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Citizen Portal News Florida

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3 days ago

Putnam County superintendent spotlights Cambridge diplomas, literacy fair and near-99% graduation rate On The Pulse podcast, Superintendent Rick Sernsey hosted assistant principal Belinda Taylor and four Crescent City seniors to discuss the Cambridge diploma program, a recent literacy fair with 85 student volunteers, ongoing school construction and a district graduation rate Sernsey said is 96.6%.

Putnam County's graduation rate has soared to an impressive 96.6%, thanks in part to the rigorous Cambridge diploma program and a vibrant literacy fair that engaged the community!

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3 days ago

Imagine, if Codename Kids Next Door observes Mother Angelica presiding at a Kingdom Hall??

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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6 days ago

Huron Valley board approves elementary literacy purchase, using state grant and shifting remainder to next year’s general fund The Huron Valley Schools board approved using $712,676 from the Section 35m literacy grant to buy K–5 literacy materials and agreed to pay the remaining $358,415.12 from the 2026–27 general fund after trustees debated timing and budget impacts.

Huron Valley Schools just approved a groundbreaking literacy curriculum, leveraging state grant funds to transform K-5 education!

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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1 week ago

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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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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1 week ago

Committee advances two‑year literacy screening pilot using new screening device The committee approved a two‑year pilot (House Bill 3,016) to support literacy development and screening for conditions often mistaken for dyslexia; Sen. Hicks said a new device called 'Blink' can perform screenings in less than a minute. The bill passed 9–1.

Oklahoma's committee just approved a groundbreaking two-year literacy pilot that uses the cutting-edge 'Blink' device to screen for dyslexia in under a minute!

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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1 week ago

Bosley proposes two graduation units — Black history and Black literature — and draws support and policy questions Representative LaKesha Bosley presented House Bill 2,965 to require one unit of Black history and one unit of Black literature for Missouri high school graduation beginning in 2026–27; committee members supported the aim but raised concerns about credit requirements and transfer-student waivers.

Missouri students may soon graduate with a richer understanding of American history by taking mandatory courses in Black history and literature starting in 2026!

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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2 weeks ago

Catawba County Board of Education adopts 2026–27 budget, approves aviation CTE pathway and multiple facility and curriculum purchases At its March 23 meeting the Catawba County Board of Education unanimously adopted an approximately 11.5% increase to the 2026–27 local current expense budget, approved a new aviation career-technical education pathway with Tango Flight (pending local funding for a refundable fee), and authorized several facilities and curriculum contracts and purchases.

Catawba County's Board of Education just greenlit an exciting aviation CTE pathway that could launch students into the skies and boost local economic growth!

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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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2 weeks ago

Panel adopts bill to make literacy teams permanent; 10-1 committee vote Senate Bill 13 38 would make literacy teams permanent rather than pilot; sponsor Representative Caldwell said the bill makes literacy teams permanent, and the committee reported it 'do pass' with a 10-1 vote after a brief clarifying question about whether the bill adds coaches.

Oklahoma's Senate has voted overwhelmingly to make literacy teams a permanent fixture, leaving many to wonder about the future of coaching positions!

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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1 month ago

Wauwatosa School Board reviews school growth plans; principals report gains, pilots and equity concerns District principals presented updates on two‑year school growth plans on March 5, highlighting personalized learning pilots, restorative practices and mixed results on disproportionality; board members pressed for subgroup data and tracking plans before adjourning.

Wauwatosa School Board's latest meeting revealed impressive gains in student performance and a commitment to equity, but challenges remain in addressing disproportionality among students.

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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1 month ago

Committee hears $100M tutoring, expanded GSRP and literacy investments in governor's proposal Presenters outlined proposed literacy and early-learning investments in the FY27 executive recommendation, including $100 million for high-impact tutoring, expanded Great Start Readiness Program slots, literacy coaches, and a proposed public dashboard to track literacy outcomes.

Michigan's proposed budget for FY27 includes a groundbreaking $100 million investment in high-impact tutoring and expanded early learning programs aimed at boosting literacy for our youngest learners.

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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1 month ago

State outlines Alaska Reads Act early-learning pathways, standards and participation data Department presenters summarized the Alaska Reads Act’s early education program standards, grant pathways and the 0.5 ADM formula; 58% of districts participate in one of three pathways and 1,711 students statewide are in state-supported preschools, with the department seeking better disaggregated data.

Alaska is transforming early education with new standards and pathways that are already impacting thousands of preschoolers across the state!

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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1 month ago

District outlines CSIP goals and literacy plan as state shifts assessment model District leaders presented a CSIP Lead 3 evaluation focused on behavior interventions, curriculum alignment and a draft literacy plan; staff said Galileo will end its platform and the district task force is vetting replacement benchmark assessments while DESE moves toward "testlet" assessments.

