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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 10h

They are not related to us. ElectEd is an East of the River education group that is interested in “more high quality seats” and is generally aligned with charters, opening new schools etc… but they are also involved in many issues now and I believe is a c4 and endorses candidates.

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Last night was truly special! Thank you, DC for packing the house for the launch of “Human-Centered Schools”! We know how to create truly sustainable school progress and we can do it together.

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

TOMORROW! Just a few spots away from full capacity. So excited to talk with you about this vision, DC! RSVP: events.humanitix.com/book-launch-....

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Come out and join us for the launch of my new book “Human-Centered Schools” this Sunday! RSVP: events.humanitix.com/book-launch-....

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Jaime Fear Her 👻 @bogrosemary.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hell! Yes! I'm calling this a win, even if a year overdue! Now, let's pack the hearing on Nov. 5 - stay tuned for testimony prep and general support getting all our stories of fear, intimidation, and senseless violence on the record. #FreeDC

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The "Human-Centered Schools" Book Launch is NEXT Sunday October 4th here in DC at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social ! Come out for a thoughtful, provocative conversation on a new path for sustainable school progress. RSVP here: events.humanitix.com/book-launch-...

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Book Launch: Human-Centered Schools by Scott Goldstein

Join us for the launch of Scott Goldstein new book "Human-Centered Schools" for an evening of thoughtful discussion, good food and good company!

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Mark Histed @markhisted.org · 20/09/2026

Also, @scottgoldstein.bsky.social just wrote a book based on his experiences in DC schools. “Instead of doubling down on high stakes accountability, what would it look like … with more human-centered schools that prioritize ppl, distributed leadership, [and] trust?” www.amazon.com/Human-Center...

Scott Goldstein
Human-Centered Schools
ISBN-13: 978-1041376729, ISBN-10: 1041376723
Standards Based
Dete Driven
AI Powered
HUMAN-CENTERED
SCHOOLS
A Roadmap to Sustainable
School Progress
SCOTT GOLDSTEIN
An Eye On Education Book
ROUTLEDGE

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The book has arrived! “Human-Centered Schools” will be officially released tomorrow. You can order it now here: www.routledge.com/Human-Center...

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

@janeese4dc.bsky.social kicks off listening session tour in Ward 8- an intentional choice to SHOW UP for the communities that need our leaders to show up for them the most. This is about listening to build a government of the people. Show up and be heard DC!

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Today is the day! You can pre-order my new book “Human-Centered Schools” now! It’s time for a positive alternative to the failed reforms of the past 50 years grounded in relationships, engaging student experiences and addressing root causes of inequity. www.routledge.com/Human-Center...

routledge.com

Human-Centered Schools: A Roadmap to Sustainable School Progress

Instead of doubling down on high stakes accountability, what would it look like if we created more human-centered schools that prioritize people, distributed leadership, relational trust, and sustaina...

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Jaime Fear Her 👻 @bogrosemary.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We refuse to normalize this. Join us, alongside @freedcproject.bsky.social, @empowereddc.bsky.social, and @wtuteacher.bsky.social, Wednesday morning as we demand safety for our students without federal policing. #FreeDC freedcproject.org/event-list/f...

FEDERAL POLICE AND NATIONAL GUARD AWAY FROM OUR SCHOOLS
Press Conference + Rally
Wheatley Education Campus
Wednesday, August 26 at 7:45 AM

POLICÍA FEDERAL Y GUARDIA NACIONAL
¡FUERA DE NUESTRAS ESCUELAS!
Conferencia de prensa y mobilizacion
Wheatley Education Campus
meircoles, 26 de agosto a 7:45 am

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Michelle Chappell @michellechap76.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We remember. Tomorrow we honor the people who have been taken from our communities. We uplift the students who are facing another school year under occupation. We keep us safe. Join us #FreeDC freedcproject.org/event-list/o...

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One Year of Occupation: Justice for DC's Students and Schools — Free DC

DC has been under a hostile military occupation for nearly an entire year, and for 11 days in August we are telling the story of the ways Trump’s occupation has hurt our communities. August 5: “Ju...

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Coming October 2026! Pre-Sale soon!

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

He really bragged about this endorsement? Seriously just stack Janeese and Kenyan's endorsements next to each other and then folks can make the easy choice.

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

There’s a difference between a big donor driven campaign and a movement driven by a deep coalition. @janeese4dc.bsky.social has captured the hearts + energy of so many caring Washingtonians ready for a government that puts people first. 3 weeks left. All gas, no breaks! Through the finish line.

