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The Hollow Victory of Gove's Exam Factory
How a decade of ignoring Sir Ken Robinson’s warnings created Britain's youth worklessness crisis.
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The Hollow Victory of Gove's Exam Factory
How a decade of ignoring Sir Ken Robinson’s warnings created Britain's youth worklessness crisis.
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UNCW RISE program names six New Hanover recipients in special education residency
UNCW's Watson College's RISE residency program has 10 scholarships statewide; six recipients are from New Hanover County Schools. Dr. Sharon Richter and district staff introduced the scholars and described residency licensure aims.
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Board reviews first readings of multiple policy updates, including a new AI policy and College Board School Day program
On first reading the board reviewed several policy revisions and new policies required by state code: employee suspension grievance rights, extended probation for support staff, academic planning/course selection, College Board School Day, an artificial‑intelligence framework, threat assessment training updates, attendance policy revisions, financial aid guidance, student-athlete heat safety, and emergency response updates.
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Interim superintendent sets single priority: safely reopen Buffalo schools on Sept. 3
Dr. Bullock told the board her immediate, sole operational goal is to ensure schools open safely on Sept. 3 with teachers, meals and buses in place; she said most near-term decisions will be centered on that responsibility.
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Dr. Ebony Prophet Bullock sworn in as interim superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools
Dr. Ebony Prophet Bullock took the oath as interim superintendent at a Buffalo Board of Education meeting, pledging to serve the district and emphasizing collaboration and student safety.
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Parents, teachers urge Omaha Public Schools to limit classroom screen time and launch a tech audit
Multiple parents and educators told the Omaha Public Schools board Aug. 17 that one-to-one devices and instructional platforms are harming attention and learning, and urged a district-wide technology audit and family survey to guide policy changes.
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Votes at a glance: San Felipe‑Del Rio CISD special board meeting (unanimous actions)
At the special meeting trustees voted unanimously on a set of items: disapproval of the Val Verde County Appraisal District proposed 2027 budget, authorization for an MOU with the City of Del Rio to sweep parking lots, an FTE conversion for Amy Childress and approval of a personnel report listing six new hires.
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Board names bargaining representatives; member urges vigilance after student suicide
The board appointed two representatives for upcoming contract bargaining and a member expressed condolences after a neighboring student's death, urging staff and parents to be vigilant about bullying.
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Board approves autism‑classroom workforce initiative with pay supplements and training investments
The board approved an initiative to recruit and retain certified autism teachers, including a two‑tier assignment supplement ($3,000 and $6,000), expanded professional learning, grow‑your‑own pathways and initial funding from organizational efficiencies; the board discussed vacancies and implementation challenges before the vote.
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School division outlines legislative priorities and warns of federal funding cuts
An agency official reviewed draft legislative priorities — including licensure flexibility for CTE, funding for school construction and preserves local control — and warned that proposed federal budget cuts to Title I, Title II and IDEA could affect local programs and reimbursements.
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Written public comments urge extending developmental eligibility and stronger IDEA oversight
Two written comments requested extending the developmental disability eligibility category to age 8 and asked the Board to provide routine public oversight of Nevada's IDEA Part B and Part C performance and corrective actions.
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Board renames 'CTE expansion' to 'Pathway expansion', urges broader measures
Board members broadened the CTE goal to 'Pathway expansion' to encompass multiple postsecondary routes (CTE, CCR diploma, arts, military readiness) and passed the name change unanimously, asking staff to return with sub-goals and metrics.
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NDE outlines bullying screening, SafeVoice data and a new screener tool for schools
The department described statutory definitions, SafeVoice tip volumes, increases in race-based discrimination incidents, a district-tested 48-hour screener to triage reports, and state-level appeal timelines; staff urged communication and restorative strategies.
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Board delays vote on resolution about school resource officers to consult students and refine language
After a lengthy debate over cluster vs. dedicated SRO models, attendance impacts, and equity concerns, the board postponed formal action on a resolution supporting dedicated School Resource Officers and will consult the Student Advisory Committee before rescheduling.
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Board asked to approve resolution to enable phase-out of aging elementary buildings for FY28 state capital application
Staff asked the board to approve a resolution that would allow several aging elementary buildings to be classified as 'phase out' so the district can include additions and renovations in its FY28 state capital projects application and pursue state reimbursement; staff cited several rough reimbursement estimates for specific projects.
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