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Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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1 month ago

Committee approves memorial asking Higher Ed to study parenting students' needs Senate Memorial 16, which asks the Higher Education Department to convene a task force and collect data on parenting students (child care, scheduling, transportation), received a do-pass recommendation; the memorial does not change law but requests a one-year data collection to report back to the Legislature.

New Mexico is taking a vital step to support parenting students by proposing a task force to identify their needs in higher education—could this be the change they've been waiting for?

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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1 month ago

District recommends closing special-education open-enrollment slots to out-of-district students District staff recommended closing most special-education program spots to incoming out-of-district open-enrollment applicants citing workload-capacity and program ceilings; the board approved the recommendation by roll call.

Appleton's district administration is set to close most special-education slots to out-of-district applicants for the 2026-27 school year, raising questions about access and availability for those in need.

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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8 months ago

Massachusetts House bill mandates school adjustment counselors to enhance mental health support Legislation requires schools to hire certified school adjustment counselors based on student needs

Massachusetts is stepping up mental health support in schools by mandating the hiring of certified adjustment counselors tailored to student needs.

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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10 months ago

Education leaders address support needs for highest-need students in local schools Education leaders emphasize the necessity for stronger support systems for high-need students.

Urgent calls are being made to revolutionize support for Nashville's most vulnerable students, as education leaders push for better resources and trained professionals to meet their unique needs.

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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11 months ago

Education experts discuss reforms for fair special education funding systems Panel explores equitable funding models for students with varying special education needs.

Vermont's House Ways and Means Committee is on a mission to revolutionize special education funding, ensuring that every student's unique needs are met with fairness and efficiency.

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Citizen Portal News Rhode Island

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1 year ago

Rhode Island explores modernization of student transportation regions for career-tech programs Officials discuss updating transportation regions to improve efficiency and reduce costs for students

Rhode Island is on the brink of a transportation revolution, with plans to overhaul outdated school bus routes to better serve the needs of today's students and save costs!

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