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Please take time to complete this survey to give the Department for Education a clear picture of how well the needs of children with SEND are being met, and the challenges faced by practitioners supporting children with SEND. By taking part you will help inform the development of future DfE Early Years SEND policies and practices. Complete the survey here: https://buff.ly/4bGWvYm

In a 2023 nationwide survey of of 296 district officials, 284 principals, and 478 teachers, a concerningly large percentage of the group described the buildings they work in as too small, outdated, toxic, unconducive to instruction, and ill-equipped for students’ rapidly evolving and growing needs. There is great demand amongst our nation's educators and administrators for upgraded infrastructure, but the widespread issue over the lack of funding persists. When they are uncomfortable, teaching becomes more difficult and the learning environment for children everywhere is negatively impacted. Get in contact with one of our experts today to see how you can begin to solve this issue through a budget-neutral approach: https://lnkd.in/ei9Yy-Z9

Spare a couple of minutes and have your say! 👇 The Department for Education, Children and Young People want to hear from students, their families, and anyone in the community, to learn more about getting students to school. Share your thoughts on school attendance, including: • What stops students attending school • What helps students attend school Take part in an online survey, share or vote for suggestions, or join an online drop-in session: https://lnkd.in/g5z4F6rU Note - This is an independent consultation being run by 3P Advisory – your answers are confidential.

Funding libraries is critical to our education, creative expression, preservation of society and more. Click the link to let your electeds know how important this is to you: https://lnkd.in/gGSZpHQV

Dive into the numbers behind CABE! From serving 147 member school districts to answering over 700 Policy inquiries annually, CABE is a vital force in providing support and professional development to member districts. Check out the infographic for more insights!

Our latest report offers a new analysis of how Washington State—and other states too—can focus funding on developing a targeted plan to address special education needs through teacher residencies. Read now! ➡ https://lnkd.in/e_KKSBHQ

Although this article was based on schools in Mississippi, this seems to be an epidemic everywhere. I believe this was an issue pre-pandemic and heightened after the pandemic. What are the solutions for increasing the attendance rates to ensure that students are successful in their postsecondary opportunities? It is time to take these conversations a lot more seriously as this impacts a whole generation.

Want to know more about public administration? Next week, you can drop by the Flint Public Library to get to know more! Take a look at this article to read all about it: https://postly.app/3QyF #publicadministration #flint

How Are Our Children and Families Doing? Tell us by taking a few minutes to complete the 3rd and final edition of our "How Are Our Children and Families Doing Now?" survey. Input from families like yours is the most valuable resource we have. All families with children—of any age—living at home are invited. https://ow.ly/4CaB50Qpk0e

A brighter future is within reach.