Staff recommend Big Rock as LASSO grant provider to expand elementary math coaching East Central ISD staff proposed hiring Big Rock under a LASSO grant to deliver differentiated elementary-math coaching; the district said 70% of the grant (about $479,000) would fund the vendor and that board approval will be required because the vendor is new and the contract exceeds $100,000.

East Central ISD is set to enhance elementary math instruction by potentially hiring Big Rock, a vendor with proven success in boosting district grades, thanks to a $479,000 LASSO grant!

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Building committee favors a renovation that keeps existing high school, adds about 120,000 sq ft and aims to save embodied carbon The Medford Public Schools building committee discussed a "B1.2" renovation to retain most of the existing high school, add roughly 120,000 square feet by building two stories over existing wings, and reduce embodied carbon by reusing concrete and other materials.

Medford Public Schools is considering a bold renovation plan that preserves the high school's current structure while adding 120,000 square feet and prioritizing sustainability by reusing materials.

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How Google Gemini Storybook Is Transforming Literacy Instruction in K–12 Classrooms Why AI-generated storybooks may be a breakthrough for literacy instruction

Thirty years ago, I wrote a children’s book and never published it. Last week, I created a fully illustrated version in under 5 minutes using Google’s new Gemini Storybook.
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South Lyon board approves $496,817 elementary ELA pilot funded by state Section 35m grant The South Lyon Community Schools Board approved a districtwide pilot purchase of Collaborative Literacy K–5 materials and professional development for $496,817, fully covered by remaining Section 35m grant funds; trustees also ratified routine contracts, personnel items and gifts during the meeting.

South Lyon Community Schools is making a bold move by investing $496,817 in a new K–5 literacy program, fully funded by state grants, to enhance education for young learners!

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Committee amends SB204 to add capstone project and moves civic‑education program forward The committee adopted amendments to Senate Bill 204 to align the Maryland Civic Excellence Program with House Bill 57 by adding a capstone project and moved SB204 favorable as amended.

Maryland is taking a bold step towards enhancing civic engagement in schools with the adoption of a capstone project for the new Civic Excellence Program!

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Board approves $150,000 Siemens pilot to create building-automation career pathway Ohio County Schools approved a $150,000 agreement with Siemens to pilot a building-automation training program at Wheeling Park High School in partnership with Northern Community College; board members said the program could create regional job pathways with six-figure earnings potential for students who continue their credentials.

Ohio County Schools just approved a groundbreaking $150,000 partnership with Siemens to launch a building-automation program that could lead students to six-figure salaries!

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Calvert County Board approves $2.0M laptop purchase, Sunderland change order and multiple personnel and budget actions; posts policies for public comment At its meeting, the Calvert County Board of Education commended student achievements, heard public comment about retiree health coverage, and approved a $2,008,352 purchase of 2,562 student laptops, a $39,885.64 increase to a Sunderland Elementary HVAC project, two principal appointments and an executive salary structure; several policy updates were posted for 30 days.

The Calvert County Board of Education just approved a groundbreaking $2 million laptop purchase for students while addressing crucial retiree health plan concerns and welcoming new school leaders.

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Osseo Area Schools outlines CTE, construction projects and partnership plans with Brooklyn Park officials Osseo Area Schools leaders described district programs (CTE, AVID, PSEO), a large construction slate from the 'Build a Better Future' referendum, and attendance boundary changes affecting about 2,600 students; presenters emphasized partnership with the city on workforce pipelines.

Osseo Area Schools is transforming education with groundbreaking construction projects and innovative programs, all while fostering vital partnerships with Brooklyn Park officials!

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Kennewick board honors bus drivers and hears plan to trim bus purchases after state depreciation change The board recognized the district’s transportation team and heard that state changes to bus depreciation led officials to reduce a planned purchase from nine buses to seven, plan to surplus six older buses and begin a phased rollout of a BusRight routing and parent app.

The Kennewick School District Board has honored its dedicated transportation team while navigating changes in bus depreciation that are reshaping their fleet and routing strategy.

