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Nate Stevenson @natestevenson.bsky.social · Sep 15

Kent State is looking for a new directer for our Behavior Intervention Specialists Certificate Program (aka BCBA).

It's a great opportunity with a very fast timeline for application, review, and hiring.

Check it out!

jobs.kent.edu/jobs/faculty...

Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo - Kent Campus - Kent, Ohio, United States

Job Title: Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo Physical Location: Kent Campus - Kent, OH Salary: Basic Function: Kent State University (KSU) is seeking a qualified, student-centered No...

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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · Aug 19

Drs. Lori Skibbe and Ryan Bowles partnered with the MSU Innovation Center to create and share a new early literacy assessment. Read the full story: spr.ly/63328fvebQ #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · Aug 27

Get to know the student resources available to you: spr.ly/63326fNmfa. #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · Aug 26

“In a scientific sense, this is a total loss.”

US Supreme Court allows NIH to cut $2 billion in research grants www.nature.com/articles/d41...

US Supreme Court allows NIH to cut $2 billion in research grants

The decision will hinder lawsuits against grant terminations, legal specialists say.

www.nature.com

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Marianne Rice @mariannerice.bsky.social · Aug 21

UT Knoxville is hiring a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Literacy! Please share with anyone who may be interested! Knoxville is a great place to live and work!!! Happy to answer questions! apply.interfolio.com/172346

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Lori Skibbe @loriskibbe.bsky.social · Aug 12

USAAC has services for those who may need assistance in replacing any lost or damaged AAC devices and other equipment. Find out more below.
aacdisasterrelief.recovers.org

Home - AAC Disaster Relief

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Lori Skibbe @loriskibbe.bsky.social · Aug 12

A press release about our new measure of print concepts knowledge
innovationcenter.msu.edu/msu-boosting...

MSU Boosting Early Childhood Literacy- MSU Innovation Center

PAWPrint Concepts was made by Dr. Lori Skibbe and Dr. Ryan P. Bowles to evaluate children's print concepts knowledge with a new testing method

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National Disability Rights Network @ndrnadvocates.bsky.social · Jun 30

The Senate is rushing to vote on a bill that would deeply cut Medicaid — putting health care at risk for millions.

📞 Call your Senators NOW:
➡️ 866-426-2631
➡️ 202-224-3121 (Capitol switchboard)

Need a call script? @communitycatalyst.org has you covered: communitycatalyst.canto.com/v/MedicaidDe...

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Lori Skibbe @loriskibbe.bsky.social · Jun 24

This work, led by Yatma Diop, shows the importance of face-to-face communication in supporting children's language development in Senegal.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · Jun 23

Congrats Drs. Ryan Bowles, @loriskibbe.bsky.social & Yatma Diop (Ph.D. alumnus) on publishing “Within-group variability in communication style among caregivers & its relation to the language abilities of Wolof-learning toddlers in Senegal” in Developmental Psychology spr.ly/60174nazB

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Lori Skibbe @loriskibbe.bsky.social · Jun 20

Job alert! Two assistant teachers are needed to work in our Child Development Laboratories - these university preschools serve over 200 children in the East Lansing area.
careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/job...
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Professional Aide - East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Position Summary(Basic Job Function) This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other p...

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Lori Skibbe @loriskibbe.bsky.social · Jun 19

Beginning July 9, you will be able to watch the Camp ALEC documentary. This film features some thoughtful and funny AAC users, many of whom live right here in MI.

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Next on Disney+: July 2025

New movies and series available in July 2025, including the finale of Marvel Television's "Ironheart," the premiere of "ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires," "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+," Season 2 of "Kiff,"...

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Lori Skibbe @loriskibbe.bsky.social · Jun 11

@msuhdfs.bsky.social is leading this important expansion to increase access to high-quality care in the Lansing area

MSU Innovation Center @msu-innovations.bsky.social · Jun 11

MSU’s Child Development Lab is making an exciting expansion to Lansing’s Eastside, bringing its top-tier early childhood education programs to a new state-of-the-art facility on Michigan Avenue. To read more, click here: buff.ly/yqXOZOZ

#ChildDevelopmentLab #EarlyChildhoodEd #LansingEastside

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Lori Skibbe @loriskibbe.bsky.social · May 16

My department at MSU is hiring a new administrative business professional. Come work with us!

careers.msu.edu/jobs/adminis...

Administrative Business Prof/S - East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Position Summary The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) seeks an Administrative Business Professional to supervise support staff, manage the operations of a large complex unit, ...