District administrators are tackling behavior intervention disparities and responding to major curriculum shifts as they unveil a comprehensive plan for student success!

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Citizen Portal News Indiana

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1 month ago

Board approves K–6 literacy program and routine financial items; votes at a glance The South Madison board approved a K–6 literacy contract (version 2), accepted accounts-payable vouchers, cancelled outstanding checks, declared surplus instructional materials and approved minutes and consent items; all motions were moved, seconded and passed by roll call.

The South Madison School Board just approved a new K–6 literacy program and essential financial measures, setting the stage for enhanced education this spring!

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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2 months ago

Local nonprofits and volunteers present programs that feed, teach and mentor Erie students At the Feb. 11 board meeting, community partners — Hooked on Books for Kids, the Jefferson Educational Society, LEAF, Anansi Collaborations and the Bluecoats — described literacy, civic, environmental and mentoring programs that partner with Erie Public Schools and offered free or low‑cost student services and classroom supports.

Local nonprofits are stepping up to empower Erie students with vital resources, from books to environmental education and arts programs, showcasing the power of community collaboration.

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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2 months ago

Staff recommends postponing K–5 social studies adoption up to two years to align with literacy rollout District curriculum staff proposed delaying K–5 social studies adoption for up to two years (allowed by ODE) to synchronize social studies and language arts adoption in fall 2028, arguing the integrated approach supports reading comprehension, benefits English learners/dual‑language programs, and could reduce materials and professional development costs.

District leaders are pushing to delay the K–5 social studies adoption for two years, aiming for a more integrated approach that could enhance literacy and save costs—find out how this decision could impact Oregon's classrooms!

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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2 months ago

Agency of Education seeks $700,000 reappropriation to expand literacy coaching under Act 139 The Agency of Education asked the Senate Appropriations Committee to revert and reappropriate $700,000 in general funds—previously federal ARPA/SFRF and modified by administrative action—to scale the Read Vermont Literacy Institute and statewide screeners required by Act 139.

The Agency of Education is pushing for a crucial $700,000 reappropriation to enhance literacy coaching and ensure every student in Vermont gets the support they need!

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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2 months ago

Superintendents tell Alaska education committee CLSD grant works but implementation is inconsistent Two Alaska superintendents praised the federal Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant’s birth‑to‑grade‑12 focus and professional development supports but told the House Education Committee that compressed timelines, eligibility metrics, vendor approvals, and GMS fiscal mechanics created implementation, equity, and cash‑flow problems for some districts.

Alaska school superintendents reveal that while the federal CLSD grant shows promise in boosting literacy, serious implementation hurdles are leaving some districts behind.

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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2 months ago

Committee hears bills to restore cursive instruction in elementary schools Lawmakers and witnesses debated HB 1876 and HB 2115, proposals to require cursive instruction and a teacher-constructed competency test by fifth grade; questions focused on implementation timelines, assessment design, teacher preparation and costs.

Missouri lawmakers are debating a return to cursive writing in schools, emphasizing its importance for literacy and historical access—could this be the revival of a lost art?

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Citizen Portal News Nebraska

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3 months ago

State Board hears early gains from CLSD literacy investments; NDE urges caution, wider rollout of supports NDE staff told the State Board of Education that early implementation of the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant is yielding promising classroom‑level indicators — not final student outcomes — and outlined plans to expand educator supports statewide.

Early signs from Nebraska's Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant show impressive gains in teacher practices and student readiness, but experts warn to temper expectations.

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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3 months ago

Beloit board hears $2.5 million Hendricks Foundation literacy offer, raises sustainability concerns Interim Superintendent Dr. Anderson outlined a Hendricks Family Foundation proposal to provide $2.5 million to fund about 60 Open Literacy slots paired with Skyrocket professional development; board members pressed for answers on the unanimous-approval requirement, long-term costs and how the program would fit district systems.

The Beloit School Board is facing tough questions about a $2.5 million literacy proposal that could reshape education for local students—will they accept the challenge?

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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3 months ago

Oak Grove highlights Title I primary reading program and waiting list Primary staff described a small-group Title I reading program serving first- and second-graders in eight daily groups of six for 35 minutes; last year’s progress-monitoring data showed large gains and staff said about 10–12 students remain on a waiting list.

Oak Grove's Title I reading program is making waves with impressive gains for young learners, but a waiting list of eager students highlights the growing demand!

