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The Sweetwater County School District is taking bold steps to strengthen its anti-bullying policies and ensure every voice is heard—are they doing enough?

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Board says existing bullying policy aligns with Wyoming law, pledges better communication and a stakeholder committee
After a petition and public comments, the district told trustees its bullying policy follows the Wyoming Safe School Choice Act, described prevention programs (Sources of Strength, Quaver, Second Step), and committed to better promotion of anonymous reporting, a stakeholder committee, and clearer post‑investigation communication.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Find out how the University of Louisville aligned faculty-facing systems and offered visible leadership support to turn progress reports from a compliance task into a tool for scalable student impact.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Sioux Falls is leading the way in academic excellence with nearly 2,000 students achieving an impressive 80% pass rate on AP exams!

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Sioux Falls reports strong AP growth and an 80% AP pass rate
The district reported growth in AP participation and dual‑credit enrollment: 1,989 students took 3,577 AP exams with an 80% pass rate (2,855 exams scored 3+); 548 students earned dual credit totaling 3,201 credits. The board acknowledged the report and discussed counseling supports to help families choose AP vs. dual‑credit paths.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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The Tennessee Alternative Education Council is set to unveil a streamlined transition and reentry plan aimed at improving student outcomes by May 1—are you ready to see the changes?

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Tennessee alternative education council finalizes survey updates, moves to standardize transition plans
The Tennessee Alternative Education Council approved previous minutes and discussed changes to the statewide AltEd survey and a proposed single two-page transition/reentry template for students moving into and out of alternative placements. Members urged balancing usability with legal protections for students with IEPs, emphasized follow-up and rec
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November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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The Greeley-Evans School District 6 Board just recognized the vital contributions of school psychologists and education support professionals while hearing exciting updates from Early College Academy students about dual-enrollment opportunities!

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Greeley-Evans School District 6 board proclaims School Psychology Week, approves evaluation council and hears Early College Academy student report
At its Nov. 10 meeting the board approved proclamations recognizing school psychologists and education support professionals, approved the consent agenda and the district’s annual evaluation council membership, and heard student reports from Early College Academy highlighting dual-enrollment and a request for more parking.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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The Watertown School Board is paving the way for potential savings on student debt by exploring refinancing options for Lake Area Tech's 2015 bond series!

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Board ratifies resolution to explore refinancing Lake Area Tech debt through SD HEFA
The Watertown board approved a resolution to allow pursuit of refinancing certain 2015 bond series for Lake Area Tech through the South Dakota Health and Education Facilities Authority if favorable market conditions arise.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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The Midwest City–Del City School Board just approved a major budget amendment and new hires, including $200,000 for essential speech pathology services to support students!

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Midwest City–Del City board approves budget changes, contracts and multiple hires
The school board approved a multi‑fund budget amendment, additional service contracts including $200,000 for speech pathology, purchases for test-prep and professional development, and several personnel hires, all by recorded board votes.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Council members are raising alarm over the chaotic pathways for students entering and exiting alternative education, highlighting urgent gaps in support and monitoring systems.

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Council flags inconsistent placement pathways and plans monitoring, PD on transition planning
Members raised concerns about inconsistent district practices for placing students in alternative programs, recent changes to search laws that limit who may conduct searches, and gaps in supports for students exiting residential placements. The council tasked staff to develop transition-planning training and to propose a monitoring instrument that
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November 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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We all need time to rest our minds, not just our bodies. 💭 Mental health days can save lives, not just productivity.

If burnout is real, why isn’t recovery required?

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November 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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Portland Public Schools is poised to transform its truancy policy after significant changes in state law—are they ready to adopt the new model?

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Portland committee reviews state-aligned truancy policy after Sept. 1 law changes
Staff recommended Portland Public Schools adopt a legal-team model for policy JHB (truancy) to align with state law changes that took effect Sept. 1, including a revised definition of truancy and removal of a superintendent notice requirement. The committee discussed designating the student support team (or equivalent) as the districts point for a
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November 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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The Western Placer Unified School District's controversial boundary change for Lincoln Crossing has sparked intense community debate over financial accountability and promises made by local development fees.

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Board approves Lincoln Crossing attendance-boundary change after heated public testimony on CFD/COP financing
After extended public comment about past development financing and district debt, the Western Placer Unified board approved a boundary change affecting Lincoln Crossing students. Trustees and district financial advisors explained how Community Facilities District (CFD) taxes and certificates of participation (COP) were used to fund past school work
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November 8, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Glynn County Schools is on the verge of a groundbreaking expansion in student mental health services, seeking to invest $84,000 in telehealth counseling that could transform access for all students.

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District asks board to expand school-day telehealth counseling with $84,000 grant-funded purchase
Glynn County Schools asked the board to approve the purchase of clinical telehealth counseling services from ESE Telehealth Services to expand daytime school counseling. The district said the state mental-health grant provides roughly $20,000 for each middle and high school and that the requested $84,000 would come from that grant.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Faculty are a proven driver of #StudentsSuccess and #StudentRetention, yet with 64% reporting burnout, many lack the capacity to consistently provide the support students need to persist. Learn more:
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November 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Barnstable Public Schools revealed promising gains in early grades while also confronting key challenges in higher-level math and writing—what's next for the district's academic journey?

