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1 week ago

Senior Leadership at Chigwell School have been formally reported to the Police, NSPCC and the Department for Education.
#ChildProtection #Safeguarding #ProtectChildren #SchoolAccountability #Chigwell School #IndependentOversight #EducationReform #SafeguardingFirst

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@kidscount123.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Concerns relating to Senior Leadership at Chigwell School have been formally reported to the Police, NSPCC and the Department for Education.
#ChildProtection #Safeguarding #ProtectChildren #SchoolAccountability
#IndependentOversight #EducationReform #SafeguardingFirst #ChigwellSchool

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Charter school commission approves three-year renewal for Whatcom Intergenerational High School The Washington State Charter School Commission voted to approve a three-year renewal for Whatcom Intergenerational High School, contingent on executing a new contract within 90 days (or by 06/30/2026 if extended). The decision followed staff reports on academic, organizational and financial improvements and supportive public comment from students and community members.

Whatcom Intergenerational High School secures a three-year charter renewal after significant academic and organizational improvements, thanks to dedicated community support!

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#WA #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #SchoolAccountability

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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1 month ago

Subcommittee recommends dozens of education bills; key votes and outcomes The Senate subcommittee moved a large docket of education bills to the full committee. This roundup lists notable bills the panel recommended, the motion outcomes and key details for follow-up.

The Virginia Senate subcommittee has greenlit a wave of critical K–12 education bills, addressing everything from bullying responses to excused absences for military families.

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#VA #VirginiaEducation #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #SchoolAccountability #MentalHealthResources

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@kidscount123.bsky.social

1 month ago

Private schools often talk about being a “community of kindness.”
Kindness isn’t branding.
It’s accountability.
When issues are covered up and power is protected, children are harmed
#ChildSafeguarding #ProtectChildren
#SchoolAccountability #TransparencyMatters
#IndependentOversight #ChildrensRights

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@kidscount123.bsky.social

1 month ago

Private school complaints must independently reviewed.

When schools automatically close ranks around the Head, legitimate concerns are.

No institution that educates children should be allowed to investigate itself behind closed doors

#ChildProtection #EducationReform #SchoolAccountability

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The St. Louis American

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1 month ago

Honest school report cards can rebuild trust in education Recent polls show that only about one in four Americans think K-12 education is headed in the right direction, and just 16% say the system is on the right track. Families still tend to trust their own child’s school more than “the system,” but when state reports say most schools are “meeting expectations” while children […]

'Honest school report cards can rebuild trust in education'

🖋 Keith Williamson for The St. Louis American
📸 Photo from Canva

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #Education #MissouriSchools #SchoolAccountability

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Shine My Crown

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1 month ago

Mother Furious After School Placed Her 4-Year-Old Daughter in Stranger’s Car During Pickup A Houston mother is demanding accountability from Houston Independent School District (HISD) after her 4-year-old pre-kindergarten daughter was mistakenly placed in a… The post Mother Furious After School Placed Her 4-Year-Old Daughter in Stranger’s Car During Pickup appeared first on Shine My Crown.

Mother Furious After School Placed Her 4-Year-Old Daughter in Stranger’s Car During Pickup: A Houston mother is demanding accountability from Houston Independent School District (HISD) after her 4-year-old pre-kindergarten daughter… #Parenting #ChildSafety #Houston #SchoolAccountability #Education

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Citizen Portal News Nevada

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1 month ago

SPCSA adopts FY2025 financial ratings; issues and continues notices for several charter schools The SPCSA adopted the FY2025 Financial Performance Framework results, issuing or continuing notices (concern or breach) for a subset of schools including Alpine Academy (notice of concern), Explore Academy (continue notice of breach), and Nevada Prep (continue notice of breach); Discovery and Pinecrest were returned to good standing.

Major financial decisions have been made for several Nevada charter schools, with some facing serious concerns while others are back in good standing—find out who made the cut!

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#NV #NevadaCharterSchools #SchoolAccountability #FinancialTransparency #EducationStandards

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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1 month ago

Commission to recommend probationary interventions for two priority schools under new state tiering Following state-designated priority placements, the commission will recommend placing Lester Prep (tier 1) and Wood Dale Middle School (tier 2) on probationary interventions. For Wood Dale the commission selected a department-approved turnaround-expert partnership as the intervention path; for Lester Prep staff will pursue an LEA-led option consistent with tier 1 allowances.

Tennessee's schools are facing new state mandates, placing Lester Prep and Wood Dale Middle School under probationary interventions—what does this mean for their future?

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#TN #EducationReform #TurnaroundStrategies #TennesseeSchools #SchoolAccountability #CitizenPortal

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Citizen Portal News Kansas

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2 months ago

Kansas education committee hears bill to require parental consent for school-based mental-health services Members heard House Bill 24-20, which would require parental notice and written consent before schools provide mental-health services under MTSS tiers 2 and 3; supporters said it restores parental authority, while educators, nurses and mental-health providers warned the bill’s broad wording and a $5,000 civil penalty could delay care and chill routine classroom supports.

