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Stop calling décor ‘rigor.’ A themed bulletin board can be delightful—it’s not a substitute for trust, time on task, and meaningful practice. #ClassroomCulture #MaslowBeforeBloom #InstructionalTime #TeacherSupport #BackToSchool
September 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Oregon's education board is fighting to preserve 60 critical hours of professional development and parent-teacher conferences, warning that losing them could create chaos for schools statewide!

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Board discusses draft letter opposing proposed state rule to remove PD and parent-teacher conference hours from instructional time
The board reviewed a drafted letter asking the State Board of Education and ODE to preserve up to 60 hours (professional development and parent-teacher conferences) currently counted as instructional time, warning that removing them would force calendar extensions or cuts to PD/PTCs and impose unbudgeted costs.
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September 19, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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Kentucky's House Bill 530 is igniting a heated debate over school day structures and teacher support—could this reshape the future of education in the Bluegrass State?

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Kentucky Board of Education mandates six-hour school days for emergency make-up policies
Kentucky's new regulations ensure six-hour school days and support teachers' professional development.
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February 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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The Portland Public Schools Board has approved a new calendar for 2026-27, sparking heated discussions about the impact of early-release Wednesdays on families and attendance.

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School board approves 2026–27 calendar and instructional‑time exemptions amid debate over monthly early‑release days
The board approved the 2026–27 school calendar (Resolution 7,246) and exemptions to state instructional time rules for parent‑teacher conferences and Alliance High School (Resolution 7,247). Directors debated Wednesday monthly early releases, start‑date alignment and impacts on working families.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:11 AM
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A proposed rule change in Oregon threatens to strip away 60 crucial hours of professional development and parent-teacher conferences, raising alarms for both rural and urban school districts.

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Board reviews drafted letter to state opposing removal of PD and parent-teacher conference hours from instructional time
Board discussed a drafted letter to the State Board of Education and ODE opposing a proposed rule change that would exclude professional development and parent-teacher conference hours from counted instructional time, citing operational and financial impacts and requesting flexibility or funding.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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Union leaders are raising alarm bells over proposed A-F grading that could jeopardize valuable instructional time for Ferguson-Florissant educators.

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Union urges board to examine effects of proposed A–F grading and earlier testing
FFNEA representatives asked the board to scrutinize Governor Kehoe's Executive Order 26-01 and DESE's A–F grading plan, warning earlier testing could compress instruction and asking whether letter grades will influence the district's 2027 reorganization decisions.
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September 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Barrington CUSD 220 is setting a new standard for tech use in K–1 classrooms, prioritizing purposeful engagement over screen time as iPads stay at school by default.

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Barrington to keep kindergarten–grade 1 iPads at school by default as district clarifies purposeful technology use
After committee review and teacher input, Barrington CUSD 220 announced K–1 iPads will remain at school by default. District leaders described a 'purposeful access' framework and provided calibrated guidance for brief, teacher‑directed use tied to literacy, differentiation and content creation.
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August 20, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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Missouri's new A–F report card could cut five weeks of teaching time, raising serious concerns about its impact on student learning and funding.

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Associate superintendent warns A–F report and faster timelines will cut instructional time
Associate Superintendent reported the state's proposed A–F report will rely solely on academic achievement, add Lexile literacy measures and a 'growth to proficiency' metric, and require much shorter assessment windows that could reduce instructional time by about five weeks in 2027; funding for implementation was not identified.
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July 25, 2026 at 5:42 AM
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Milwaukee Public Schools unveils a new assessment plan for 2025-26, but the teachers' union raises alarms over hidden testing burdens that could impact valuable classroom time.

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MPS presents 2025–26 assessment plan; union says added non‑mandated testing increases classroom burden
District staff described a streamlined assessment plan for 2025–26 emphasizing I‑Ready, reduced redundancy and embedded progress monitoring; Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association raised concerns that the district omitted non‑mandated local assessments from the slide and that testing time has increased dramatically in some schools.
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October 25, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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West High staff are raising their voices for a redesigned school calendar, urging fewer interruptions to boost student learning and collaboration!

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West High staff urges redesign of school calendar to enhance instructional time
Teachers express need for fewer interruptions and consistent collaboration to support students.
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May 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Lorain City Schools are set to extend instructional time across all grades, adding nearly 14 extra school days for elementary students to boost their educational outcomes!

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School Board approves instructional time increase across all grade levels
Board votes to add instructional minutes, improving alignment with neighboring school districts.
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May 13, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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A Lorain educator is pushing for a bold change to the school calendar that could reclaim lost instructional time and elevate student success.

