State outlines plan to update Tier 2 literacy guidance; chair flags governor’s proposed reading funds Connecticut officials said they are updating evidence-based Tier 1–3 literacy intervention guidance with Hanover Research support and aim to produce a draft in May; the subcommittee also noted the governor’s budget proposal includes roughly $4.5 million for targeted reading intervention.

Connecticut is set to revolutionize literacy support with an updated intervention guide and a sizable budget boost for targeted reading programs!

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Students praise BAM/WOW program and board defends student-led protest Students and Youth Guidance staff told the Waukegan Board of Education how BAM and WOW counseling programs helped them; board members defended a recent student-led walkout and rejected claims that district staff organized it.

Students are shining a light on how the BAM and WOW programs are transforming lives, while the Waukegan Board stands firm in support of their voices amid recent protests.

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Superintendent unveils strategic plan focusing on safety, social-emotional supports and pay incentives Superintendent Francis Touchette presented a community-developed strategic plan that prioritizes student safety and social-emotional health, expands teacher incentive pay and leadership development, and aims to improve customer service and school culture across Lafayette Parish schools.

Superintendent Francis Touchette has unveiled a groundbreaking strategic plan aimed at enhancing student safety and emotional well-being while boosting teacher pay and development in Lafayette Parish schools.

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Principals tell APS board WEB mentoring raised middle-school belonging, early assessment gains Multiple middle-school principals and WEB coordinators told the Albuquerque Public Schools board on Nov. 5 that the district's WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) mentoring program has improved school climate and early assessment indicators, citing Panorama survey gains and local diagnostic improvements.

Middle-school principals are celebrating impressive gains from the WEB program, revealing a significant boost in student belonging and engagement!

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Foster youth advocates for education opportunities after overcoming personal struggles Former foster youth shares journey from hardship to veterinary studies amid supportive guidance.

A former foster youth's inspiring journey from hardship to pursuing veterinary studies highlights the critical role of personalized education and support in transforming lives.

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Principal Mondragon outlines Liberty School's new behavioral and academic strategies Liberty School refines behavioral plans and focuses on ESL support for improved student success.

Liberty School is revolutionizing education by intertwining behavioral support with academic success, ensuring every student thrives emotionally and intellectually.

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