🗓️ Mark Your Calendars! - PEDC April Meetings

Our April 2026 Statewide & Regional Meetings are coming up, and we hope you’ll join us.

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🗓️ Mark Your Calendars! - PEDC March Meetings

Our March Statewide & Regional Meetings are coming up, and we hope you’ll join us.

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Easton School Committee appoints Chrissy Pruett as superintendent, effective July 1 After a 40-minute presentation and an extended question-and-answer session, the Easton School Committee voted unanimously to appoint assistant superintendent Chrissy Pruett as superintendent effective July 1, 2026, pending contract negotiations.

The Easton School Committee has made a significant decision by appointing assistant superintendent Chrissy Pruett as the new superintendent, effective July 1, 2026, pending contract negotiations.

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Senate education committee gives favorable report to bill codifying computer-science graduation requirement The Senate Education Policy Committee gave HB329 a favorable report after Representative Faulkner said the bill would codify an existing State Board of Education graduation requirement and add AI and emerging-technology language; members pressed for plans to equip under-resourced schools.

Alabama's HB329 is set to revolutionize education by codifying computer science graduation requirements and addressing the digital divide for under-resourced schools.

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#AL #EquityInSchools #TechEducation

If you care about our kids having a real shot at the future, share this post, tag a teacher or parent you know in NY-23, and let’s talk about how we bring AI into our classrooms the right way.

#WNYStrong #AaronForNY23 #AIinEducation #FutureWorkforce #EquityInSchools #AI

School‑board candidates back universal public education, call for more parent engagement and clearer budget transparency Mount Vernon School District board candidates at a League of Women Voters forum supported state law providing education regardless of immigration status, proposed goals for the superintendent (literacy/dual‑language and graduation rate improvements), and suggested more transparent, accessible communication about levy and tax dollars.

Mount Vernon School District candidates are championing universal education for all children and calling for greater transparency in budgeting to enhance community engagement.

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From Insight to Impact: Amplifying Student Voice for Real Change

Discover how photovoice + student surveys = deeper insights & real school improvement.

Join us on October 15th at 1:30 AST

🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/px8e50X3Wve

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8/ Let’s talk about it. Let’s protect the integrity of special education while supporting every student’s success.

#Education #IEP #504Plan #SpecialEducation #StudentSupport #EquityInSchools #EdLeadership

Are schools failing Black special needs kids—or failing all our kids? This conversation exposes who’s really left behind and why it matters. Let’s talk about real solutions, not just headlines. 💔 #UnseenAndUnbroken #EducationFail #EquityInSchools #HiddenStruggles

Who’s really left behind by America’s schools? Both rural white and urban Black special needs kids are failed by a system built on property wealth, not student need. It’s time we talk about real equity. 💔 #UnseenAndUnbroken #EducationCrisis #EquityInSchools #LeftBehind

What Happens If the Department of Education Disappears? The Quiet Dismantling of Your Rights So… the U.S. Department of Education is being dismantled. And before you scroll past thinking this is just another bureaucratic shift or political talking point, let me stop you right there: This affects your kids. Your students. Your community. You. Back in March 2025, an executive order was signed to begin “winding down” the Department of Education. Thousands of staff—including people who oversee civil rights, special education, and student loans—have already been laid off.

The Department of Education is being quietly dismantled—and with it, the rights and protections millions of students depend on. From Title I to IDEA to Title IX, here’s what’s happening, why it matters, and how we push back

#EducationRights #ProtectPublicEducation
#EquityInSchools

School Board Analyzes Staff Demographics and Retention Strategies Board reviews employee demographics and retention, seeking to address representation challenges.

Fairfax County's School Board is diving deep into staff retention and diversity, raising critical questions about whether certain groups are being overlooked.

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#VA #CitizenPortal #StaffRetention #VirginiaPublicSchools #EquityInSchools #DiversityInEducation

Supreme Court protects FCC school and library internet subsidies in new ruling | StateScoop The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision to protect the FCC's Universal Service Fund, which subsidizes school and library internet service.

The Supreme Court has upheld the Universal Service Fund, which ensures millions of rural Americans and thousands of schools and libraries have internet access. Congress could still do more to ensure digital equity.
#EquityinSchools #RuralEducation #DigitalEquity statescoop.com/supreme-cour...

Superintendent engages parents to address achievement gaps in local schools Superintendent leverages community insights to tackle achievement gaps in schools.

Superintendent [Name] is shaking things up in NYC schools by personally engaging with parents to close achievement gaps and foster real community dialogue.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #EquityInSchools #DiversityInEducation #NewYorkPublicSchools

Chancellor Banks outlines New York City's initiatives for equitable public education diversity Chancellor Banks emphasizes equity and diversity in New York City public schools' educational strategies.

