Dr. Mike's latest report reveals promising early gains in K-2 assessments, but alarming trends in absenteeism are raising red flags for multilingual learners and students with IEPs.
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#NY #CitizenPortal #StudentAssessment #ChronicAbsenteeism #PortraitOfAGraduate #NewYorkEducation
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#NY #CitizenPortal #StudentAssessment #ChronicAbsenteeism #PortraitOfAGraduate #NewYorkEducation
Superintendent reports small assessment gains, flags chronic absenteeism and outlines Portrait of a Graduate rollout
Dr. Mike presented early‑year screener gains for K–2, highlighted persistent gaps for multilingual learners and students with IEPs, reviewed attendance trends (noting big dips by November/December), and outlined the state’s Portrait of a Graduate framework and local implementation steps.
citizenportal.ai
November 6, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Dr. Mike's latest report reveals promising early gains in K-2 assessments, but alarming trends in absenteeism are raising red flags for multilingual learners and students with IEPs.
Learn more here
#NY #CitizenPortal #StudentAssessment #ChronicAbsenteeism #PortraitOfAGraduate #NewYorkEducation
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#NY #CitizenPortal #StudentAssessment #ChronicAbsenteeism #PortraitOfAGraduate #NewYorkEducation
He helped his family open their first Indian cuisine restaurant in 2021, and he has now opened his own restaurant concept in Chandler.
See his extraordinary story of "patience but not complacent" at DVUSD.org/PortraitofaGraduate.
See his extraordinary story of "patience but not complacent" at DVUSD.org/PortraitofaGraduate.
Portrait of a Graduate - Deer Valley Unified School District
Portrait of a Graduate - Deer Valley Unified School District
DVUSD.org
May 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
He helped his family open their first Indian cuisine restaurant in 2021, and he has now opened his own restaurant concept in Chandler.
See his extraordinary story of "patience but not complacent" at DVUSD.org/PortraitofaGraduate.
See his extraordinary story of "patience but not complacent" at DVUSD.org/PortraitofaGraduate.
See her story at DVUSD.org/PortraitofaGraduate
Portrait of a Graduate - Deer Valley Unified School District
Portrait of a Graduate - Deer Valley Unified School District
DVUSD.org
March 10, 2026 at 11:23 PM
See her story at DVUSD.org/PortraitofaGraduate
The Mountain Ridge graduate knew from a young age she always wanted to be a teacher, and now she teaches next door to the 5th grade classroom she once occupied at Legend Springs Elementary as a student.
See her story and more "Portrait of a Graduate" videos at DVUSD.org/PortraitofaGraduate.
See her story and more "Portrait of a Graduate" videos at DVUSD.org/PortraitofaGraduate.
Portrait of a Graduate - Deer Valley Unified School District
Portrait of a Graduate - Deer Valley Unified School District
DVUSD.org
December 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The Mountain Ridge graduate knew from a young age she always wanted to be a teacher, and now she teaches next door to the 5th grade classroom she once occupied at Legend Springs Elementary as a student.
See her story and more "Portrait of a Graduate" videos at DVUSD.org/PortraitofaGraduate.
See her story and more "Portrait of a Graduate" videos at DVUSD.org/PortraitofaGraduate.
Dan Weecks came to Barry Goldwater High School from outside the district, but a love for media production and experience with the school's Senior Institute set the foundation for this class of 2011 graduate's success in multiple business projects.
Watch his story at DVUSD.org/portraitofagraduate.
Watch his story at DVUSD.org/portraitofagraduate.
February 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Dan Weecks came to Barry Goldwater High School from outside the district, but a love for media production and experience with the school's Senior Institute set the foundation for this class of 2011 graduate's success in multiple business projects.
Watch his story at DVUSD.org/portraitofagraduate.
Watch his story at DVUSD.org/portraitofagraduate.
My #GoogleInnovator project was creating cross-curricular lessons utilizing #AI. And @TeachAidAI made it a reality! Full curriculum that uses #UDL and #SEL as a foundation.
For NY, it is also aligned to: #PortraitofaGraduate and #CSDF
Check it out! www.teachaid.ca
For NY, it is also aligned to: #PortraitofaGraduate and #CSDF
Check it out! www.teachaid.ca
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October 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
My #GoogleInnovator project was creating cross-curricular lessons utilizing #AI. And @TeachAidAI made it a reality! Full curriculum that uses #UDL and #SEL as a foundation.
