Very excited to work with and learn from Ali Noorani here at Hewlett Foundation. #commsmaven #immigrationexpert Hewlett Names Ali Noorani as Program Director for U.S. Democracy hewlett.org/newsroom/hewle…

We have lived through so many #milestone moments in the last 2 years. Here's one I can finally get behind. nytimes.com/2022/04/07/us/…

The draft #SCOTUS opinion–while unsurprising–is extremely disappointing. Not only does it threaten the well-being of women and families, it diminishes trust in the Court by seeking to overturn #RoevWade, a decision made nearly 50 years ago that established a constitutional right.

Wondering if this will help us rebuild trust in government? Comedy never hurts, right? The G Word with Adam Conover | Netflix youtu.be/zeUq5Duxz1E via YouTube

"I get emotional, but students don't run from that. They run to it. They want to know more." -- Lakeisha Patterson, 3rd grade teacher in #TX shares about how we #TeachTruth & allow for productive discomfort in our classrooms via NPR Full article here: n.pr/3l4Yhtb

The truth is, one nation under guns.

Thinking about how stories are now one of the few spaces where we are willing to suspend disbelief and enter new worlds outside of our [often virtual] echo chambers. Good storytellers get you to care about a world in which you don’t have a stake. #canyouimaginethat #thereishope

If you weren't alive when #gtmo opened, you can still witness one small part of what it's like.For many former detainees, #Guantanamo isn't over yet. bbc.com/news/world-us-…

Absolutely support this effort..

Whatever the cause of this morning's attack, this quote from the great Salman Rushdie is hitting me hard today.

“No profits without nonprofits” says robert egger on why our field needs to reclaim our role as a key part - the feminized part - of the national economy. #comnet22 #preach

Fifteen minutes, y’all. Give the first episode of this podcast just 15 minutes. 🙏🙏 You will understand US reading curriculum issues in just 15 minutes. Frankly, I think you will be blown away. New today by Emily Hanford Christopher Peak: features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/

Come join me Hewlett Foundation and work on one of the most urgent problems of our generation. You will LOVE it.

🛝 Research shows play has enormous learning and social benefits across all ages. In a new series, with MindShift, we look at the vital role of play in education. hechingerreport.org/want-resilient…

BREAKING: George Santos says he has been named Speaker of the House, Sultan of Brunei, NBA Rookie of the Year

Good initiative from URL Media and RJI on a clearly growing and needed niche in US media. Both S. Mitra Kalita & @slomaxreese have demonstrated both impact and revenue/profitability with their own effort(s) Measuring the unique impact of BIPOC media urlmedia.stck.me/post/51550/Mea…

That a school district needs to host a remembrance ceremony for students lost to gun violence amidst end of year graduation celebrations is one of the most profound tragedies in our countries today. 19 students gone, the youngest just 8 yo. #peaceandremembrance Baltimore, Maryland

US civics knowledge is in crisis: Fewer than half of adults can name all 3 branches of government & NAEP civics scores are dropping. Learning Policy Institute report shares examples from 10 states with policies fostering civics knowledge and engagement in students. bit.ly/3BLGPSL

Here’s why we at Hewlett think funding journalism is key for any #socialchange. #ona23

The 2024 Hewlett Foundation education grantee convening is taking place later this week! Grantees from across our portfolio will be joining us in Atlanta. I look forward to hearing some wonderful stories about #publiceducation! #educationisapublicgood