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Sept 15, 1980: Anya Kamenetz was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
Kamenenetz is the author of several acclaimed nonfiction books: Generation Debt (Riverhead, 2006); DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education (Chelsea Green, 2010) ; The Test: Why Our Schools Are Obsessed With Standardized Testing, But You Don’t Have To Be (Public Affairs, 2016); and The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life (Public Affairs, 2018). Her latest book is The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children’s Lives, And Where We Go Now (Public Affairs, 2022).
July 8, 2014: Kamenetz complained on Twitter that "only white guys get back to me" when reaching out to diverse sources. After being criticized for the tweet Kamenetz said "I take personal responsibility (for the tweet) and dont think it should reflect on my employer
August 23, 2022: Kamenetz's book "The Stolen Year" is published.
Public schools are America’s weirdest institution.In the United States, we are terrible at supplying affordable housing and generally, the public options for anything (like mass transit) are bad. Compared to other wealthy nations, we provide crumbs for families: no mandated paid leave, no family income support, and few childcare subsidies. Children in the U.S. are more likely to live in poverty than any other age group.
But in every neighborhood, in every city and town in America, there is a warm, lighted building that children are welcomed into for 180 days a year. There they will be safe, fed, and encounter caring adults, and maybe even learn something—all for free. This is public school.
Public schools are everywhere, yet, there is zero mention of education in the Constitution, and the federal government historically has allocated far less than ten percent of the fiscal budget towards education. Starting in colonial times, communities, churches, and civic groups took up collections and hired schoolmasters. And marginalized groups fought for expanded access to public schools.
“Nine out of ten families choose public schools.”Another reason school is weird is that while no laws require voting or using the post office, children are legally required to attend school. That, or families must jump through hoops to get approval for homeschooling. Nine out of ten families choose public schools. Compulsory education laws created a social compact: you must show up, and we must provide you with an education. That compact is exactly what the pandemic broke.
Public schools are America’s weirdest institution.In the United States, we are terrible at supplying affordable housing and generally, the public options for anything (like mass transit) are bad. Compared to other wealthy nations, we provide crumbs for families: no mandated paid leave, no family income support, and few childcare subsidies. Children in the U.S. are more likely to live in poverty than any other age group.
But in every neighborhood, in every city and town in America, there is a warm, lighted building that children are welcomed into for 180 days a year. There they will be safe, fed, and encounter caring adults, and maybe even learn something—all for free. This is public school.
Public schools are everywhere, yet, there is zero mention of education in the Constitution, and the federal government historically has allocated far less than ten percent of the fiscal budget towards education. Starting in colonial times, communities, churches, and civic groups took up collections and hired schoolmasters. And marginalized groups fought for expanded access to public schools.
“Nine out of ten families choose public schools.”Another reason school is weird is that while no laws require voting or using the post office, children are legally required to attend school. That, or families must jump through hoops to get approval for homeschooling. Nine out of ten families choose public schools. Compulsory education laws created a social compact: you must show up, and we must provide you with an education. That compact is exactly what the pandemic broke.
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Jan 5, 2023: Fred Martino talks with Anya Kamenetz, author of “The Stolen Year – How COVID Changed Children’s Lives, and Where We Go Now”
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Feb 1, 2023
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megyn kelly
Jan 30, 2023: The Hill: Megyn Kelly ripped online after criticizing Jill Biden’s ‘Dr.’ title
Former Fox News host and conservative pundit Megyn Kelly is facing backlash online after she criticized first lady Jill Biden, who holds a doctorate in education, for the use of her “Dr.” title
Former Fox News host and conservative pundit Megyn Kelly is facing backlash online after she criticized first lady Jill Biden, who holds a doctorate in education, for the use of her “Dr.” title
gayle king
Feb 22, 2023: Walter Cronkite School of Journalism: “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King accepts 39th Cronkite Award
Gayle King, the award-winning co-host of “CBS Mornings,” reflected on her life, career and rise to prominence as she accepted the 39th Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism presented by Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
King, who is also editor-at-large of Oprah Daily and host of a live, weekly radio show titled “Gayle King in the House” on SiriusXM, was honored during a ceremony on Tuesday at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Gayle King, the award-winning co-host of “CBS Mornings,” reflected on her life, career and rise to prominence as she accepted the 39th Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism presented by Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
King, who is also editor-at-large of Oprah Daily and host of a live, weekly radio show titled “Gayle King in the House” on SiriusXM, was honored during a ceremony on Tuesday at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
rebecca klein
Jan 31, 2023: Nieman Lab: New York Focus, the Empire State–centered newsroom, aims to hold Albany accountable
Rebecca Klein, the general manager and publisher of New York Focus, said Focus averages 30,000 unique website visitors per month, with a newsletter open rate over 50%. Its audience is so far “New York political insiders” mostly based in Albany and New York City.
