.

Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

This is so smart. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social , thoughts ?

And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions !

We all look forward to reading your thoughts

People on X are calling for AOC's arrest for posting this.... so I am posting it everywhere!

Remember the counter-factual ESSER money helped; it just wasn't enough

{new} Please don’t go around saying ESSER “didn’t work” —>

www.chadaldeman.com/p/remember-t...

If you or someone you know has had a particular research project suspended by recent actions at IES, please get in touch either by DM or by replying here.

There are journalists who'd like to report on this.

Institute of Education Sciences was a George W Bush innovation

Republicans made it happen, as part of NCLB

Education Sciences Act of 2002

Idea was to provide a research base for its accountability: here are scientifically-tested methods than can improve education