He approached the assignment with unrestrained enthusiasm and a complete disregard for neatness.

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Senate passes Georgia Early Literacy Act after floor changes to emphasize coaching and classroom time After extended debate and floor amendments, the Georgia Senate passed House Bill 11-93, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, to expand school-based literacy coaches, require high-quality materials aligned to the science of reading, and create a state literacy director position.

The Georgia Senate has just passed a groundbreaking bill that prioritizes in-class literacy coaches to boost early reading proficiency and improve student outcomes!

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Meet Joseph Ekpo, one of the winners of our 2025 Library Award for Undergraduate Research (LAUR)! 💡

Listen in as Joseph shares his insights and highlights from his LAUR experience.

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🎭✍️ Congrats to 6th grader Sagan Flanzbaum! His play “Personal Space” won the 2026 Young Playwrights 1-Minute Playwriting Contest. Out of 297 submissions, two of the 40 finalists are Unity School students! So proud! 💛💙

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District report: mixed post‑pandemic recovery, attendance decline flagged as key factor Ann Arbor Public Schools’ 2024 student‑achievement report showed partial recovery in some elementary math and social‑studies measures but declines or stagnation in other grades and subjects; leaders highlighted a post‑pandemic attendance drop (about 11.2 additional missed days) as a major driver and outlined multi‑tiered interventions.

Ann Arbor Public Schools reports a mixed bag of student achievement post-pandemic, revealing both improvement in elementary math scores and alarming declines in attendance—could this be the key to unlocking future success?

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House debate spotlights concerns over uniform grading policy and local control A committee-drafted revision to the state's uniform grading policy that would eliminate mandated grading 'floors' (such as automatic 50s) drew extended questioning about impacts on students, local control and enforcement mechanisms; supporters said teachers requested the change and that districts may face consequences if they deliberately diverge from state policy.

A new bill could reshape grading in South Carolina schools, aiming to enhance transparency but raising concerns about local control and potential funding penalties for districts.

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State of the District: Citrus County reports higher graduation rate, targets to offset state grading scale changes District presentation showed enrollment of 15,053, a 4-year graduation rate rise from 92% to 94%, gains in several school grades, and cautioned that a new state "escalator" grading scale will raise the bar for maintaining a district B; staff outlined third-grade FAST outcomes, algebra initiatives, acceleration/dual-enrollment expansions and AI classroom pilots.

Citrus County's schools are on the rise, but new state grading rules mean maintaining that hard-fought B will be tougher than ever!

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Center Grove principals propose uniform 6–8 schedule to boost high‑school credits and shrink class sizes Center Grove Middle School leaders presented a proposed uniform schedule for grades 6–8 aimed at increasing high‑school credit opportunities, bolstering MTSS supports and reducing class sizes by removing daily team prep and shifting collaboration outside student contact time. Board members raised questions about sixth‑grade math time, piloting options and scheduling complexity.

Center Grove Middle School leaders are proposing a game-changing uniform schedule that could boost high school credit opportunities and shrink class sizes for grades 6-8!

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Subcommittee backs teacher mentoring program with stipends, alignment amendment The Pre K-12 Education Appropriations Subcommittee favorably reported CS for SB 182, establishing a Department of Education teacher training and mentoring program with mentors required to have at least three years' experience, a highly effective rating and eligible for a stipend of up to $3,000; a late-filed delete-all amendment aligning the bill with the House was adopted.

Florida's Pre K-12 Education Appropriations Subcommittee just took a major step toward empowering teachers with a new mentoring program that offers stipends and aligns with House initiatives!

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Study presented to Oregon House panel: short school year and high chronic absenteeism limit student progress, Echo Northwest modeling shows large NAEP gains if‑ Stand for Children Oregon and Echo Northwest told the House Committee on Education that Oregon’s shorter school year (about 165 days on average) and ~33.5% chronic absenteeism are likely reducing literacy and math outcomes; the study models large NAEP ranking gains if districts move to 180 days and halve absenteeism over time.

Oregon's shorter school year and high chronic absenteeism could be the keys to unlocking significant gains in student literacy and math—are we ready to make a change?

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Duncanville ISD presents midyear assessment snapshot showing districtwide gains and targeted campus interventions District leaders told trustees midyear benchmark and diagnostic data show gains across most campuses, with several schools nearing C thresholds and the district projecting further improvement after a March benchmark and targeted supports.

Duncanville ISD is celebrating impressive midyear gains and innovative campus interventions, hinting at a brighter future for students and schools!

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Lakota Schools board retreats to clarify roles, build trust and prioritize student achievement At a full-day retreat, Lakota Schools board members focused on team building, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and keeping student achievement as the board's 'North Star.' Leaders emphasized advance agenda-setting, limiting micromanagement, and practical steps to build trust among members.

The Lakota Schools Board of Education is redefining its approach to governance and student success through a transformative retreat focused on clarity, communication, and collaboration.

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MAP benchmarks: East Aurora reports strong growth but achievement gaps remain Map winter results presented to the Aurora East USD 131 board showed district growth above national norms in math and reading, with 49% (math) and 46% (reading) of students in the top two growth quintiles; achievement percentages remain lower, highlighting areas needing sustained work.

Aurora East USD 131 is celebrating impressive winter MAP growth, with nearly half of its students hitting top benchmarks in math and reading, but challenges in achievement levels still loom large.

