Wondering how others working in education are feeling about a Trump presidency? Here a few ways the movers and shakers of education have expressed themselves via their social media channels.
Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan
Former Education Secretary for the majority of the Obama administration, Arne Duncan, offers words of kindness to peers unhappy with the results:
Teachers- our children, ALL our children, will need your love, support & understanding today. As always, thanks for being there for them!
— Arne Duncan (@arneduncan) November 9, 2016
Education Policy Expert Frederick Hess
Policy expert Frederick Hess, who had formerly referred to Trump as an education policy “wild card” talks about some current education hot topics that might lose the spotlight now:
Huh. @usedgov freelancing on #ESSA regs, Title IX, higher ed, discipline, & more just got a LOT less significant. Not many saw *that* coming
— Frederick M. Hess (@rickhess99) November 9, 2016
Journalist and The 74 Co-Founder Campbell Brown
Campbell Brown, former TV journalist and current education reformer made her opinion known through her retweets. Here are some:
— BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) November 9, 2016
You could have nominated someone else.
— John Podhoretz (@jpodhoretz) November 9, 2016
’Grit’ Creator Angela Duckworth
Author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance and founder/scientific director of The Character Lab retweeted some true words of perseverance for those unhappy with the outcome:
Devastated, but this is a good mantra for the day. https://twitter.com/justinmcelroy/status/796211336602677249
— Katherine Milkman (@katy_milkman) November 9, 2016
Education Activist, Blogger Diane Ravitch
Diane Ravitch is not one to hold back on her commentary, and today she admits to being in a state of shock.
The Morning After http://dianeravitch.net/2016/11/09/the-morning-after
— Diane Ravitch (@DianeRavitch) November 9, 2016
Potential Future Secretary of Education Ben Carson
One of Trump’s potential Cabinet picks, Ben Carson, expressed his support.
Congratulations to the next President of the United States, @realDonaldTrump. 'We The People' have spoken.
— Dr. Ben Carson (@RealBenCarson) November 9, 2016