Robyn Spoon

Independent Education Consultant specializing in college placement, decision on major and career transition

[Robyn Spoon @RobynSpoon1]

@Woodsmanz1 @krassenstein Then why isn’t the plan to pay down the deficit? My understanding is that the plan is to provide tax cuts.

[Robyn Spoon @RobynSpoon1]

Children and other diagnosed with pediatric cancer lost this week because of a myriad of political messes, none of which are the fault of kids—- we MUST do better! 119th Congress, let’s get this done!

[Sam Stein @samstein]

it's also kinda offensive to people who have worked for years on pediatric cancer research to suggest that they actually were just laying a trap to make Trump look bad for coming out against a CR. it's not all just a game.

[Nancy Goodman @NancyFGoodman]

@samstein The reason the Gabriella Miller Kids First Act did not pass in the Senate as a stand alone bill until last night is that Senators Paul and Lee had put holds on 2 previous efforts.

[Blood Cancer United Advocacy @bcutd_advocacy]

We are deeply disappointed to share that Congress cut several @llsusa-backed policies—which would have benefited children with cancer, families, and seniors—from its end-of-year package. We remain steadfast in our commitment to blood cancer patients and families ♥️

[Robyn Spoon @RobynSpoon1]

@NancyFGoodman Thanks @NancyFGoodman for providing this clarity! I've already begun sharing this information with our community.

[Blood Cancer United Advocacy @bcutd_advocacy]

This year, Congress left kids with cancer behind. 23 organizations joined together to urge Congress to prioritize them in January. Children with cancer have waited long enough–it’s time to finish the job. #KidsDeserveBetter
Full statement ➡️ https://t.co/Sc8VOVBWFK

[Robyn Spoon @RobynSpoon1]

@NancyFGoodman Thank you Nancy for your tireless efforts and for keeping us informed!

[Katie Spoon @thekatiespoon]

14/ Big takeaway: it’s a mistake to observe equal rates of attrition and believe gender equity has been achieved. Focus instead on the reasons for leaving, which vary by career age, field, and prestige. There’s a lot of work left to do, and climate deserves our attention 🎤

[Katie Spoon @thekatiespoon]

12/ To sum up:
- Women faculty universally leave academia at higher rates than men
- Effect is stronger for tenured women in non-STEM at lower-prestige schools
- BUT regardless of rates, women leave for different reasons - they feel pushed out, esp. by their workplace climates

[Katie Spoon @thekatiespoon]

1/ New paper! “Gender and retention patterns among U.S. faculty” w/ @laberge_nick @hneutr @_szhang @alliecmorgan M Galesic @baileyfosdick @danlarremore @aaronclauset: https://t.co/u0zYHs4Sh2
A systematic study of gendered rates & reasons for faculty attrition in US academia 🧵

[Prof. Katharine Hayhoe @KHayhoe]

In academia, a new study finds that early career men often move jobs because they feel 'pulled' towards a better opportunity: but for women, it's the opposite. "Most left because they felt pushed out," as @waterbarnes explains here: https://t.co/pjnY1lS6wM

[Robyn Spoon @RobynSpoon1]

Meet families directly impacted by #childhoodcancer. https://t.co/8LbVy4zKgH

[Ready Set Listen Childhood Cancer Conversations @kidscancerconvo]

Check out our first episode. In this episode we meet the families involved in the series! 🎗 https://t.co/SE0OCawINZ

[FULL STEAM AHEAD PODCAST @fullsteampod]

Audio version here 👇

https://t.co/mW2QauZell

[Robyn Spoon @RobynSpoon1]

@fullsteampod #TylerStrong #Childhoodcancer #notrarenotfair

[Russell T. Warne 🇺🇸🇨🇱 @Russwarne]

The new edition of @CECTAG's @jegcec1 is out! It's a great crop of articles, including two from researchers based outside of the USA.

https://t.co/AU6WAd5APW

#Gifted #giftededucation #gifteded #psychology #education #edutwitter @JenniferLJolly1 @JenHRobins @_kristenlamb

[ACTStudent @ACTStudent]

The #ACT English test contains 75 questions to be answered in 45 minutes.

Start practicing with these free sample questions: https://t.co/sG6FSXjVV0

[AP for Students @APforStudents]

AP Human Geography covers everything from migration to urban land use. Explore this fascinating course: https://t.co/1RgF51iNEw #aphg 🌏🏙

[SENG @SENG_Gifted]

Gifted students may act out in class when they don’t feel challenged by material. Because of this, teachers may label them as problem children or as behavioral concerns.

[Robyn Spoon @RobynSpoon1]

College Admissions Myth-BUSTERS—Myth 5—"Test scores no longer matter!" TRUTH: While it is great news that many colleges are now "test optional", many selective programs and scholarships still require minimum scores. #collegeadmissionmyths