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Lori Skibbe @loriskibbe.bsky.social · Mar 24

I am the parent of an adult child with high care needs and can verify that Medicaid makes it easier for us to function as a family. No telling the sacrifices we'd have to make if it were gone.

Timothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · Mar 23

Parents of children with disabilities say Medicaid cuts will put livelihoods, kids' health at risk

Families and disability advocates fear some children with complex medical needs will be forced into nursing homes and institutions if their Medicaid is cut
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/p...

Parents of children with disabilities say Medicaid cuts will put livelihoods, kids' health at risk

As potential Medicaid cuts loom over millions of Americans, parents of children with severe disabilities are trying to grapple with what life might look like without the health care program. “If we lo...

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Scott Dueker @drdueker.bsky.social · Mar 22

This is reality. And why we need the DOE.

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Lori Skibbe @loriskibbe.bsky.social · Mar 21

This order will hurt students with disabilities. See what you can do to help below.

Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · Mar 20

🚨The White House just issued an executive order to close the U.S. Department of Education. Eliminating ED or moving IDEA to another agency will be a step backward in serving those with disabilities.

Tell your representatives to protect ED: exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/C...

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Kate Peeples, Ph.D. @katepeeples.bsky.social · Mar 14

#Edusky #SpecialEducation

AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · Mar 14

AERA has just learned that all restricted-use NCES data licenses will be cancelled, possibly as early as March 20. We urgently request that all AERA members and others in the research community with restricted-use licenses take these two actions: www.aera.net/Research-Pol...

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AAUP @aaup.org · Mar 11

@insidehighered.com is reporting that the Education department is laying off half of staff: "Ahead of the announcement, the department told staff that DC offices would be closed on Wednesday and reopen Thursday." This will hurt communities, campuses, and children in red states and blue.

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Lori Skibbe @loriskibbe.bsky.social · Mar 3

Thank you for doing this really important service.

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Adrea Truckenmiller @adrea.bsky.social · Feb 25

The All For Literacy podcast interviewed me recently on how schools can implement science of reading practices. You can check it out here. literacy.lexialearning.com/all-for-lite...

All For Literacy Podcast | Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller - All for Literacy Podcast

The All for Literacy podcast series forges connections between literacy research, educators’ knowledge and skills, and what we can do now for literacy instruction.

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Lori Skibbe @loriskibbe.bsky.social · Feb 22

My department decided to admit fewer students for next year due to all of these uncertainties. The long-term viability of our graduate programming now seems unclear. Training the next generation of scholars is one of the best parts of my job and a core mission of R1 institutions. Dark times indeed.

Shana Gadarian @sgadarian.bsky.social · Feb 21

This is going to go on at many universities - the uncertainty will lead to fewer graduate programs. It will hobble scientific research which appears to be the goal.

WESA @wesa.fm · Feb 21

The University of Pittsburgh confirmed Friday that there would be no new Ph.D. offers of admission while Pitt works to understand how reduced federal aid could impact the institution.

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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · Feb 11

Up to 169 IES contracts have been canceled, threatening critical education research. This is a major setback for educators & children with disabilities who rely on evidence-based practices. Urge Congress to protect IES research! #4SpecialEducation

exceptionalchildren.org/takeaction?v...

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Lori Skibbe @loriskibbe.bsky.social · Feb 13

I teach my students how to use the What Works Clearinghouse - which may be on the chopping block along with the rest of the Department of Education - as it is a stellar resource for educators.

Check it out while it's still around.

ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/

WWC | Find What Works!

As an initiative of the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) was created in 2002 to be a central and trusted source of scientific ev...

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Sarah Powell @sarahpowellphd.bsky.social · Feb 11

One of my favorite IES resources are the practice guides. There are 5 guides with the research about teaching math. Given the two stop work orders I received last night (to stop work on 2 upcoming IES STEM practice guides), I'd download these now.

WWC | Practice Guides

A practice guide is a publication that presents recommendations for educators to address challenges in their classrooms and schools. They are based on reviews of research, the experiences of…

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Adrea Truckenmiller @adrea.bsky.social · Feb 11

Also the next generation of teacher preparation educators. We are already in a massive shortage of specialized teachers and teacher educators. This further extends the U.S. race to the bottom in work force. Remember, K-12 teachers (and their college instructors) are essential for ALL professions.

Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · Feb 11

Here's just some of the things IES contracts pay for:

-National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
-What Works Clearinghouse (WWC)
-Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
-U.S. participation in TIMSS/PISA
-Large-scale evaluations of ed interventions (NCEE)
-Regional Ed Laboratories

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