Parents and advocates press Hillsborough board for discipline data, consistent instruction during exclusions Multiple parents and community leaders told the Hillsborough County School Board that Black and Latino students are overrepresented in suspensions and alternative placements and urged monthly public data releases, a task force, and consistent academic work for students while excluded.

Parents and advocates are demanding transparency from the Hillsborough County School Board as alarming data reveals Black and Latino students face disproportionate suspensions, urging immediate action for equity in education.

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Advocates urge DESE to publish cross-tabulated discipline and special-education data Nonprofits, legal advocates and student representatives told the committee that publishing cross-tabulated DESE data (race, disability, gender, income, ELL, homeless status) is essential to identify disparities and protect students, citing stark discipline gaps for Black girls and students with disabilities.

Advocates are pushing for vital cross-tabulated data that reveals shocking disparities in school discipline, particularly affecting Black girls and students with disabilities.

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Pinellas County Schools Discuss Budget Challenges and Bridging the Gap Plan During Hearing School board addresses funding issues and educational accountability at Pinellas budget hearing.

The Pinellas County School Board is making waves with innovative plans like introducing electric buses and tackling budget challenges to bridge educational disparities.

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Yamhill County community addresses high poverty rates and low property tax challenges Community leaders highlight need for increased support amid low property tax rates and high poverty.

Yamhill County is facing a critical moment as community leaders rally to tackle high poverty rates and the challenges of low property tax funding for essential services.

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Indiana's school suspensions disproportionately affect black students and students with disabilities Indiana schools recorded over 30,000 suspensions, highlighting disparities among racial and disability groups.

Indiana's schools are facing a shocking reality: over 30,000 suspensions last year reveal a stark racial disparity that demands urgent attention and action.

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State education report reveals funding disparities for higher needs districts in Vermont Vermont's education report highlights inequities in per pupil spending and funding reliance.

Vermont's education officials are sounding the alarm on shocking funding disparities that leave high-need districts struggling to support their students.

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The Parkway Theater to screen 'Separate Not Equal - Minnesota's Integration Story', a documentary revisiting the 1971 Hale-Field Pairing. A community Q&A will follow, discussing the future of integration in Minnesota education. Free tickets required. #separatenotequal #educationdisparities