Committee hears bills to require annual building-administrator evaluations and limited notice rights Representatives Marty Jacobs and Bridal Bannerman presented bills (HB 2,126 and HB 2,197) that would require annual evaluations of building-level administrators, move certain decision deadlines to March 1, and let administrators employed five consecutive years request written cause if not renewed; the committee received broad support from principals and associations.

New bills in Missouri aim to transform how building-level administrators are evaluated, ensuring clarity and fairness while shifting key deadlines for contract renewals.

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Subcommittee raises questions about Alliance Districts, reporting, and whether investments yield gains Members asked the State Department of Education for a report evaluating Alliance Districts’ design, measurement and the increase from 18 to 36 districts; Patrick suggested a comprehensive efficacy review to see whether investments produce intended student achievement gains.

As Connecticut's education leaders question the effectiveness of Alliance Districts, are we truly seeing the student achievement gains we were promised?

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Board previews SuperEval platform for superintendent evaluations; members ask IT to review security and contract language Vendors demonstrated SuperEval, a cloud-based superintendent-evaluation platform aligned to an AASA-derived rubric; the board expressed interest and asked IT to vet security and administrators to review contract language before any purchase decision.

The District 61 board is exploring a groundbreaking cloud platform, SuperEval, that promises to revolutionize superintendent evaluations—will it pass the security test?

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OCPS research finds modest math gains from IXL, strong tutor results for Read to Succeed; board presses on fidelity and use District researchers told the Orange County School Board that IXL math produced small but statistically significant gains in several courses, Read to Succeed tutoring showed large teacher and tutor support and measured reading gains in some grades, and SuccessMaker helped students who met usage fidelity; board members pressed officials on how programs are used, minutes vs frequency measures, and training needs.

Orange County Public Schools' latest evaluations reveal that while IXL Math shows modest gains, the Read to Succeed tutoring model is winning hearts and improving literacy across grades.

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Milan Area Schools board rates Superintendent Ryan McMahon "effective" after closed-session evaluation; multiple procedural votes pass After a closed-session personnel evaluation, the Milan Area Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to rate Superintendent Ryan McMahon as "effective" for the 2025–26 school year. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and scheduled a second closed session for negotiation strategies.

The Milan Area Schools Board has given Superintendent Ryan McMahon a unanimous "effective" rating for the 2025-26 school year following a thorough evaluation.

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Milwaukee school board votes to enter closed session for superintendent and senior director evaluations On Nov. 13, 2025, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted to retire to closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85 to consider performance goals for the superintendent and performance-evaluation data for the senior director of accountability and efficiency; the motion passed on a roll call.

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has just voted to enter a closed session to evaluate key performance metrics for top district officials—what decisions will they make behind closed doors?

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Board Reviews Employment Evaluations and Complaint Procedures for District Employees Board discusses employee evaluation frequency and updates harassment complaint reporting process.

The Anchorage School District's Governance Committee is shaking up hiring and evaluation policies—are annual reviews on the horizon?

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School Building Committee Faces Key Decisions on Pollard and DeFazio Sites The committee evaluates site options for the new school construction during time-sensitive meeting.

Needham's Permanent Public Building Committee is under pressure to refine evaluation criteria for local school projects—will they rise to the challenge?

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Education Leaders Focus on Direct and Indirect Evidence for Professional Learning Success Education leaders plan to use direct and indirect evidence to enhance professional learning outcomes.

Education leaders in Wallingford-Swarthmore are pioneering a new approach to professional learning by combining direct evidence and personal feedback to ensure educators make a lasting impact on students.

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Massachusetts Farm to School program to report impacts and challenges by January 31 Department develops survey to assess local food program and its effects on education.

Massachusetts is launching a survey to uncover how local food programs are transforming education—what will the results reveal?

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Wetaski School Board exits executive session on personnel discussions Board discusses employee movements and evaluation feedback during executive session.

The Taos Municipal Schools Board's recent meeting revealed crucial decisions on personnel that could reshape the future of education in the district.

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By working within government systems, we’re conducting a mixed-methods #evaluation that goes deeper, looking at teaching quality, student engagement, and barriers faced by underserved learners.

Because measuring progress is only useful if it leads to better decisions.

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Connecticut panel debates homeschooling evaluations amid safety concerns for children Legislators express concerns over potential risks of child abuse and parental rights in homeschooling.

Connecticut lawmakers are wrestling with the challenge of regulating homeschooling while ensuring child safety and respecting parental rights—can a balanced approach be found?

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