Can We Get A Minute?

Big things are happening over here. We’re taking a break this week to bring you a very special episode next week… you might want to turn on notifications. It’ll be a good one!

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Don't miss out on All4Ed's new podcast, @getaminutepod.bsky.social! This week, Jazmin Flores Peña talks with @realjennofdc.bsky.social and @rebecalynda.bsky.social about the complex world of English learners, dual language learners, and bilingual education. #EDUsky

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Teachers will always “say the thing”

Such a powerful statement from our Ranking Member @delauro.house.gov

Voters support increasing funding for most areas in Education - especially funding for creating a positive & welcoming environment for all students, K–12 public schools, career and college preparation, ECE, teacher salaries, & providing high-speed internet. #OpinionatED

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

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Umm, Can We Get A Minute? 🤔
Tomorrow join Jazmin Flores Peña, @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

We're showing some love to @pattymurray.bsky.social, Senator Baldwin, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social, @lisamurkowski.bsky.social, Senator Hassan, @bluntrochester.senate.gov, @kim.senate.gov, Senator Marshall, @kaine.senate.gov, Senator Collins, and @markey.senate.gov!

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.

Sign on to Protect Public Education | All4Ed Public education is at a crossroads, and your voice has never been more important. As the new Secretary of Education takes office, we must make it clear that a strong and effective U.S. Department of ...

Use your voice to support our nation’s public education system. Sign the letter to protect the key functions of ED and ensure the next secretary does as well. www.all4ed.org/publiced

Statement from All4Ed CEO Amy Loyd on the Nomination of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education | All4Ed February 13, 2025 I cannot support the nomination of Linda McMahon for U.S. Secretary of Education. McMahon’s policy agenda is a wrapped box with no present inside. She says she is going to put educat...

Statement from our CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social: "We oppose Linda McMahon's nomination as Secretary of Education. Trump's actions have already weakened the Dept. of Education. McMahon will continue this harmful trend." Read full statement here: bit.ly/40PAhi4 #SpeakUpForEd #Edusky

"I believe teaching is one of the most noble professions we have in our country. We have, in our country, so many good, dedicated teachers." - the Honorable Linda McMahon

We agree! Now, she MUST ensure that her department supports teachers rather than attacks them!

#EduSky #SpeakUpforED

It’s disappointing to hear Sen. Tim Scott say that there is no one better than Ms. McMahon to lead @usedgov.bsky.social when there are countless incredible educators, administrators and higher education leaders that have the deep expertise to lead our nation’s Education agency.

Today, Linda McMahon answers the Senate’s questions in her hearing to be the next EdSec. She should also answer teachers questions at #QuestionsforLinda #EduSky

Voters agree with @sanders.senate.gov. 68% of voters want to increase funding for public schools over vouchers. We let the voters speak for themselves, our next Education Secretary should too.

#SpeakUpforEd #Edusky

1) Happy Black History Month!
2) Happy Career and Technical Education Month!
3) Did you watch the House Committee on Education & Workforce’s hearing this morning on The State of American Education? It was fascinating. lnkd.in/ewtpMUuK

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#CTE #edpolicy #edusky #BlackHistoryMonth

Actually, Rep. Mackenzie @all4ed.bsky.social polling shows that parents want to invest in public education NOT in vouchers that allow private schools to exclude some students. all4ed.org/opinionated

Any teacher would welcome parents to engage!

“Children don’t learn when they are hungry or sick.” @repbonamici.bsky.social

The federal government does not dictate curricula! A great reminder from @repbonamici.bsky.social

Rep. Bonamici raises an incredible point. Voucher systems would not serve rural communities where private education options are unavailable

Watching this hearing and I just need to know… where was this foreign money?!? I had a monthly copy limit!

Another former teacher Rep. Mannion spent years in the classroom and is reminding us that education is the great equalizer and the great stabilizer.

The problem with these private schools being funded with public dollars is that they can reject students - students with disabilities, low income students, and others

“The conversation we should be having is how do we lower the cost of education not discourage it.” -Rep. Hayes

Former teacher, Rep. Hayes reminding us off all the ways the Department protects all children

Rep. Alma Adams, a former teacher, said it best - we need to invest in our nation’s teachers! 👏👏

Rep. Takano is asking all the witnesses if ED should be abolished. No one has said “yes.”

Rep. Wilson says parents our under attack…

Teachers? Is that true?

In my classrooms, parents were my partners!

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