SAUSD reports attendance gains, AP and dual-enrollment growth but flags A-G completion gaps District education staff told the board chronic absenteeism dropped from 32.9% to 28.7% and highlighted AP and dual-enrollment gains, while warning a persistent equity gap leaves many students short of CSU/UC a-through-g eligibility.

District leaders celebrate a drop in chronic absenteeism and a rise in AP participation, but warn that significant equity gaps threaten many students' path to college readiness.

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CSUMB is recognized with an award for institutional transformation at national conference. Read the full article on Monterey County Now.

CSUMB is recognized with an award for institutional transformation at national conference. #csumb #aceaward #institutionaltransformation #graduationrates #equitygaps #ace/fidelityinvestmentsaward

CSUMB is recognized with an award for institutional transformation at national conference. Read the full article on Monterey County Now.

CSUMB is recognized with an award for institutional transformation at national conference. #csumb #aceaward #institutionaltransformation #graduationrates #equitygaps #ace/fidelityinvestmentsaward

Minnesota panel backs creation of task force to review dual-enrollment funding The Senate Education Policy Committee advanced Senate File 2769, which would create a time-limited task force to study how Minnesota funds dual-enrollment programs (PSEO and concurrent enrollment), after authors and student, educator and principal witnesses testified about access gaps, funding complexity, and geographic inequities.

Minnesota is taking a bold step to reform dual-enrollment funding with a new task force aimed at addressing equity gaps and access issues for thousands of students.

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Duarte Unified reviews 2025 California Dashboard, highlights progress for English learners and students with disabilities At a March study session, Duarte Unified leaders reviewed the 2025 California Dashboard, noting modest growth for long-term English learners after targeted tutoring, declines in suspension and chronic absenteeism for students with disabilities, persistent math gaps, and plans to align curriculum and LCAP goals; no board votes on policy were taken.

Duarte Unified's 2025 California Dashboard reveals significant strides for English learners and students with disabilities, but persistent math gaps raise urgent questions for the district's future.

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WASAC advisory board: FAFSA/WASFA completions at 40% but equity gaps persist WASAC staff told the advisory board the class of 2026 is 40% complete with FAFSA/WASFA as of Feb. 16, putting the campaign roughly 76% toward a 46,000-completion goal, while disparities by FERPA status and race/ethnicity widened and prompted targeted outreach plans.

The FAFSA completion rate for Washington's class of 2026 stands at 40%, but alarming equity gaps reveal that students of color are still being left behind.

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Data analysis from pilots shows extended‑service and limited‑English clients are underrepresented in surveys Data presented by Lone Star and Colorado teams shows extended‑service clients and some language groups (Vietnamese, Mandarin) were far less likely to be reached by email surveys, prompting recommendations for multilingual channels and targeted outreach.

A recent analysis reveals alarming equity gaps in client feedback, with language barriers leaving many voices unheard and critical insights at risk of being lost.

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Mount Mansfield board approves 1.1 monitoring report after extended discussion on equity, assessments and growth The Mount Mansfield Unified Union School Board approved superintendent John’s monitoring report on knowledge and skills (Policy 1.1) by voice vote after a lengthy discussion of assessment methods, equity gaps and resource alignment. The report highlights year‑over‑year growth on the district’s screening assessment and identifies equity gaps for IEP

The Mount Mansfield Unified Union School Board's recent approval of the superintendent's monitoring report reveals significant growth in student assessments but highlights persistent equity gaps that demand attention.

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Superintendent says district in compliance with Policy 1.1 after monitoring report; board approves following questions on assessment and equity Superintendent John presented the district’s end-policy monitoring report on Knowledge and Skills (Policy 1.1), concluding the district met the policy’s criteria. Board members discussed assessment comparators, equity gaps and data use before approving the report by voice vote.

Superintendent John confirms the district's compliance with Policy 1.1, sparking a lively discussion on equity gaps and assessment standards at the recent school board meeting.

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