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🌸 Celebrating Women’s History Month: A Tribute to Marilyn Locus

The Chuck Burch Scholarship Fund believes in the power of community leadership.

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Citizen Portal News West Virginia

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2 weeks ago

Senate committee advances broad overhaul of higher education grants and loan-repayment programs A committee substitute for House Bill 52 12 was reported to the full Senate with a recommendation to pass; the substitute restructures workforce development grants into four subprograms, changes loan-repayment payment routing to federal loan servicers, revises the Promise Scholarship GPA requirement to an overall 3.0 and moves certain eligibility determinations to the Community and Technical College Council.

West Virginia's Senate Finance Committee just advanced a major overhaul of higher education financial aid, reshaping grants and loan repayment programs to better serve students!

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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4 weeks ago

Superintendent outlines special-education challenges as district reports 557 students with IEPs Superintendent Dr. Carter told the Battle Creek Public Schools board that 557 students (15.4% of enrollment) receive special-education services, the district faces about 11 special-education staffing vacancies, and the graduation rate for students receiving special-education services is approximately 45 percent; the district and Calhoun ISD are forming a county workgroup to reimagine service delivery.

Battle Creek Public Schools faces significant challenges in its special-education program, with 11 vacancies and a graduation rate of only 45% for students receiving services.

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 month ago

House Education advances draft chronic‑absenteeism bill; AOE to draft model policy and templates The House Education Committee continued work on a committee bill to define absence, chronic absenteeism and truancy, heard testimony from the Vermont Independent Schools Association about technical drafting changes for independent schools, and directed the Agency of Education to publish a model policy with templates by mid‑2027; legislative counsel will clarify penalty and notification language.

Vermont's House Education Committee is tackling chronic absenteeism and truancy with a new bill that could reshape how schools define and handle student absences.

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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1 month ago

Kennedy Krieger outlines plan for special-education school on Eastern Shore Kennedy Krieger Institute presented to the Eastern Shore delegation Feb. 20 on plans to open a publicly funded special-education community school on Maryland's Eastern Shore, citing partnerships and a capital request to the Senate capital budget subcommittee.

Kennedy Krieger Institute is set to transform education on Maryland's Eastern Shore with a new special-education community school, addressing the unmet needs of local students.

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Citizen Portal News New Jersey

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1 month ago

New Jersey lawmakers are grappling with a controversial bill that could reshape Tuition Aid Grant awards, impacting thousands of students' financial futures.

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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1 month ago

Subcommittee backs Head Start report requirement to inventory capacity and barriers House Bill 2 11 would direct Virginia's Head Start State Collaboration Office to produce a comprehensive report on Head Start capacity, funding, enrollment and barriers to access. Multiple early-childhood advocates and agency officials testified in support; the committee recommended the bill for reporting.

Virginia's House Bill 211 aims to shine a light on the challenges and opportunities within the Head Start program, ensuring high-quality services for those who need them most.

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 month ago

Senate panel hears support and legal caveats for bill requiring school policies to shield students from immigration enforcement The Vermont Senate Education Committee heard extensive testimony on S.227, which would require districts to adopt protocols to protect students and staff when federal immigration authorities seek access to school grounds, with witnesses describing local threats, research on attendance losses after enforcement activity, and legal limits under federal law.

Vermont's Senate is tackling a crucial bill that aims to shield students from immigration enforcement, as schools face threats and potential declines in attendance.

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Citizen Portal News Wyoming

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1 month ago

Committee passes bill to clarify participation of non‑full‑time resident students in district activities The House Education Committee passed House Bill 23, clarifying that resident students who are not enrolled full time (including homeschool and partially enrolled students) may participate in district co‑curricular and extracurricular activities that are offered at the middle‑ and high‑school levels; the committee reinstated a clause specifying residency and considered but rejected expanding the measure to K–12.

A pivotal bill just passed in Wyoming, ensuring that non-full-time students, including homeschoolers, can join in on vital district activities!

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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1 month ago

Committee backs bill allowing excused absences for more extracurricular programs The committee adopted a substitute and recommended House Bill 145, which expands excused absence eligibility to additional school clubs and youth development programs (mountain biking, shooting sports, 4‑H) and clarifies parent/school roles for excusing students.

A new bill could change the game for students by expanding excused absences to exciting activities like mountain biking and shooting sports!

