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November 6, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Texas trustees demand clear evidence of student success before approving funding for a college-credit partnership with UT.

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Trustees ask for student-level On‑Ramps outcomes before approving interlocal with UT
Staff previewed an interlocal agreement with UT for the On‑Ramps program and provided a staff estimate of about $116,168 for the coming year; trustees requested campus‑level participation, completion and credit data before voting.
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November 7, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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The STAR program is making waves in Winnebago County, reporting a remarkable 26% reduction in recidivism among high-risk participants since its launch!

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Presentation: county's STAR jail recovery program shows lower recidivism for high-risk participants
County staff presented evaluation data showing STAR participants had lower-than-expected recidivism: program staff reported a 26% reduction in recidivism for higher-risk participants compared with expected rates and described follow-up supports including 3,000+ transports and partnerships with local agencies.
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November 3, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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Unlock the secrets to replicating Michigan's successful model by leveraging local champions and trusted evaluations!

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#IL #CitizenPortal #UnionPartnerships #ProgramEvaluation #FacultyRecruitment
Panel offers practical tips for states seeking to replicate Michigan's model
Panelists advised: secure champions in colleges and unions, contract independent evaluators (ACE), use existing portals (Michigan Transfer Network) to publish equivalencies, and leverage state funding to pay for evaluations and marketing.
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October 31, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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LAUSD board members are demanding rigorous analyses to uncover which educational programs truly drive assessment gains amidst looming budget cuts.

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Board presses LAUSD to link which programs drove assessment gains
After district presenters outlined assessment gains, multiple board members asked staff for disaggregated files and causal or correlational analyses (e.g., which curricula, tutoring, or coaching yielded the biggest effects) to guide budget choices amid looming cuts.
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October 31, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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The district is taking bold steps to enhance its football program by inviting experts from Tri States for a comprehensive review this December!

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Superintendent announces Tri States audit of football program; mid-December visit planned
Superintendent Dr. Ackerman told the board she has arranged a Tri States review of the high-school football program to analyze participation and program structure; Tri States will bring district peers and experts and the superintendent expects to present findings at the board's first January meeting.
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October 30, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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120 students. One after-school program.

What numbers indicate ?

Did attendance improve?

Did students learn?

How did their well-being change?

At Ensightics, we help organizations move beyond numbers to understand outcomes and make evidence-informed decisions.

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October 27, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Wayne County's community corrections budget just took a hit, dropping from $900,000 to $650,000, forcing major changes in staffing and program management.

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Wayne County corrections advisory board says grant cuts shrink budget to $650,000; two managers reassigned
The Community Corrections Advisory Board heard that a state funding reduction cut the FY2026 allocation to $650,000, forcing reassignment of two program managers and prompting staff to consider consolidating positions ahead of a proposed $600,000 FY2027 budget.
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October 29, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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A new Memorandum of Understanding outlines critical terms for a one-year agreement, including a 30-day termination notice and mandatory transition coordination for participants.

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MOU sets one-year term, 30-day termination right and requires coordination for transitions
The agreement runs Nov. 1, 2026–Oct. 31, 2027, may be amended by mutual written approval, and allows either party to terminate with 30 days' written notice; it requires coordination for active participant transitions and final fiscal reporting upon termination.
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October 27, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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The Thunder Online Academy is thriving with 34 students earning semester credits, but concerns about capping enrollment to ensure quality have sparked a heated debate among board members.

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Online academy reports steady enrollment, asks board to hold cap at 40 for first year
Thunder Online Academy staff reported current enrollment (~34–37 students), course structure requiring 70% mastery to advance, supports for students with IEPs, and recommended keeping the program capped (40 students) this first year while tracking outcomes and the need for additional staffing and Chromebooks.
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October 26, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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ICJI has unveiled a crucial two-step review process for funding applications, emphasizing that only those scoring above 70 will make the cut, and warns against relying on AI for program design.

