Equity in primary education means ensuring all students, regardless of their background or circumstances, have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Veteran teachers in Madison are sounding the alarm over salary compression, urging immediate action to ensure their expertise and years of service are recognized and fairly compensated.
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Madison teachers urge board to fix salary compression as public speakers press for immediate action
Scores of current and former Madison Metropolitan School District teachers told the school board that compressed salary steps have left veteran educators paid at or below newer hires and urged the district to correct the salary schedule immediately to retain mentors and stabilize schools.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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When one teacher leaves a rural district, the impact is felt everywhere — from classrooms to communities. Learn why this challenge matters and what can be done in this installment of our SWI On-the-Ground series: hubs.la/Q03RSgq20 #SWI2025 #EducationEquity #RuralSchools
November 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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The latest Maryland Report Card reveals a rise in star ratings for schools, yet deep disparities persist for multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
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Maryland report card: more schools earn 4–5 stars; gaps remain for multilingual learners and students with disabilities
MSDE released the 2024–25 Maryland report card showing 43% of schools earned four or five stars (up from 41%); middle schools showed the greatest gains. MSDE cautioned that disparities persist for multilingual learners, economically disadvantaged students and students with disabilities.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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A groundbreaking $12.2 million investment in Maryland's apprenticeship program is set to revolutionize career-connected learning, offering students multiple pathways to success.
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Maryland expands apprenticeship pipeline after $12.2 million Maryland Works investment
MSDE reported that a $12.2 million Maryland Works investment launched youth and employer apprenticeship activity statewide, produced intermediary playbooks and led MSDE to propose a 'core + flex' career‑connected learning model that keeps registered apprenticeship as the gold standard while allowing internships, dual enrollment and school‑based cap
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November 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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12,500+ scholars supported, 200+ schools partnered, 740 jobs created statewide.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Parents are rallying for "Option C" in a heated public hearing, arguing it maintains community ties and protects children's emotional stability amidst proposed boundary changes.
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Parents urge board to adopt ‘Option C’ at public hearing on elementary boundary proposals
At a public hearing, parents urged the Alpine School District Board of Education to adopt a newly circulated “Option C” for elementary boundaries, saying it preserves feeder alignment, reduces the number of students who would be moved twice, and limits dangerous sidewalk exposure along Pony Express Parkway. The board opened and closed the hearing,听
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November 4, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Parents and advocates are rallying against proposed changes to Boston's exam-school admissions, warning they could undo hard-won progress in diversity and equity.
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Parents and advocacy groups urge school committee to halt proposed exam-school admissions changes, citing equity concerns
Dozens of public commenters at the Oct. 29 meeting urged the Boston School Committee to delay proposed changes to exam-school admissions. Speakers and community groups said district outreach was insufficient and said modeled options would reduce invitations for multilingual learners, economically disadvantaged students, and students from certain B
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November 3, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Moore County Schools is tackling high school overcrowding head-on with four strategic options, including the possibility of a brand new 1,700-seat school!
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Moore County presents four pathways to ease high‑school overcrowding; new high school among options
District officials presented four possible approaches to address overcrowding at Pinecrest and Union Pines high schools, including building a new high school (1,400–1,700 seats) combined with targeted renovation of the existing schools. Staff recommended a public hearing on the options and updated cost projections.
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November 2, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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Massachusetts organizations can now access free laptops, tablets, and desktops to enhance education, health, and workforce development—don’t miss out on this opportunity!
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State staff outline U.S. Treasury–funded device distribution program for Massachusetts organizations
Program staff described a U.S. Department of the Treasury–funded effort to distribute laptops, desktops, tablets and peripherals to public-facing organizations in Massachusetts. Presenters reviewed eligibility, application scales (30–500 devices), allowable uses (public access only), reporting requirements and timelines; staff urged applicants to确认
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November 1, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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November 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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China mobilizes retired teachers to narrow the urban rural education gap #ChinaEducation #EducationEquity #RuralEducation
China mobilizes retired teachers to narrow the urban rural education gap
Why retired teachers are heading to county schoolsWhen many peers were easing into retirement, 64-year-old law professor Li Ming chose...