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Committee hears AI governance briefing; staff point to an imminent AI hub, training and guardrails University of Minnesota board staff briefed regents on emerging AI governance practices, said the university is establishing a university-wide AI hub and vice provost for AI, and recommended guiding principles, tool approval and training to manage data privacy and IP risks.

The University of Minnesota is stepping into the future with a new AI hub and dedicated vice provost, promising to enhance teaching and research while navigating the challenges of data privacy and intellectual property.

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DEED outlines staffing, literacy-screeners and implementation steps after HB 26 transfer of Alaska Native Languages Council DEED officials briefed the House Tribal Affairs Committee on implementing HB 26, reporting that funding transferred from Commerce in November 2024, DEED has created a full-time position (awaiting hire approval) plus recruitment for a 0.5 position, and that literacy screeners and K–12 standards are being expanded to support revitalization.

The Department of Education is taking bold steps to revitalize Alaska Native languages by aligning them with K-12 education and implementing new literacy standards.

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Committee advances 'Train Act' providing tax credit to employers who loan workers as CTE instructors The Senate appropriations committee gave HB517 a favorable report after adopting two amendments that narrow eligible receipts and add community foundation partnerships; the bill creates an income tax credit to encourage employers to loan qualified employees to serve as CTE instructors.

Alabama's Senate committee just advanced the "Train Act," a groundbreaking bill that offers tax credits to employers who support the next generation of skilled workers by loaning out qualified employees as CTE instructors!

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Committee advances phased-retirement proposal to let universities retain part-time faculty HB 42 would permit phased retirement for higher-education faculty, allowing partial work with a proportional benefit to retain expertise; an amendment sets participation criteria and leaves participation optional for individual universities; the committee reported HB 42 as amended.

A new phased retirement proposal in Louisiana could allow faculty to work part-time while still earning retirement benefits, keeping their expertise in the classroom!

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MNPS spotlights Stratford cluster’s STEM/STEAM pathway as enrollment and college-credit options expand At an MNPS board meeting, school leaders highlighted the Stratford cluster’s coordinated STEM/STEAM pathway, citing nearly $10 million in recent magnet funding, partnerships with universities and a nearly 13% enrollment increase across the cluster over five years. Students and parents described strong community ties.

Metropolitan Nashville's Stratford cluster is transforming education with a groundbreaking STEM/STEAM pathway that boosts enrollment by 13% and connects students to college opportunities!

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Panelists say screen time concerns are real but urge digital‑citizenship education and purposeful classroom use Dr. Amy Alzena and Sal Khan addressed parental worries about screen time, urging schools to teach digital citizenship and limit classroom device exposure; Alzena estimated classroom device time at about an hour a day for grades 4–6 and 20–40 minutes for lower grades and said most excess screen use occurs at home.

Parents are increasingly anxious about kids' screen time, but experts say the solution lies in teaching digital citizenship and setting clear limits in classrooms.

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District 28 to join New York City Solves math initiative; central team outlines shifts and supports NYCPS math instructional leads told District 28 parents the district will join New York City Solves in middle schools this September, promising shared curricula options, in‑person coaching and district supports to promote conceptually focused math instruction.

District 28 is set to revolutionize middle school math this September with innovative curriculum options and robust support for teachers, focusing on conceptual understanding and equitable access.

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Oklahoma AI Commission expands symposium plans, aims for 400 attendees and larger sponsorships Organizers for an Oklahoma AI symposium set for June 8–10 confirmed the theme, outlined sponsor tiers and participant slots, and shifted strategy toward private fundraising after state budget shortfalls; a fundraising committee and a Monday planning meeting were scheduled.

Oklahoma's upcoming AI symposium is set to transform education with a focus on innovation and private fundraising – can they raise $200,000 to secure a brighter future?

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HERO grant to fund dual-enrollment CNA and medical assisting pathways for DeKalb County students TCAT McMinnville, NHC Healthcare (Smithville) and the DeKalb County School System say a new four-year HERO grant will expand dual-enrollment and certified nursing assistant training for juniors and seniors; an informational Q&A is set for April 2 at 5 p.m. at DeKalb County High School.

DeKalb County students will soon have a unique opportunity to jumpstart their healthcare careers through a new four-year HERO grant that expands dual-enrollment programs in nursing and medical assisting!