For NY, it is also aligned to: #PortraitofaGraduate and #CSDF
Check it out! www.teachaid.ca
For NY, it is also aligned to: #PortraitofaGraduate and #CSDF
Check it out! www.teachaid.ca
🚨30-minute PD alert!🚨
Join our next #LeadForLearners meetup on 2/19 at 12PM EST to learn how Ector County ISD is operationalizing their #PortraitOfAGraduate through #competencybasedlearning.
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Join our next #LeadForLearners meetup on 2/19 at 12PM EST to learn how Ector County ISD is operationalizing their #PortraitOfAGraduate through #competencybasedlearning.
Register at: knowledgeworks.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @knowledgeworks.bsky.social #Edusky
February 11, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🚨30-minute PD alert!🚨
Join our next #LeadForLearners meetup on 2/19 at 12PM EST to learn how Ector County ISD is operationalizing their #PortraitOfAGraduate through #competencybasedlearning.
Register at: knowledgeworks.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @knowledgeworks.bsky.social #Edusky
Join our next #LeadForLearners meetup on 2/19 at 12PM EST to learn how Ector County ISD is operationalizing their #PortraitOfAGraduate through #competencybasedlearning.
Register at: knowledgeworks.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @knowledgeworks.bsky.social #Edusky
NY teachers, some vague information about portrait of a graduate and the phasing out of mandated testing. I’d love to learn more, if you know. #portraitofagraduate #NYeducation
NYS Regents board looking to adjust graduation requirements
The board has unveiled "Portrait of a Graduate" framework which may lead to the end of REGENTS exam requirements for graduation.
www.wgrz.com
July 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
NY teachers, some vague information about portrait of a graduate and the phasing out of mandated testing. I’d love to learn more, if you know. #portraitofagraduate #NYeducation
🚶♂️✨ Students at Sequoyah MS & Tapestry Charter shared insight, creativity, and leadership during the #PortraitOfAGraduate: #DCSDAcademicWalks... from transforming a room into a music studio to dreaming of expanding education access in Honduras.
▶️ #DSTV🎬: youtu.be/X5pUs0Tyc30
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
▶️ #DSTV🎬: youtu.be/X5pUs0Tyc30
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks - Tapestry Charter & Sequoyah MS
YouTube video by DeKalb Schools
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🚶♂️✨ Students at Sequoyah MS & Tapestry Charter shared insight, creativity, and leadership during the #PortraitOfAGraduate: #DCSDAcademicWalks... from transforming a room into a music studio to dreaming of expanding education access in Honduras.
▶️ #DSTV🎬: youtu.be/X5pUs0Tyc30
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
▶️ #DSTV🎬: youtu.be/X5pUs0Tyc30
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
🚶♂️✨ Chamblee MS & HS scholars shared goals and insight, from dreams of dermatology and serving others to engineering ambitions and global perspectives on leadership. These students embody the #PortraitOfAGraduate.
▶️ Watch on #DSTV🎬: youtu.be/Vd8x9tIQmiw
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks
▶️ Watch on #DSTV🎬: youtu.be/Vd8x9tIQmiw
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks
Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks - Chamblee Middle and High Schools
YouTube video by DeKalb Schools
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🚶♂️✨ Chamblee MS & HS scholars shared goals and insight, from dreams of dermatology and serving others to engineering ambitions and global perspectives on leadership. These students embody the #PortraitOfAGraduate.
▶️ Watch on #DSTV🎬: youtu.be/Vd8x9tIQmiw
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks
▶️ Watch on #DSTV🎬: youtu.be/Vd8x9tIQmiw
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks
🚶♂️✨ Students at E.L. Bouie ES and Fairington ES shared curiosity, kindness, and ambition during the #PortraitOfAGraduate: Academic Walks!
▶️ Watch on #DSTV🎬: youtu.be/2qh-phA9034
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks
▶️ Watch on #DSTV🎬: youtu.be/2qh-phA9034
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks
Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks-EL Bouie ES & Fairington ES
YouTube video by DeKalb Schools
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
🚶♂️✨ Students at E.L. Bouie ES and Fairington ES shared curiosity, kindness, and ambition during the #PortraitOfAGraduate: Academic Walks!
▶️ Watch on #DSTV🎬: youtu.be/2qh-phA9034
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks
▶️ Watch on #DSTV🎬: youtu.be/2qh-phA9034
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks
🚶♂️✨ Students at MLK HS and Browns Mill ES shared goals, compassion & creativity with Acting Supt. Dr. Sauce during the Portrait of a Graduate: Academic Walks! From Navy chaplain dreams to learning kindness in class, they embodied #PortraitOfAGraduate.
