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This month, the Chuck Burch Scholarship Fund celebrates Ursula Cooper.

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CLEAR March 2026 Newsletter

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This Women’s History Month, the Chuck Burch Scholarship Fund is proud to celebrate Angie Berry Roberson.

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The 2026 CAAASA Professional Development Summit is coming to Anaheim, March 18–20! Join educators and leaders from across CA as we explore “Equity and Education Since Brown v. Board – Where Do We Go From Here?”
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CEC 2026 ✨

Presenting on Strategic Leadership (3/11)
Moderating the Yes I Can Awards (3/13)

Inclusive leadership matters. Students matter.

#CEC2026 #SpecialEducation #EducationalEquity #GetEssential

You're invited to attend the Great Schools Partnership April Book Club--featuring "Diversifying the Educator Pipeline" by Shaylyn Marks. Full details at:
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#educationalequity #education #highered #diversity #teachereducation #facultydevelopment

As an English teacher, I've witnessed the quiet frustration in my students' without textbooks.This compelled me to invest in copies of "New Concept English" by Learn Africa Plc for Grades 6 & 7.

#Teacher #Student #EducationMatters #TeacherImpact #LiteracyFirst #StudentSuccess #EducationalEquity

Committee backs bill letting cities and charters vie first for closed school buildings The committee favorably recommended Third Substitute House Bill 241 (3–1), a bill that gives cities parity with charter schools for first right of refusal on closing school buildings, requires charter-board oaths, and updates revolving fund language; supporters included charter and city organizations.

A groundbreaking bill just got the green light, ensuring cities and charter schools have equal rights to repurpose closed school buildings for community use!

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#UT #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #CommunityReuse #EducationalEquity

Ways and Means hears bill to track language acquisition for deaf and hard-of-hearing children Delegates and advocates urged a favorable report on HB 879, which would create an MSDE-run language acquisition tracking program for deaf and hard-of-hearing children up to age 9, require routine assessments, establish a state coordinator and advisory council, and allow parental written opt-out.

Maryland is on the brink of a transformative bill that could revolutionize language acquisition for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, ensuring they receive the support they need from birth to age 9.

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#MD #EarlyIntervention #CitizenPortal #LanguageAccess #EducationalEquity

Narrowing the Digital Divide: Building a Sense of Community Using Online Tools in a Post-Pandemic World

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#DigitalDivide #EdTech #EducationalEquity

In this #OneToOne #AuthorQandA, the editors of (RE)FRAMING COLLEGE ACCESS BY AND WITH COMMUNITIES OF COLOR rethink college choice by centering BIPOC communities and challenging traditional models.

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#CollegeAccess #HigherEducation #EducationalEquity

DEED outlines statutory basis for residential-school stipends; rates unchanged since FY2015 The department reviewed the statutory history for state residential-stipend funding, explained program categories (year-long statewide vs variable-term CTE programs), and confirmed stipend rates have not changed since FY2015; a new Bristol Bay Region CTE variable-term program was approved for FY27, pending legislative funding.

Alaska's residential school stipend rates have remained stagnant since 2015, but a new program on the horizon could shake things up!

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#AK #FundingReform #CitizenPortal #AlaskaEducation #EducationalEquity #CareerTechnicalEducation

Analysis presented to legislature finds Alaska’s 0.2 special‑needs multiplier often falls short ElASBO’s FY2024 analysis presented Feb. 23 concluded the 0.2 special‑needs factor (a 20% multiplier in the foundation formula) frequently does not cover districts’ special education and intensive needs costs, particularly when enrollment declines reduce the base student allocation and optional accounting categories mask expenditures.

Alaska's special-needs funding multiplier is failing to meet the rising costs of special education, leaving districts scrambling for solutions.

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#AK #AlaskaSchools #CitizenPortal #SpecialEducation #FundingChallenges #EducationalEquity

"To ensure that all children get a real chance at a fulfilling education, we need to address systemic racism and poverty as tangible barriers to learning and future achievement." Learn more about the efforts of the NAACP: naacp.org/issues/educa.... #BlackHistoryMonth #EducationalEquity #EduSky

Durham school officials propose $4.6M‑a‑year device refresh; board tables action for more study IT staff proposed a differentiated student‑device model and a five‑year refresh commitment of about $4.6 million per year to stabilize repairs, warranties and instructional displays; the board voted to table the item and refer it to a future work session for more detailed scenarios and budget tradeoffs.

Durham Public Schools is considering a bold $4.6 million plan to revamp its student device strategy, but the board has decided to pause for deeper analysis before moving forward.

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#NC #NorthCarolinaSchools #CitizenPortal #DeviceRefresh #InstructionalGoals #EducationalEquity

Subcommittee advances literacy bill to place trained reading coaches in K–3 schools The House Curriculum and Academic Achievement Subcommittee voted to send HB1193 (LC 492629S) to the full committee after hearing that the bill would require school systems to provide full-day kindergarten and establish a tiered literacy coaching network, statewide screeners and a task force to select high-quality instructional materials.

A new literacy bill aims to place trained reading coaches in every K-3 public school in Georgia, promising to transform student outcomes and ensure every child can read proficiently.

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#GA #CitizenPortal #GeorgiaEducation #LiteracyInitiative #EducationalEquity #EarlyChildhood

Dr. Keith Curry’s Freedom Dream: Becoming Black Serving Institutions Podcast Episode · ¿Qué pasa, HSIs? · 02/15/2026 · 48m

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#BSIs #EducationalEquity #QPHseason 7 #HigherEd #HigherEducation #QPH #highereducationpodcast
#HSIs #HSIservingness #QuePasaHSIs
#HispanicServingInstitutions
#college #servingness #higheredpodcast

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not.
Proud of the Georgia Association for Gifted Children and the Coalition for Access & Equity for working to close that gap.
Equity in gifted education matters.