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Janeese4DC @janeese4dc.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

As councilmember, I worked block by block on Kennedy Street to implement a comprehensive public safety plan to reduce crime.

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

1,900 DC resident donors for @janeese4dc.bsky.social vs 836 for @kenyanmcduffie.bsky.social tells you just about all you need to know about this race. Those 1,900 are votes, not just $. And people who will tell their family, friends and neighbors. The people of DC vs. the power of outside interests.

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

We need a holistic education agenda that focuses on the whole-child, gives every student the kind of rich and experiential education they deserve, fixes special education and treats our educators with professional respect. Here’s the plan:

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Janeese4DC @janeese4dc.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Every student deserves access to excellent neighborhood public schools, support in and out of the classroom, and real access to opportunity.

SUPPORT THE WHOLE CHILD: Expand afterschool & summer programming
Empower a single agency to address chronic absenteeism & expand home visiting
Limit screen time in early years, & develop tech guidance with teachers that is transparent with parents

EXCELLENT & SAFE SCHOOLS IN EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD: Partner with educators, parents, and students to build excellent, fully resourced schools
Improve building maintenance, especially safety & accessibility
Fix special ed failures by investing in reliable transportation, school staffing & by being accountable to families
Protect schools from ICE

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

This speech was reminiscent of what these years have felt like. “Mayor Bowser presents the Muriel Bowser Fiesta DC Festival w/ special guest Muriel Bowser.” Always about her, never about community. Proud of her stadiums & helping her friends in business while slashing safety net. Good riddance.

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Bowser got well earned boos (and later Free DC chants) from HU students throughout a commencement address almost entirely about herself. Deserved for a mayor whose policies have been nothing short of cruel to DC’s most vulnerable.Time for people first leadership we can be proud of. Time for Janeese!

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Betsy Wolf @betsyjwolf.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I graphed DC Democratic mayoral candidates’ responses to the C4DC education questionnaire. The answers (and who didn’t answer) are telling. Support for structural changes:

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

@kenyanmcduffie.bsky.social supports youth curfews but in the course of one week has skipped a youth led mayoral forum and now skipped a forum on public safety and justice. Is this how he’ll govern? Once again missing in action. #WhereIsKenyan

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I'm just not sure how we have a lot of Democrats confused about what is the most basic premise in liberal economics. That spending stimulates the economy, not austerity and that raising taxes on those doing better off can help those with the most need during hard times.

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Now, people claim that it's different locally because we have to balance budgets and can't deficit spend. But the whole point of raising revenue to fund needs is that that is how you balance the budget! It doesn't change philosophy, only slightly changes scale.

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Biden of course came into office amidst COVID and terrible economic times. Did he propose raising taxes on the wealthy in bad economic times? Why, yes he did. In many ways. www.cnbc.com/2021/10/28/h...

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Here’s how Biden's Build Back Better framework would tax the rich

President Joe Biden issued a framework for a $1.75 trillion social and climate spending plan on Thursday, over half of which would be financed by the wealthy.

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Obama came in amidst terrible economic times. Did he propose raising taxes on the wealthy to fund social program (like health care) at that time? Why yes, he did. While the final package included less of this, his proposal (as a Democrat), did! What happened? Growth! www.telegram.com/story/news/s...

telegram.com

Obama’s proposed taxes target the wealthy

It’s probably never a bad time to be rich. But the good times for America’s wealthy could soon be a little less so. President Barack Obama wants to boost income taxes for the wealthy to pay for tax…

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Bill Clinton took a little bit more of a conservative approach to taxes but still literally started his administration by significantly raising corporate taxes. And of course he significantly raised capital gains taxes. What happened next? Significant economic growth!

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Johnson built much of what we think of as Democrat's greatest victories in the safety net- Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, etc... by...you guessed it- raising taxes on the wealthy to fund social programs. Which....stimulated the economy and produced growth! taxpolicycenter.org/taxvox/taxes...

taxpolicycenter.org

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The foundation of modern liberal economics is the actions of FDR to get the US out of the great depression. How did he do that? He proposes massive tax increases on the wealthy in order to fund social programs...which....stimulated the economy and produced econ growth! apps.irs.gov/app/understa...

apps.irs.gov

Understanding Taxes - Theme 2: Taxes in U.S. History - Lesson 5: The Wealth Tax of 1935 and the Victory Tax of 1942

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🧵Some local Dems seem to have a mythology that Dems don't support raising taxes on wealthy if economic times are tough. Not only is this false- the idea that raising taxes on the well-off when others aren't doing well is an effective way to stimulate econ growth IS liberal economics. A thread...

