California Launches Universal K-2 Dyslexia Screening in 2025 After Decade of Advocacy and Cultural Adaptation

California becomes one of the last states to mandate universal dyslexia screening, requiring all kindergarten through second grade students to be assessed for reading difficulties starting in 2025-26. The policy, affecting 1.2 million students annually, uses four specially selected screening tools validated for the state’s diverse multilingual population. After a decade of advocacy and careful tool development, the mandate addresses both equity concerns and implementation challenges that had previously blocked legislation.

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Arizona’s West-MEC Scales Career Technical Education to 48,000 Students as Semiconductor Industry Reshapes Regional Workforce Needs

Western Maricopa Education Center has grown into one of the largest career technical education districts nationally, serving 48,000 students from 49 Phoenix-area high schools. The expansion aligns with Arizona’s semiconductor boom, as Amkor Technology’s $7 billion campus and TSMC’s fabrication facilities create demand for thousands of skilled workers. West-MEC’s tuition-free half-day programs offer students industry-aligned training in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, IT, and skilled trades through partnerships with major employers.

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North Carolina Launches Comprehensive Five-Year Plan to Reach National Education Leadership by 2030

North Carolina launches comprehensive strategic plan to become nation’s best public schools by 2030, affecting 1.5M students with measurable goals including 92% graduation rate, ACT score 20, and NAEP leadership. NC College Connect now provides direct college admission to 62,000+ seniors with 2.8+ GPA. $25M Golden LEAF investment transforms rural math instruction. Quarterly accountability reports will track progress transparently.

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Neurodiversity Strategies for Educators

Discover coping strategies and community healing for your neurodivergent child. Gain insights from experts and real stories on the Neurode Divergent Report podcast. Empower your family with knowledge and support.

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