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ICJI explains review process: eligibility screening, scoring threshold and discouraged AI use
ICJI described a two-step review process: eligibility/completeness screening followed by scored review (up to 100 points for narrative and budget) with a funding cutoff at an average score below 70; presenters discouraged use of artificial intelligence to design program content.
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October 25, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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As Novato USD faces a challenging $6.5 million budget cut, trustees are pushing for a transparent approach to prioritizing programs that truly benefit students.

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With $6.5M in cuts looming, Novato USD trustees ask staff for a scored program matrix and facilitated community outreach
Trustees and staff discussed methods to analyze and present options to achieve $6.5 million in ongoing reductions, favoring a combined approach: classify programs against district values and then score programs/services for financial and outcome impacts; trustees emphasized transparent, facilitated community meetings over open-ended surveys.
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October 11, 2026 at 10:25 PM
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Newark councilmembers demand accountability before greenlighting a $500,000 contract, insisting on crucial data about program success and participant outcomes.

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Council asks for outcomes and monitoring before approving $500,000 Community Solutions contract
Councilmembers pressed administration for performance data on Newark Community Solutions, a $500,000 contract, asking for diversion, recidivism and completion-rate statistics before finalizing the purchase contract.
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October 10, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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Governors are rallying behind the STAR Council but are questioning if a five-year extension is truly enough to drive meaningful change in practice.

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Governors praise STAR Council but question whether five years is enough
Several governors and section leaders praised STAR Council work and signaled support for extending it, while some asked for deeper data and longer-term structural solutions such as converting council work into a standing section.
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October 4, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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The same program, evaluated two ways, tells two very different stories. Dr. Charles Castillo: "Compare the results to your original baseline."

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See what actually changes when you do this right.
October 3, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Five habits separate a credible evaluation from a hopeful guess. Dr. Charles Castillo: "Compare the results to your original baseline."

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Save this checklist for your next review.
October 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Check the calendar before you check the results. Dr. Charles Castillo: "Compare the results to your original baseline."

#HRLeadership #ProgramEvaluation #WorkforceROI #ActionableHR

Start here — today, not next quarter.
October 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Comparing apples to apples requires using the same measuring cup twice. Dr. Charles Castillo: "Compare the results to your original baseline."

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Get the read that catches this early.
October 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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The model is built around sustained capacity, which only shows up with time. Dr. Charles Castillo: "The question isn't, 'Did people attend?' It's, 'What changed?'"

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See how the model actually works.
October 3, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Satisfaction and lasting change are measuring two different things entirely. Dr. Charles Castillo: "Compare the results to your original baseline."

#HRLeadership #ProgramEvaluation #WorkforceROI #HRMetrics

Measure the thing that actually matters.
October 3, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Ask what they measured six months after the program ended, not six days. Dr. Charles Castillo: "The question isn't, 'Did people attend?' It's, 'What changed?'"

#HRLeadership #ProgramEvaluation #WorkforceROI #HRTech

Ask this before you sign anything.
October 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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Evaluating too early can hide a program's real success. Dr. Charles Castillo: "Compare the results to your original baseline."

#HRLeadership #ProgramEvaluation #WorkforceROI #EarlyWarningSigns

See what your numbers might be hiding — take the Index.
October 3, 2026 at 5:24 AM
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Sloppy evaluation is how good programs quietly disappear. Dr. Charles Castillo: "Compare the results to your original baseline."

#HRLeadership #ProgramEvaluation #WorkforceROI #EmployeeVoice

See it from where your people are standing.
October 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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A CFO has heard a hundred glowing anecdotes that didn't hold up. Dr. Charles Castillo: "The question isn't, 'Did people attend?' It's, 'What changed?'"

#HRLeadership #ProgramEvaluation #WorkforceROI #FinanceAndHR

Bring the version of this a CFO will actually hear.
October 2, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Great feedback answers a different question than the one that matters. Dr. Charles Castillo: "The question isn't, 'Did people attend?' It's, 'What changed?'"

#HRLeadership #ProgramEvaluation #WorkforceROI #CFOConversations

Get the language that actually lands in that room.
October 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM