Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Attending ISTE?? Share the experience as a Krowdz Field Reporter. Contact Barbara Nelson at barbara@krowdz.net by May 31 for details! In the email, include one question you are eager to ask a vendor or innovator at ISTE. For you to keep: a pro-grade mobile microphone + a $50 Starbucks card. 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 15/09/2025today.yougov.com/politics/art...today.yougov.comWhat role do Americans think religion should play in public schools? | YouGovMore Americans oppose than support requiring classrooms to display the Ten commandments. 040
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 29/07/2025For those interested in STEM...check out the grants supported through PLTW!pltw.orgSecure STEM Education Grants | Empower Classrooms with PLTWSecure funding for your STEM education program with PLTW grants! Equip teachers, engage students, and bring innovation to your classroom. Apply now! 040
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 16/07/2025www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-r...capito.senate.govCapito, Colleagues Advocate for Critical Education Funding | U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West VirginiaWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate... 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 24/06/2025www.forbes.com/sites/shalin... Remind me, how this is going to "Make America Great???"forbes.comTrump Seeks Cuts To STEM Education, Emerging Technology Job TrainingSTEM education and job training at community and technical colleges will be implicated in funding cuts sought by President Trump at the U.S. National Science Foundation. 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025A different way to think about the long-term impact of a student's choice when selecting a higher ed institution. www.educationnext.org/the-surprisi...educationnext.orgThe Surprising Role of Public Universities in Forging America’s LeadersFlagship graduates outnumber elite-school alums in many positions of power and achievement, especially in state government 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 12/05/2025MAY 15th - Application Deadline www.marssociety.org/news/2025/03...marssociety.orgHigh Schoolers, Ready to Conquer Mars? Join the 2025 Mission to Mars Engineering Design Competition! - The Mars SocietyThe Mars Society is very proud to launch its Fourth Annual International Mission to Mars Engineering Design Competition for high school students aged 13-19 worldwide. This exciting virtual program inv... 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 23/04/2025This development deserves your attention....some see similarities to historical actions undertaken by the Nazis, but more importantly, what does it mean for personal privacy & access to medical records today?npr.orgNIH autism study will pull from private medical recordsThe National Institutes of Health plans to pool information from private sources like pharmacies and smartwatches. 010
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Isolation & Neglect: Disability Advocates Fear Return to a Bleak Past Under HHS www.the74million.org/article/isol...the74million.orgIsolation & Neglect: Disability Advocates Fear Return to a Bleak Past Under HHSMuch of what the Trump administration envisions for special education is likely illegal, critics say. Here’s what can happen if it goes through anyway 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Great advice…especially for those who are engaged in leading associations or other non-profits. www.asaecenter.org/resources/ar...asaecenter.orgThe Risk of the Echo Chamber: How Associations Can Drive Diverse Thinking for Growth 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 10/04/2025PLEASE! Speak out against this...there is little evidence it is needed and just another way to suppress voter participation! www.forbes.com/sites/hollyc...forbes.comHow The SAVE Act Could Impact Married Women And Other VotersCongress is potentially voting this week on a bill that would make it harder for millions of Americans to exercise their right to vote. 110
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 07/04/2025New Report: Despite Red Ink & Academic Losses, School Boards Rarely Talk Budgets www.the74million.org/article/new-... Consider this when selecting school board members in your community!!the74million.orgNew Report: Despite Red Ink & Academic Losses, School Boards Rarely Talk BudgetsWith painful choices looming, a third of boards spent less than 15 minutes considering district finances. More than half of members had no questions 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Close to $3 Billion in Pandemic Funds in Jeopardy as Education Department Abruptly Halts Payments www.the74million.org/article/clos...the74million.orgClose to $3 Billion in Relief Funds in Jeopardy as Ed Dept. Halts PaymentsOfficials labeled even extensions agreed upon during Trump’s tenure ‘unreasonable’ and cited what it called examples of ‘misuse.’ 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Make no mistake....children WILL be impacted! www.chalkbeat.org/2025/03/22/t...chalkbeat.orgTrump change for kids with disabilities violates law, critics sayPresident Trump said he would move oversight of services for students with disabilities to Health and Human Services. Advocates worry the agency doesn’t have the staff or expertise to handle the chang... 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 27/03/2025For those wondering what "might be next" regarding students & individuals with disabilities, revisiting this summary of "highlights" from Project 2025 offers insights. dredf.org/blog-post/pr...dredf.orgProject 2025 and the Disability Community - DREDFDisability Rights Education & Defense Fund 020