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Local Candidate Interviews
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Interviews with local election candidates
Tumbleweird reached out to candidates that are on the ballot for the General Election in Benton and Franklin Counties.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Rockville officials are demanding a full rebuild of Twinbrook Elementary, highlighting urgent equity issues in a community plagued by poverty and inadequate facilities.
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Rockville leaders urge full rebuild of Twinbrook Elementary, call omission from CIP an equity issue
Rockville mayor and council members told the board Twinbrook Elementary requires immediate full replacement rather than further delay; they cited high poverty, ELL rates, mold, non-ADA entrances and plumbing failures and called the omission from the proposed CIP a setback for an underserved community.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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Gilbert Public Schools is skyrocketing its industry certifications and transforming students into career-ready leaders with a staggering 96% graduation rate in its CTE programs!
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Gilbert CTE leaders report higher certification rates and expanding pathways for students
District CTE staff told the board that students completing two- and three-year CTE programs graduate at a higher rate, industry certifications have grown sharply, and the district is aligning programs with projected East Valley job growth and employer advisory councils.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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3️⃣Key features of the MI Blueprint:
✅ Developed with input from educators, families & advocates
✅ 4-tier weighted funding model
✅ Statewide High-Cost Fund for students with complex needs
✅ Promotes equity, transparency & sustainability
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✅ Developed with input from educators, families & advocates
✅ 4-tier weighted funding model
✅ Statewide High-Cost Fund for students with complex needs
✅ Promotes equity, transparency & sustainability
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October 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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As #MiPAAC marks its 5th anniversary, we’re proud to continue advancing knowledge, connection, and collective action to strengthen Michigan’s education system and uphold every student’s right to a free and appropriate public education.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Black boys deserve to be seen and supported as the brilliant leaders they are. Richard D. Terrell launches a new column offering community-centered solutions to help them rise in education.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Paraprofessionals in Brockton are fighting for fair compensation as they reveal the emotional toll of their critical roles in schools—are they getting the support they truly deserve?
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Paraprofessionals urge higher pay; several residents press school committee over staffing and transparency
Multiple paraprofessionals and residents told the Brockton School Committee during public comment that a proposed 2% raise is inadequate; speakers described the emotional and physical demands of paraprofessional work and urged the committee to negotiate a larger increase and finalize contracts.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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2️⃣ With nearly 900 responses statewide, the SEE Survey revealed persistent barriers across Michigan’s special education system — from funding inequities and denied access to services to limited inclusion and inconsistent family engagement.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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A proposed policy change could soon open Washington's bar exam to graduates from non-ABA-accredited law programs, potentially transforming the legal landscape!
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Governors to discuss expanded bar‑exam eligibility for graduates of non‑ABA schools
Board members discussed front-ending an existing reciprocity rule so applicants allowed to take the bar in any U.S. state could be allowed to sit for Washington’s bar exam; Jordan presented statewide data and scheduled a November discussion with law school deans, and a straw poll showed general support for continuing the conversation.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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Mary Gannon warns that potential budget cuts could cripple vital prevention programs in schools, urging a shift from punitive measures to proactive solutions.
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State HHB advisory council under scrutiny; WSESD hears update on prevention and funding risks
Mary Gannon, a public member active in education equity and vice president of the Windham County NAACP, briefed the WSESD board on the state hazing, harassment and bullying advisory council, urging prevention focus and warning of possible Agency of Education budget cuts.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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October 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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'Teaching literacy'
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Teaching literacy
When students at Moline Elementary gather for reading lessons, their teachers now use strategies that go beyond memorization — helping children connect sounds, letters, and meaning. It’s part of a growing shift in how reading is taught in St. Louis, one that emphasizes proven practices to help more students read fluently by third grade. That […]
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October 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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The Poudre School District Board has taken a bold step by unanimously supporting the Healthy School Meals for All initiative, aiming to ensure every child in Colorado has access to nutritious meals.
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Poudre School District board unanimously backs Colorado Healthy School Meals for All (Proposition LL)
The Poudre School District Board of Education voted 7-0 to adopt a resolution supporting Colorado State Ballot Proposition LL, which would expand funding to ensure free healthy meals for all Colorado children; board members framed the measure as reducing stigma and supporting student learning.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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