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University of Southern California (@usc.edu) is hiring:
Assistant Research Professor in Education, Identity and Social Justice

#assistantprofessor #educationalequity #socialjustice
October 31, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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University of Southern California (@usc.edu) is hiring:
Assistant Research Professor in Education, Identity and Social Justice

#assistantprofessor #educationalequity #socialjustice
October 31, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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University of Southern California (@usc.edu) is hiring:
Assistant Research Professor in Education, Identity and Social Justice

#assistantprofessor #educationalequity #socialjustice
October 31, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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When we talk about “closing the gap”, what exactly do we mean?

Closing a statistical gap?
Improving outcomes?
Increasing opportunities?
Changing expectations?
Removing barriers?
Or all of the above?

Perhaps the language we use shapes the solutions we look for.

#EducationalEquity
November 3, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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University of Southern California (@usc.edu) is hiring:
Assistant Research Professor in Education, Identity and Social Justice

#assistantprofessor #educationalequity #socialjustice
October 31, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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Meet the CTS Affiliated Scholars! This global network brings together leaders advancing educational equity through diverse perspectives and expertise.

Learn more: transformschools.ucla.edu/affiliated-s...

#EducationalEquity
October 29, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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District leaders are taking a bold step towards smarter screen time policies in elementary schools, aiming to balance tech use with developmental needs.

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#PA #CitizenPortal #EducationalEquity #PennsylvaniaElementary #ScreenTimeManagement #DataDrivenPolicy
Board opens broad discussion on elementary screen usage, proposes K–2 audit and low-hanging policy changes
Committee discussed a data-driven approach to screen time prompted by national examples; board members proposed starting an internal audit for K–2 (or K–3), evaluating LMS/GoGuardian metrics, surveying teachers and parents and trying low-effort changes such as limiting game time during indoor recess.
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October 30, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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New York is set to revolutionize high school diplomas by eliminating the Regents exams starting in 2027, but many questions remain about how this change will impact students and smaller districts.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #EducationalEquity #AssessmentReform #DiplomaInnovation
State ‘Portrait of a Graduate’ could remove Regents requirement for future cohorts
Presenters summarized New York State’s Portrait of a Graduate initiative: six graduate attributes, one universal diploma, decoupling Regents from the diploma beginning in fall 2027, and unresolved questions about alternate assessments and tracking for small districts.
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October 30, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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I don’t post a a lot about what I do or who I am, but here’s a taste. #IFYKYK and if your into #EarlyChildhood and #EducationalEquity and overall #SocialJustice follow me and let’s connect. ✊🏾📖🛝🪀
October 27, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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District leaders are taking a bold step towards smarter screen time policies in elementary schools, aiming to balance tech use with developmental needs.

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#PA #CitizenPortal #EducationalEquity #PennsylvaniaElementary #ScreenTimeManagement #DataDrivenPolicy
Board opens broad discussion on elementary screen usage, proposes K–2 audit and low-hanging policy changes
Committee discussed a data-driven approach to screen time prompted by national examples; board members proposed starting an internal audit for K–2 (or K–3), evaluating LMS/GoGuardian metrics, surveying teachers and parents and trying low-effort changes such as limiting game time during indoor recess.
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October 30, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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Despite promising growth in student assessments, our district is still grappling with proficiency levels that fall short of state averages in several grades.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #EducationalEquity #StudentGrowth #AssessmentResults #MinnesotaEducation
District test results show gains but remain below state proficiency in several grades
District staff reviewed MCA, FastBridge and ACCESS results: several grades showed improvement year over year, but overall Long Prairie–Grey Eagle proficiency remains below state levels; administration said new state tests and pandemic-era gaps complicate direct comparisons.
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October 26, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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The Red Clay School District unveils a comprehensive 11-point plan to refine the McCain Innovation Center proposal, ensuring current students can transition smoothly while enhancing community engagement.

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#DE #CitizenPortal #EducationalEquity #InnovationInEducation
Red Clay outlines 11‑point plan to pause and refine McCain Innovation Center
Mark Pruitt summarized the district's response to the board's April pause of the innovation-center plan, posting a public report and website and committing to 11 conditions including phased transitions to let current cohorts finish, expanded communications, equity/IDEA analyses, town halls and staffing/MOU work.
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October 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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Combining Title-funded schools may not lead to equitable outcomes for students—so what are the better options to ensure every learner thrives?

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#CO #CitizenPortal #MultilingualLearners #TitleFunding #EducationalEquity
Board and CPC debate continuity options for dual-language schools (Irish, Putnam)
Directors and the equity team pressed the CPC on the impacts of closing or combining Title-funded and dual-language schools, and the CPC recommended protecting program continuity or phasing changes so multilingual learners are not harmed.
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October 23, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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AISD is celebrating a remarkable achievement as 67.2% of 11th and 12th graders complete industry-based certification courses, setting the stage for a new three-tier CCMR accountability system!