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Lorain educator proposes adjustments to school calendar for improved student learning
Educator urges Lorain district to adjust calendar for maximizing instructional time before testing.
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February 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Boone County Board of Education voted against implementing a controversial moral instruction policy, raising alarms about lost classroom time and logistical chaos.

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Boone County board rejects policy to implement state 'moral instruction' law amid logistical concerns
After a two-hour debate, the Boone County Board of Education voted 1–4 against adopting a district policy to implement KRS 158.200's moral-instruction provisions, citing scheduling complexity, lost instructional time, and unclear statutory definitions.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Kentucky's House Bill 737 could transform educational support for struggling students, but will it overcome funding challenges?

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Kentucky Board of Education establishes new continuing education requirements for students
Local boards may mandate student participation in continuing education with set conditions.
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February 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Bethany Public Schools is shaking up its academic calendar by switching from days to hours, aiming for flexibility amid new state rules on recess!

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Bethany board approves switch from days to hours after state changes recess counting
Trustees moved to convert the district calendar from days to hours for 2026–27 after discussion about new state rules that add recess minutes for K–5 and count only half toward instructional time, reducing available snow-day credit.
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July 2, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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A new bill in Oklahoma could add up to five extra school days, but concerns are rising about funding and potential hidden costs.

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Oklahoma Senator Pugh's bill mandates extra instruction days with increased funding
Senator Pugh's bill links increased state aid to additional instructional days for schools.
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April 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Oklahoma’s House Bill 1412 is poised to revolutionize school assessments by prioritizing instructional time over absenteeism, sparking intense debate on its potential impact on education funding and quality.

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State Board of Education updates assessments and school performance measures
State Board plans to replace absenteeism measure with instructional time for report cards
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March 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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The Poudre School District is reshaping its instructional time policies to comply with new state legislation, but what does this mean for your child's education?

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Denver School Board Mulls Changes to Instructional Day Length and Recess Policies
Board reviews action team's recommendations for longer school days and recess policies amid legislative changes.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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North Farmington High School sees a dramatic drop in bathroom pass usage and a boost in student engagement after implementing a new cell phone policy!

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North Farmington reports improved student behavior after new cell phone policy implementation
High school cell phone policy leads to decreased bathroom passes and increased instructional time
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May 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Michigan superintendents are pushing to revolutionize education by measuring instructional time in minutes instead of hours, aiming for a more accurate reflection of student engagement.

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Superintendents discuss reducing school hour requirements to minutes
Superintendents debate transitioning school hours to a minute-based system.
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April 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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In a critical decision, the Socorro ISD board has voted against establishing a daily prayer period, raising concerns over lost instructional time and implementation challenges.

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Socorro ISD board votes to decline resolution to create daily prayer period under SB11
After discussion of implementation challenges and impacts on instructional time, the Socorro ISD board voted to deny a resolution that would require adoption of a daily prayer period consistent with Senate Bill 11; administration had recommended declining to establish the daily prayer time.
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February 24, 2026 at 4:14 AM
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East Central ISD is weighing two draft calendars for the 2026–27 school year that could reshape the learning experience with extra instructional days and summer opportunities!

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East Central ISD reviews two draft 2026–27 calendars; options affect start date, instructional days and summer learning revenue
Administrators presented two draft calendars for 2026–27 that differ in start date (Aug. 6 vs. Aug. 10), allocation of additional instructional days and summer learning days (22 vs. 20); staff will survey parents and return a recommendation next month.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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In a pivotal decision for student success, the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board has adopted a modified 2026–27 calendar, prioritizing instructional time after a passionate public outcry.

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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County board adopts modified 2026–27 calendar after public comments
After more than an hour of public comment and board debate about instructional time, student wellbeing and legal risk, the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board rescinded its prior calendar decision and voted to adopt a modified 2026–27 school calendar while staff pursues waiver or exemption options.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Durham Public Schools are facing a $20 million budget cut that could jeopardize essential services and programs—how will this impact our students' future?

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Wake County Schools propose $20 million budget cuts affecting central services and programs
Schools suggest pausing nonmandated programs to prioritize instructional time amid budget cuts.
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March 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Nevada is proposing a groundbreaking rule to limit local testing time to just 2% of instructional minutes—could this revolutionize education?

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Proposed rule would cap local testing time at 2% of instructional minutes, exclude state accountability assessments
Draft NAC 390 language would limit district-administered local assessments to no more than 2% of total instructional minutes and no more than five separate assessments per pupil per year unless a state board waiver is granted; statewide/federal accountability assessments are excluded from the 2% cap.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:22 AM