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Linda Jacobson

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Education writer with @The74. Signal: lrj417.98

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Joined March 2010
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@The74Oct 28
On Tuesday, #SCOTUS will hear a Colorado dispute over a state law that says state-funded pre-K programs can’t discriminate against LGBTQ families in admissions. @lrj417 reports.
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@thegrade_Oct 28
"Under Education Secretary Linda McMahon, the Department of Education has adopted an aggressive position against school districts accused of not properly handling staff-on-student sexual misconduct... But the one-time World Wrestling Entertainment executive has spent two years fighting a case filed by former “ring boys” who allege they were sexually assaulted as children by WWE employees." the74million.org/article/rin…
‘Ring Boys’ Case Against Linda McMahon Proceeds as She Probes School Staff Abuse

‘Ring Boys’ Case Against Linda McMahon Proceeds as She Probes School Staff Abuse

The case moves forward as advocates argue the Department of Education is not adequately addressing sexual assault complaints in schools and colleges.

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@The74Oct 27
“We allege that board members did this for racial-balancing purposes,” Chris Kieser of @PacificLegal said about #SCOTUS’ decision to hear a challenge to @MCPS’ admissions system for selective magnet middle schools buff.ly/o25uccn
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‘Just Aren’t Enough Kids’: Choice Schools Feel Effects of Low Birth Rates, Too @The74 the74million.org/article/jus…
‘Just Aren’t Enough Kids’: Choice Schools Feel Effects of Low Birth Rates, Too

‘Just Aren’t Enough Kids’: Choice Schools Feel Effects of Low Birth Rates, Too

California, Georgia and Wisconsin are among the states where enrollment loss hits not just districts, but also charters and private schools.

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@The74Oct 20
.@SenTedCruz wants more scrutiny of the consultants who help districts apply for E-Rate broadband discounts, but a recent @FFL report showed most districts have only one staff person or no one trained to handle the application process. @lrj417 reports buff.ly/7LhM8OB
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@The74Oct 15
In an exclusive report, a watchdog group examines how tax breaks hurt schools. But some tech companies say they look to support students. (Published in partnership with @AJC) buff.ly/XatUfgk
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Exclusive: Georgia’s Building Boom for Data Centers Comes With a Cost for Schools: $300M @The74 the74million.org/article/geo…
Georgia’s Building Boom for Data Centers Comes With a Cost for Schools: $300M

Georgia’s Building Boom for Data Centers Comes With a Cost for Schools: $300M

In an exclusive report, a watchdog group examines how tax breaks hurt schools. But some tech companies say they look to support students.

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Oklahoma Charter Board Rejects Bid for Jewish School a Second Time @The74 the74million.org/article/okl…
Oklahoma Charter Board Rejects Bid for Jewish School a Second Time

Oklahoma Charter Board Rejects Bid for Jewish School a Second Time

The school’s founder has struggled to build community support for the school, but his attorneys say the board has defied a federal court ruling.

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Cyberattack Hits South Carolina School Choice Program @The74 the74million.org/article/cyb…
Cyberattack Hits South Carolina School Choice Program

Cyberattack Hits South Carolina School Choice Program

Hackers gained access to some education vendors’ banking information before state officials intervened to lock down the system.

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In Long Awaited Rules for Tax Credit Scholarships, Feds Stress Neediest Students @The74 the74million.org/article/in-…
In Long Awaited Rules for Tax Credit Scholarships, Feds Stress Neediest Students

In Long Awaited Rules for Tax Credit Scholarships, Feds Stress Neediest Students

But even though public school kids are eligible, some skeptics argue donations will ‘skew heavily’ toward wealthier communities.

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Parents Are Beginning to Grasp the Reality of Grade Inflation, New @BeALearningHero Data Shows @The74 the74million.org/article/par…
Parents Are Beginning to Grasp the Reality of Grade Inflation, New Data Shows

Parents Are Beginning to Grasp the Reality of Grade Inflation, New Data Shows

Grades can give the false impression that students are on track. A Learning Heroes survey suggests parents are beginning to question what schools tell them.

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Drop in @usedgov Oversight Hurts Efforts to Improve Absenteeism, @USGAO Says @The74 the74million.org/article/dro…
Drop in Federal Oversight Hurts Efforts to Improve Absenteeism, Watchdog Says

Drop in Federal Oversight Hurts Efforts to Improve Absenteeism, Watchdog Says

The Education Department’s process for calculating chronic absenteeism rates also produces unreliable data, according to the Government Accountability Office.

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As @WhiteHouse Reviews New Education Tax Credit Rules, Questions Remain @The74 the74million.org/article/as-…
As White House Reviews New Education Tax Credit Rules, Questions Remain

As White House Reviews New Education Tax Credit Rules, Questions Remain

Experts gathered at Harvard University last week to discuss what one speaker said will be the ‘largest and least-regulated’ federal K-12 program.

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Tulsa's eviction rate is 13% and rising. More than 600 students were caught in eviction filings last school year. Linda Jacobson of The 74 examines what the district is doing about it. ow.ly/ssJJ50ZOxzO
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@The74Sep 16
Oklahoma has one of the fastest eviction timelines in the nation. @TulsaSchools and ImpactTulsa are working to keep kids in their homes and their schools. @lrj417 reports buff.ly/fPwHEAG
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Families facing eviction are "not thinking ‘What can @TulsaSchools do for me?’ ” says Eric Hallett of @LegalAidSvcs_OK. A local nonprofit is working to change that. @The74 the74million.org/article/evi…
Evicted Students Miss Class and Fall Behind. Tulsa Schools Want to Change That

Evicted Students Miss Class and Fall Behind. Tulsa Schools Want to Change That

Tulsa is one of several cities trying to combat the chronic absenteeism and poor grades of students facing eviction.

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@The74Sep 14
The ILO Group’s analysis of the top 500 districts in the U.S. shows the first significant decline in superintendent turnover since the pandemic buff.ly/u3DBWuL
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Exclusive: Hybrid Schools Open New Legal Front for Choice @The74 @IJ the74million.org/article/exc…
Exclusive: Hybrid Schools Open New Legal Front for Choice

Exclusive: Hybrid Schools Open New Legal Front for Choice

The Institute for Justice won major cases for parents wanting to spend state funds at religious schools. Now it’s helping alternative providers.

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Parents Demanding Tech Opt Outs Take Their Fight to Federal Court @The74 the74million.org/article/par…
Parents Demanding Tech Opt Outs Take Their Fight to Federal Court

Parents Demanding Tech Opt Outs Take Their Fight to Federal Court

Pennsylvania families say their district’s new policy violates their civil rights, but experts don’t expect similar lawsuits.

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.@FCC Review Could End School Internet Program. Advocates Plan ‘Very Loud’ Protest @The74 the74million.org/article/fcc…
FCC Review Could End School Internet Program. Advocates Plan ‘Very Loud’ Protest

FCC Review Could End School Internet Program. Advocates Plan ‘Very Loud’ Protest

As the screen time debate continues, the commission seeks comments on whether the 30-year-old E-Rate program should be ‘limited or sunset.’

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