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Board approves two grant applications: community schoolyard renovation and school health professionals funding The board approved an application for a DOLA Community Schoolyards grant to renovate Running Creek playground and add ADA access (project estimate ≈ $1M, 25% local match), and approved applying for a three-year School Health Professionals grant to fund a middle-school nurse and district professional development.

The Elizabeth School District is set to enhance its facilities and health services with two exciting new grants, including a $1 million renovation for Running Creek playground!

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Champions (KinderCare) pitches turnkey before-and-after-school program to Decatur SD 61 board Champions, a division of KinderCare, told the Decatur Public Schools board it would provide a no-cost, turnkey before- and after-school program using district space, offering a $25,000 equipment investment per building, subsidy specialists and liability coverage; the board will review a contract and vote in a future meeting.

Champions is ready to transform Decatur Public Schools' before-and-after-school program at no cost, promising local hiring, innovative curriculum, and comprehensive support for families!

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Board awards school-safety mapping contract to GeoComm under House Bill 31-66 The Wyoming County Schools board approved a contract with GeoComm for school-safety mapping required by House Bill 31-66, citing 9-1-1 integration and a Sept. 1, 2026 completion deadline; the vote was unanimous.

Wyoming County Schools just took a major step towards enhanced safety by approving a cutting-edge mapping contract with GeoComm, set to revolutionize emergency response by integrating with NextGen 9-1-1!

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New Des Moines County CEO program and JA Titan student experiences highlighted at board meeting Volunteers, staff and students described Junior Achievement (JA) Titan competitions and introduced a new Des Moines County CEO entrepreneurial program launching this fall for juniors and seniors with possible college credit and supports for student access.

Exciting opportunities are on the horizon for Des Moines County students as a new CEO program launches this fall, promising real-world experience and possible college credits!

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Former leaders recall rapid growth, a $468 million bond and early district-wide Chromebook program Former superintendents and staff said Richland School District 2 grew from 13 schools and about 13,000 students in 1994 to 39 schools and nearly 26,000 students by 2010, cited a $468,000,000 bond referendum and described early district efforts to adopt one-to-one computing.

Richland School District 2 transformed from 13 schools to 39 in just 16 years, powered by a historic $468 million bond and a pioneering Chromebook initiative.

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Board approves Satchel Pulse student‑wellness contract after privacy debate; one trustee votes no The Stow‑Munroe Falls board approved a one‑year contract with Satchel Pulse for social‑emotional screening and interventions after staff described classroom and individual analytics and opt‑out procedures; trustees raised concerns about vendor privacy practices and alignment with national data agreements. The motion passed with one 'No' vote.

The Stow-Munroe Falls School Board has approved a new contract for social-emotional learning tools, sparking discussions on student privacy and data protection.

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Superintendent highlights CTE equipment bids, campus events and a $15M technology refresh Superintendent Connor previewed several agenda items including career and technical education equipment bids, panelized module purchases, furniture, a planned HP computer refresh not to exceed $15 million, and announced the new Gulf Coast Academy of Innovation and Technology at Brookside.

Superintendent Connor unveiled exciting plans for a $15 million tech upgrade and new educational programs, while also addressing community concerns about teacher retention.

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Critical Response Group outlines school-mapping plan to meet House Bill 3166 requirements At a Brooke County Schools meeting, Zach Query of Critical Response Group presented a GRG-based mapping system to create accurate, interoperable digital maps of every school to help first responders comply with House Bill 3166; the superintendent has signed off on a quote and staff will coordinate next steps.

Brooke County Schools are set to enhance safety with revolutionary digital maps designed for first responders, ensuring swift and precise emergency responses by 2026.

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Franklin Township board advances preliminary 2026-27 budget, cites rising health-care and transportation costs The Franklin Township Board of Education approved an omnibus motion to move the 2026-27 preliminary budget to the county for review after district leaders outlined a $246.6 million operating budget projection, an $11 million health-care adjustment, and program expansions including a Next Tech Academy and cosmetology partnership.

Franklin Township's Board of Education is pushing forward a $246.6 million budget amidst soaring health-care and transportation costs, all while expanding innovative programs for students!

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