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Recognize that teaching "the standards" can sometimes feel like teaching artificial limits. Educators must use care in setting the bounds of knowledge, balancing standards with potential restrictions on students. #EducationalStandards #CriticalThinking
May 12, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Tennessee's commitment to educational excellence is about to take a giant leap as the ELA Standards Review Committee prepares to refine K-12 standards this September!

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Tennessee Committee Set to Review K-12 ELA Standards at September Meeting
Committee prepares to refine ELA standards for Tennessee students during September meetings.
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August 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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New Mexico is shaking up law enforcement with a bold new bill that raises educational standards for police officers—could this be the key to restoring community trust?

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New Mexico updates police certification requirements for state police officers
New Mexico revises police certification criteria, including education and moral character provisions.
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April 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Exciting changes are coming to report cards in Maryland, with a new 4-point grading scale and quarterly updates to keep parents in the loop about their child's progress!

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SMCPS updates report cards, launches HACC access window and new communications platform
District described a standards-based report-card update with a 4-point quarterly scale, HACC reopening Aug. 21 for schedules and report cards, and a move to Apigee for newsletters and messaging (SchoolMessenger short code 98900).
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August 22, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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Florida's House Bill 47 is set to revolutionize early childhood education by mandating new literacy training for prekindergarten teachers—could this be the key to bridging achievement gaps?

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Florida House mandates literacy training for prekindergarten instructors
Florida House amends statute to require emergent literacy standards for prekindergarten courses
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March 30, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Connecticut's Senate Bill 1392 could revolutionize teacher certification by prioritizing subject mastery over standardized testing, sparking intense debate about educational quality.

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Connecticut Education Board updates certification requirements for teachers and endorsements
Connecticut Education Board mandates biennial reviews of teacher certification requirements.
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April 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Idaho's Senate Bill 1147 is set to redefine the path for experienced educators, promising to reward excellence while sparking intense debate about teacher retention and recruitment!

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Idaho sets new criteria for advanced professional endorsement for educators
Idaho requires additional evidence and years of experience for advanced professional endorsement.
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March 4, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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The Ongoing Debate on Religion in Public Schools: A Century After the Scopes Trial
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A century after the infamous Scopes 'Monkey Trial' in Dayton, Tennessee, the United States continues to grapple with the role of religion in public schools. The landmark case, which
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July 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Missouri's new House Bill 712 could revolutionize substitute teaching by allowing veterans and industry experts to step into classrooms with just 20 hours of online training!

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Education Department unveils online training for substitute teachers in Missouri
Missouri's Education Department launches 20-hour online training program for substitute teachers.
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February 16, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Kentucky's Senate Bill 5 could reshape education for homeless students, offering them a lifeline to graduation and essential health screenings.

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Kentucky Board of Education mandates dental screenings for public school children
Kentucky requires dental screenings for children before enrollment in public schools
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February 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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The MSAD52 Board of Directors has taken a giant leap towards enhancing student health and fitness by finalizing new physical education standards just in time for report cards!

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Teachers Finalize Physical Education Standards Before End Of School Year
Teachers revise and present finalized physical education standards for report cards approval.
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July 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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RSU 22 officials are urging the community to rally behind the proposed budget to safeguard educational standards and prevent larger class sizes.

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Budget Committee Unveils Options for Community Budget Vote on November 10
Community representatives discuss budget options and the importance of passing the budget.
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July 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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After 16 years, the MSAD 52 Board has revamped its math curriculum, paving the way for a more effective learning experience for students from pre-K to high school!

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MSAD 52 Curriculum Committee Approves New Math Standards After 16 Years
Curriculum committee updates MSAD 52 math standards for pre K-12 to enhance student learning.
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July 21, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Maine is on the brink of revolutionizing online education with House Bill 1671, setting strict standards that could reshape how students learn digitally.

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Minnesota updates regulations for online education and technology systems
Minnesota revises requirements for online courses and technology circuit definitions.
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March 29, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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Georgia's educational leaders are raising red flags about a new law aimed at improving standards, questioning if enough accountability measures are in place for struggling districts.

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Georgia Education Leaders Discuss Implementation Challenges of New Compliance Law
Discussion highlights potential enforcement issues of Georgia's new education compliance law.
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July 31, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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South Carolina is poised for a transformative shift in education as the Senate Education Committee unveils a groundbreaking charter school bill aimed at boosting accountability and transparency.

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South Carolina committee revises charter school authorizer bill to enhance transparency and accountability
Committee updates charter school regulations to ensure compliance and improve authorizer responsibilities.
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April 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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CFISD's board has taken a crucial step by certifying instructional materials to ensure compliance with new state standards, paving the way for a successful 2025 school year!

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CFISD board certifies instructional materials for TEKS compliance ahead of 2025 school year
Board confirms instructional materials meet TEKS and comply with state regulations for next year.
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May 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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The Waxahachie Board of Education has approved a $30,000 contract for upcoming elections, despite rising costs and fewer participants—what does this mean for the community?

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School district contracts with county for elections amid rising costs
District approves $30,000 contract for elections amidst fewer participating entities this year.
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March 20, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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Nevada's Assembly Bill 247 is set to revolutionize education standards and enhance support for students with hearing impairments—could this be the change we've been waiting for?

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Nevada Council sets grade-level standards for English and math education
The Council establishes content standards for grades K-8 in English and mathematics.
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February 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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The Taunton School Committee is revolutionizing education by introducing a mandatory world language requirement and a hands-on science curriculum for future graduates.

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Taunton School Committee approves new language and science graduation requirements
Committee unanimously adopts language competency and lab-based science requirements for future graduates.
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April 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Milton's schools are facing a leadership crisis with four superintendents in five years, sparking fears over budget deficits and the future of educational standards.

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Town faces leadership crisis amid budget challenges and impending superintendent turnover
Community leaders express concern over budget deficits and leadership instability impacting school operations.
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March 29, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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Milton Public Schools is implementing a new plan to supervise large groups of students during teacher absences, raising important questions about student engagement and learning quality.

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District discusses large student group supervision amid teacher absences
District plans to manage large groups of students in absence of teachers.
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March 26, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools has made waves with the exciting appointments of Dawn Vang as principal and Julie Spencer as coordinator, marking a transformative moment for the district!

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Virginia Beach School Board recognizes new principals Dawn Vang and Julie Spencer
School board honors Dawn Vang as principal and Julie Spencer as customer support coordinator
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May 31, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Vermont's Finance Committee is considering critical guardrails for scholarship-granting organizations to ensure funds support low-income students rather than private institutions—could this reshape educational funding in the state?

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Fiscal committee debates guardrails for scholarship-granting organizations tied to federal tax credit
The committee discussed language to limit which scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs) the governor may recognize for a federal tax credit, weighing guardrails such as prioritization for nonprofits serving low-income students, Joint Fiscal Committee oversight, annual reporting, and an opt-out if federal rules prohibit state limits.
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April 17, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Vermont is on the brink of a revolutionary change in early childhood education with a new licensure framework that promises to elevate standards and qualifications for educators.

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Legislature proposes new licensure framework for early childhood educators in Vermont
Vermont legislature introduces licensure categories for early childhood educators with varied education requirements.
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May 9, 2025 at 6:56 AM