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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2 months ago

Public forum draws strong opposition and defense of proposed school immigration-reporting language A deferred resolution asking the county to support school‑district tracking/reporting of student immigration status drew extensive public comment Jan. 29. Speakers and commissioners sharply disagreed about accountability, civil‑rights risks, and the role of local government.

A heated debate ignited in Knox County as community members passionately opposed a proposed resolution that could jeopardize the rights of immigrant students in local schools.

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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2 months ago

District recommends closing special-education open-enrollment slots to out-of-district students District staff recommended closing most special-education program spots to incoming out-of-district open-enrollment applicants citing workload-capacity and program ceilings; the board approved the recommendation by roll call.

Appleton's district administration is set to close most special-education slots to out-of-district applicants for the 2026-27 school year, raising questions about access and availability for those in need.

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Citizen Portal News New York

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2 months ago

Board hears options after Northwell program gap for younger students; YES program presented as alternative Administrators said Northwell's substance-abuse services start at age 14 and do not accept younger middle-school students; staff proposed the YES program (state- and town-funded) as a no-cost alternative and described flexible program lengths and attendance-based completion reporting.

The district is stepping up its fight against substance abuse by introducing the YES program, a no-cost, flexible alternative for middle school students left without options.

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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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3 months ago

ETS offers free Praxis retake after three attempts; LDOE urges candidates to check ETS for details The Department relayed Educational Testing Services’ new policy: beginning Oct. 1, Praxis provides a free retake to test-takers who meet four criteria (first attempt on/after Oct. 1, three or more registrations, reported scores for each attempt, within five years of the third attempt’s report). The department stressed this is an ETS policy, not a state adoption.

Starting October 1, Praxis will offer free retakes for educators who meet specific criteria, giving you a second chance to succeed!

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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3 months ago

Parkway board approves purchase of former Raintree site for early childhood center The Parkway C-2 Board of Education voted unanimously Dec. 10 to buy the former Raintree School at 2100 South Mason Road for $4.3 million and to spend an estimated $1.8 million on renovations, using Prop S bond funds to expand early-childhood capacity.

The Parkway C-2 Board of Education has made a bold move to purchase the former Raintree School for an early childhood center, promising a significant reduction in waiting lists!

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Citizen Portal News New York

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4 months ago

City Council probes gaps in education for youth in juvenile detention centers A joint New York City Council hearing heard administration and advocates debate whether overcrowding, staffing and operations are denying detained youth legally required instructional time and special-education services. ACS and New York City Public Schools defended recent investments but agreed to provide additional data requested by council members.

New York City Council is uncovering alarming gaps in education for youth in detention centers, raising critical questions about access and support.

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Citizen Portal News North Dakota

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4 months ago

Committee hears gaps in screening, interpreters and school supports for students who are deaf or hard of hearing Family advocates and DPI officials told the committee that late diagnosis, uneven screening and a shortage of qualified interpreters and teachers for the deaf leave some children underserved; DPI noted EIPA interpreter standards in code and launched multi‑state training (TACE) and assistive‑technology work.

Parents and advocates are sounding the alarm over critical gaps in education for deaf and hard-of-hearing children in North Dakota, pushing for urgent reforms and resources.

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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5 months ago

Committee hears divided testimony on bill to allow clinical ABA providers in schools The committee heard extended testimony on House Bill 50‑44 concerning access for clinically funded applied behavior analysis (ABA) providers to deliver medically necessary services in schools. Special education administrators and school‑based BCBAs urged caution, citing potential conflicts with IDEA, billing and least‑restrictive‑environment issues

A heated debate is unfolding in Michigan as educators voice concerns that a new bill could complicate access to vital ABA services in schools while risking conflicts with existing educational laws.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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5 months ago

Board finds superintendent in compliance on racial and educational justice monitoring report The board reviewed the superintendents P-9 monitoring report on racial and educational justice, discussed ethnic studies rollout, restorative practices, inclusion and food service improvements, and voted to find the superintendent in compliance with the policy.

The Northshore School District Board has officially found Superintendent Justin Irish in compliance with their ambitious Racial and Educational Justice policy, marking a significant step towards equity in education.