In the heart of NYC, a groundbreaking discussion on diversity in public schools is reshaping the future of education for over 912,000 students.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #NewYorkEducation #InclusiveLearning #EquityInSchools #DiversityInEducation

NYC Public Schools promote hidden programs to counter negative perceptions Deputy Chancellor highlights initiatives to market diverse educational programs within NYC schools.

NYC public schools are unveiling hidden gems in education while tackling challenges in diversity and equity—discover what they’re doing to change perceptions!

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#NY #CitizenPortal #NewYorkPublicSchools #CommunityEngagement #EquityInSchools #DiversityInEducation

NYC Education Leaders Discuss School Rezoning and Overcrowding Strategies in Jamaica Education officials address community engagement and planning for new school seats in Jamaica.

NYC Council is tackling the pressing issues of school rezoning and overcrowding to ensure all families have equitable access to quality education—what's on the agenda for the future of our schools?

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#NY #CitizenPortal #SchoolRezoning #NewYorkEducation #EquityInSchools

New York City evaluates progress on school diversity advisory group's recommendations NYC Public Schools examines implementation of 100 diversity recommendations from 2039 report

NYC Council is raising alarms over a sharp decline in multilingual student enrollment, pushing for urgent action to ensure educational equity for all.

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NYC Education Panel Explores Magnet School Benefits and Curriculum Diversity NYC education leaders discuss magnet schools, diverse curricula, and collaborative rezoning processes.

NYC officials are taking bold steps to transform public education by integrating diverse curricula and enhancing community engagement in the fight for equity.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #NewYorkEducation #CommunityEngagement #EquityInSchools #DiversityInEducation

Chancellor Melissa Aviles Ramos addresses NYC Public Schools diversity before Juneteenth Chancellor Ramos emphasizes equity and diversity in NYC schools during legislative testimony.

Chancellor Melissa Aviles Ramos passionately calls for urgent reforms in diversity and equity within NYC Public Schools, drawing from her own journey as a Latina educator.

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Chancellor Banks mandates library presence in NYC schools and promotes diverse teacher recruitment Chancellor Banks emphasizes libraries and equity in NYC schools while focusing on diverse teacher hiring.

Chancellor Banks is shaking up NYC schools with a bold mandate for libraries and a renewed focus on hiring diverse teachers to truly reflect the student body!

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#NY #CitizenPortal #CulturallyResponsiveCurricula #NewYorkEducation #EquityInSchools #DiversityInEducation

🎓 Cheers to Dr. Tshela H. Dennis!
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)
📝 An Analysis of the Disproportionate Discipline Referral Rates of African American Middle School Students
🎓 Ed.D., @univofmaryland.bsky.social
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I’m proud to be speaking at the Summer Institute on Education, Equity, and Justice, June 19 to 21, themed Fostering #Antiracism through the Arts in PreK-12 Education. Join me online and in Washington, DC at www.american.edu/soe/summer.c.... #SIEEJ2025. #equityinschools

ShiftED Podcast #58 In Conversation with Devon Warnock & Jennifer Mercer: Building Inclusive Schools - LEARN Blog - learning from each other and building a community What if we stopped seeing some students as “difficult to teach” and started designing our classrooms for everyone from the beginning? That’s the transformative question at the heart of my conversation...

ShiftED Podcast Ep. 58 is live! 🎧 We talk with LBPSB consultants Devon Warnock & Jennifer Mercer about what inclusion looks like and how to design classrooms where every learner belongs.

Listen or read: blogs.learnquebec.ca/2025/04/shif...

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🎉 Congrats to Honey Walrond! 🎉

Dr. Walrond, a UC Berkeley postdoc, researches Black educators' role in equity & student success. Honored to recognize her work! ✊🏾📚

#AERA #EdLeadership #FosterPoliteScholarship #EquityInSchools

🎉 Congrats to Sangmin Park! 🎉

Sangmin, a PhD student at Mizzou, researches data-driven policies for equitable school leadership. Let’s celebrate his impact! 📊🏫

#AERA #EdLeadership #FosterPoliteScholarship #EquityInSchools

This one vote decided the fate of every program.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ktUwKs6yXM0 

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🎉 Congrats to Alexandria Gribble! 🎉

Alexandria, a PhD student at FAU, researches how anti-LGBTQIA+ policies impact K-12 schools. Honored to celebrate her work! 🌈📚

#AERA #EdLeadership #FosterPoliteScholarship #EquityInSchools

Increased equity in schools requires access to more resources, regardless of good intentions or wonky policy recommendations.
#Equity #EquityInSchools
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Public schools required to admit every student at the front door Every public school must accept all students who arrive, confirming enrollment policy.

Arkansas public schools are mandated to accept every student at their doors, ensuring that education remains a fundamental right for all!

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#AR #EquityInSchools #EducationAccess #InclusivityInEducation #CitizenPortal