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Being a meditation teacher comes with interesting requirements from new students. Like the requirement that I should intuitively know whether they have turned on or off notifications on their phone.

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Rosa Parks school counselor warns counselor cuts will strain students, staff A school counselor at Rosa Parks Elementary told the board that reduction-in-force notices and administrative errors in notices have left staff and students vulnerable; she said cutting to one counselor would lift student-to-counselor ratios above 1,000:1 and urged the district to preserve counseling capacity.

Miranda Miller, a school counselor, warns that cuts to counseling staff could leave students with over 1,000 peers per counselor, jeopardizing vital support for those in need.

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Lee County Board urges state to allow paper tests or fund infrastructure if online EOG/EOC testing is mandated The board unanimously passed a resolution asking the State Board of Education and General Assembly to give districts the option to administer end‑of‑grade and end‑of‑course tests on paper where appropriate, and to provide dedicated funding for devices and bandwidth if online testing is required statewide.

The Lee County Board of Education is pushing for local control over testing formats, urging state leaders to choose between paper-and-pencil options or increased funding for online infrastructure.

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School District Plans Weekly Teacher Collaboration to Improve Curriculum Implementation Administrators discuss increasing teacher collaboration time for effective curriculum adjustments.

The MSAD52 Board is revolutionizing education by prioritizing teacher collaboration to ensure every student thrives with tailored curriculum adjustments.

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#ME #CitizenPortal #MaineEducation #TeacherCollaboration #StudentNEeds

School Officials Discuss Funding and Staffing Challenges Ahead of September Opening School administrators address budget concerns while planning for staff and student needs in September.

As Glocester officials weigh the future of teacher assistant funding, the looming referendum could drastically shape the town's educational landscape.

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PSJA Board proposes non-renewal of chapter 21 term contract in meeting PSJA Board discusses and proposes non-renewal of a chapter 21 term contract.

The PSJA Board of Trustees has made a bold move by proposing the non-renewal of a key staff member's contract, signaling a commitment to high standards in education.

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#TX #CitizenPortal #EducationalStaffing #CommunityCommitment #PharrEducation #StudentNEeds

Minnesota lawmakers debate school start dates and local control for districts Legislators discuss allowing Minnesota districts to choose school start dates for local needs.

Minnesota lawmakers are shaking up the school calendar, granting districts the power to choose their start dates—will this enhance local control or create chaos?

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Governor Josh Stein defends tourism over local control of school calendar in North Carolina Opponents of school calendar authority cite potential harm to North Carolina's thriving tourism industry.

The battle over school calendar authority in North Carolina is heating up, as board members clash with tourism leaders over what truly matters: our children’s education or the bottom line.

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School Board approves construction of new accessible restrooms for elementary students The school board plans to build new restrooms for improved student access this summer.

The Vermillion School Board is making strides to enhance student facilities, including the construction of new accessible restrooms just in time for the upcoming school year!

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Colorado senators propose cell phone policy for public schools by July 2026 Bill mandates schools develop cell phone policies while allowing local control and exceptions.

Colorado senators are taking a bold step to tackle classroom distractions by proposing a new bill that mandates standardized cell phone policies in schools by 2026.

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