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Some states will meet this new challenge while offers may not have the capacity to keep pace with technology innovation. Is this really more efficient than having the Dept of Education lead this work??? www.govtech.com/education/k-...govtech.comOpinion: Time for State Ed-Tech Leaders to Take Matters Into Our Own HandsIn lieu of federal leadership on ed-tech issues from the digital divide to cybersecurity to AI governance, state education technology offices will have to step up with investments, training, advocacy ... 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 25/03/2025www.govtech.com/education/k-...govtech.comCollege Board Adds AP Courses in Cybersecurity, BusinessOne of two Advanced Placement classes developed with input from industry partners via a new career-driven model, dubbed AP Career Kickstart, is a cybersecurity course being piloted in 200 schools this... 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Happy Anniversary!! While funds last, EVERY donation to classroom projects will be matched by at least 50%, while funds last: bit.ly/4iXdKYj www.donorschoose.org/donors/searc...donorschoose.orgFind a classroom to support | DonorsChooseDonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help students in need. Public school teachers from every corner of America post classroom project requests on our site, and you can give any amount to the p... 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Solid advice for companies selling in the K-12 space at this chaotic time! www.cblohm.com/blog/educati...cblohm.comHow Hyper-Local PR Strategies Benefit Education Marketers in a Changing Environment | C. Blohm & Associates, Inc.Explore how hyperlocal PR strategies offer a competitive advantage to education companies in a landscape where states have increasing influence. 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Electing competent board members, AND requiring financial training is a start! School boards should focus budget deliberations on student outcomes, financial sustainability www.brookings.edu/articles/sch...brookings.eduSchool boards should focus budget deliberations on student outcomes, financial sustainabilityResearch showing that school board trustees spend little time deliberating their districts' budget in public meetings. 120
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 17/03/2025So the women who did NOT get an abortion are finding their parental protections eliminated while they pursue an education making it even more difficult to create a stable life for the new child! www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...nbcnews.comPregnant and parenting students fall victim to lawsuit targeting LGBTQ rightsWhen a federal judge scrapped new Title IX rules for LGBTQ students, expanded protections for student parents were tossed out, too. 010
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Local control at its finest! Apparently the school board really does NOT believe everyone is welcome! www.today.com/parents/teac...today.comTeacher ordered to remove signs from classroom, including one saying ‘Everyone is welcome here’"There are only two opinions on this sign: Everyone is welcome here, or not everyone is welcome here,” argues Sarah Inama, a sixth-grade history teacher. 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 15/03/2025One more example of stepping away from being a world leader in support of democracy. wtop.com/national/202...wtop.comTrump signs order to cut staff at Voice of America and other US-funded media organizations - WTOP NewsPresident Donald Trump’s administration on Saturday began making deep cuts to Voice of America and other government-run, pro-democracy programming. 020
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Hawaiʻi School Libraries Are Shrinking When Students May Need Them Most www.civilbeat.org/2025/03/hawa...civilbeat.orgSchool Libraries Are Shrinking When Students May Need Them MostThe number of school librarians in Hawaiʻi has declined dramatically over the past 20 years, despite an increased need to help students navigate misinformation and digital learning. 110
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 13/03/2025This is wrong. These grants were legally awarded. Going after Habitat for Humanity??? Disgusting! techcrunch.com/2025/03/13/f...techcrunch.comFBI, EPA, and Treasury told Citibank to freeze funds as Trump administration tries to claw back climate money | TechCrunchThe accounts were frozen in February, but documents filed today make public details which had previously been unknown. 023
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 13/03/2025"Cut it all" was the Cato Institute's first choice for Dept of Ed cuts. Consider this week's efforts as a "first step" towards getting to their first choice recommendation! www.cato.org/blog/quick-c...cato.orgA Quick Cutter's Guide to the US Department of EducationEliminating the US Department of Education and all that it does would produce major savings. But so would eliminating much of what it does short of full termination, especially if we keep only what is... 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 06/03/2025This could be interesting to follow with new GOP leadership that is enthusiastically "less Woke" about inclusion and access and shrinking school funding. A shake-up of thinking after 50 years! hechingerreport.org/proof-points...hechingerreport.orgTop scholar says evidence for special education inclusion is 'fundamentally flawed'Analysis of 50 years of research argues that there isn’t strong evidence for the academic advantages of placing children with disabilities in general education classrooms 100
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 06/03/2025beyond100k.org/2025-beyond1...beyond100k.org2025 Beyond100K Trends Report: Trends and Predictions That Are Defining STEM in 2025 - Beyond100KAs a network of change makers, Beyond100K has a unique view of the field. This year’s Trends Report captures what we’re hearing directly from partners 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025edtrust.org/blog/gutting...edtrust.orgGutting the Department of Education Won’t Improve Education – But That’s Not the GoalBy eliminating the Department of Education, Trump is trying to scam every student and family in America 0184
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Interesting research around the growth of charters & impact on Catholic schools. www.educationnext.org/catholic-sch...educationnext.orgCatholic Schools Can’t CompeteTuition-free charter schools dominate school choice 100
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025www.k20connect.com/post/2024-le...k20connect.com2025 Learning Strategy: The Good, The Bad, and the AIBy Dr. Hope DuganIt's another Tuesday afternoon, and I'm staring at my screen during yet another webinar about ‘The Future of Learning’ where the presenter just used ‘data-informed’ for the fifth time... 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 03/03/2025When I think about all the effort K-12 leaders spend addressing their districts cybersecurity issues, this seems really foolish at the national level!! www.cnn.com/2025/03/02/p...cnn.comUS suspends offensive cyber operations against Russia, senior US official says | CNN PoliticsThe US has suspended operations and planning for offensive cyber operations against Russia, a senior US official told CNN. 000