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks #DSTV🎬
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks #DSTV🎬
Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks - MLK HS & Browns Mill ES
YouTube video by DeKalb Schools
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🚶♂️✨ Students at MLK HS and Browns Mill ES shared goals, compassion & creativity with Acting Supt. Dr. Sauce during the Portrait of a Graduate: Academic Walks! From Navy chaplain dreams to learning kindness in class, they embodied #PortraitOfAGraduate.
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks #DSTV🎬
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks #DSTV🎬
🚶♂️✨ Dr. Horton’s Portrait of a Graduate: Academic Walks spotlight Dunwoody HS & Kingsley ES! From AP Calculus perseverance and student leadership to cultural curiosity, creativity & future dreams, students embodied our #PortraitOfAGraduate.
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks #DSTV🎬
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks #DSTV🎬
Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks- Kingsley ES & Dunwoody HS
YouTube video by DeKalb Schools
youtu.be
October 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
🚶♂️✨ Dr. Horton’s Portrait of a Graduate: Academic Walks spotlight Dunwoody HS & Kingsley ES! From AP Calculus perseverance and student leadership to cultural curiosity, creativity & future dreams, students embodied our #PortraitOfAGraduate.
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks #DSTV🎬
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #DCSDAcademicWalks #DSTV🎬
🚶♂️✨ Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks at Stone Mountain HS & Hambrick ES spotlighted student voices on cultural awareness & communication.
▶️ Watch: youtu.be/81Z3j08CXTs
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
▶️ Watch: youtu.be/81Z3j08CXTs
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
Portrait of a Graduate Academics Walk - Hambrick ES and Stone Mountain HS
YouTube video by DeKalb Schools
youtu.be
September 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🚶♂️✨ Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks at Stone Mountain HS & Hambrick ES spotlighted student voices on cultural awareness & communication.
▶️ Watch: youtu.be/81Z3j08CXTs
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
▶️ Watch: youtu.be/81Z3j08CXTs
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
🚶♂️ Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks at Cary Reynolds ES & Montgomery ES featured students sharing with Dr. Horton how cultural awareness & communication skills shape their growth.
▶️ Watch the #DSTV🎬 video now: youtu.be/p-rBT_rAuU4
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
▶️ Watch the #DSTV🎬 video now: youtu.be/p-rBT_rAuU4
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
Portrait of a Graduate Academics Walk - Cary Reynolds ES and Montgomery ES
YouTube video by DeKalb Schools
youtu.be
September 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🚶♂️ Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks at Cary Reynolds ES & Montgomery ES featured students sharing with Dr. Horton how cultural awareness & communication skills shape their growth.
▶️ Watch the #DSTV🎬 video now: youtu.be/p-rBT_rAuU4
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
▶️ Watch the #DSTV🎬 video now: youtu.be/p-rBT_rAuU4
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
🚶♂️ #DCSD Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks at Jolly and Indian Creek Elementary highlights creativity, adaptability, and cultural awareness in action.
▶️ Watch the #DSTV🎬 video now: youtu.be/czRYuBWkC6k
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
▶️ Watch the #DSTV🎬 video now: youtu.be/czRYuBWkC6k
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
Portrait of a Graduate Academics Walk - Jolly ES and Indian Creek ES
YouTube video by DeKalb Schools
youtu.be
September 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
🚶♂️ #DCSD Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks at Jolly and Indian Creek Elementary highlights creativity, adaptability, and cultural awareness in action.
▶️ Watch the #DSTV🎬 video now: youtu.be/czRYuBWkC6k
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
▶️ Watch the #DSTV🎬 video now: youtu.be/czRYuBWkC6k
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
🚶♂️ #DCSD Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks at Flat Rock Elementary and Arabia Mountain High showcase great teaching and future-ready students. ▶️ Watch the #DSTV🎬 video now: youtu.be/zE0LoH3ke18
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
Portrait of a Graduate Academics Walk - Flat Rock ES and Arabia Mountain HS
YouTube video by DeKalb Schools
youtu.be
August 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🚶♂️ #DCSD Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks at Flat Rock Elementary and Arabia Mountain High showcase great teaching and future-ready students. ▶️ Watch the #DSTV🎬 video now: youtu.be/zE0LoH3ke18
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
🚶♂️ #DCSD Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks at Austin and Vanderlyn Elementary showcase great teaching and future-ready students.
▶️ Watch the #DSTV🎬 video now: youtu.be/pTkpn_JeqQs
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
▶️ Watch the #DSTV🎬 video now: youtu.be/pTkpn_JeqQs
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
Portrait of a Graduate Academics Walk - Austin ES and Vanderlyn ES
YouTube video by DeKalb Schools
youtu.be
August 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
🚶♂️ #DCSD Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks at Austin and Vanderlyn Elementary showcase great teaching and future-ready students.
