Revere School Committee Grapples with Rising Costs of Specialized Student Placements

Overview: The Revere School Committee meeting on November 18, 2025, focused on several issues affecting the district, including the financial challenges posed by the rising costs of specialized student placements, efforts to address chronic absenteeism, and updates on innovative educational initiatives at City Lab High School.

Student Safety Concerns Dominate Aurora School Board Meeting Amid Curriculum Changes and New School Plans

Overview: The Aurora School Board meeting was heavily focused on student safety concerns raised by several speakers during the public comments section. The meeting also covered significant curriculum changes and the planning of a new P-8 school, including its naming and boundary adjustments.

Egg Harbor School Board Meeting Focuses on Student Transportation and Academic Initiatives

Overview: The Egg Harbor School Board meeting in November 2025 was marked by discussions on student transportation, particularly for athletes, as well as updates on student achievement initiatives and policy revisions. Community members and board officials engaged in dialogues to address challenges and celebrate successes within the district.

Cranbury Municipal Alliance Considers New Mental Health Programs Amid Funding Shift

Overview: In the recent Cranbury Municipal Alliance meeting, the committee discussed changes to their mental health initiatives, following a decision by Princeton High School to integrate mental health education into its existing curriculum. This shift has freed up an $8,000 grant intended for a teen mental health program, prompting the committee to explore new opportunities to support mental health education at the middle school level and throughout the community.

Memphis Shelby-County School Board Challenges Shelby County Commission’s Election Realignment

Overview: The Memphis Shelby-County School Board, during its recent meeting, passed a resolution to authorize legal action against the Shelby County Commission’s decision to realign school board elections. This decision, which board members argued could undermine voter integrity and potentially violate state and federal laws, was met with unanimous support. They emphasized the importance of upholding democratic principles and ensuring that the voices of constituents who participated in the last election are respected.