Batavia special‑education leaders outline steps after state citation on over‑identification Special-education director Carrie Ryu told the board a state ISBE citation found over-identification of Black students for specific learning disability; the district described MTSS, family-informed consent, targeted training and culture changes tied to improved IEP growth outcomes.

Batavia USD 101 is transforming its special education approach to foster belonging and improve academic success, addressing significant disparities in identification rates for Black students.

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Chicago Board of Education Discusses EPIC Academy's Future and Language Program Expansion EPIC Academy faces potential closure, while language programs highlight multicultural education efforts.

In a historic meeting, 17-year-old Destiny Singleton inspired the Chicago Board of Education to prioritize student voices, signaling a hopeful shift in educational governance.

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Sioux Falls Schools Enhance Indigenous Curriculum Through OSO Facilitators Program Sioux Falls Schools implement OSO program to enhance culturally relevant education for Native students.

Sioux Falls School District is transforming education for Native American students with the innovative Oceti Sakowin program, ensuring their rich heritage is celebrated in the classroom.

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Hingham School District receives $46K in grants to support MECO programs and summer initiatives Hingham School District secures $31K for equity and $15K for inclusive programs funding.

Hingham Public Schools is making strides in inclusivity and academic excellence with over $400K in new funding and exciting programs for students and families!

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SB352 mandates reporting and investigation of discrimination in schools and universities SB352 establishes procedures for reporting and addressing discrimination in educational institutions.

A historic debate is unfolding in Arkansas as lawmakers consider Senate Bill 352, a game-changing measure aimed at tackling discrimination in schools and universities.

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Education Department mandates dyslexia screening and training for all public schools Schools must implement dyslexia screenings and teacher training starting in the 2018-19 year.

Missouri's new House Bill 1523 promises to revolutionize student support by mandating dyslexia screenings and enhancing child abuse reporting in schools.

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Kentucky schools mandated to hire counselors for trauma-informed support Kentucky requires every school to employ counselors focused on trauma-informed care for students.

Kentucky's groundbreaking Senate Bill 165 could transform student mental health support by mandating every school to hire counselors dedicated to trauma-informed care.

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Public school district inclusion extended to charter schools, confirms LSO staff LSO staff clarifies that public school district includes charter schools in question.

Wyoming's recent legislative meeting confirmed that charter schools will now be included in public school district discussions, paving the way for more inclusive education policies.

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Illinois General Assembly introduces graduation incentives for alternative education programs Illinois aims to boost enrollment in alternative education through new graduation incentives.

Illinois is taking a bold step to combat student dropouts with a new bill offering graduation incentives for alternative education paths!

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Eden Prairie graduation conflict raises concerns for Muslim students Commissioner Lucero addresses discrimination and holiday conflicts impacting students' graduation schedules.

A recent graduation scheduling conflict in Eden Prairie has sparked serious concerns about religious discrimination affecting Muslim students in Minnesota schools.

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Brookline School Committee debates Eid al Fitr holiday designation amid equity and attendance concerns School committee debates adding Eid al-Fitr as a holiday while considering diverse community needs.

The Brookline School Committee is at a crossroads, grappling with the inclusion of Eid al-Fitr in the school calendar while balancing cultural diversity and educational integrity.

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