As Arkansas embraces vouchers, public school funding lags behind national, regional norms - Arkansas Times
Arkansas's per-student funding trails behind both the national average and regional peers, and students of color are shortchanged the most, a new report says.
New report shows that compared to other states, Arkansas woefully underfunds its public schools, which serve 95% of our students, while we're wasting more than $300M a year on voucher subsidies that benefit fewer than 50,000 families. #MisplacedPriorities
#arpx #arnews
09.03.2026 15:39
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Glad we decided to turn on Celtic vs. Rangers. That was wild.
08.03.2026 15:53
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When people got mad at that girl on Twitter for being happy she was having breakfast with her husband
08.03.2026 02:43
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Selfie of Mason, Callan (baby), and me on the couch watching Carolina Hurricanes and the World Baseball Classic.
Mason holding Callan on his chest with a Carolina Hurricanes shirt on.
Mason and I standing outside a car while Callan is buckled in his car seat. Finally going home with our boy.
We were able to bring home Callan from the NICU today. Itβs officially our first night of watching sports as a family of 3. Main event is Carolina Hurricanes game. Which is fitting since my favorite photo from the hospital is with @thefreestmason.bsky.social wearing a Canes shirt. #RaiseUp
07.03.2026 04:00
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Not to rain on everyone's parade here, but is anyone else getting all the red flags from this security initiative called 'The Shield of the Americas?'
05.03.2026 19:01
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It is so damning of US news media that so many outlets refuse to just straight up say that Senator Tim Sheehy assaulted an activist.
He did not "help" Capitol police. They did not need his help. He wanted to assault the guy and did. He should resign.
05.03.2026 03:28
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Small infant (Callan) with a blue soccer hat in a crib. Callanβs eyes are open and looking at the camera. Masonβs arm/hand near him.
Somebody decided he was big enough to make it to a room air crib during the Arsenal game. He decides to make big moves on game days. β€οΈ @thefreestmason.bsky.social
04.03.2026 21:48
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A democratic candidate just won in the *checks notes*
Arkansas state house special election.
Flip from R to D.
04.03.2026 03:22
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Maybe technology isnβt so bad when Iβm able to watch a livestream of my son sleeping in the NICU while Iβm also stuck in a hospital bed.
03.03.2026 13:10
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So far, he is doing extremely well. We are hoping he will continue on this path and be discharged in a couple of days.
02.03.2026 17:12
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We did end up having to go with a c-section. Unfortunately I had 2 different epidurals fail on me and was in extreme pain. No progression was made in labor during that time frame. I feel so much better today.
Callan was just a little bit sleepy on arrival so is spending some time in the NICU.
02.03.2026 17:12
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Callan shortly after birth.
Mason and I about to go back for the c-section. We are gowned up.
Visiting Callan in the NICU last night.
Mason and Callan in the NICU.
Callan York made his arrival on March 1, 2026.
He may be partially named after Yorkshire, but being born on both St. Totteringhamβs Day and a London Derby win against Chelsea makes a strong case for Arsenal. #COYG #UTB @thefreestmason.bsky.social
02.03.2026 17:09
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Also. If Callan is born tomorrow, Arsenal better not lose a London Derby. And I also hope they donβt raise my blood pressure so much that I need a c section. π
01.03.2026 02:01
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Mason, Oliver (blonde dog), and myself standing in a nursery. About to head to the hospital for a planned induction.
Didnβt plan for today to be so eventful for the world. But heading in for Callanβs induction now. Elevated blood pressure is not good. But it does mean an early induction which is good for Oliver and his health.
01.03.2026 02:01
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Turns out winning the league phase was a really good idea
27.02.2026 11:21
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The Lancet
βThe destruction that Kennedy has wrought in 1 year might take generations to repair, and there is little hope for US health and science while he remains at the helm.β
The cover says it all:
27.02.2026 12:00
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itβs gonna take a lot to topple in a very real sense,,,,, trinity rodman is greenland as nwsl meme of the year but gosh, boston legacy football club tattoo gloryhole giving it a shot and I for one appreciate the energy
27.02.2026 01:41
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Jerome Adams & @JeromeAdamsMD
X.com
As a former U.S. Surgeon General who held an active medical license and practiced medicine while in the role (at Walter Reed and aboard the USS Comfort) it is incomprehensible that the Senate is even considering a nominee for this role who lacks any active license and has never practiced unsupervised.
7:49 PM β’ 2/25/26 β’ 369 Views
Trumpβs first-term Surgeon General speaks out against Trumpβs current nominee for the job, Casey Means
26.02.2026 01:03
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We shouldn't be basing higher ed decisions solely on numbers like these because higher ed isn't a business, but we *definitely* shouldn't let people use 'run higher ed like a business' as a pitch and then bury the numbers that show they're killing profitable programs.
26.02.2026 14:53
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"I thought the joke was distasteful & unfortunate, & I think the way women are represented, it's a great teaching point to really shine light on how women should be championed for their amazing feats. Now I have to sit in front of you and explain someone else's behavior? It's not my responsibility."
Hilary Knight got the question re: that phone call and the laughter at the Torrent presser. Her answer:
25.02.2026 23:48
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Casey Means has never had a license to practice medicine.
In addition to not completing her own medical training, she does not have any specialized training in womenβs health, endocrinology, pharmacology or toxicology.
If she has concerns why hasnβt she done anything besides grift on Instagram?
25.02.2026 20:23
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Look at this bullshit.
If I was the parent of a victim, Iβd be livid.
24.02.2026 20:48
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The only industry hanging on is healthcare, usually a sign of a recession.
And remember- massive system killing Medicaid cuts arrive next year courtesy Trump & Republicans
24.02.2026 03:26
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since the start of my pregnancy. It doesnβt seem fair that he might never meet him. But I also donβt want Oliver to suffer.
I would appreciate any positive thoughts, good vibes, prayers, etc. sent Oliverβs way.
23.02.2026 21:11
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Oliver (blonde dog) cuddling with me.
Oliver (blonde dog) cuddling with me again.
Oliver standing in the car waiting for his frozen custard.
Oliver waiting for me to share my pregnancy snack with him.
We are having to make some difficult decisions about Oliver and his health soon. He has had medical episodes starting about 3 weeks ago and they have progressively been worsening since then. I am very selfishly wanting him to hold on until Callanβs birth since he has been my constant shadow
23.02.2026 21:11
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4-1 and 1-4? i'd 8-2 be a spurs fan
22.02.2026 18:35
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Arsenal winning at Tottenham 4 to 1.
Sheffield United winning at home to Sheffield Wednesday 2 to 1.
For some reason, we had another household derby day on the same day this season.
Successful once again for us! Both North London and Sheffield remain red. As they should be. #COYG #blades π΄
22.02.2026 18:43
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Sheffield Wednesday relegated by Sheffield United. π΄ #UTB
22.02.2026 13:57
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Kalvin Phillips with a dumb red card. Now Sheffield Wednesday with a goal back early in the second half in a game that felt done and dusted at the half.
I am not liking this at all.
22.02.2026 13:14
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