▶️ Watch the #DSTV🎬 video now: youtu.be/pTkpn_JeqQs
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
▶️ Watch the #DSTV🎬 video now: youtu.be/pTkpn_JeqQs
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #DCSDAcademicWalks
Check out my most recent @edutopia.org article: 3 Ways #AI Can Help Teachers Integrate Long-Term Goals Into Daily Instruction.
It provides you with actionable ways to bring your #PortraitofaGraduate to life in your classroom or school. #edusky
www.edutopia.org/article/3-wa...
It provides you with actionable ways to bring your #PortraitofaGraduate to life in your classroom or school. #edusky
www.edutopia.org/article/3-wa...
3 Ways AI Can Help Teachers Integrate Long-Term Goals Into Daily Instruction
With AI tools, teachers can efficiently align their everyday activities with the vision articulated in their school’s Portrait of a Graduate.
www.edutopia.org
September 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Check out my most recent @edutopia.org article: 3 Ways #AI Can Help Teachers Integrate Long-Term Goals Into Daily Instruction.
It provides you with actionable ways to bring your #PortraitofaGraduate to life in your classroom or school. #edusky
www.edutopia.org/article/3-wa...
It provides you with actionable ways to bring your #PortraitofaGraduate to life in your classroom or school. #edusky
www.edutopia.org/article/3-wa...
Have you read it yet? In her new blog post, Dr. Nancy Sulla asks: "Do we want to graduate compliant students or efficacious human beings?" Explore what it takes to turn the “Portrait of a Graduate” from a vision to a reality. Read the full post: www.idecorp.com/curriculum-t... #PortraitOfAGraduate
July 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Have you read it yet? In her new blog post, Dr. Nancy Sulla asks: "Do we want to graduate compliant students or efficacious human beings?" Explore what it takes to turn the “Portrait of a Graduate” from a vision to a reality. Read the full post: www.idecorp.com/curriculum-t... #PortraitOfAGraduate
ICYMI: In her latest blog post, Dr. Nancy Sulla asks: "Do we want to graduate compliant students or efficacious human beings?" Explore what it takes to turn the “Portrait of a Graduate” from a vision to a reality. Read the full post: www.idecorp.com/curriculum-t... #PortraitOfAGraduate
July 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
ICYMI: In her latest blog post, Dr. Nancy Sulla asks: "Do we want to graduate compliant students or efficacious human beings?" Explore what it takes to turn the “Portrait of a Graduate” from a vision to a reality. Read the full post: www.idecorp.com/curriculum-t... #PortraitOfAGraduate
🎓✨ NYSSCA Professional Development Opportunity! ✨🎓
#NYSSCA #SchoolCounselors #PortraitOfAGraduate #ProfessionalDevelopment #NYSED #EquityInEducation #StudentSuccess #FutureReady #EducationalLeadership #CounselorLife #ASCA #SupportAllStudents
#NYSSCA #SchoolCounselors #PortraitOfAGraduate #ProfessionalDevelopment #NYSED #EquityInEducation #StudentSuccess #FutureReady #EducationalLeadership #CounselorLife #ASCA #SupportAllStudents
April 3, 2026 at 2:03 PM
🎓✨ NYSSCA Professional Development Opportunity! ✨🎓
#NYSSCA #SchoolCounselors #PortraitOfAGraduate #ProfessionalDevelopment #NYSED #EquityInEducation #StudentSuccess #FutureReady #EducationalLeadership #CounselorLife #ASCA #SupportAllStudents
#NYSSCA #SchoolCounselors #PortraitOfAGraduate #ProfessionalDevelopment #NYSED #EquityInEducation #StudentSuccess #FutureReady #EducationalLeadership #CounselorLife #ASCA #SupportAllStudents
NYSED Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa visited Western New York recently, bringing the Portrait of a Graduate vision to life across the E2CCB region.
📖 www.e2ccb.org/news/nysed-c...
#E2CCB #PortraitOfAGraduate #NYSED #WNYEducation #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
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#E2CCB #PortraitOfAGraduate #NYSED #WNYEducation #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
October 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
NYSED Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa visited Western New York recently, bringing the Portrait of a Graduate vision to life across the E2CCB region.
📖 www.e2ccb.org/news/nysed-c...
#E2CCB #PortraitOfAGraduate #NYSED #WNYEducation #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
📖 www.e2ccb.org/news/nysed-c...
#E2CCB #PortraitOfAGraduate #NYSED #WNYEducation #CareerAndTechnicalEducation