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Michigan schools working to improve lagging test scores

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The Department of Education reported that math proficiency among students in grades 3–7 increased from 33.3% to 34.7%. Fifth-graders showed the biggest gain of 1.9%.

New Baltimore County Public Schools app ‘BusWhere’ allows parents, students to track bus locations in real-time

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"I think information provides people with a level of security. They know the bus is going to come, instead of waiting and not knowing where the bus is," said Sarah Powell, Senior Operations Supervisor with Baltimore County Public Schools.

Building a Literacy Ecosystem: Keys to Transformational Change

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Date & Time: Thursday, November 9 at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, learn why building a holistic literacy ecosystem should be a priority for any school or district leader, which crucial questions should guide any school community, and how to enact transformational change that will ultimately impact student achievement.

How one elementary school in Wisconsin is solving the early literacy challenge

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Six years ago, Rich Wytonick became principal of Knapp. He worked to strengthen the instructional team and bring in community partners. As a result, Knapp was the first community school in the district–partnering with The United Way to provide wraparound services for students.

Texas education leaders and advocates explore how to redesign school models

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Four North Texas schools were highlighted as examples of what some campuses are already doing to transform the student experience.

Maryland Board of Education may change how the state tracks students’ college readiness

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An analysis of Maryland’s current “college readiness” metrics meant to determine whether high school students are properly prepared for college may be improperly assessing a large percentage of students, according to a new report analyzing the state’s interim College and Career Readiness standards.

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles says he needs four to five years to turn the district around

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Miles said he should be held accountable and be fired if the district doesn’t improve academically in the next two years.

Lakewood schools borrowed millions from New Jersey and still can’t pay its bills

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That $93 million would be on top of the $165 million the district has borrowed since 2014. It has only managed to pay back $42 million. That would bring the district’s state debt to more than $198 million, an amount unlikely to be repaid anytime soon.

Scaling Personalized, Competency-Based Learning in a School or District

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Date & Time: Wednesday, November 1 at 2 pm ET

This webinar will bring together leaders from Prince William County Public Schools and Tulsa Public Schools to share the practical strategies that support competency-based learning, how to create more student-centered teaching environments, and how new instructional approaches can better support and engage teachers.

More students gain eligibility for free school meals under expanded US program

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At schools where 25% of families participate in income-based public benefits, such as the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, the federal government now will cover the cost of free meals for all enrolled students. Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%.

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