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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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3 days ago

Wake County previews 2026 summer learning after reviewing 2025 Read to Achieve outcomes District staff reported Read to Achieve, Power Scholars and credit/objective recovery outcomes from summer 2025 and outlined 2026 program plans, noting funding limits for some CTE offerings and a semifinalist honor for the Read to Achieve camp.

Wake County's summer learning initiatives not only served over 2,500 students in 2025 but are set to expand with promising new programs for 2026!

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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1 month ago

Senate committee backs pilot grant program to seed university research A Utah Senate committee unanimously recommended a bill to create a competitive pilot grant program that would seed research at the state's universities, repurposing performance-funding dollars and asking the interim Economic Development & Workforce committee to approve research topic areas.

Utah is set to boost innovation with a groundbreaking pilot program that will fund university research aimed at transforming the state's economy!

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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 Arizona

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1 month ago

Nutrition services outlines $1.11M USDA entitlement plan, runs trustee taste test of commodity-based menu items Nutrition staff explained USDA commodity-entitlement allocation and March planning deadlines, described how purchaser decisions are made to lower plate cost, showed commodity-driven cost comparisons, and led trustees through a taste test of proposed menu items; staff also described upcoming adjustments to follow new Dietary Guidelines and a state ban on titanium dioxide in some products.

Nutrition services just unveiled a $1.11M USDA entitlement plan with a delicious twist—trustees sampled mouthwatering new menu items while learning how to maximize savings for school meals!

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Citizen Portal News California

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2 months ago

Students press for CDE task force and PPS training to expand restorative justice Student panel urged a CDE‑convened task force and online training for PPS‑certified staff to expand restorative justice practices statewide, citing prior bills (SB 2744, AB 1919) and estimating that implementation requires state funding despite volunteer task‑force intent.

Students are demanding a transformative shift in discipline with a proposed task force to enhance restorative justice practices, even as past bills face funding hurdles.

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Citizen Portal News California

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2 months ago

Students urge annual Civic Engagement Day to build lifelong participation Student leaders proposed a flexible, annual Civic Engagement Day for California schools to boost civic knowledge and participation from middle through high school, recommending tiered activities, low‑cost options, and alignment with existing curricula.

Student leaders in California are championing an annual Civic Engagement Day to transform classroom discussions into real-world democratic participation!

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Citizen Portal News New York

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2 months ago

Rombout Middle School outlines participation, intervention plans and facility ideas Principal Soltis told the Beacon City School District board that Rombout Middle School is seeing growth in some advanced classes but remains below state averages in ELA and math; low test participation among middle‑school students drove plans to change opt‑out practices and expand MTSS interventions.

Rombout Middle School is making strides in advanced classes, but concerns over low state testing participation could reshape their approach to student assessments.

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Citizen Portal News Wyoming

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4 months ago

Committee clarifies extracurricular participation for non‑enrolled students amid ESA concerns The committee passed a bill clarifying that students not enrolled in a district may participate in activities; members and witnesses debated how the Education Savings Account (ESA) statute and cocurricular classes interact and whether districts can be reimbursed.

Wyoming's education committee just passed a bill that could open the doors for non-enrolled students to join extracurricular activities, but concerns about funding and the Education Savings Account (ESA) remain hot topics of debate.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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4 months ago

Child nutrition director tells Lancaster ISD board new controls fixed prior audit weaknesses; counting-and-claiming accuracy remains key focus Director Kimbrough reported increased participation, new vehicles and an expanded child nutrition team, and described strengthened counting-and-claiming and reconciliation processes after prior audit findings; staff cited an example where Mosaic showed 90,711 meals rung up that had to be reconciled with invoices.

Lancaster ISD's child nutrition program has undergone a major overhaul, with expanded staff and new systems to ensure accurate meal counting and compliance after previous audit concerns.

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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4 months ago

Taunton leaders point to attendance, targeted instruction as MCAS gains and ongoing challenges District leaders told the school committee that Taunton Public Schools saw modest year-over-year gains on MCAS (ELA +3 points, math +2) and progress at several schools — but attendance, low participation for some student groups and recent state testing changes remain key concerns.

Taunton Public Schools is celebrating modest MCAS gains while grappling with challenges in attendance and participation that could impact future results.

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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5 months ago

Alpine district reports growth in concurrent enrollment; estimates $18.2 million in tuition savings Superintendent Smith reported a multi-year increase in concurrent enrollment participation, citing 69,716 college credit hours earned by district students last year and an estimated $18.2 million in tuition savings for families; passing rates remain high.

Alpine district students earned an impressive 69,716 college credit hours last year, racking up an astonishing $18.2 million in tuition savings!

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Citizen Portal News Connecticut

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5 months ago

Madison Public Schools reports improvements across AP, SAT, NGSS and Smarter Balanced assessments At the Madison Public Schools Board of Education meeting on Oct. 14, 2025, district leaders presented fall assessment results showing increases in AP participation and scores, a gain in combined SAT average, strong NGSS growth in grade 8, and top rankings in statewide Smarter Balanced comparisons; administrators also discussed building-level variat

Madison Public Schools has unveiled impressive gains in AP participation and scores, a significant rise in SAT averages, and remarkable improvements in grade 8 science results!

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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5 months ago

Committee reports bill to excuse student absences for FFA, 4‑H and approved agricultural events The committee voted to report House Bill 46‑65 with recommendation after the sponsor substituted language deferring to local district absence limits; the bill would allow districts to excuse absences for students participating in FFA, 4‑H and other board‑approved agricultural events if students are in good academic standing.

