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Kate Harris-Walls

@k8harris.bsky.social
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Assistant Professor of Educational Studies and Research @ Augusta University | Former TX House policy analyst | Public school advocate | STEMinist | Lover of 🐶 and ☕️ |

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Tracy O’Connell Novick @tracynovick.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Education must-read www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/m...
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In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own? (Gift Article)
A decade ago, I made a decision about my daughter’s education that I hoped would challenge New York City’s separate and unequal school system. Now 16, she thinks I made the wrong choice.
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
We’re hiring at Augusta University! We are seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor (Associate considered) in curriculum & instruction, educational studies, educational research, or a related area. Apply here: tinyurl.com/mwk5j929 Please share!
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The Department of Research, Counseling, and Curriculum (RCC) in the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) at Augusta University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor may be considered for an outstanding candidate with an established record of teaching, scholarship, and service. We seek a collaborative scholar-educator whose expertise may include curriculum and instruction, advanced educational studies, educational research, or a closely related area. The successful candidate will contribute to graduate teaching, student mentoring, program development, and the department's growing research and grant activity while supporting innovative, comprehensive, and high-impact learning experiences.
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
New work out!! 🎉 Using ECLS data to examine science achievement through teacher perception ratings, unique angle on how we measure learning. One of the final pieces from the NSF-funded project on science & multilingual learners.
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Ilana Horn @ilanahorn.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
There are not "math people" and "not math people." School math represents a sliver of mathematics as a discipline, and there is a lot more in there that the so called "not math people" could really dig and be good at.
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
A little bit of conferencing, a little bit of touristy ✨ #AEFP2026
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Favorite conference in one of my favorite cities ✨🏙️ Come see me present Study 3 of my dissertation tomorrow during the poster session! This paper has very much been filed under “never want to look at this again,” so I’m especially excited for any and all feedback. #AEFP2026
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
We are hiring a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor at Augusta University. I’m happy to answer any questions about the position or the program! www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
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Augusta University hiring Assistant/Associate Professor of Higher Education in Augusta, GA | LinkedIn
Posted 8:16:37 PM. Job SummaryJob ID: 295845Position #: 40106071The College of Education and Human Development at…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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Morgan Polikoff @mpolikoff.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
I gotta stop retweeting Jen's absolutely bonkers documentation of wacky Arizona Education Savings Account spending, but it's so good/bad. $15k of taxpayer dollars that are going to Legos instead of children's education. Freedom!
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Cara Jackson @carajackson.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Immigration policy is #EdPolicy 😞
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
A year ago, I spent weeks (and plenty of tears) learning how to make my first choropleth map for an absenteeism brief with @fchriscurran.bsky.social. One year and one move later, I built the Georgia version in an afternoon. Excited to share the upcoming brief on absenteeism in GA soon!
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sarahcordes.bsky.social @sarahcordes.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
I'm hiring a postdoc to assist with creating a longitudinal dataset of state charter school funding laws. More info in the position description. Please share!
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Honored to be quoted by Augusta University in their recent Jagwire article ‘New Faculty Conference welcomes fresh faces and familiar alumni’ (Aug. 25, 2025). Read more, nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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New Faculty Conference welcomes fresh faces and familiar alumni
“We want new faculty to know they have a place where they are supported, cared for and nurtured," says Tiana Curry-McCoy, PhD.
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Four years ago, when I started my PhD at UF, I had no idea how quickly time would fly. I feel so privileged to have had the absolute best mentor and to have shared an office with the amazing @tiffanytan.bsky.social Feeling incredibly grateful for the people who made this journey unforgettable 💙🐊🧡
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
Congratulations to all of our @UF_COE Ed Leadership and Policy doctoral graduates!
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Joey Politano🏳️‍🌈 @josephpolitano.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Unquestionably the most dangerous and corrupt attack on the independence of US economic data in American history. Trump is firing the head of the BLS, a longtime civil servant confirmed 86-8 by the Senate, simply because the job numbers came in below his expectations today
I was just informed that our Country’s “Jobs Numbers” are being produced by a Biden Appointee, Dr. Erika McEntarfer, the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, who faked the Jobs Numbers before the Election to try and boost Kamala’s chances of Victory. This is the same Bureau of Labor Statistics that overstated the Jobs Growth in March 2024 by approximately 818,000 and, then again, right before the 2024 Presidential Election, in August and September, by 112,000. These were Records — No one can be that wrong? We need accurate Jobs Numbers. I have directed my Team to fire this Biden Political Appointee, IMMEDIATELY. She will be replaced with someone much more competent and qualified. Important numbers like this must be fair and accurate, they can’t be manipulated for political purposes. McEntarfer said there were only 73,000 Jobs added (a shock!) but, more importantly, that a major mistake was made by them, 258,000 Jobs downward, in the prior two months. Similar things happened in the first part of the year, always to the negative. The Economy is BOOMING under “TRUMP” despite a Fed that also plays games, this time with Interest Rates, where they lowered them twice, and substantially, just before the Presidential Election, I assume in the hopes of getting “Kamala” elected – How did that work out? Jerome “Too Late” Powell should also be put “out to pasture.” Thank you for your attention to this matter!
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Looking for a summary of Florida legislation that impacts K-12 schools? The UF Education Policy Research Center's 2025 Legislative Overview has been released. Concise summaries of key new laws that will influence schools in the coming year. education.ufl.edu/eprc/2025/07...
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2025 K-12 Legislative Summary
The 2025 UF Education Policy Research Center legislative brief summarizes key legislation that will impact education this coming school year.