A controversial bill in Kansas could change how schools provide mental health services, requiring parental consent and raising concerns about student care and classroom support.

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#KS #SchoolAccountability #KansasEducation #MentalHealthServices #CitizenPortal #ParentalRights

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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2 months ago

Parents allege safety and favoritism concerns in Brunswick High girls track program; board moves to executive session At the Jan. 13 Glynn County Schools board meeting, parents reported safety concerns and alleged favoritism and absenteeism by the Brunswick High girls head track coach; the board voted to go into executive session on personnel and the superintendent said staff would follow up.

Parents are raising serious safety and favoritism concerns in Brunswick High School's girls track program, prompting the school board to move into an executive session for further investigation.

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#GA #CoachingEthics #AthleteSafety #SchoolAccountability #GeorgiaTrackAndField

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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2 months ago

TTSD board to crosswalk bills to draft legislative priorities, delay formal adoption After a work session, the Tigard‑Tualatin board directed staff to map (crosswalk) bills that drop during the short legislative session to a draft priorities framework and return for a second read before any formal adoption, while members debated specificity and potential constraints.

The Tigard-Tualatin School District board is taking a strategic approach to legislative priorities, aiming for clarity and action as they prepare for a critical session ahead.

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#OR #SchoolAccountability

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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2 months ago

Board elects officers, approves mission statements, surveys and facilities actions At the first regular meeting of 2026 the Mesa Unified School District governing board re-elected Courtney Davis as president and elected Lacey Chaffee clerk, approved delegations of authority, appointed hearing officers, ratified mission statements for alternative schools, approved survey questions and accepted a consent agenda including a facilities action at Irving Elementary.

The Mesa Unified School District has made significant leadership changes and approved vital measures for the future of its schools—find out what this means for students and staff!

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#AZ #SchoolAccountability #MesaSchools #EducationGovernance #CitizenPortal #FacilitiesPlanning

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Citizen Portal News Wyoming

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3 months ago

Parents and students sharply divided over mandatory 'house' system at Sheridan County School District #3 At a public meeting, parents warned that mandatory participation in the district's house system is prompting families to withdraw students and urged a public forum; students defended the program as a community-builder while some parents criticized district staffing and decision-making.

Parents warn that a controversial new house system in Sheridan County School District #3 is driving families away, while students argue it's fostering community bonds.

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#WY #CommunityEngagement #EducationReform #SchoolAccountability #CitizenPortal

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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3 months ago

Superintendent’s office outlines draft 2026–27 calendar and new accountability results; several schools earn distinguished ratings Dr. Hale presented a draft 2026–27 academic calendar with adjusted orientation and start dates and reviewed the new state accountability/support framework; Brookville and Rustburg high schools achieved 'distinguished' status while some schools were identified for targeted support.

Exciting changes are coming to the 2026–27 academic calendar, with top schools achieving distinguished status and new strategies for targeted support!

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#VA #AcademicCalendar #VirginiaEducation #StudentSupport #SchoolAccountability #CitizenPortal

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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4 months ago

Board hears Schools of Hope expansion rules and objects to four local notices Assistant Superintendent Tara Harris briefed the board on the new School of Hope expansion that allows state-approved HOPE operators to request colocation in opportunity zones or within five miles of persistently low-performing schools; Brevard Public Schools said it received four notices on Nov. 11 and has objected to all four so far.

Brevard Public Schools is pushing back against the state's controversial School of Hope program expansion, claiming it could jeopardize educational standards in the area.

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#FL #CitizenPortal #SchoolAccountability #CommunityInvolvement #EducationReform

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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4 months ago

RPS audit yields clean opinion; superintendent flags FY27 deficit and proposes $2M allocation External auditors issued an unmodified (clean) FY25 opinion and reported no written findings; Superintendent Patel told the board he plans to propose committing roughly $2 million of currently available funds to reduce the FY27 projected deficit (bringing the shortfall closer to $8.4 million).

Rochester Public Schools just received a clean audit report, but the superintendent is preparing to tackle a looming $10 million deficit—find out how they plan to bridge the gap!

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#MN #BudgetTransparency #CitizenPortal #EducationFinance #SchoolAccountability

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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4 months ago

Paradise Valley Schools explain Arizona letter grades and why small score differences can flip a rating District representative Jessica Harrington explains how Arizona assigns school letter grades—built mostly on student growth, proficiency and absenteeism—and warns parents not to over-interpret small score differences. PV reports 53% of schools earned A's and 37% earned B's this year.

Arizona's school letter grades reveal that 53% of Paradise Valley Schools earned an A, but small score changes can flip a rating—what does this mean for your child's education?

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#AZ #CitizenPortal #StudentGrowth #SchoolAccountability #ArizonaSchools #EducationReform

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Citizen Portal News Indiana

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4 months ago

Superintendent: district falls below Indiana teacher‑compensation threshold; appeal denied Superintendent Dr. Stevens told the board the Indiana Department of Education found School City of Mishawaka below the 62% teacher‑compensation threshold (district reported 61.91%) because substitute teacher costs were omitted from Form 9; the district appealed and was denied.

