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K-12 Social Studies Educator. Union Leader. Podcaster. ❤️ my fam. “Fight back, fight forward.” Views=Own #MarylandEduSky https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brick-and-mortar-education-from-the-inside-out/id1684799409 mattgresick.org

Last night I went to a 10 year class reunion for the high school I’ve taught in for the past 20 years. As their former teacher it was truly amazing how grateful they were & the whole experience renewed my faith. WE/EDUCATORS make a true difference in the world.

The Justice Department is using federal conspiracy charges to sweep up ICE protesters. Some legal experts worry the agency is casting too wide a net to prosecute political activists who oppose the Trump administration's deportation agenda. n.pr/3TyDYsK

The DOJ is increasingly charging ICE protesters with criminal conspiracy

The Justice Department is using federal conspiracy charges to sweep up ICE protesters. Some legal experts worry the agency is casting too wide a net to prosecute political activists who oppose the Trump administration's deportation agenda.

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The number of students receiving special education services has nearly doubled to 7.3 million over the last 50 years. But staffing hasn't kept pace. With overwhelming caseloads and ongoing shortages of special educators and paraeducators, too many students aren't getting the support they deserve.

Special Ed Caseloads Are Overwhelming! | NEA

As the number of students who qualify for special education support grows, fewer teachers and support staff are available to help them.

nea.org

Public schools still serve the vast majority of students, but expanding voucher programs threaten to drain already limited funding. As NEA Sr. Director Mary Kusler notes: "There is only so much money to go around." We must invest in public schools, not undermine them.

Shrinking student populations cause spike in public school closures across U.S.

Limited funds and low enrollment forced districts to close more than 1,000 schools in 2025-26.

washingtonpost.com

Tuberville called Social Security a “scam” and falsely claimed that undocumented immigrants are getting Social Security benefits. In reality, immigrants contribute to Social Security and do not receive those benefits.

Huge news for Arizona! A judge ruled this anti-union measure unconstitutional, so it won't appear on the November ballot. The GOP-backed proposal would have banned collective bargaining for government workers and blocked school districts from supporting union activities. azmirror.com/2026/07/28/a...

Judge: GOP ballot measure aimed at teachers union unconstitutionally guts police, fire unions too

A judge tossed the Arizona union ballot measure HCR2040, ruling it would have banned all public sector unions

azmirror.com

GM CEO Mary Barra is introducing Trump at his rally. Something to keep in mind if you're in the market for a vehicle anytime soon.

The public is catching on to Flock's surveillance scheme — and successfully fighting back against the company's efforts to expand its network of creepy cameras even more. Flock can't stop the power of the people.

Florida's constitution requires the state to provide a high-quality public school education to every child in the state. It's time to stop funneling money into vouchers & invest in the public schools most Floridians attend. @floridaea.bsky.social www.tallahassee.com/story/opinio...

Florida's Constitution requires a public school system | Opinion

Courts should protect the only education system the Florida Constitution requires the state to maintain.

tallahassee.com