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
After years of research, writing, and reflection — I can finally say: I’m Dr. Katharine Harris-Walls. Deepest thanks to @fchriscurran.bsky.social, my committee, and the village that carried me through. I’m so grateful.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Ten years ago this summer, I was preparing to defend my dissertation at Vandy. Today, I received word that I've been promoted to full professor at my undergrad alma mater. Thanks to all of the mentors, collaborators, students, and friends who have supported me in this journey!
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
We find states varied in whether they said they full adopted the NGSS standards or adopted standards based on NGSS - with political party predicting this difference.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Though the standards may not differ much in content, adopting standards "based on" NGSS, rather than full adoption, may give states cover to avoid political push back to common standards.
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
National standards like the Common Core are controversial. Interestingly, the Next Generation Science Standards have avoided much of this controversy. Katharine Harris-Walls and I examine the correlates of states adopting NGSS to explore why. journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
My first First Author paper is out with @fchriscurran.bsky.social 🥳 This study examines the political, economic, and social factors influencing state adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) using an event history analysis. journals.sagepub.com/eprint/YYPWZ...
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Reminder: Apps to be the next AEFP Doc Student Co-Chair are due today! If you’re passionate about building community in ed policy, don’t miss this chance. Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1n-3...
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Excited to share my dissertation work for the first time at #AERA today. Come stop by my poster from 9:50-11:20 to learn about Science Capital!🧪👩🏽‍🔬🧫📚
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Calling all Ed Policy doctoral students! We're looking for a new Co-Chair for the AEFP Doctoral Student Community Group Want to help build community, lead events, & support peers? Apply by May 2 using the link below 👇🗓️ docs.google.com/forms/d/1n-3... #AEFP #AEFP2025
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
A timely and important brief! Also check out the stata map that caused me immense anxiety and took me WAY too long to make.
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Alex J Moran @alexmoran.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
2nd year of the @aefpweb.bsky.social Mentor Match event is in the books! Thank you to all of the students, mentors, and AEFP staff for making this another great event. Next year will be even better!
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
I had the best time at #AEFP2025 sharing my research and seeing so many fun, familiar faces! Hopefully, these storms pass soon so I can get home 😭
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
@UF_COE doctoral candidate Katharine Harris-Walls presenting on state adaptation of the Next Generation Science Standards at AEFP.
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Jen Jennings @jenjennings.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
There are no school IDs in the public-use HSLS. But sure, let’s do education research without knowing which students attend the same school.
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Morgan Polikoff @mpolikoff.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
‘I Want to Stand Up for Higher Ed’: Protesters Rally Against Education Dept. Cuts www.chronicle.com/article/i-wa...
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‘I Want to Stand Up for Higher Ed’: Protesters Rally Against Education Dept. Cuts
As demonstrators gathered in Washington, D.C., researchers met across town to discuss the toll that drastic reductions at the agency would have on their work.
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Reminder that this happens today @ 7PM @ ChurchKey!! Come join us and we can all mourn the state of education policy together (with a drink)! #AEFP #AEFP2025
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Prof Dynarski @dynarski.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
They won’t Most of these datasets are public w small subset of vars restricted One strategy is to write the paper around the unrestricted vars, referring to the restricted findings that are in an appendix. Submit only that appendix for review This ain’t perfect, asking for ideas
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Are you attending #AEFP and a grad student? Come hang out with us! 🎉 Whether you want to talk all things academic or completely avoid it, we’ve got you. I love discussing dogs 🐶 and what’s on your Goodreads. #AEFP2025 #GradStudentLife
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AEFP @aefpweb.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Join the doctoral student group TOMORROW at 1 PM ET for a workshop on Surviving (and Thriving) in the Hidden Curriculum of Graduate School. Register today: fsu.zoom.us/meeting/...
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
🎓✨ Surviving (and Thriving) in the Hidden Curriculum of Graduate School Join @tomdee.bsky.social on Thursday, the 27th from 1-2 PM ET for insights on navigating the unspoken rules of grad school, followed by a broader Q&A session on navigating the #AEFP conference. Link: tinyurl.com/mpewfrsr
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Exciting opportunity for Graduate Students! Connect with leading education policy scholars at #AEFP2025 Mentor Match! Limited spaces—secure your spot now. First come, first serve! Fill out the survey to meet your dream mentor. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mpzsya34 @aefpweb.bsky.social
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Alex J Moran @alexmoran.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Mentor Match is back! The AEFP Doc Student Community Group is hosting the 2nd edition of the Mentor Match event this spring, so if you're interested in a casual conversation with your "dream mentor", please answer a few survey questions linked below: tinyurl.com/aefpmentorma... @aefpweb.bsky.social
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Reminder to join myself & @alexmoran.bsky.social for the Graduate Student Happy Hour today @ 7:30 PM! Hosted by the AEFP Doctoral Student Community Group—don’t miss out on networking, 🍺, and a chance to unwind! You don’t need to be a member of the group to attend. #2024APPAM #APPAM2024
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F. Chris Curran @fchriscurran.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Presenting at #APPAM2024 this morning, @harris_k8 shares work on using data dashboards to increase access to absenteeism data.
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Kate Harris-Walls @k8harris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Excited to present research from our research partnership on chronic absenteeism in Florida at #APPAM2024! Join us tomorrow morning, Nov 21st, from 8:30-10 AM. See you bright and early!
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Alex J Moran @alexmoran.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Going to APPAM? Please join the @aefpweb.bsky.social doctoral student community group for a happy hour on Friday at 7:30pm! Not a member the group? No worries! All are welcome and we would love to meet you
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