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Lake Central board names Sarah Castaneda next superintendent The Lake Central School Corporation board approved a contract naming Sarah Castaneda as the district's next superintendent following Dr. Varrocco's retirement; Castaneda gave brief acceptance remarks and board members offered praise.

The Lake Central School Corporation has officially named Sarah Castaneda as its new superintendent, promising to build on a strong foundation to enhance student achievement and staff support.

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Subcommittee raises questions about Alliance Districts, reporting, and whether investments yield gains Members asked the State Department of Education for a report evaluating Alliance Districts’ design, measurement and the increase from 18 to 36 districts; Patrick suggested a comprehensive efficacy review to see whether investments produce intended student achievement gains.

As Connecticut's education leaders question the effectiveness of Alliance Districts, are we truly seeing the student achievement gains we were promised?

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Waunakee subcommittee: i‑Ready winter results strong overall, math growth lags Curriculum subcommittee reviewed winter i‑Ready results showing about 74% of grades 5–8 at or above the 50th percentile in ELA and 77% in math, but presenters warned growth measures show reading meeting targets while math growth fell below the national median, flagging math for attention this spring.

Waunakee Community School District's latest i-Ready results show impressive reading scores, but math growth is raising eyebrows ahead of spring testing!

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NWEA presents winter MAP data showing above‑average growth for HISD students NWEA told the HISD board that winter 2026 MAP scores show large year-to-year and three‑year gains for Houston students relative to a custom group of large urban districts; presenters described extensive validation but fielded questions about denominators, timing and interpretation.

Houston ISD students are shining bright with above-average growth in reading, math, and science, outpacing peers across major urban districts!

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Board presses Youth Guidance for itemized budget, questions 15% indirect cost Board members asked Youth Guidance to provide names of locally assigned staff and an itemized indirect-cost breakdown after reviewing a FY27 renewal that includes a 15% indirect rate and an estimated per‑student cost cited by board members.

Waukegan board members are demanding transparency from Youth Guidance on their budget, questioning a hefty 15% indirect cost and the true value of taxpayer dollars spent.

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Committee moves USDB overhaul after audits, clarifies superintendent reporting After audit findings, the committee adopted a substitute and an amendment to HB 448 to strengthen oversight, clarify USDB mission and governance, and make the USDB superintendent report through the state superintendent; the measure passed the committee unanimously.

Utah's House Bill 448 is set to transform the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind, clarifying mission and governance while ensuring stronger oversight for student achievement.

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District recommends staggered charter renewal terms; Jackson leaders ask for a five‑year renewal After SchoolWorks reviews and a district performance rubric, the administration recommended three-year and two-year reauthorization terms for local charters; Jackson Charter leaders and staff asked the board to consider a five‑year renewal to support stabilization and staffing continuity.

The Rockford Public Schools are gearing up for a pivotal vote on charter school renewals, with calls for longer terms amid student success and stability concerns.

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San Bernardino students highlighted as district biliteracy program grows; state seal recipients top 700 San Bernardino City Unified School District celebrated students earning the California State Seal of Biliteracy as participation expanded across 72 schools and the number of state seal recipients rose from 228 in 2013 to more than 700 in 2024.

San Bernardino City Unified School District celebrates a remarkable surge in biliteracy, with state seal recipients skyrocketing from 228 in 2013 to over 700 in 2024!

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Harvard academic: NAEP shows widespread declines; Alaska included but limited for local diagnosis Dr. Marty West told the Alaska House Education Committee that NAEP is the nation’s common yardstick and has shown significant declines in many subject-grade combinations since 2019; he cautioned NAEP is a high‑level tool (state/national) and not designed to diagnose individual schools or to substitute for local assessment data.

The latest NAEP results reveal alarming declines in student achievement across the nation, particularly impacting lower-performing students, raising urgent questions for Alaska's education policy.

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Our weekly Work of the Week last Friday celebrated student progress and quality across subjects 📚✨

It's a chance for students to showcase their achievements—bring your work each Friday ⭐

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📊 What happens when school leaders have real control over their budgets?

Join Dr. Dillon McGill on Feb 17 as he explores the impact of student-based budgeting on student achievement

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Missouri test scores expose achievement gap As Missouri education leaders reviewed the state’s latest student test scores Wednesday, a troubling disconnect framed the conversation: While state officials report that more than 91% of schools “meet expectations,” fewer than half of Missouri students are proficient in core subjects, and overall achievement remains below pre-pandemic levels. That gap was at the center of […]

'Missouri test scores expose achievement gap'

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Commission annual report: most commission-authorized schools meet standards, reward schools increase The commission reported 17 schools operated in SY24–25 with roughly 6,700 students; 31% of schools earned an A (up from 17%), 12 of 17 met or exceeded academic standards, and 16 of 17 met organizational standards. Staff flagged four D-grade schools and identified chronic absenteeism and teacher retention as recurring concerns.

Tennessee's charter schools are on the rise, with 31% earning an A grade this year, but challenges like chronic absenteeism and teacher retention remain critical issues.

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Board hears Foster Elementary charter renewal; 4K expansion would require cost-neutral plan and board sign-off Foster Elementary leaders outlined student achievement gains and proposed priorities for a five-year charter renewal, including exploring a full-day 4K via a DPI expansion grant. Board members pressed for clearer contract language requiring board approval of any expansion and questioned a 150-student termination threshold.

Foster Elementary is poised for growth with a five-year charter renewal that aims to boost student achievement and explore a full-day 4K program!

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