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The transition from elementary to middle school presents significant challenges for students, as they adapt to new environments and multiple teachers. A partnership between the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) and the National Association of Elementary School Principals aims to support this transition. Katie Powell, director for middle level programs at AMLE, emphasized the importance of understanding students' developmental needs: "This partnership is an opportunity for us to stand together in support of the educators we serve." The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic also pose additional challenges, as many students entering middle school faced disruptions during their elementary years. Rhonda Boyd, emeritus associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, noted that these experiences could shape how students respond to the transition. Educators must be equipped to address these unique challenges to foster a supportive environment for incoming middle schoolers.
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The California Department of Education has recognized 31 schools, including Elliott Ranch Elementary School in Elk Grove, for their exceptional performance and student support as part of the California Blue Ribbon School scheme. “This prestigious award honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools that close achievement and opportunity gaps,” the state Education Department said. Originally nominated for the National Blue Ribbon Schools program in 2025, California decided to honor these schools independently after the U.S. Department of Education discontinued the program. California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond congratulated the school communities.
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Denton ISD announced a successful refinancing of part of its bond debt, resulting in a savings of $6.6m for taxpayers. This strategic financial decision demonstrates the district's commitment to responsible fiscal management and proactive use of voter-approved funds. By capitalizing on favorable market conditions, the district reduced interest costs without extending the debt terms. Superintendent Dr. Susannah O’Bara emphasized, “Fiscal responsibility is one of our core commitments to the community,” highlighting the finance team's diligence in maximizing benefits for students and staff. The refinancing will allow the district to maintain a lower tax rate while supporting essential projects for student learning and infrastructure. Taxpayers are expected to save approximately $332,585 due to this effective debt management. The district's Superior “A” financial integrity rating from the Texas Education Agency further underscores its commitment to quality financial practices. Recently, voters approved Proposition A, which increased the tax rate to support maintenance and operations costs.
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The U.S. Department of Education has proposed eliminating a requirement for states to submit detailed data on racial disparities in special education from their annual IDEA Part B grant applications, aiming to reduce administrative burdens. While states would still have to comply with the Equity in IDEA rule requiring them to identify and address significant disproportionality in special education, they would no longer need to report methodological changes to the federal government. Critics, including civil rights advocates, researchers, and parents, warn the change would undermine transparency and oversight, making it harder to detect and remedy racial inequities in how students are identified, placed, and disciplined in special education. They point to persistent disparities, as students with disabilities represent 17% of enrollment but up to 29% of suspensions, and argue that without reporting, states could weaken their monitoring standards, eroding federal accountability and effectively obscuring inequities that the 2016 Equity in IDEA regulations sought to expose.
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