The School City of Mishawaka faces a funding setback after the Indiana Department of Education found it below the required 62% teacher-compensation threshold, raising concerns for the upcoming year.

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#IN #CitizenPortal #SchoolAccountability #TeacherCompensation

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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4 months ago

Wake County Board approves improvement plans for low-performing schools under state timeline The Wake County Board of Education voted 6–1 on Nov. 4 to approve improvement plans required for schools the state identified as low performing. Board members debated the scope of their authority to change school plans, review cadence, and how the district will monitor implementation and provide supports.

Wake County's Board of Education just approved crucial improvement plans for struggling schools—what's next for our students' futures?

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#NC #CitizenPortal #EducationImprovement #SchoolAccountability #NorthCarolinaSchools #ResourceAllocation

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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5 months ago

Coffee County Middle School reports double‑digit gains across subjects, rises from level 1 to level 4 School leaders told the Coffee County Board of Education that middle‑school test scores rose across grades and subjects, with the school moving from level 1 to level 4; staff credited culture and targeted work by teachers.

Coffee County Middle School has skyrocketed from level 1 to level 4, showcasing impressive double-digit gains in test scores across multiple subjects!

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#TN #TennesseeEducation #CitizenPortal #AcademicGrowth #SchoolAccountability #StudentSuccess

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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5 months ago

Bessemer City father tells Gaston County school board his daughter reported inappropriate touching; investigation ongoing At the Oct. 20 Gaston County Board of Education meeting, parent Aaron Jordan alleged a classroom teacher touched his elementary‑school daughter and used pet names; district administrators have acknowledged an investigation and the family says communication has been uneven.

A father claims his daughter experienced inappropriate touching by a teacher, sparking an investigation and raising serious concerns about student safety in Gaston County schools.

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#NC #CitizenPortal #BessemerCityEducation #SchoolAccountability #EducationEthics

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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5 months ago

McKinney ISD receives 'Superior' School FIRST rating; board accepts draft audit and adopts certified tax roll McKinney ISD reported a 'Superior Achievement' School FIRST financial rating from TEA, accepted a draft fiscal-year audit, and adopted the certified 2025 tax roll. Auditors described an unmodified (clean) opinion as likely once pending federal guidance is finalized.

McKinney ISD shines with a "Superior Achievement" rating in financial integrity, showcasing impressive fiscal practices and a promising audit draft for 2025!

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#TX #CitizenPortal #SchoolAccountability #FiscalTransparency #AuditCompliance #TexasEducation

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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5 months ago

State education officials recommend release of Montgomery schools from intervention, set December release date Alabama State Department of Education staff presented data showing financial and academic improvement in Montgomery Public Schools and recommended the district be released from state intervention effective Dec. 1, 2021, conditional on continued fiscal and operational performance. Board members questioned monitoring, data and next steps but did not,

Montgomery Public Schools could be released from state intervention by December 1, 2021, if they continue their impressive academic and financial turnaround!

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#AL #SchoolAccountability #AcademicImprovement

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Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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5 months ago

Legislators Hear Plan to Let Claremont Tap Future State Aid to Cover $5M School Deficit Senate Education Committee held a public hearing on legislation (amendments to HB 292 and HB 2978/3004h) that would let the Claremont School District borrow against future state adequacy payments to cover short-term cash shortfalls after auditors discovered roughly $5 million in unrecorded liabilities.

Claremont School District faces a staggering $5 million deficit and is turning to lawmakers for emergency funds to keep schools open—will they get the financial lifeline they need?

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#NH #CitizenPortal #EducationFinance #CommunitySupport #SchoolAccountability #ClaremontSchools

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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6 months ago

Massachusetts House introduces charter school expansion amendment with three-year waiting period Bill mandates three-year waiting period for rejected charter school district expansion requests

Massachusetts lawmakers propose a bold bill that could change the landscape of charter school expansions by imposing a three-year waiting period on rejected requests.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #SchoolAccountability #PolicyChange #EducationReform

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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6 months ago

Massachusetts Senate files An Act ensuring charter school integrity under Bruce E. Tarr Bill mandates charter schools confirm compliance and prohibits enrollment incentives.

A new bill in Massachusetts aims to uphold charter school integrity by mandating compliance and banning enrollment incentives.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #SchoolAccountability #PolicyTransparency #EducationReform

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Dr. David Johns

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6 months ago

"It makes no sense to have college flags hanging but not toilet paper available regularly."
Nancy Hanks just gave parents the real questions to ask schools. Not the jargon - the stuff that actually matters.
open.spotify.com/episode/4hFw...
#TeachTheBabies #ParentPower #SchoolAccountability

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Wheelhouze

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6 months ago

a yellow poster with cartoon faces and the words these aren 't someone else 's children ALT: a yellow poster with cartoon faces and the words these aren 't someone else 's children

When parents stop asking "How can we help the school?' and start asking 'How is the school helping our children?' everything changes.
#ParentPower #ParentAdvocacy #EducationReform #SchoolAccountability #ChildFirst

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