Superintendent Reed highlighted a jump in sixth‑grade Algebra I participation—from 50 to 671 students—and said 85% of those 671 earned advanced scores, linking the results to expanded access and instruction strategies.

District staff reported expansion and regionalization of Project Lead The Way (PLTW) sequences, growth in CTE participation, and planning to secure industry credentials; presenters emphasized regional sites to sustain class sizes and outlined dual‑enrollment models.

Real School highlights 95% graduation rate and substantial growth in student test scores.

The Radford City School Board approved an MOU to join a GoTech Launch project (GoVirginia Region 2) that will add career-connections labs for 7th–8th graders. Montgomery County will act as fiscal agent; the partnership includes equipment purchases and a planned spring rollout.

Summer Program for Native High School Students The Indigenous Pathways Program invites Native High School Students to experience and learn more about the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Program dates: June 21 - 25, 2026. Application opens: March 3, 2026Application closes: April 30, 2026 The program introduces participants to university life…

At an MNPS board meeting, school leaders highlighted the Stratford cluster’s coordinated STEM/STEAM pathway, citing nearly $10 million in recent magnet funding, partnerships with universities and a nearly 13% enrollment increase across the cluster over five years. Students and parents described strong community ties.

The House committee voted 5–0 to return Senate Bill 10-20 with a do-pass recommendation after proponents said a new special plate would raise public awareness and modest revenue for the Arizona Space Commission; the bill sets fee splits and an ADOT implementation deadline.

District staff reported magnet enrollment rose to about 2,514 students (≈12% of district) and detailed pathway alignment, new STEM offerings and outreach changes. Two New Century students showcased apps and an AI tool developed through a Brown Technologies co‑op.

Math standards writers finished reviewing public feedback and the secondary writing team is refining honors clarifications and an alternative STEM pathway that stops short of calculus. Staff expect a revised draft in mid-December for the required 30-day public review.