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Lowell Public Schools is expanding autism programs to meet a significant rise in diagnoses, aiming to keep students in district and save costs—what does this mean for the future of education here?

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District outlines autism program expansion as diagnoses rise and enrollment surprises occur
Lowell administrators presented data showing rising numbers of students identified with autism, the district’s in‑district classroom expansion and the fiscal rationale for a public day school to avoid costly private placements; the committee discussed capacity at a planned site and ongoing inclusion goals.
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June 18, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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The Boston School Committee is tackling the future of education funding with a budget that prioritizes inclusivity and strategic investments for all students.

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Boston School Committee reviews budget addressing student needs and strategic investments
Boston School Committee evaluates budget focusing on inclusivity and strategic future investments.
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March 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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CityView schools are paving the way for better support in special education, ensuring behavior specialists are in place while addressing unique inclusion needs at the secondary level.

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CityView schools retain behavior specialists and enhance secondary inclusion efforts
CityView maintains behavior specialists while addressing secondary inclusion teacher scheduling differences.
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March 23, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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Maryland's Office of School Facilities is gearing up to revamp design guidelines starting December 2025, impacting how our schools are built and renovated!

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MSDE outlines role and schedule for updated school facilities design guidelines
MSDE’s Office of School Facilities presented an informational overview of its statutory review role and a timetable to update design guidelines, beginning December 2025; no action was requested or taken.
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October 18, 2025 at 8:11 AM