Just in case people in Ontario think things are much better up here versus our southern neighbours. “In other words, paring the system down to the “basics” is almost certain to leave behind those in greatest need.” thelocal.to/one-year-tds...

The State of Toronto Schools A Year After the Ford Takeover | The Local

The province promised to fix public education. A year after unprecedented takeovers, it’s delivered less transparency, cuts to programs, and deeper uncertainty for the students who need the most suppo...

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Headed to #AEFP2026. First and only work trip to the US for the year. I didn’t want to miss out but having big feelings about it. If anyone is around and wants to meet up, lemme know.

I know that the job market is rough this year for Econ PhDs. @utoronto.ca has expanded its postdoc funding. If you are on the market and work on school finance or early childhood education and are interested in a PostDoc, let me know! #econsky #educsky postdoc.sgs.utoronto.ca/current-post...

Yay! This is going to be so much fun. Thanks to the @atkinsoncentre.bsky.social for being such amazing conveners.

Atkinson Centre@atkinsoncentre.bsky.social · 10mo ago

The HUB is live! Meet the leaders driving research that informs equity and opportunity in early learning and child care. Today’s Spotlight: Dr. Beth Dhuey (@bdhuey.bsky.social), Professor of Economics at the University of Toronto. Explore more at eceknowledgehub.ca

It’s amazing how we need to be shown time after time that bandaid fixes don’t work and we need to fix the real inequities in our education system. apple.news/A6PN2wIorR4G...

Failed TDSB experiment or a fairer system? Two years in, lottery admissions for specialty schools divide students, educators — Toronto Star

The TDSB says an update to its controversial admissions policy is coming— and it's expected soon since applications for next year open in November.

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Hey #econsky. What is the standard nowadays for data replication using GPT models? Other than complete prompt documentation, model specifications, input data, and setting the temperature close to zero, what does a researcher need to do?

In Canada, your degree may matter more than your bank account when it comes to investing in your child’s education. A quick thread 🧵

Linda A. White@lindawhite.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Congratulations to @sborwein.bsky.social, lead author on this article now on first view @cjps-rcsp.bsky.social. With @bdhuey.bsky.social Jim Farney. @equityed.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Oh my....this is almost hilarious....but it's not because it's pretty egregious.

Jon Becker@jonbecker.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Perfect

I am not an AI hater, but OMG folks. Please don't just use ChatGPT to write your grant applications. It's obvious, and it really doesn't do you any favours. Not saying that you can't use it to help in the process but that's not what I'm reading. Please save me!!!!

She's amazing. Keep up the good fight.

Ben Casselman@bencasselman.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Just received this statement from Lisa Cook: "President Trump purported to fire me 'for cause' when no cause exists under the law, and he has no authority to do so. I will not resign. I will continue to carry out my duties to help the American economy as I have been doing since 2022."

Hey #edusky and #econsky. I’m teaching a new course on quasi-experimental methods at an ed school. All my materials are super econ heavy. Anyone teach a similar class that would be willing to share their syllabus for inspiration?

Wow. Super cute to be announcing this on the last few hours of the school year. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Ontario taking control of 4 school boards, including TDSB | CBC News

Education Minister Paul Calandra says supervisors have been appointed to the boards after financial investigations showed growing deficits, depletion of reserves and ongoing mismanagement.

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I wrote a thing with @takolbe.bsky.social. Everyone in the U.S. should be aware of what is happening with IDEA and special education. Trump administration weighs future of special education oversight and funding www.brookings.edu/articles/tru... @oiseuoft.bsky.social @utscresearch.bsky.social

Trump administration weighs future of special education oversight and funding

Project 2025 proposes major changes to federal special education funding, raising questions about oversight and equity.

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www.chalkbeat.org/2025/04/03/t... Again...when I think things can't worse, they do....

Promise your schools don’t use DEI or lose federal funding, Education Department says

The Trump administration said states have 10 days to certify that their schools don’t use practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. An Education Department official underscored the thre...

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Hi everyone! I'm teaching causal inference for education policy class in the fall. It's for students with basic stats training but not advanced. Does anyone else teach something similar? Any fun ideas on how to teach it?

I'm proud of my fellow Canadians. Let's keep it up! www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Cross-border trips to the U.S. reach COVID lows with nearly 500,000 fewer travellers in February | CBC News

Nearly 500,000 fewer travellers crossed the land border from Canada into the U.S. in February compared to the same month last year, according to data from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the l...

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Nice to catch up with colleagues at #AEFP2025. However, I’m going home even more depressed given the lack of outrage and planning for the future. It was mostly business as usual despite us being very much in a not business as usual time.

This is EXACTLY how I'm feeling watching from abroad.

Chris Hayes@chrislhayes.bsky.social · last yr.

I know this is going to sound naive or earnest, but I genuinely find myself shocked by how little people seem to be upset by the levels of corruption we're seeing. Is that the median voter assumes everyone is corrupt already? Or isn't actually getting stories about the corruption?

Ummmm…anyone else feel a bit uncomfortable going to @aefpweb.bsky.social and participating as the world isn’t on fire? I keep seeing folks posting about how excited they are for this session or that thing but it’s feeling pretty silly, eh?

I'm feeling really mixed about traveling to the U.S. for the @aefpweb.bsky.social conference. Any other international folks attending?

@chrystia-freeland.bsky.social - listening to you not directly answer any of @mattgalloway.bsky.social ‘s questions this morning on @CBC was painful. I just want to get your actual answers not your super scripted nonsense.

@edfund.bsky.social pretty excited for my amazing new swag. Check back for coffee fueled new research supported by EdFund hopefully sooner than later.

Thanks to swag from @icpsr.bsky.social, I get another 30 mins of happiness at #ASSA25

It’s not even 10am yet and three women economists have said that they thought I was “brave” for bringing my 7-year-old to a panel at the @assameeting.bsky.social. We need to normalize caregiving in economics. It’s 2025.

Samantha is amazing and on the job market this year! If anyone is hiring in early education, you should snatch her up!

Equity in Education Canada - Building Better Futures@equityed.bsky.social · 2y ago

Our students are amazing! Here is a video of Samantha Burns, a PhD student in our group, discussing her research into how to teach creativity and collaboration to young children. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGH_... See more at our website: www.equityeducation.ca!

Samantha is a powerhouse and is on the market. :)

Equity in Education Canada - Building Better Futures@equityed.bsky.social · 2y ago

Our students are amazing! Here is a video of Samantha Burns, a PhD student in our group, discussing her research into how to teach creativity and collaboration to young children. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGH_... See more at our website: www.equityeducation.ca!

I’m fundraising to help a family come to canada. Please consider donating gofund.me/abfc15ed

Donate to Ahmad a Hazara refugee needs our help, organized by Elizabeth Dhuey

Hi. I'm Beth Dhuey, a professor of economics at the University of Toronto. (This… Elizabeth Dhuey needs your support for Ahmad a Hazara refugee needs our help

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We are going to be in for a wild ride. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...

How Trump's Policies Could Affect Special Education

The new administration's stance on special education isn't yet clear—but efforts to revamp federal policy could have ripple effects.

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Take a look at our new paper!

Linda A. White@lindawhite.bsky.social · 2y ago

If you’re interrested in reading about the effectiveness of a free online tool that transforms job ad language to make it more appealing to young people, you can access it here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/.... Cc @bdhuey.bsky.social

Researchers in Canada recently launched an online survey aimed at better understanding the challenges faced by families and childcare workers, as well as prioritizing solutions that could be implemented in response to these challenges. Survey link: www.limesurvey.cifss.ulaval.ca/index.php/25...