Jason Gonzales

From National Student Clearinghouse (folks at the Education Department will be happy to see this, since many in higher ed blamed the apparent freshman decline on the FAFSA crisis):

As expected, Under Secretary Kvaal says in a statement tonight that the department is "encouraged and relieved."

I really love this story.

Will it snow where I live. I don't plan to give you a location, I just want to know :)

Mostly accurate. Also, this was sent to me so not sure the credit.

(Disclaimer that Civic News Company/@chalkbeat.org still rocks so make sure you're following us.)

If y'all didn't know, I am a big Broncos fan. Feeling the need to say, Go Broncos, but also what a wild Monday Night Football game.

Up or down, Jameis Winston is the GOAT of fun football.

And I supported Jeudy throughout the years, even coming into this game. Looks like those days are over.

Thank you, my friend!

Someone sent me a PR pitch today. 🤷🏽‍♂️

Anyway, happy Thanksgiving to all of you out there. Eat lots, enjoy your friends or family, or both. It's been a year of highs and lows for me, including a recent minor eye surgery. But thankful to be here every day, especially to call @chalkbeat.org my home.

A great opportunity. Let me know if you have any questions about the fellowship from someone who has gone through it.

Also, related to the HE topic, this is still one of the more important stories I've reported here in Colorado: www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/202...

USDOE always said "on or before Dec. 1." After last year, there wasn't a lot of faith among my sources they would release before. But, as I've reported, Beta testing went well.

Apologies that I won't be reporting on this today with Colorado perspectives. Im out until Monday.

This year's FAFSA is officially open. Early review says it's 'a piece of cake' The FAFSA form is now open to students hoping to get help paying for college in the 2025-26 academic year. Students can expect a much smoother process compared to the last cycle.

The FAFSA form is now open to students hoping to get help paying for college in the 2025-26 academic year. Students can expect a much smoother process compared to the last cycle.

Great to be connected with all of you here. For those new to us, we cover higher ed where it matters most: at the local level. And we do it in partnership with more than a dozen newsrooms across the country. Here's a list of our partners on this platform so far: bsky.app/profile/did:...

Same goes for higher ed sources!

Anybody got a good starter pack for following teachers/education voices? Post in the comments, please!

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As I told the Chalkbeat team, until I am corrected, I am calling @bsky.app posts Blueps.

Gov. Jared Polis’ budget plan would most impact districts with declining enrollment. However, legislators will have the most say on next year’s budget. Colorado districts hoped for budget stability. Gov. Jared Polis’ proposal now has them worried.

Colorado's Joint Budget Committee will have a lot to sort out in the 2025-26 budget, including figuring out whether they can create budget stability for schools.

Why Did Ben Sasse Resign as President of the University of Florida? Florida’s star president, Ben Sasse, was among the best paid university presidents ever. He promised a conservative overhaul, but then he resigned, leaving controversy and an embarrassing drop in the ...

Ben Sasse promised a conservative overhaul at the University of Florida. But then he resigned, leaving controversy and an embarrassing drop in the U.S. News rankings.

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Anybody out there?