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North Albany Middle students showcase NAMS News Network and student‑led initiatives
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Students from North Albany Middle School presented the NAMS News Network and highlighted student voice initiatives, a Falcon Pass incentive at Albany High and community partnerships to support student well‑being and engagement.
Students and school leaders from North Albany Middle School described how student voice and community partnerships are shaping instruction and school culture at the April 16 board meeting.
Andrea Piper and a team from North Albany described three key strategies — differentiated instruction, data‑driven MTSS supports, and community‑school partnerships — and highlighted programs such as mentoring, wellness initiatives and feeder‑school outreach. Student journalists presented the NAMS News Network, a student‑run news channel, and encouraged community engagement through an online community classroom with prize incentives.
At Albany High, the district described a Falcon Pass incentive (85% attendance and 80% GPA) that will be rolled out with an application process reviewed by academy principals; the student government approved the application and the program will be implemented next quarter.
School leaders said the focus is on building student ownership of learning and providing supports such as extra help sessions, common planning time coaching and targeted intervention for students who are not progressing. Students who spoke described the value of teacher availability, differentiated instruction and case‑managed supports.
No formal vote was required; presenters encouraged board and community members to view linked student productions and upcoming school tours.
