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Annoying about ed policy and soccer. Analyst at NC Justice Center

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · Sep 2

Hey folks, I've got a new report out about how declining enrollment (often driven by intentional policies) is making life harder across North Carolina's schools. Please give it a read and let me know what you think:

#ncpol #EduSky

Navigating Declining Enrollment – North Carolina Justice Center

Navigating Declining Enrollment How smarter state policies can help schools thrive Download PDF Report Declining student enrollment poses unique challenges for school districts. …

www.ncjustice.org

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 9h

I originally read this as criticism of Roldan and I was so confused

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 10h

Australians have the worst accents in the English speaking world

#USMNT #USAvAUS

Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 11h

Is there a better logo in sports than the Milwaukee Brewers?

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 14h

It is indeed a litmus test, one that Booker fails to

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Zito @zeets.bsky.social · 14h

It’s also been so amazing to watch liberals go from dismissing protestors and the calls for Biden to pressure Israel to end its genocide to now blaming those people for the Dems losing the election. And somehow the party that was sponsoring the event and watching it cost them has no responsibility.

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 22h

This program to eliminate medical debt is one of Governor Cooper’s strongest legacies. Let’s hope it can be sustained.

#ncpol

Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 23h

North Carolina wipes out $6.5 billion in medical debt for 2.5 million residents. Here’s how. The state's Medical Debt Relief Program is resulting in hospitals forgiving the debt for low- and middle-income residents. (Via @lucianaperezu.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol

North Carolina wipes out $6.5B in medical debt for 2.5M residents. Here’s how.

North Carolina’s medical debt initiative, announced in 2024, has delivered more relief than initially expected in a state with a high rate of medical debt.

www.newsobserver.com

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 23h

Thanks

Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 1d

I’m not sure what we’re arguing about.

My point was that Obama was never for M4A, as evidenced by a) never talking about it before yesterday and b) opposition to Sanders.

In your responses, you seemingly agree that Obama opposed Sanders partly due to Sanders’ support for M4A. I agree!

Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 1d

I don’t know, but M4A was definitely something Obama had against Sanders

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 1d

Same story with the recovery bill after the recession

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 1d

Counterpoint: he then popped up to defeat the candidate who made Medicare for All the central pillar of his campaign

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 1d

Fiction books with a plot have shitty writing. Fiction books with good writing have shitty plots.

Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 1d

This will be a test for the #ncpol press: repeat the bullshit press release or inform your readers of why this is actually happening

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 1d

This press release from a North Carolina GOP figure portrays the current redistricting wars as something *Democrats* started in Calif., ignoring the fact that this all began with the Trump White House and first unfolded in red Texas.

According to them, Republicans are once again The Real Victims™

House Redistricting Chairmen Brenden Jones (R-Columbus) and Hugh Blackwell (R-Burke) said, “We’re stepping into this redistricting battle because California and the radical left are attempting to rig the system to handpick who runs Congress. This ploy is nothing new, and North Carolina will not stand by while they attempt to stack the deck. President Trump has called on us to fight back, and North Carolina stands ready to level the playing field.”

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 1d

All nonfiction books would be better off as a feature length magazine article

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 2d

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Mark Lieberman @marklieberman.bsky.social · 1d

“If there are not people there to make sure the laws are followed, the laws are meaningless.”
www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

Ed. Dept. Offices Will Be Virtually Wiped Out in Latest Layoffs

The U.S. Department of Education is losing about a fifth of its already diminished workforce.

www.edweek.org

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 1d

I hope you'll explain to your viewers/listeners that there's one party in this state that's wholly opposed to democracy. Pretending that this is somehow nuanced or two-sided only helps them destroy our democracy further.

Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks to @amyediaz.bsky.social for having me on @885wfdd.bsky.social to talk about my favorite subject: Leandro. The NCGA continues to ignore the court order to fully fund the plan, creating a crisis for our schools and our constitution.

#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro

Carolina Curious: What is the status of Leandro? Could it help WS/FCS amid budget crisis?

Thirty-one years ago, the North Carolina Supreme Court heard a case about education inequities related to school funding, often referred to as “Leandro.” But multiple years and court rulings later, ad...

www.wfdd.org

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 1d

It's weird how #ncpol education articles consistently fail to mention that there's a solution to the problems they're reporting on. Why let legislators off the hook for violating the constitution and ignoring court orders?

Every Child NC @everychildnc.bsky.social · 1d

Under the Leandro Plan, state funding for children with disabilities was supposed to increase by 53% and teacher pay was to be made competitive with other college degree requiring professions

#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro

NC isn’t meeting federal special education requirements. State officials point to the teacher shortage

North Carolina will face more scrutiny from the federal government after failing to meet benchmarks of the federal Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act.

www.wral.com

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Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 2d

This sucks. A lot.

I know from my own experience doing it— it is NOT expensive to pay humans to do this. I got invaluable development working there. As did countless others.

But hey look at that, here’s a feedback form in case you also think it sucks www.mlssoccer.com/feedback/rec...

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 2d

A 30% profit boost on any single game parlay

Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 3d

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 3d

If you don't teach kids how existing hierarchies have been intentionally created and enforced, then they're less likely to question them. That's what's behind the Trump admin's push for "patriotic education"

Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 4d

Was it though? Really looked to me like they were playing 4 in the back in the first half

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 4d

Also, the formation…is he playing a 4-3-3 or a 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1?

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 4d

Here's a good #ncpol story idea: ask legislators this question. What percentage of NC children do they think should be in public schools?Do they agree with the Heritage Foundation that we should be aiming to elimninate public schools?

(via curmudgucation.substack.com/p/the-push-t...)

Asked what percentage of children she imagines should be in public schools going forward, Justice, who is now with The Heritage Foundation’s political advocacy arm, told ProPublica: “I hope zero. I hope to get to zero.”

“If America’s public schools cease to exist tomorrow, America would be a better place.”

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