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Jonaki Mehta

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Jonaki Mehta @jonakimehta.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Couldn't have put it any better. This is uncharted territory for public media. If you want to help save a member station that will be heavily impacted by federal $ being pulled, a former NPR staffer, Alex Curley, put together this simple, beautiful way to 'adopt a station': adoptastation.org
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Vincent Ni @nivincent.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
We now have a dedicated series page for everything U.S. vs China: www.npr.org/series/g-s1-... It helps our audience keep track of the twists and turns in one of the world's most consequential diplomatic relations.
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U.S. vs. China: Inside a great power rivalry
Are the world's two largest economies headed toward decoupling?
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Jonaki Mehta @jonakimehta.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Last week, our team was in rural Maine, talking to counselors and students at Mill Stream Elementary about the value of mental health services in schools. Then, last Wednesday night, as we were on the road home the Trump administration announced cuts... www.npr.org/2025/05/07/n...
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Jonaki Mehta @jonakimehta.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
The response we got from Harvard:
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Jonaki Mehta @jonakimehta.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
The Trump admin is pulling future research funding for Harvard in its ongoing battle with the university over what the administration alleges is unchecked antisemitism on Harvard's campus. In a call with reporters before the letter was released, x.com/EDSecMcMahon...
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Jonaki Mehta @jonakimehta.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Some details on key parts of the Nation's Report Card - which is widely considered the gold standard for student achievement tests - being scrapped in the wake of DOGE cuts. @jillbarshay.bsky.social on what's being cut, what's staying and how the NAGB seems to be suggesting this 'with much pain.'
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NPR @npr.org · 17/04/2025
The Trump administration has told states they have until April 24 to promise to end DEI programs in K-12 schools, or risk losing federal dollars. From @jonakimehta.bsky.social
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With federal funding on the line, school leaders weigh Trump DEI order
The Trump administration has told states they have until April 24 to promise to end DEI programs in K-12 schools, or risk losing federal dollars.
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Jonaki Mehta @jonakimehta.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
At an ed tech conference in SanDiego where Education Sec McMahon spoke. Asked about the latest letter re: DEI to schools, she said 'i think discrimination is the bad thing.' Moderator Phyllis Lockett asked if cultural events and other DEI programs like them would still be allowed to exist. McMahon
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Jeff Brady @jeffbradynews.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
I'd link to the www.npr.org story but...
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NPR @npr.org · 05/04/2025
Speech pathologists offer parents real-world advice on how to incorporate a second language with their kids at home — and demystify a misconception about bilingualism.
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Want to raise bilingual kids? First, let go of a common myth
Speech pathologists offer parents real-world advice on how to incorporate a second language with their kids at home — and demystify a misconception about bilingualism.
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Jonaki Mehta @jonakimehta.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
New York Dept of Education says it will not comply with the US Dept of Ed's order to certify their schools are getting rid of DEI programs. "We understand that the current administration seeks to censor anything it deems ‘diversity, equity & inclusion...
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Jonaki Mehta @jonakimehta.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Started the morning with a story about the role of the federal government in special education in light of recent comments from the Trump administration about moving "special needs" to HHS. www.npr.org/2025/04/03/n...
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How the Education Department helps students with disabilities get an education
Special education laws and the U.S. Department of Education have evolved together over nearly five decades. Now, the Trump administration seems to want to separate the two.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 26/03/2025
Have you: • Filed a complaint with the CFPB in the past year? • Had problems with a company whose case the CFPB dismissed or stopped investigating? • Been in touch with the CFPB regarding investigations or resolutions in the past year? Let us know 👇
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Have You Recently Sought Help From the CFPB? ProPublica Wants to Hear From You.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is walking away from cases that might have helped return money to consumers across the U.S. We want to hear from people who feel left behind.
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Jonaki Mehta @jonakimehta.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Hey y'all - I'm in the baby stages of building up my Bluesky, but wanted to share some reporting from this week: Just a minutes ago, nearly half of the Ed Dept.'s staff finished their last day of work before being put on admin leave: many who spent decades at the dept. All but 3 people remain at...
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