Matt Barnum

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K-12 Education Reporter at The Wall Street Journal

K-12 education reporter @WSJ; previously @Chalkbeat; fake stats vigilante; [email protected]

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GOP Megabill’s Private School Tax Credit Plan Could Deliver Win for School-Choice Advocates

6 days ago | wsj.com | Matt Barnum |Richard Rubin

A Republican-backed tax credit would mark a significant injection of resources to private education as the Trump administration separately seeks to cut federal grants for public schools. Republicans’ tax-and-spending megabill would give the school-choice movement a major, long-sought victory—and deliver an unusually generous tax break to wealthy taxpayers.
Linda McMahon: The Public Face of Trump’s Fight Against ‘Woke’ Education

2 weeks ago | wsj.com | Matt Barnum |Ken Thomas

Your browser does not support HTML5 video. WASHINGTON—Education Secretary Linda McMahon is presiding over a MAGA paradox.
Linda McMahon: The Public Face of Trump’s Fight Against ‘Woke’ Education

2 weeks ago | wsj.com | Matt Barnum |Ken Thomas

The secretary is working to refashion the Education Department in a smaller, Trump-infused imageWASHINGTON—Education Secretary Linda McMahon is presiding over a MAGA paradox.
Car show takes place in Waterford

2 weeks ago | yourerie.com | Matt Barnum

Posted: Jun 9, 2025 / 12:42 PM EDT Updated: Jun 9, 2025 / 12:43 PM EDT Car enthusiasts took to the Waterford Historic District to see some historic cars. The Gazebo Park in Waterford filled with vintage automobiles, one dating back to 1914. Attendees could also find live music and food vendors in the park. The car show is currently on its 49th year.
Edinboro Lantern Festival raises money for local non-profit

2 weeks ago | yourerie.com | Matt Barnum

Posted: Jun 9, 2025 / 12:21 PM EDT Updated: Jun 9, 2025 / 12:21 PM EDT A new festival was held Saturday night on the Edinboro Lake, where participants released water lanterns at dusk. All the proceeds from the Edinboro Lantern Festival went to Boro Women and Family Services (BWS). BWS is a local non-profit and a social service hub that empowers and educates the community.
Edinboro Lantern Festival raises money for local non-profit

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Matt Barnum

A new festival was held Saturday night on the Edinboro Lake, where participants released water lanterns at dusk. All the proceeds from the Edinboro Lantern Festival went to Boro Women and Family Services (BWS). BWS is a local non-profit and a social service hub that empowers and educates the community. The festival raised over $5,000 and received an impressive turnout by the community.
法官叫停特朗普政府解散教育部的计划

1 month ago | cn.wsj.com | Matt Barnum

周四的这项裁决命令政府恢复那些已被解雇的雇员职位。特朗普政府计划提起上诉。一名联邦法官阻止了特朗普政府旨在瓦解教育部的大规模行动，称此举未经国会同意，实际上掏空了该部门。波士顿的美国地区法官Myong Joun写道：“眼看教育部的雇员不断被解雇，下属部门被调离，直至该部门变成一个空壳，本法院不能坐视不管。”Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8订阅热门文章热门视频
Judge Halts Trump’s Move to Dismantle Education Department

1 month ago | wsj.com | Matt Barnum |Jan Wolfe

The ruling, which the administration is expected to appeal, said the agency must reinstate employees who were firedA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s wide-scale efforts to dismantle the Education Department, saying it effectively gutted the agency without Congress’s consent.
Divided Supreme Court Blocks Creation of Religious Charter School in Oklahoma

1 month ago | wsj.com | Jess Bravin |Matt Barnum

The 4-4 vote, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett recusing herself, delivers an unexpected setback for social conservativesThe court divided 4-4 on the case, due to the recusal of Justice Amy Coney Barrett, thereby affirming an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision that found it unconstitutional to require the state to fund religious education through its public charter program. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Joe Feldman, the Consultant Who Sparked an ‘Equity’ Revolution in School Grading

1 month ago | wsj.com | Matt Barnum

Method focuses on what students know and allows them to retake tests and turn in assignments lateSCHENECTADY, N.Y.—A principal-turned-consultant has built a movement—and a business—on overturning how teachers have graded for generations. His alternative: “grading for equity.”Joe Feldman preaches that students should be able to retake tests and redo assignments. There should be no penalties for late work and no grades for homework.