What shifts has your district made to broaden gifted access?

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A lovely surprise to see @azumahcarol.bsky.social pop up in the Knowledge Equity Network video I've been watching on Perspectives on Educational Equity.

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#HigherEd #LTHEchat #AcademicSky #EducationalEquity

Moreover, any contributions will assist us in supporting the environment that our students will inherit. We proudly commit 1% of our revenue to permanent carbon removal. To date, we have contributed to 15 global projects.

#CommunityFund #EducationalEquity #NeurodivergentSupport

School district boundaries aren’t neutral — they shape funding, segregation, and opportunity.

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Experts tell House panel adequacy investments show promise but $4.8 billion gap remains; benefits accrue over years An attorney for the Public Interest Law Center and university researchers told the House Education Committee court evidence and recent analyses indicate Pennsylvania underfunded its schools by roughly $4.8 billion; experts said targeted, sustained funding and investments in staffing and supports produce the best long‑term student and economic returns.

Pennsylvania's school funding system has been deemed unconstitutional, revealing a staggering $4.8 billion gap that threatens educational equality across districts.

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#PA #DataDrivenAccountability #CitizenPortal #SchoolFunding #PennsylvaniaEducation #EducationalEquity

Explainable AI study on Education Equity awarded Best Paper at ICAITE 2025
#ExplainableAI #LearningAnalytics #InclusiveEducation
#DisabilityStudies #AIinEducation #EducationalEquity #PredictiveModelling #HigherEducationResearch

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North Shore School District outlines three February measures; Woodinville council will consider a support resolution North Shore School District presented three February ballot measures — an EP&O levy renewal, a capital projects bond and a technology levy renewal — and asked voters to return ballots by Feb. 10. Council member Evans moved to place a resolution of support on the Feb. 3 agenda; the motion passed.

The North Shore School District is urging voters to support vital measures that directly impact student success and community growth—will you make your voice heard by February 10?

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#WoodinvilleKingCounty #WA #CommunitySupport #EducationalEquity #WoodinvilleEducation #PublicFunding

Square shaped graphic features logos, images, text, and graphics all over. The upper left section of the graphic reads, "Registration is now open", over the 2026 Equity Now Conference logo. To the right side of the graphic is the image and text of keynote speaker Dr. Bettina Love.. The middle banner of the graphic reads, "Equity Now Conference Registration: Early Bird Registration deadline April 16th. The image below the banner shows educators learning from each other in a conference/professional development session.

Registration for @metronyu.bsky.social 2026 #EquityNow Conference is open. Join educators & families as we reframe #educationalequity through the refinement of culturally responsive systems. Hear from @nytimes.com best selling author Dr. #BettinaLove. Learn more here: bit.ly/3NURR1i

District pauses DEI hire but keeps equity programs active, administrator says District administrator Erin told the board the diversity/equity/inclusion/belonging coordinator role remains vacant and hiring is paused for budget reasons; mentoring circles, student coalitions and staff professional development continue and a five‑year grant was extended through the school year (about $1,000,000 over five years).

The district's commitment to equity remains strong even as they pause hiring for a key DEI position, with ongoing initiatives set to impact students and staff alike.

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#WI #CommunityEngagement #EducationalEquity #DiversityInclusion #CitizenPortal

East Stroudsburg Area SD presents five facilities options as JM Hill community presses for numbers, transit fixes and preservation At a packed town-hall, district and consultant RLPS outlined five options ranging from status quo to consolidation and a ninth‑grade academy; dozens of residents urged keeping JM Hill open, demanded cost figures, and raised transportation and equity concerns.

A packed town hall erupted with concerns as East Stroudsburg Area School District unveiled five options for facilities, but residents demanded transparency on costs and transportation before any decisions are made.

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#PA #CommunityEngagement #EducationalEquity

Bridgeport Public Education Fund unveils 'Bridgeport Promise' scholarship, cites $1.5M startup The Bridgeport Public Education Fund presented the Bridgeport Promise Scholarship at the Board of Education meeting, saying the city allocated about $1.5 million in start-up funds and that private donors and colleges will support early cohorts; eligibility will include GPA, attendance and disciplinary standards.

Bridgeport is launching the 'Bridgeport Promise' scholarship program with $1.5 million in funding to help high school students access college, targeting academic excellence and attendance!

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#CT #EducationalEquity #StudentSupport #BridgeportEducation #CitizenPortal #CollegeAccess

Madison County board narrows terms for donated property, agrees to staged sale protections At a Dec. 16 workshop the Madison County School Board and staff negotiated changes to a proposed property conveyance and lease for the Greenville site, settling on a staged approach to sale penalties, a three‑year lease cap, and clearer insurance and maintenance language to protect district interests.

The Madison County School Board is tightening the reins on property negotiations, aiming for stronger protections and clearer terms to safeguard educational interests.

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#MadisonSchoolDistricts #FL #CommunityDevelopment #EducationalEquity #MadisonSchoolDistricts

Committee deadlocks on revisions to weapons/suspension/expulsion policies; item sent to full board without recommendation Committee debate centered on proposed NEOLA-aligned revisions that would change language from 'shall' to 'may' regarding offering educational services to expelled students and delegate certain discretion to independent hearing officers (IHOs); the adoption motion failed 1–2, and the committee voted to advance the package to the full Board without recommendation.

The Committee on Legislation is in turmoil as proposed changes to expulsion policies could drastically alter the educational rights of expelled students.

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#WI #EducationalEquity #PolicyReform #StudentServices #CitizenPortal