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Board questions state proposals 63 and 64 over "gun safety at home" language

Board members reviewed worksheet recommendations on state proposals 63 and 64 and raised concerns that language about 'gun safety at home' could imply school authority to check storage; members asked for clearer drafting and recommended further review.

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OSPI proposes smoothing LAP eligibility and preserving levy equalization to target high‑need students

Reykdal told reporters OSPI wants to replace the binary >50% poverty trigger in the Learning Assistance Program with a smoother allocation and to halt the scheduled phase‑down of levy equalization funds, proposing those resources be repurposed to serve students in high‑need communities.

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Little Rock School District says number of F‑rated schools fell from 20 to 3 as officials tout gains

Superintendent Dr. Wright announced sharp districtwide accountability gains at a press event at J.A. Fair K‑8; the district’s total accountability score rose and several schools posted large point increases, though officials said gaps remain.

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Board approves affiliation agreements, contracts and change orders including storm-line replacement

Trustees voted to approve minutes, university affiliation agreements (student-teaching/dual enrollment), equipment purchases and multiple construction change orders, including a 30-inch storm-line replacement and steel-column work for the high-school addition.

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Parkland High School renovation moves into active construction; district says spaces will be ready for school start

Contractors and district staff told the board that exterior site work, a secure main vestibule, and interior additions are progressing and that temporary walls and site protections will remain in place during the school year.

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KLSD board details plan to convert LES to early childhood center ahead of Oct. 20 bond vote

District staff presented a plan to renovate parts of the former LES campus into an early childhood center — preserving eight classrooms and other learning spaces while demolishing roughly 40% of the existing footprint — and reminded the public the bond vote is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20.

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After Destroying Community College Education for Generations, What Will Bring the Students Back?

After Destroying Community College Education for Generations, What Will Bring the Students Back?  Men, Adult Learners, Trades, Football, and a Changing Definition of “College” … Part 2 of – What Will Bring Them Back? The post After Destroying Community College Education for Generations, What Will Bring the Students Back? appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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Crestwood superintendent reports enrollment at 2,627, honors longtime educator and previews homecoming events

Superintendent Dicton reported district enrollment totals and recognized longtime educator Stan Frane; he also highlighted student art selections, Fairview Elementary’s recognition for a breakfast-in-the-classroom program, upcoming events, and a teacher finalist for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.

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Indian Hill principal outlines safety upgrades after campus swatting incident

Principal Jen recapped a swatting hoax earlier this year that affected the whole campus and described layered safety measures including Raptor visitor management, 24/7 hotline routing through Ohio Homeland Security, incident-command and tabletop training, vulnerability studies and planned vestibule and gate improvements.

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DeSantis frames Florida's "universal choice" as parental empowerment in K–12 education

At the university event, DeSantis described Florida's education policies as "universal choice," saying about 1.4 million students participate in choice options across private scholarships, charters, district options and homeschooling, and argued competition has improved district offerings.