Moving forward, New York Focus plans to build out its co-publishing network, letting hyperlocal publications run its work for free. A statewide listening tour is also in the works.
“We’re trying to take this group of New York political insiders who really care about our work and continue to serve them — and also expand what it means to be a New York political insider,” Klein said.
Rebecca Klein, the general manager and publisher of New York Focus, said Focus averages 30,000 unique website visitors per month, with a newsletter open rate over 50%. Its audience is so far “New York political insiders” mostly based in Albany and New York City.
Moving forward, New York Focus plans to build out its co-publishing network, letting hyperlocal publications run its work for free. A statewide listening tour is also in the works.
“We’re trying to take this group of New York political insiders who really care about our work and continue to serve them — and also expand what it means to be a New York political insider,” Klein said.
michelle kosinski
Mar 26, 2015: News Busters: CNN’s Michelle Kosinski: ‘It Was Benjamin Netanyahu’s Turn to Get Schooled by the White House’
Before tossing to Kosinski, co-host Alisyn Camerota reported that “there's a new complication in U.S./Israeli relations” after Obama called Netanyahu on Thursday “to congratulate him for winning reelection,” but also to send “a warning to the Prime Minister that the U.S. is now reassessing their relationship.
Before tossing to Kosinski, co-host Alisyn Camerota reported that “there's a new complication in U.S./Israeli relations” after Obama called Netanyahu on Thursday “to congratulate him for winning reelection,” but also to send “a warning to the Prime Minister that the U.S. is now reassessing their relationship.
andrea koskey |
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Aug 11, 2014: Huffington Post: Gavin Newsom Will Back 'The Right Initiative' To Legalize Marijuana In California
"The 'right initiative' would be one that addresses age limits -- he doesn't want to see the drug in the hands of kids -- one that addresses advertising, driving under the influence," Andrea Koskey, communications director for Newsom, told The Huffington Post. "He'd like to see questions answered on taxation -- whether there are different taxes for medical marijuana or recreational use –- banking, whether it can be used in the home, and the kind of restrictions for use in public, as some among many more questions that we don't have answers to yet."
"The 'right initiative' would be one that addresses age limits -- he doesn't want to see the drug in the hands of kids -- one that addresses advertising, driving under the influence," Andrea Koskey, communications director for Newsom, told The Huffington Post. "He'd like to see questions answered on taxation -- whether there are different taxes for medical marijuana or recreational use –- banking, whether it can be used in the home, and the kind of restrictions for use in public, as some among many more questions that we don't have answers to yet."
Feb 21, 2013: Andrea Koskey: San Francisco Examiner: San Francisco schools could have funding windfall
Mar 7, 2013: Andrea Koskey: San Francisco Examiner: Daly City schools to distribute condoms to high school students
Sept 15, 2013: Andrea Koskey: San Francisco Examiner: Cry for help unheeded at CCSF
Nov 8, 2011: Andrea Koskey: FireRescue1: Calif. firefighter critical after hit-and-run
Adam Kredo |
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March 17, 2021: Audible:
Aug 18, 2015: Adam Kredo: Washington Free Beacon: Iran Threatened ‘Harm’ to Top Nuke Inspector to Prevent Disclosure of Secret Deal
Feb 27, 2015: Adam Kredo: Washington Free Beacon: Senate Unanimously Welcomes Netanyahu to America
Dec 19, 2014: Adam Kredo: Fox News: Administration stalling release of report on US covert action in Iran, over nuke talk concerns
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April 29, 2014: Rush Limbaugh credited the Washington Free Beacon’s Adam Kredo and Judicial Watch Tuesday for uncovering new truths about the Obama Administration’s deliberate efforts to protect President Obama from backlash over the Benghazi attack.
January 18, 2023
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Dec 5, 2014: Adam Kredo: Washington Free Beacon: Congress Demands Obama Explain Rumored Sanctions Against Israel
Adam Kushner
Adam B. Kushner is The Post's education editor, guiding the newspaper's coverage of primary and secondary schools; colleges and universities; and the trends in politics, business, law, tech and society that shape them. From 2015-2021, he was editor of Outlook, the Post's home for ideas, essays, arguments and nonfiction books coverage. Previously, he was the editor of National Journal magazine, a senior editor for foreign affairs at Newsweek and a managing editor at the New Republic. He is a New Orleans evangelist and native.
Jan 27, 2014: The Washington Post has brought in Kushner editor of a new digital opinion and analysis venture, which will work with the paper’s Outlook and editorial sections. Kushner was previously executive editor at National Journal.
Aug 28, 2015: Adam Kushner: Washington Post: I’m from New Orleans, but I didn’t understand why we needed to save it
Mar 9, 2015: Washington Post: Mike Madden joins The Post as deputy editor of Outlook and PostEverything
Announcement from Outlook Editor, Adam Kushner:
Announcement from Outlook Editor, Adam Kushner:
