Bellwether

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New WonkyFolk: Jed Wallace & @arotherham debrief the election with Liam Kerr of @TheWelcomeTeam. Can ed reformers become the backbone of a new moderate movement? DSA mayors, Texas, Chicago, 2028 & the tax credit.

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Jed and I talked with @liamkerr of @theWelcomeTeam about the election outcome and what it means for education reform and politics more generally:

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Should your org build an AI plan in 2027?

Join Nick Allen and @alspur tomorrow, Tue, Nov 10 at 11 a.m. ET, for our 2027 AI Cohort info session. We've helped 30+ schools and nonprofits do it.

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We’re hiring a Partner to shape where learning goes next.

The role: Partner, Learning Options & Innovation role.

The details:
📍 Remote, anywhere in the U.S.
💰 $213,750–$228,000 + performance bonus
📅 Deadline: Nov. 12
🤝 Deep expertise in nontraditional and out-of-school learning, plus a business development track record

Help shape our work on microschools, tutoring, afterschool and new learning models.

Apply here: https://t.co/UjAr8bPDE2

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That's the week. Follow along for more education news we're watching. And share any other news on your radar this week in the comments 👇

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At Bellwether, we follow education news closely. And with #Election2026 shaking up local, state, and federal offices on Tuesday, there's a lot to talk about.

Here's our weekly roundup of the stories shaping schools, students, and policy. 🧵

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7/ Falling birth rates and deportations are driving steep enrollment declines in public schools. The story cites Bellwether and WestEd research finding sustained declines are reshaping districts in 40 states. Brian Mann reports for @NPR.

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Today @eduwonk election reactions and a look at prospects for the new federal education tax credit. It could face new headwinds after Tuesday.

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What’s next for school choice, federal oversight, and culture clashes?

Bellwether's @arotherham talks with @educationweek opinion contributor @rickhess99 about what the blue wave could mean for education👇

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Watch live: https://t.co/dwKcbqQ7M7

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Democrats had a big night. What does it mean for kids and schools?

Today at 4:15 p.m. ET: A new Congress. New state leaders. New questions for education.

Bellwether’s @arotherham joins an @AEI panel to dig in.