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#TX #CitizenPortal #EducationalEquity #CareerReadiness #IndustryCertification
AISD reports gains in industry-based certification courses and previews new CCMR accountability tiers
Superintendent Segura and academic leaders told trustees the district exceeded targets for students completing courses aligned to industry-based certifications, noting 67.2% of 11th–12th graders completed at least one IBC-aligned course and previewing a new three-tiered CCMR accountability framework.
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October 23, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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Bill Claremont reveals how the district is transforming math education with innovative acceleration pathways starting in 6th grade, ensuring every student has the opportunity to excel.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #EducationalEquity #MathAcceleration #CollegeReadiness #NewYorkEducation
Math supervisor Bill Claremont outlines acceleration pathways beginning in 6th grade
Bill Claremont, the district K–12 math and computer science supervisor, presented the district's secondary math pathways, explaining acceleration entry points (beginning in 6th grade), placement metrics, AP and dual‑credit opportunities, and support programs including a Math Learning Center.
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October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Arlington ISD's new Opportunity to Learn index reveals stark disparities in campus needs, challenging the effectiveness of relying solely on free lunch data.

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#TX #CitizenPortal #EducationalEquity #TexasEducation #DataDrivenDecisions #StudentNeed
Arlington ISD trustees receive refreshed 'Opportunity to Learn' index showing wide campus needs
The Arlington Independent School District board heard a presentation on a refreshed Opportunity to Learn (OTL) index that shows wide variation in campus-level need and offers more nuance than free-and-reduced-price-lunch rates for targeting supports and resources.
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October 22, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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A powerful commission has urged lawmakers in Minnesota to reconsider a staggering $250 million cut to special education funding, sparking a crucial debate on how we support our students.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #EducationalEquity #FundingReform #MinnesotaSpecialEducation
Board hears committee warning on proposed $250M special‑education cuts and calls for funding‑formula review
A committee member briefed the board on state commission recommendations urging repeal of proposed $250 million special‑education cuts, recommending improved funding formulas and mediation/due‑process review; the board discussed legislative timelines and potential local advocacy.
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October 21, 2026 at 4:10 AM
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Oregon's district is transforming its approach to equity with a bold new strategy that prioritizes belonging, restorative practices, and amplifying student voices.

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#OR #StudentVoice #EducationalEquity
District outlines multi‑year equity strategy emphasizing belonging, restorative practice and student voice
Presenters Francesca and Jennifer Williams described a shift from equity foundations to systemwide coherence (T‑Cell), citing surveys, restorative practices, student voice panels and walk‑through tools; board members pressed for concrete follow‑up and metrics.
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October 19, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Camas students report strong supportive relationships, yet alarming gaps in emotion regulation for students with disabilities highlight urgent areas for growth.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #EducationalEquity #SocialEmotionalLearning #DataDrivenDecisions
Panorama data: Camas students report strong supportive relationships but emotion regulation lags for some groups
District Panorama survey shows high favorable responses for 'supportive relationships' in grades 3–5 but weaker emotion regulation and lower sense of belonging for students with disabilities; staff outlined plans to use fall data for MTSS goals and school‑level action plans.
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October 16, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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Over 20% of public school students in DC identify as Hispanic or Latino, and they deserve every chance to thrive and succeed. As the cultural celebrations of #HispanicHeritageMonth draw to a close, the fight for #educationalequity continues! #HHM2026 #StrongPublicSchoolsDC
October 15, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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The Winner School District is set to hold a pivotal special meeting on Nov. 9 to gather crucial input from Native American families about the educational program and Impact Aid process.

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#SD #CitizenPortal #SouthDakotaNativeAmericanEducation #ImpactAidProcess #EducationalEquity
School board schedules Nov. 9 special meeting to gather input on Impact Aid and Native American students
Winner School District 59-2 set a Nov. 9 special meeting to collect public comment and input from RST and parents of Native American children about the district’s educational program and the Impact Aid process; regular meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m.
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October 13, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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Congratulations to our colleague, Dr. Daryl Williams, and the MAEC team! 🎉

We're celebrating the funding renewal and expansion of MAEC's Center for Education Equity, supporting schools, districts, and education leaders.

Learn more: maec.org/cee-2025-6/

#EducationalEquity #SchoolImprovement
October 9, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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What's one school practice you've changed because you realised it wasn't equitable?
Maybe it was homework.
Assessment.
Attendance.
Behaviour.
Transition.
Or something completely different.
We'd love to hear what you've learned.
👇 Share your experience.

#EducationalEquity
October 8, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Families are calling for permanent solutions to the soaring costs of child care, highlighting how $2k in free preschool could reshape their futures and ease financial burdens.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #ChildCareAccess #EducationalEquity #FamilySupport #NewYorkChildCare
Parents urge permanence for 2 k, say free seats would ease financial strain
Parents and parent organizers described unaffordable child care costs and said free 2 k has immediate benefits for family stability; witnesses asked the council to protect program continuity and worker pay.
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October 8, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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The rise in autism identifications in local schools has sparked a critical review of special education processes and support strategies, highlighting the urgent need for effective interventions.

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#PA #CitizenPortal #AutismSupport #EducationalEquity #IEPManagement
Special-education director briefs board: IEP rates up, autism rising and out-of-district placements in focus
District special-education leadership reported IEP counts across levels (high school 246 of 1,785; middle school 303; elementary 525) and described eligibility, evaluation timelines, related services, and out-of-district placement options (Vista, New Story, Yellow Breeches, River Rock, Hilltop). Staff emphasized earlier response and reintegration strategies.
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October 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM