Report finds pandemic-driven special education drop

The pandemic led to a drop in the number of young children who were receiving special education services, both in Missouri and across the country. A new report from the National Institute for Early Education Research examined equity in early intervention and early childhood special education. Researchers found a nationwide drop in those services between the fall of 2019 and the fall of 2020. That was also true in Missouri. The researchers also found racial disparities in those who were most affected — the drop in early intervention was largest for Asian children, and the drop in early childhood special…

Kindergarten | Programs | Calgary Board of Education

Page Images Quick Launch Great Learning Starts Here Kindergarten is the start of an exciting adventure for your child. CBE schools are open to all children and are committed to welcoming every student into a safe, caring and inclusive environment. Most kindergarten programs are half-day, offered in either the morning or afternoon, with hours of operation varying from school to school. If you are looking to register your child in a CBE school, you will find everything you need to get started below.​ You can also check out the links on the right for some great kindergarten resources.​​​ Register…

Harbor Springs makes switch to tuition-based enrollment, current students maintain status

The Harbor Springs High School Marching Band performs on Main Street during the school’s 2020 homecoming parade. HARBOR SPRINGS — At Monday night’s meeting, the Harbor Springs school board voted to switch entirely to a tuition-based enrollment process for the 2023-24 school year. Prior to the change, students from kindergarten through fourth grade could opt for school of choice into the district for free, while students starting in the district from fifth through 12th grade would be under a tuition-based enrollment system. Now, the district will be switching to tuition-based enrollment from K-12, requiring all out-of-district students to pay. Families…