ED is reversing burdensome reporting requirements for career and technical education (CTE) programs – because time filling out paperwork can be better spent equipping the American workforce to rebuild our economy. ed.gov/about/news/pre… #CTEMonth

Forbes published this article on the proposed legislation on advanced coursework. Please let your Kentucky legislators know of your support for HB 190. Western Kentucky University WKU CEBS NAGC The Gatton Academy Gifted Studies forbes.com/sites/jimcowen…

Last year, the FCC granted schools and libraries the flexibility to use E-Rate funding to support mobile Wi-Fi hotspot lending for students and library patrons without home internet access. Now, 13 senators are attempting to revoke that option.

I wrote a piece called "The secret life of Reviewer 2"

Research projects and services came to a sudden standstill as Trump revoked nearly $900 million in Education Department contracts. edw.site/y6g

Happy to be at the Kentucky Capitol for the Proclamation of Gifted Education Month with students and teachers from Warren County. Western Kentucky University WKU CEBS Warren Co Schools NAGC KAGE

The U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday it was getting rid of nearly half its staff through a variety of measures. edweek.org/policy-politic…

Interesting discussion w/Kristen Welker Meet the Press. Under Secretary Spellings the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) within @ED_Sped_Rehab closed all of their federal regional offices & implemented a #ReductionInForce (RIF) impacting almost 50% of RSA's U.S. Department of Education staff.

Been in DC for many, many years. Still amazed at the number of people who think they can drive to - and park near - the cherry blossoms….🌸

NEW Cook Political Report: The 2025 Cook PVI℠ for all 435 congressional districts is now available. A big takeaway: district-level polarization slightly declined in 2024, and the House map is less skewed towards Rs than it was in 2017. Read my full analysis: cookpolitical.com/cook-pvi/intro…

Here are the CD”s that showed biggest shifts to GOP/DEM from 2020-2024. Note, the biggest GOP shifts are in minority-majority seats, while biggest Dem shifts in places that saw increase in white, professional population.

ICYMI: The U.S. Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s emergency request to immediately terminate more than 100 grants under two federal teacher-training programs. edweek.org/policy-politic…

We have four expert panelists joining us for our free webinar "Long-Term Care Policy Options: State, National, and International Perspectives". Tune in on Tuesday, May 22 at 2 p.m. (CT) to hear their perspectives and learn more about long-term care policy options!

HHS-OIG audit found #Medicare paid $124 million for Evaluation & Management services billed with modifier 25 on the same day as eye injections—bypassing system edits meant to prevent improper payments. Read more: direc.to/fnkF

One day… the helmet will fit 🥹

We traded no one today

JUST IN: The Board announced that the 2024 Nation’s Report Card (NAEP, The Nation's Report Card) for 8th Grade Science and 12th Grade will be released on September 9. More here: nagb.gov/news-and-event…

ABLE accounts can help people with disabilities save money without impacting their benefits. Learn more about who qualifies for ABLE accounts, how to set one up, and more at a FREE webinar tonight at 5:00 PM CT! Register now to attend: abletoday.org/intro

Medicaid managed care plans are required to identify and refer potential fraud, waste, or abuse—including provider fraud—to the state and #MFCU. HHS-OIG's new report provides evidence that many plans may be making very few provider fraud referrals: direc.to/fpRE

I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend Rod Paige. For more than twenty years, Rod and I were united by our shared belief that every child deserves equal opportunity, and that begins with equal education. Rod worked with me to help protect access to after-school programs