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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5 months ago

University of Pikeville launches public phase of $50 million capital campaign after raising $38.07 million University of Pikeville announced the public phase of a $50,000,000 capital campaign on Founders Day after raising $38,071,704 in a silent phase. The campaign will fund the Tanner College of Dental Medicine, a 500‑acre Bear Mountain athletic complex and scholarships to support students from Appalachia.

The University of Pikeville is making waves with its ambitious $50 million capital campaign, aiming to revolutionize dental education and expand opportunities for students across Appalachia!

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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5 months ago

Committee approves policy for local boards to adopt student-expression rules; timeline added The committee voted unanimously to publish a regulation (COMAR 13A.08.0110–01) that would require local boards to adopt written student-expression policies; members added a timeline for LEA implementation beginning in the 2026–27 school year.

A new regulation is on the horizon that will empower students in Maryland with clear rights to express themselves in schools—are local boards ready for the change?

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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5 months ago

Housing commission and a national education firm pitch door‑to‑door reengagement, home visits and student advocates to Flint schools The Flint Housing Commission and Concentric Education Solutions presented partnership proposals to the board to expand in‑neighborhood academic supports, home visits and professional student advocates to boost attendance, retention and enrollment; trustees asked for more detail on budget, measurement and local partnerships.

Flint Community Schools are on the brink of transformative partnerships aimed at reengaging students and boosting attendance through innovative local support programs.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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5 months ago

Windham highlights national partnerships, Pell expansion and launches peer-tutor certification pilot At a joint Windham School District Board of Trustees meeting, Superintendent Christina Hartman described Texas' growing role in national correctional-education networks and Pell grant rulemaking; the board also heard a detailed presentation on a new peer tutor training pilot that graduated 27 tutors and plans expansion.

Texas is leading the charge in transforming correctional education with innovative workforce training initiatives and a groundbreaking peer tutor certification pilot program.

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Citizen Portal News Nevada

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5 months ago

State Board debates how to identify 'at‑risk' pupils; requests further analyses from department Board of Education members questioned whether the states current quintile-based method for identifying at-risk pupils matches legislative intent and funding goals, and asked the Department of Education to return with additional analyses comparing alternative approaches including direct-certification filters and proficiency thresholds.

The Nevada State Board of Education is reconsidering how to identify "at-risk" students, sparking a debate over funding methods that could shape the future of education in the state.

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Citizen Portal News Rhode Island

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5 months ago

District clarifies instructional-materials opt-out after court ruling; policy unchanged, administrative form added Following a recent court decision cited by parents, the administration clarified that the district’s existing instructional-materials opt-out policy satisfies legal requirements. The district added an accessible opt-out form through the parent portal and said curriculum itself will not change; families may opt children out of specific assigned教材 on

The South Kingstown School District has streamlined its instructional-materials opt-out process, ensuring families have the right and means to choose alternative assignments for their children.

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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5 months ago

Board approves renewal of dual‑enrollment IGA with University of Arizona after debate over elective course Chandler Unified’s governing board voted 3–2 to renew an intergovernmental agreement with the University of Arizona for dual‑enrollment courses; a proposed amendment to remove a politics/philosophy/economics course failed 2–3.

Chandler Unified's board sparks debate over dual-enrollment courses, approving a controversial class on politics and philosophy despite divided opinions!

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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6 months ago

Woodside Hickman School District approves MAK Services for snow plowing and van acquisition School District moves forward with MAK Services for snow removal and acquires passenger vans.

Wissahickon School District is enhancing its transportation services with new vans and a stable snow removal contract, ensuring a smoother ride for students this winter!

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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6 months ago

Maryland State Board reviews dual enrollment policy and approves new teacher licensure pathways The board updates dual enrollment standards and advances alternative teacher licensure options.

Maryland is set to enhance educational opportunities by extending its dual enrollment policy, ensuring all students have access to advanced coursework.

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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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6 months ago

Louisiana Board of Regents Highlights Progress Toward 60% Credential Goal by 2030 Louisiana achieves 52.5% credential attainment, advancing towards 60% target by 2030.

Louisiana is making strides toward a brighter future with a bold plan to boost educational access and workforce development, aiming for a 60% credential attainment by 2030!

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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6 months ago

Education Committee Reviews Preschool Expansion at Penn Elementary Meeting Director Eastham presents preschool expansion updates to the school board at Penn Elementary.

The Iowa City School Board is taking bold strides to enhance early childhood education, ensuring that more children have access to quality preschool experiences that set them up for success!

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