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The most incompetent president imaginable.

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

If you care about this too I have 3 OPPORTUNITIES for you to express your voice. Sign up and testify at the DC council budget hearings: 4/22 DM Public Safety & Justice: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea... 4/27: DPR: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea... 4/29: MPD: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...

lims.dccouncil.gov

DC Council Hearings Management System

View Hearings, Register to Witness, Submit Testimony

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

It’s unquestionably true much of it derives from not having spaces they should have. Where are the laser tag joints? kid friendly dining establishments EOTR? Teen dance clubs? Why do kids have to cross into MD or VA to go to a mall? We had mall fights in my day. We didn’t ban all kids from the mall!

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Do parents have a role? Yeah, a large role, but in all this parent blaming discourse people also forget that sometimes, even often, the parents aren’t very grown up. They’re young themselves and many work multiple jobs day and night to get by. Parents need support AND kids need a village.

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

People are going to say “yeah, but the behavior!” Look- teens act out. If it’s violent, they can be held accountable. But if you can’t see that behavior is also a REACTION to control, remember: “the child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.”

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

It’s shameful the way we are treating young people in DC. I went to HS football games every Friday; DC kids can't go without a chaperone. I went the mall to hang out; DC kids can't go to DCUSA without an adult. They can't enter Navy Yard wihout a military interview. It’s just wrong.

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Yo this is WAY too on the nose for us DC folks!

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Mayor: the city is NOT broke. Jenny Reed: DC always collects way more money than we project! CFO: but I have bad vibes therefore I will just hold back tons of cash we could use for critical human services (which isn’t within my legal authority) bc I be worrrrriiieeeed!

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Zach Teutsch @zteutsch.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Kenyan McDuffie delivered us all higher Pepco bills. A new @markrodeffer.bsky.social piece in @51st.news explains the details. "Kenyan McDuffie could have scrutinized utility rate hikes and defended struggling ratepayers. Instead, he sided with utilities. Now D.C. families are paying the price."

51st.news

Opinion: D.C.’s lax utility oversight is costing customers

The Public Service Commission needs stronger supervision from the D.C. Council.

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

So…WHY can we not agree that a new tax (which we’ve now established wouldn’t affect any business staying in or leaving DC and would only tax large firms) should be the back up plan if savings, as we mostly agree, won’t make up the difference to cover this and other essential needs?

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

- We agree some parts of DC gov waste money, are inefficient and we can save - We agree those savings, while important, won’t be enough to fully fund essential child care, health care needs - We agree it’s not the early childhood sector wasting money.

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Here’s my curiosity about this tax conversation… most seem to agree on these facts, but are still at odds: - We agree we need to fund early childhood educator pay and make child care affordable

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

By the way, this is what a “ramped up” campaign looks like in case anyone is taking notes. Canvasses all across the city, phone banks, dance party fundraiser, debates… a campaign built to respect and engage the voters it’s asking to serve.

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Julie Patton Lawson @srfrjulie.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

VO, Goodweather, and Jack Evans all are saying kids in DC's public and charter schools need more testing and assessments, even in PK. Evans also says we wouldn't be in this current budget situation if he was still on Council.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

CNN reporting that the strikes on Iran tonight are joint US and Israeli strikes. Which means Donald Trump should be impeached for a third time. What he has done tonight is illegal under the US constitution and the UN charter.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

If you're living somewhere outside the USA, one thing you can do is pressure your leaders to boycott World Cup and Olympic events here.

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Why are 13 % of all ICE agents in a city with such a small population? 1: target blue city where people & govt will resist 2: purposely foment mass civil unrest through brutality against population 3: Claim those resisting brutality are insurrections 4: Invoke Insurrection act 5: Cancel elections

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Josh Burch @jburchdc.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Get me a mayor whose achievements are making DC more equitable, affordable, inclusive, safe, & just. A mayor who can say all public schools improved. A mayor who can demonstrate historic environmental protections & investments. Get me a mayor who we end up calling Governor. #DCStatehood

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Scott Goldstein @scottgoldstein.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Couldn’t agree more that serious times demand a serious leader. Having a mayor that doesn’t understand the gravity of throwing her own people under the bus to submit to a fascist regime - and then pretend she isn’t- is deeply alarming. Time for new leadership.

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