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Several parents asked the board to adopt an immediate temporary moratorium on generative AI for student academic work and asked for clear, grade‑appropriate, research‑informed policy guidance instead of piecemeal blocking.

Caroline Trinder, Saco’s new school nutrition director, told the board the district serves roughly 1,400 lunches and about 950 breakfasts daily, is hiring an executive chef, and is pursuing local suppliers and restaurant partnerships to expand menu offerings.

Superintendent Atiya Y. Perkins explains why winter attendance shapes the school year and how districts can reach students early. The post The Quiet Months: Why Winter Decides Our School Year first...

Serrano staff and about 50 peer leaders described the Diamondback Den Wellness Centerits services, restorative circles and telehealth connectionsand reported 936 classroom-period visits in 202526 with high self-reported improvement after short visits.

Superintendent Wakefield presented a year‑one reflection and six feedback trends on the statewide plan for the improvement of pupils (STIP), emphasizing four guiding words — "clear, connected, capable, and credible" — and said the department plans a December finalization and alignment with the incoming administration's priorities.

Staff proposed a broad, 12‑month Supervisor of Student Support Services position to oversee MTSS, dyslexia, 504/IDEA compliance and more. Board members raised sustainability and workload concerns and voted to send the job description to the full board for further review and potential consolidation.

Trustees authorized administration to explore joining litigation against major social-media companies to address harms to students, asking for contract and cost details before any legal commitment.

Some people with clinical depression can’t get out of bed. But what about those who exhibit other signs of depression who never stop moving, and may double down on their work? Psychiatrist Dr. Judith...

The Bali Consolidated ISD board approved a contingency-fee legal-services resolution and contract with three law firms to represent the district in litigation and requested expedited review by the Texas attorney general. Trustees said holding social-media platforms accountable for youth harm motivated the decision.

Trustees approved expanding the Esteem curriculum into grade 5; district staff said the curriculum aligns with TEKS, is provided at no cost, and requires parental opt-in for five sensitive topics (human sexuality, child abuse, family violence, dating violence and a redacted trafficking term per the transcript). Trustees asked about opt-in logistics and alternate assignments for students who do not participate.

The Hamilton Community Foundation agreed to a multi‑year grant to fund six additional certified therapy dogs and cover a three‑year operating cycle so each Hamilton school building can have a therapy dog next school year, trustees heard Thursday.

Confidence and social skills built in physical education classes will transfer to academics as well, a SHAPE America leader says.

MDUSD staff presented analytics distinguishing 'minutes' from 'meaning' for student device time and outlined family micro‑PDs with Common Sense Media. Trustees also unanimously adopted a resolution establishing an AI task force and sustainability principles for AI use in the district.

MDUSD presented school and student screen‑time analytics and recommended focusing on the instructional value of device use rather than raw minutes; the district is partnering with Common Sense Media and piloting family micro‑PDs and parent tools.

Preschool social-emotional learning paid off nearly 20 years later, shaping healthier, happier young adults. The post Kids Who Learned This in Preschool Became Happier Adults appeared first on...

Two reports examine what's working — and what's not — as schools try to combat chronic absenteeism.