District 65 reports mixed midyear gains; attendance on track and learning gaps highlighted District 65’s quarterly assessment update showed increased early literacy and growth in several grades but flagged math dips in grades 5–8 and persistent disproportionality in suspensions; staff previewed a public interactive data dashboard and outlined interventions and a five-year improvement horizon.

District 65 is celebrating impressive early literacy gains and a promising attendance rate, but challenges in middle school math and disciplinary disparities raise critical questions for the future.

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Hickman County School Board approves new Disciplinary Hearing Authority before school year Board establishes authority and highlights need for additional school psychologists and personnel.

Hickman County Schools is taking bold steps to ensure fairness in discipline and address the urgent need for more school psychologists as the new school year approaches!

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Hickman County schools outline band fees and graduation costs for 2025 Hickman County schools approve band and graduation fees for middle and high school students.

Hickman County schools are shaking up financial expectations with new band and graduation fees, while ensuring no costs for lower grades—discover how these changes will impact families!

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Massachusetts school districts to implement evidence-based programs to reduce disparities Legislation mandates districts to develop plans addressing achievement and disciplinary disparities

Massachusetts is stepping up to tackle educational inequality with new legislation requiring school districts to create plans that bridge achievement and disciplinary gaps.

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Father Douglas Kaye demands justice for son Roman at Pleasant Valley School Board hearing Douglas Kaye accuses school of violating his son Roman's rights after wrongful suspension.

A father's passionate plea at the Pleasant Valley School Board reveals shocking allegations of student rights violations and calls for urgent reform.

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