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You don't need postmortems on this election, we had ample premorterm: Ruy Teixeira warning about this in books and @TheLibPatriot in considerable depth. For considerable time. He got drummed out of Democratic polite company for his troubles.
@eduwonk I've highlighted the education piece of this repeatedly. Public education touches people's lives directly and is a place Dems have decided to highlight how out of the mainstream they are with no strategy to offset that.
eduwonk.substack.com/p/dems-dial-it…
Elitism, arrogance, and cultural insularity are dooming the Democrats. It used to be Rs needed a great candidate and campaign to win big nationally (eg W. Bush, Reagan) then even that wasn't enough (Romney). Now a good R campaign can overcome a defective candidate (Trump 2x!). And hidden in plain sight was that although the candidate was/is a hot mess, the Trump campaign was pretty good.
Everyone saying it's too early for recriminations is covering their ass. It's the time because elections have consequences and this one will. This was absolutely avoidable, politics isn't the weather, and while Harris wasn't a great candidate, she wasn't awful, and this was winnable in a way that might cause angst on MSNBC, faculty lounges, and with the groups but would have sounded right at home on job sites, in union halls, and bars where Americans go about their business every day without the shibboleths of the left or the hate of the far right.
@eduwonk I've highlighted the education piece of this repeatedly. Public education touches people's lives directly and is a place Dems have decided to highlight how out of the mainstream they are with no strategy to offset that.
eduwonk.substack.com/p/dems-dial-it…
Elitism, arrogance, and cultural insularity are dooming the Democrats. It used to be Rs needed a great candidate and campaign to win big nationally (eg W. Bush, Reagan) then even that wasn't enough (Romney). Now a good R campaign can overcome a defective candidate (Trump 2x!). And hidden in plain sight was that although the candidate was/is a hot mess, the Trump campaign was pretty good.
Everyone saying it's too early for recriminations is covering their ass. It's the time because elections have consequences and this one will. This was absolutely avoidable, politics isn't the weather, and while Harris wasn't a great candidate, she wasn't awful, and this was winnable in a way that might cause angst on MSNBC, faculty lounges, and with the groups but would have sounded right at home on job sites, in union halls, and bars where Americans go about their business every day without the shibboleths of the left or the hate of the far right.
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Wow, this is really escalating!
Nick Cousins unfollows Jakob Chychrun on Instagram just hours after being injured by his massive hit russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/11/11/nic…
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What advice do experienced state chiefs have for newcomers to the job? We asked them:
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Andrew Rotherham retweeted
Let's go! 🔥@ScVanValkenburg is showing how Democrats nationally can lead on ed: laser-focused on outcomes, pro-better testing, pro-rigor, more support for schools, pro-parent, & taking on cell phones & screens.
Best state ed K-12 policy lawmaker in the country. 4 more years!
Best state ed K-12 policy lawmaker in the country. 4 more years!
I’m excited to announce my re-election campaign. I’ve been laser focused on affordability, increasing school achievement, pushing back on big tech, and expanding Virginians’ rights.
I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and continue that work! And ensure MAGA makes no inroads in VA!
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“So whenever someone says poor schools get more or less money, I plan to ask three questions: Which money? Adjusted for what? And compared with whom?” Says @jillbarshay
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Jed and I talked with @liamkerr of @TheWelcomeTeam about the election outcome and what it means for education reform and politics more generally:
charterfolk.org/captivate-podc…
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Andrew Rotherham retweeted
New WonkyFolk: Jed Wallace & @arotherham debrief the election with Liam Kerr of @TheWelcomeTeam. Can ed reformers become the backbone of a new moderate movement? DSA mayors, Texas, Chicago, 2028 & the tax credit.
youtube.com/watch?v=Cyn4HA…
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Andrew Rotherham retweeted
Yesterday I wrote that school choice is in big trouble in AZ, likely to barely survive in TX, and probably OK in surprising blue tsunami OH & IA.
But I'm not in these states.
Looking at your state, what did I get wrong? Are there other states to watch?
nealmccluskey.substack.com/p/will-the-tsu…
But I'm not in these states.
Looking at your state, what did I get wrong? Are there other states to watch?
nealmccluskey.substack.com/p/will-the-tsu…
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If Miller is any indication it didn't last long. EFTC not out of the woods but supporters can breathe a little easier.
I'm skeptical how long the new conciliatory Donald Trump lasts, I'd take the under, but if this is the path the tax scholarship could face some risk if Dems make a smart offer.
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A few people have reached out and I want to clear something up. When I said @natmalkus was America's Education Dad I did not mean in the Bill Cosby sense. It was much more in the Bob Saget sense.
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The Republicans are getting their turn in the they/them barrel. That might have implications for the new federal education tax credit.
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Remember that hearing with the college presidents?
"Law firms that struck deals with President Donald Trump in early 2025 can expect to be subpoenaed by the House Judiciary Committee next year, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said."
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Andrew Rotherham retweeted
How K-12 School Funding Fared in the Midterms: A Nationwide Guide edweek.org/policy-politic…
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"I’m not saying this is what’s going to happen, I am suggesting I’d keep an eye on how this plays out and not assume anything except that the President pretty consistently acts in what he sees as his best interest at any point in time."
@eduwonk (link in reply).
@eduwonk (link in reply).
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