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MCAS and DESE review: Barnstable leaders present mixed results, outline curriculum reviews and supports
Superintendent Sarah Hearn and Assistant Superintendent Kristen summarized a DESE diagnostic review and preliminary MCAS results Nov. 5, noting areas of strength (grade 3 gains and advanced-course completion) and areas for growth (grade 8 math, high school math and writing). The district outlined curriculum reviews and targeted professional
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November 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Berkeley County Schools are gearing up to roll out significant changes under West Virginia's Third Grade Success Act, focusing on tailored interventions and new exemptions that could reshape student promotions.

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Berkeley County Schools board debates rollout, exemptions and staffing changes tied to Third Grade Success Act
District staff outlined operational plans to implement West Virginia's Third Grade Success Act (House Bill 3035), including assessments, tiered interventions, an appeals process for "good cause" exemptions and staffing/summer-school contingencies. Board members pressed for clarity on exemptions, teacher voice in retention decisions and how after-­/
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November 7, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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Kansas is rolling out new ELA and math assessments with fresh cut scores, shaking up how student performance will be measured in 2024-25!

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District explains new state cut scores for 2024-25 assessments: "New test, new cut scores"
District assessment staff briefed the board on Nov. 5 about screening tools, interim exams and Kansas State Department of Educations new standard-setting process for 2024-25 ELA and math assessments. Staff emphasized the tests and cut scores are not directly comparable year-to-year and pointed to a state concordance table that links prior scores.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Need food support? Virginia’s new VENA program provides weekly benefits for those affected by SNAP changes. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43drGId

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November 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Faculty are a proven driver of students' success and retention, yet 64% report burnout. Learn how institutions can unlock faculty's full potential by embedding #StudentSupport into everyday workflows and leveraging technology to scale impact: https://bit.ly/4pXewZy
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November 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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The district's summer school program not only revamped its curriculum but also empowered students with new opportunities, community support, and impressive outcomes, including 124.5 earned credits!

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District outlines summer school and academy accomplishments and next steps; highlights curriculum pilots and equity goals
Presenters reviewed the 2025 summer school and summer academy programs: student testimonials, adoption of the UFLI reading curriculum and SIPs interventions, aimsweb benchmarking, expanded offerings (Bridge to Success, ESL connections, strength & conditioning, pre‑AP enrichment), staffing and enrollment data, and next steps including newcomer-class
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November 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Find out how the University of Louisville aligned faculty-facing systems and offered visible leadership support to turn progress reports from a compliance task into a tool for scalable student impact.
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Learn how the University of Louisville transformed progress reporting from a check-the-box requirement into a key part of their student support strategy.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Harmony Virtual Academy is booming, with enrollment skyrocketing from 280 to 580 students after Texas made virtual learning permanent!

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Board approves revisions to Harmony Virtual Academy handbook after state virtual-education changes
The board approved updates to the parent and student handbook supplement for Harmony Virtual Academy following a state-level change that removed a prior 10% enrollment cap on virtual programs. The virtual program reported rapid enrollment growth (from about 280 to roughly 574–580 students), a shift to asynchronous instruction for grades 3–12, and a
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November 4, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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Event flyer with gray background and colorful diagonal stripes in green, blue, white, yellow, and pink. The left side features curved white text reading "ACCOMMODATIONS COMMUNITY ACCESS." The main content is on a red background with white text announcing "Graduate Students with Disabilities ODS Drop-In Hours" scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, November 5 and December 3 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Graduate Student Lounge, 126 College Ave. (Located behind Panera Bread). A white box contains contact information for accommodation requests: Call 848-202-3111 or email dsoffice@echo.rutgers.edu. The flyer mentions "Snacks, Crafts, and Sensory Toys While Supplies Last" and includes a QR code for online joining. Bottom features the white Rutgers "R" logo with "RUTGERS-NEW BRUNSWICK Office of Disability Services" and social media icons for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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November 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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📚 Learn about food insecurity at the Parkland Learning Commons display.
💚 Need support? Wesley Food Pantry is on campus Wednesdays 1–3 PM and 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10 AM–12 PM in Room M180—free groceries and pantry items available.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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The Shippensburg Area School District board just made significant decisions, including a $628,000 investment in a regional learning center and approving an early graduation request!

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Board approves routine consent items and several action items including $628,000 buy‑in to regional learning center
The Shippensburg Area School District board approved consent agenda items and separate action items including an early graduation, a residency adjudication finding a student non‑resident, participation in IDEA grant programs, membership/buy‑in in the Franklin County Learning Center Joint Authority for $628,000 (paid from fund balance), and a $4,000
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November 2, 2025 at 10:42 AM