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Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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4 months ago

Richland 1 outlines early-reading and intervention pilots as part of report-card strategy At the Dec. 16 work session, district staff announced a second-semester Pre-K Kickstart reading rollout, expansion of Brain Boosters for GT identification, a RISE intensive summer-read intervention pilot in six schools, and Palmetto Math Project participation at select schools.

Richland 1 is set to launch an innovative Kickstart reading program for pre-kindergarteners this spring, aiming to build a stronger literacy foundation alongside exciting new initiatives for gifted identification and summer intervention.

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#SC #GiftedTalented #LiteracyDevelopment

Citizen Portal News Texas

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4 months ago

Santa Fe ISD plans one-way dual-language pre-K program beginning next year District staff presented a plan to start a one-way dual-language pre-K at Willam Elementary in 2026 (teacher: Cindy Cortez), expand the program year-by-year, and hold parent informational meetings; staff cited consultant support and strong parent-survey backing.

Santa Fe ISD is launching an exciting one-way dual-language pre-K program next year, aiming to enhance math and literacy while building a pipeline of bilingual teachers!

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Citizen Portal News Nebraska

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4 months ago

Nebraska Leads Literacy: state rolls out leadership cohort to align CLSD grant and statewide training NDE officials described Nebraska Leads Literacy, a multiyear initiative that layers leadership development onto statutory teacher training and CLSD grant-funded subgrants; 44 districts currently receive CLSD funding and the department plans cohort launches and web resources to scale supports.

Nebraska is taking a bold step in education with the launch of "Nebraska Leads Literacy," an initiative that combines leadership training with existing literacy programs to empower all 23,000 teachers statewide!

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#NE #LeadershipInitiative #TeacherTraining #LiteracyDevelopment

Citizen Portal News Iowa

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4 months ago

Iowa Department of Education touts teacher honors, literacy grants and unified allocation plan Director Snowman highlighted statewide awards (Iowa Teacher of the Year, Blue Ribbon Schools), a multi-year federal CLSD grant, standards revision timelines, and a proposed unified allocation plan to align multiple ESEA programs and expand LEA flexibility.

Iowa's education landscape is buzzing with excitement as Director Snowman announces the 2026 Teacher of the Year and groundbreaking federal grants to boost literacy and support military-connected students.

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Citizen Portal News California

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5 months ago

Phelan Elementary tells Snowline board its SEAL and 'building thinking' approach is lifting student engagement Phelan Elementary principal and teachers told the Snowline Joint Unified board they are combining SEAL language instruction, Building Thinking Classrooms and a new literacy playbook to raise student engagement and accelerate learning, especially for English learners; staff said RTI scheduling has shrunk intervention group sizes.

Phelan Elementary is breaking barriers with innovative teaching strategies, showing remarkable progress in student engagement and literacy development.

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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5 months ago

PGCPS committee advances draft pre-K–3 literacy policy, asks for reporting and gap analysis Prince George's County Public Schools’ Policy & Governance Committee recommended revising and advancing Policy 5-117, a pre-K–3 literacy policy aligned to Maryland State Department of Education guidance, after a district presentation and committee questions about training timelines, family notification and equity monitoring.

Prince George's County is taking a bold step towards enhancing early literacy with a new policy that prioritizes foundational skills and equitable support for all students!

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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5 months ago

Braintree reports mixed MCAS outcomes, shifts toward science-of-reading and expanded interventions District curriculum leaders told the school committee that Braintree remains above state averages in several subjects but has persistent gaps for some subgroups. Officials proposed science-of-reading PD, curriculum pilots and additional middle-school intervention staffing; presenters also described an AI grading glitch that affected seven districtE

Braintree's latest assessment results reveal impressive gains in ELA and math, but persistent gaps remain, prompting bold new strategies to accelerate recovery and enhance early literacy.

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Citizen Portal News Indiana

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5 months ago

District buys AI tutoring tool, expands K–12 literacy training and curriculum adoption Elkhart’s director of professional learning outlined a year of training: a state grant-funded conference; LETRS literacy training focusing on language comprehension; K–8 Amplify and 9–12 CommonLit curricular alignment; and a state‑grant purchase of the AI tool Conmigo (about $62,000) for teacher and student supports.

Elkhart's schools are revolutionizing K–12 literacy with a state grant that funded an innovative AI tutoring tool and comprehensive teacher training.

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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5 months ago

District briefed board on progress and supports for state‑identified schools, emphasizing Rollins Center literacy work District staff reviewed CSI/ATSI/TSI criteria and identified current schools on those lists, outlined district interventions (walk‑throughs, action plans, coaching, SWD coaches) and described a sustained Rollins Center partnership to implement the science of reading across elementary schools.

Georgia schools are taking bold steps to improve outcomes, with tailored supports and a focus on mastering the science of reading!

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