Michigan's House Education Committee just voted to allow students to skip school for FFA and 4-H events, emphasizing local control and academic standards—could this reshape agricultural education?

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Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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5 months ago

DOE outlines SAT-based accountability, high opt-outs and caveats for state comparisons Dr. Nate Green of the New Hampshire Department of Education explained the state's use of the SAT for eleventh-grade accountability, noted an ~82% participation rate (about 18% opt out), and cautioned that state-to-state comparisons require care because cut scores and participation rules differ.

New Hampshire's SAT participation rate sits at just 82%, raising questions about accountability and the impact of parental opt-outs compared to neighboring Rhode Island's near-perfect score.

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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5 months ago

State reports strong spring participation in assessments; board discusses ACT options and earlier results ALSDE reported preliminary statewide participation rates for spring assessments — ACAP summative 93%, ACAP alternate 87%, ACCESS for ELLs 96%, ACT with writing 86% — and discussed options for ACT timing, retests and PSAT/SAT access; the department said district-level results will be released in August after standard setting.

Alabama's spring assessments saw impressive participation rates, but what new testing options are on the horizon for students?

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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6 months ago

School Board Approves Amendments to Fine Arts and Sports Participation Policies School board members refine policies for fine arts and sports participation requirements.

The Lakeland School Board is making bold moves to clarify student participation in sports and fine arts, ensuring everyone knows the rules and can engage fully!

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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6 months ago

School District Reports on Summer Bridge Program Outcomes and Plans for Improvement District evaluates low participation in Summer Bridge program and plans to refine future efforts.

The District 57 Board of Education is re-evaluating the struggling Summer Bridge program after a significant decline in student participation and attendance rates.

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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6 months ago

Iowa City School Board Reviews 2025 CFI Dream Accelerator Project Plans School board discusses public hearing for 2025 CFI dream accelerator project bids.

The Iowa City School Board is set to transform educational opportunities with the groundbreaking 2025 CFI Dream Accelerator Project!

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Citizen Portal News New York

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6 months ago

School Board Discusses Athletic Eligibility Policy Changes for Improved Student Participation Board members support flexible athletic eligibility criteria to promote student involvement.

Newburgh Schools are redefining athletic eligibility to ensure no student gets sidelined due to attendance issues!

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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6 months ago

School Nutrition Program Reports Positive Performance Amid Challenges with Meal Balances District's food service maintains financial stability while addressing student meal accessibility issues.

Excelsior Springs schools are serving up success with a 13% rise in breakfast participation, but challenges with meal balances and student applications could threaten future gains.

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Citizen Portal News Kansas

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6 months ago

Crossroads Program Adjusts School Enrollment Process to Improve Student Participation Crossroads modifies its program to eliminate opt-in challenges for student participation.

Crawford County is transforming student access to the Crossroads program by streamlining enrollment and eliminating testing barriers—what does this mean for our future learners?

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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6 months ago

School District Approves $228K Pizza Hut Contract for Nutrition Services Nutrition services contract with Pizza Hut aims to provide fresh pizza for schools.

The Tigard-Tualatin School District is transforming student lunches with a new $228K contract for fresh Pizza Hut pizza that aligns with nutritional guidelines and student preferences!

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Citizen Portal News California

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7 months ago

Cupertino Sister Cities Association reviews student exchange with Italy's Cupertino Helene Davis discusses the impact of the 2024 student exchange to Italy's Cupertino.

Cupertino's Sister Cities Association is reimagining student exchanges with Italy to create unforgettable cultural experiences—don’t miss the highlights from their latest meeting!

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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8 months ago

Laredo ISD proposes next step center for young adults with special needs Laredo ISD plans a next step center to aid transition to adulthood for special needs students.

Laredo ISD is taking significant steps to enhance educational pathways, including a new center for young adults with special needs and a potential partnership for vital healthcare certifications.

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8 months ago

LISD Bands Prepare for 2025 Marching Season with New Shows and Competitions LISD launches 2025 marching season featuring new shows at three high schools and competitions.

LISD is gearing up for an exciting 2025 marching season with captivating themes that celebrate influential women, global unity, and personal exploration across its high schools!

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8 months ago

School Districts Face September 1 Deadline for Policy Changes on Student Participation Districts must adopt participation policies by September 1, 2024, and annually by August 1.

Texas school districts are racing against the clock to adopt new policies for student athletic participation before the September 1 deadline, or risk losing their athletes to nearby districts!

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8 months ago

Humble ISD Board Votes to Opt Out of Non-Enrolled Student Participation Board members unanimously decide to opt out, seeking more clarity before re-evaluating.

Humble ISD's board votes to opt out of UIL activities for non-enrolled students, raising questions about student eligibility and legal clarity.

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8 months ago

Board Weighs Policy Revisions on Student Participation in UIL Activities Board discusses concerns over student eligibility policies for UIL activities and potential revisions.

Humble ISD board members are grappling with critical policy changes that could reshape student participation in extracurricular activities—will inclusivity win over accountability?

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8 months ago

Humble ISD Board Faces Decision on UIL Participation Before September 1 Deadline Humble ISD board must decide on UIL program participation by September 1, ensuring clarity.

Humble ISD's board is at a critical juncture, facing a September 1 deadline that could reshape the future of student participation in extracurricular activities and impact the entire community.

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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8 months ago

School District Reviews New Bill Allowing Homeschooler Participation in Athletics School district discusses implications of new bill for homeschool student sports eligibility.

Cape Girardeau Public Schools is grappling with new legislation that opens the doors for homeschoolers to join sports teams, but concerns about equity and academic standards are raising eyebrows.

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