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Education committee: Summer Learning Academy had low takeup; teachers' academy saw increased participation
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The education committee reported that 539 students were invited to the Summer Learning Academy and 176 accepted; attendance was spotty and the committee is considering pausing next year to redesign. The summer teacher academy ran 22 courses and enrolled 363 teachers, an increase of 49.
The education committee reported on summer programs and staffing concerns as the district prepares for the new school year. "Total students that were invited were 539, and the number of students who accepted that enrollment was 176," the committee reported, adding that attendance has been spotty and leaders are considering a pause and redesign for next summer to boost participation.
Committee members also highlighted professional learning: the Summer Teacher Academy offered 22 courses with 363 teachers enrolled, an increase of 49 participants from the previous offering. The committee discussed continuing work on attendance corrective plans and emphasized the ongoing shortage of special‑education teachers, and suggested developing local pipelines to address staffing needs.
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