Timely conversation about the effects of parental deportation and consequences of immigration enforcement effects for young people & communities drawing from my research w/ @jjacobkirksey.bsky.social and many others. Thank you Elizabeth for doing this important dissemination.

Thanks for inviting us for the convo. Take a listen as we discussed the impact of immigration enforcement and policy on families and young people. Sending lots of love to communities in the coming weeks and always. And thanks to the wonderful host! @cmsaldana.bsky.social @jjacobkirksey.bsky.social

I loved the discussion on how to help immigrant families with other programs like work-place partnerships in districts — given how divisive this topic is and how much resistance we may see to improved equity and support for these students. It gave me some hope. Thank you @jjacobkirksey.bsky.social!

This month's NEPC Talks Education podcast is now up! @cmsaldana.bsky.social interviews Sophia Rodriguez and Jacob Kirksey about students, families and immigration policy nepc.colorado.edu/publication/...

Research by @jjacobkirksey.bsky.social & @csattinbajaj.bsky.social has revealed how ICE raids hit CA school attendance hard—a trend likely to escalate under the Trump admin's mass deportation plans.

Thank you Sophia and Jacob (@jjacobkirksey.bsky.social) for being on this month's @nepc.bsky.social podcast! Given the incoming admin's threats around immigration, your insights are a valuable resource for students, families, and ed leaders. If you've got a few minutes, give it a listen!

Comments @TexasHouse hearing on uncertified teachers implying more important to have content expertise & uncertified tchrs are only in CTE. My research clarifies these “what ifs.” 1/5 uncertified tchrs don’t have a bachelor’s & they are distributed across grades/content #txlege

About to begin my testimony on the prevalence and impact on uncertified teachers at the Texas House Committee on Public Education.

Check out the live stream:

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It’s my favorite time of the year: En route to @aefpweb #AEFP2024 with my @texastech.bsky.social students and colleagues! Excited to present our work on topics related to teacher labor markets and college and career trajectories in Texas.

MY NEW COLLEAGUE!!!! 🎉 The @texastech.bsky.social & CIRCLE teams are incredibly fortunate to bring in a scholar who is a sure bet to influence the direction of educational research and policy. Welcome to the family, @jenfreeman.bsky.social 🤠 #RedRaiders #TTUProud @texastech.bsky.social

Exciting news 🎉 Policy brief on the Teacher Incentive Allotment is out! Supported by the Texas RP3 Network, summary of my thoughts on TIA & how to change the profession: We need to Evolve TIA Into A Policy That Not Only Rewards Teachers but Enhances the Lives of Texas Students by Improving Schools