Kalie Walker
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Kalie Walker
@kaliewalker.bsky.social
· Mar 20
What Was School Like for Students With Disabilities Before IDEA? | NEA
The landmark law ushered in an era of inclusion and equity. The current assault on public schools could unravel that progress, leaving students without the support they need.
www.nea.org
"More cracks opening up for students to slip through":
A look at school for students w disabilities before IDEA and what happens if IDEA wont be supported by the Dept of Ed.
www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
A look at school for students w disabilities before IDEA and what happens if IDEA wont be supported by the Dept of Ed.
www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
Check out some retired educators who are mentoring, being featured in ad campaigns and leaving money to their school districts
www.nea.org/advocating-f...
www.nea.org/advocating-f...
NEA-Retired Bulletin Board, August 2025 | NEA
The latest news on NEA-Retired members around the country
www.nea.org
August 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Check out some retired educators who are mentoring, being featured in ad campaigns and leaving money to their school districts
www.nea.org/advocating-f...
www.nea.org/advocating-f...
These teachers are seeing engagement go up. How? Flexible seating options www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
How Flexible Seating Can Boost Classroom Engagement | NEA
Meet two educators who say they’ve noticed negative behaviors decreasing after bringing more seating options to students.
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July 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
These teachers are seeing engagement go up. How? Flexible seating options www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
Upward Bound programs are an important way that first generation and low-income students can get access to education -- especially as they become a target of federal cuts
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Upward Bound Programs Facing Uncertainty, Despite Proven Success | NEA
Earlier this month, the Trump administration abruptly terminated a handful of Upward Bound programs. Now Upward Bound advocates, alumni, and NEA Higher Ed members who work on federally funded college-...
www.nea.org
June 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Upward Bound programs are an important way that first generation and low-income students can get access to education -- especially as they become a target of federal cuts
www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
On a more local note, this former Michelin chef opened a store in Kalorama-Sheridan thewash.org/2025/06/15/a...
A Michelin-star chef opens a store in Kalorama-Sheridan - The Wash
Daniel Petita reflects on his career as he opens Kalorama Market
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June 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
On a more local note, this former Michelin chef opened a store in Kalorama-Sheridan thewash.org/2025/06/15/a...
Book bans are not a hoax, says PEN America -- and St. Francis MN, where public schools are getting sued by Education Minnesota for banning books.
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Educators in Minnesota Sue to Stop Book Bans | NEA
Union says school district policy is “antithetical to the values of public education and encouraging discourse.”
www.nea.org
May 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Book bans are not a hoax, says PEN America -- and St. Francis MN, where public schools are getting sued by Education Minnesota for banning books.
www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
New story just dropped. FEA sues over Trump's exec order banning collective bargaining for several federal unions, including military educators
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Federal Education Association Sues Over Trump’s Anti-Union Order | NEA
Lawsuit challenges executive order that strips federal workers of collective bargaining rights.
www.nea.org
May 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
New story just dropped. FEA sues over Trump's exec order banning collective bargaining for several federal unions, including military educators
www.nea.org/advocating-f...
www.nea.org/advocating-f...
All it takes is one photo for an AI deepfake to be made, so with rising social media and access to the internet, our students are increasingly at risk
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AI ‘Deepfakes’: A Disturbing Trend in School Cyberbullying | NEA
Young students—mostly girls—are being targeted by deepfake images. Are schools doing enough to respond to this new form of online harassment?
www.nea.org
April 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
All it takes is one photo for an AI deepfake to be made, so with rising social media and access to the internet, our students are increasingly at risk
www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
Reposted by Kalie Walker
“Students with disabilities weren't educated in most cases,” says Jack Schneider, professor on education policy at UMass Amherst. “They were turned away, and their families were told that the school didn't have the facilities, the resources to serve their kids.”
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What Was School Like for Students With Disabilities Before IDEA? | NEA
The landmark law ushered in an era of inclusion and equity. The current assault on public schools could unravel that progress, leaving students without the support they need.
bit.ly
April 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
“Students with disabilities weren't educated in most cases,” says Jack Schneider, professor on education policy at UMass Amherst. “They were turned away, and their families were told that the school didn't have the facilities, the resources to serve their kids.”
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I was privileged enough to write the cover story for this edition of Aspiring Educators, discussing mental health and its resources on college campuses.
Give it a read!
www.nea.org/advocating-f...
Give it a read!
www.nea.org/advocating-f...
Aspiring Educators are Tackling Mental Health Issues on Campus | NEA
Students are finding balance, building support, and advocating for change.
www.nea.org
March 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I was privileged enough to write the cover story for this edition of Aspiring Educators, discussing mental health and its resources on college campuses.
Give it a read!
www.nea.org/advocating-f...
Give it a read!
www.nea.org/advocating-f...
"More cracks opening up for students to slip through":
A look at school for students w disabilities before IDEA and what happens if IDEA wont be supported by the Dept of Ed.
www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
A look at school for students w disabilities before IDEA and what happens if IDEA wont be supported by the Dept of Ed.
www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
What Was School Like for Students With Disabilities Before IDEA? | NEA
The landmark law ushered in an era of inclusion and equity. The current assault on public schools could unravel that progress, leaving students without the support they need.
www.nea.org
March 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
"More cracks opening up for students to slip through":
A look at school for students w disabilities before IDEA and what happens if IDEA wont be supported by the Dept of Ed.
www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
A look at school for students w disabilities before IDEA and what happens if IDEA wont be supported by the Dept of Ed.
www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
My first story for neaToday has been released, examining how educators are keeping literacy rates high in the digital age. It's been amazing getting to chat with these educators. Take a look! www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
Raising Literacy Rates in the Digital Age | NEA
Competing with technology can be difficult, but these educators are introducing students to books—and the joy of reading in general—in creative ways.
www.nea.org
March 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
My first story for neaToday has been released, examining how educators are keeping literacy rates high in the digital age. It's been amazing getting to chat with these educators. Take a look! www.nea.org/nea-today/al...