Reposted by Ann Lee FlynnNetwork for Public Education @network4pubed.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Facing Facts: Charter Schools in Texas: - After thirty years it's time for change osod.org/facing-fact... @osodtexas.bsky.social @houstoncvpe.bsky.social @texasaft.org @hft2415.bsky.socialosod.orgFACING FACTS: CHARTER SCHOOLS IN TEXAS - Our Schools Our DemocracyFACING FACTS: CHARTER SCHOOLS IN TEXAS 169
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 03/03/2025As many US education leaders continue to debate the merits of AI & the policies that are needed, other nation's are moving forward! www.forbes.com/sites/danfit... As many US educatorsforbes.comChatGPT To Be Given To All Estonian High School StudentsA groundbreaking partnership between OpenAI and the Estonian government brings AI chatbots to all highschool students. 200
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Trump wants to cut more disaster recovery funding. Nearly every Congressional district has recently needed the money. This could be devastating for some communities. 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 23/02/202517 red states are suing to end federal disability protections. Here’s how you can support Section 504 110
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 18/02/2025DOGE's death blow to education studies hechingerreport.org/proof-points...hechingerreport.orgDOGE's death blow to education studiesResearchers say students and schools will suffer without vital data 020
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Public education is at a crossroads, and our voices matter! Ask the incoming Secretary of Education to protect and strengthen federal support for students, teachers, and schools. Join me in standing up for public education! Sign here: all4ed.org/publiced #ProtectPublicEd #FutureReadyall4ed.orgSign on to Protect Public Education | All4EdPublic education is at a crossroads, and your voice has never been more important. As the incoming Secretary of Education takes office, we must come together to communicate that a strong and effective... 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 05/02/2025NSF funded project researchers … this could impact your work. www.eenews.net/articles/sci...eenews.netScience funding agency threatened with mass layoffsNational Science Foundation staff heard the plans at a meeting Tuesday. 000
Reposted by Ann Lee FlynnRene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 04/02/2025"A majority of educators say their districts have not made their artificial-intelligence policies clear to educators and to students" edweek.org/technology/s... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdedweek.orgSchools' AI Policies Are Still Not Clear to Teachers and StudentsGenerative artificial intelligence has been a hot topic in K-12 since 2022, and some educators are eager to see guidance from districts. 142
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 03/02/2025While "local control" for public education is fine, there are big issues - like emerging AI - that we should not need 12,000 districts all trying to solve! www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...forbes.comRepublicans Take Key Step To Abolish The Department Of Education, Imperiling Student Loan ProgramsRepublican lawmakers took a key step last week to officially abolish the U.S. Department of Education. Here's what student loan borrowers should know. 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 02/02/2025The idea of "local control" in US K-12 education may be on a road to irrelevancy! districtadministration.com/article/trum...districtadministration.comTrump moves to expand school choice, root out 'indoctrination'In a pair of executive orders, President Donald Trump launched an effort to reshape K12 education. 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 02/02/2025And what is the US doing to support science education??? www.reuters.com/world/china/...reuters.comChina primary, secondary schools to beef up science educationChina's Ministry of Education has told primary and secondary schools that they must step up science education as the world's second largest economy looks to boost scientific and technological innovation and create new sources of growth. 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Excellent opportunity for social studies teachers!! constitutioncenter.org/calendar/sum...constitutioncenter.orgEvent - Summer Intensive: Deep Dive into the History of the U.S. Constitution | Constitution CenterEvent details for Summer Intensive: Deep Dive into the History of the U.S. Constitution 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 29/01/2025DeepSeek R-1 Explained open.substack.com/pub/aieducat...open.substack.comDeepSeek R-1 ExplainedA no-nonsense FAQ (for everyone drowning in DeepSeek headlines) 011
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Women remain under-represented in STEM and in funding for their STEM start-ups new data confirms. Those numbers have been stagnant for decades!nationalacademies.org 001
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 26/01/2025I anticipate very little support from the US Dept of Education to protect students' rights for the next four years. www.ed.gov/about/news/p...ed.govU.S. Department of Education Ends Biden’s Book Ban HoaxThe U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced that it has dismissed 11 complaints related to so-called “book bans.” 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 26/01/2025With so many recent actions, this is a summary of those mostly likely to impact the education community. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...edweek.orgHere Are Trump's First-Week Actions That Could Affect SchoolsThere's been a lot to keep track of during Trump's first week back in the White House. Here's how it all could affect schools. 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 23/01/2025With politics getting so much attention, this is a great resource for educators. constitutioncenter.org/education/co...constitutioncenter.orgConstitution 101 CurriculumConstitution 101 is a 15-unit asynchronous, semester-long curriculum that provides students with a basic understanding of the Constitution’s text, history, structure, and caselaw. 000
Ann Lee Flynn @annflynn.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Many students may be terrified with the rhetoric of the new administration. Perhaps this guidance will be a useful tool. www.nea.org/resource-lib...nea.orgGuidance on Immigration Issues | NEAThe second Trump Administration will have a large impact on immigration policies affecting students, schools, and communities. Here's what you need to know to prepare. 000