Michael Brickman

Promoting education and merit. K-12, higher ed, Ed tech, AI and workforce development policy.

[U.S. Office of Personnel Management @USOPM]

OPM is proposing to eliminate the outdated time-in-grade rule to help agencies promote employees based on merit, performance, skills, and readiness. This modernization effort will help agencies recognize high performers faster and strengthen the federal workforce. Read the press release here: https://t.co/B2oFNInGkU

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

For too long, students were told a four-year degree was the only path to success.

The new Workforce Pell Grant changes that. Soon, low-income students can use federal student aid for job training programs leading to in-demand careers with less debt and faster pathways to work, in as little as 8 weeks.

[Secretary Linda McMahon @EDSecMcMahon]

About time.

Divisive and unlawful standards have no place in our higher education quality assurance system.

[Secretary Linda McMahon @EDSecMcMahon]

The Trump Administration is proud to support students with disabilities by sending an additional $144M to states!

We’re also ensuring expectant and new parents of children with disabilities have the support they need as they welcome their precious new blessing.

https://t.co/JBxFhQjJsO

[Alex J. Adams @ACF_Adams]

Through our partnership with the Department of Education, we are creating efficiencies across our grant portfolio that will strengthen early learning, promote school readiness, and equip families with practical tools to reinforce student learning.

[Catherine Herridge @C__Herridge]

IMPORTANT UPDATE: US Dept. Education Opens TITLE IX Investigation into LA Unified School District For Allegedly Protecting Sexual Predators.

Our February investigation revealed data indicating 17% of students will encounter sexual misconduct by a teacher and/or staff in the public education system.

Independent journalism leads the way!

[Secretary Linda McMahon @EDSecMcMahon]

Any of the abhorrent actions listed here should result in termination or worse, but the LA teachers union appears to protect the employment of sexual predators over the safety of students, allowing alleged criminals to be reassigned to a different school.

The Trump Administration will always fight to uphold the law, protect the safety of students, and restore common sense to our schools.

[Preston Cooper @PrestonCooper93]

Commonsense loan caps are expected to reduce new federal student loan volume by $224 billion over the coming decade. https://t.co/c8D5oEOrnR

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

MAKING AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN 🇺🇸

President Trump is officially bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test award, alongside action to prioritize fitness and athletics for our nation's youth.

[Secretary Linda McMahon @EDSecMcMahon]

This month, we celebrate the incredible teachers who show up every day to support students and strengthen our classrooms.

Thank you for helping shape the next generation and for the lasting difference you make in the lives of students across the country.

[Secretary Linda McMahon @EDSecMcMahon]

You don’t say.

Even Arne Duncan knows the Trump Administration has the winning plan for our students:

- Expanding School Choice
- Education Freedom Tax Credit
- Allowing states to lead

[Secretary Linda McMahon @EDSecMcMahon]

Since 2005, college loans have increased 343%.

Students and families have been footing the bill – those days are over.

[Secretary Linda McMahon @EDSecMcMahon]

Why?

Because colleges and universities can charge unlimited tuition on the taxpayer’s dime.

Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, this reckless spending policy is coming to an end.

[ED Press Secretary @EDPressSec]

Education should prepare Americans to inherit the blessings of a free and productive society.

Our Nation’s Report Card confirms we are failing that mission.

Stop defending the status quo.

[JD Vance @JDVance]

The task force and the DOJ will be relentless in exposing these fraudsters wherever they may be hiding.

[Fox News Politics @foxnewspolitics]

GHOST STUDENT CRACKDOWN: Trump admin launches real-time FAFSA fraud tool expected to save taxpayers over $1 billion https://t.co/UCIWeonF7j

[Jeremy Wayne Tate @JeremyTate41]

Ben Sasse went to Harvard and then realized he needed to go to St. John’s in Annapolis to get a serious education

Full episode dropping Tuesday

[ED Press Secretary @EDPressSec]

The replies seem to have a firmer grasp on the policy than the policymaker.

The Education Freedom Tax Credit doesn’t take away from public education, it adds dollars to the existing pot and expands opportunity for students.

[Dept. of Agriculture @USDA]

This Arbor Day, USDA @forestservice joined @NatlParkService on the Ellipse to plant a young American chestnut - symbolizing renewal, resilience and a shared commitment to restoring an iconic tree.

@USDA_APHIS and other USDA agencies continue supporting work that protects plant health and strengthens America’s forests. 🌱🌳 #Freedom250

[U.S. Interior Press @interiorpress47]

Thank you @POTUS and @SecretaryBurgum for repairing fountains across the city to Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful for America's 250th birthday!