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Area school district says its in dire need of funds, administration asks public to pass tax hike referendum [Video]

METAMORA (25News Now) – The Metamora Grade School administration is asking residents to support a tax referendum on the primary election ballot next month, hoping to save staff members and school programs from being cut.

If passed, the referendum would raise the education tax rate for the first time since 1988. The money would go towards the school’s education fund.

Supporters claim there is a shortage of state funding for the district, adding up to $20 million since 2010. To fill in the gaps, the school has borrowed millions of dollars.

Superintendent Dr. Ben Lee said to save money, 10% of staff has already been cut, along with three school buses, and they have also had to reduce supplies and equipment.

“We’re in the lowest 7th percentile in the entire state when it comes to educational spending,” Lee said. “There’s not anymore that we can cut.”

Lee said if the referendum fails to pass, the school will lose at least nine teachers, some after school …

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Securing That Bag! | College Applications Series [Video]

Are you applying to colleges this fall? Wave Learning Festival presents a series dedicated to you on the college application process! From choosing your schools to financial aid and what comes next! Stay tuned to learn more about what you can do to prepare for the next step in your life.In this week's episode, we’ll be continuing our talk on the financial aid process! This time we’ll be breaking down the FAFSA and CSS Profile and what to look out for when applying! Resources UsedFAFSA Resources- Who’s eligible for FAFSA? https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility- Am I dependent or independent? https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/dependency- FAFSA process graphic https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/fafsa-process.png- Filling out the FAFSA video https://youtu.be/w9HWaQpuNSk- Filling out the FAFSA https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out- Creating the FSA ID https://studentaid.gov/help/create-fsa-id- IRS DRT https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/what-is-irs-drt- Who’s My Parent? Filling Out Parent Information https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/parent-info- Updating/Changing Information on FAFSA https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/review-and-correct/correct- COVID-19 Information https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/covid-19/in-school- Applying to More Than 10 Schools https://www.savingforcollege.com/article/how-to-apply-for-financial-aid-at-more-than-10-colleges-on-the-fafsa#:~:text=If%20you%20don't%20have,the%20new%20colleges%20for%20you.CSS Profile Resources- Creating a College Board Account https://cbaccount.collegeboard.org/iamweb/smartRegister- CSS Profile Student Guide https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/css-profile-student-guide.pdf- CSS Profile Fee Waiver https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/fee-waivers- Presentation Resources https://counselors.collegeboard.org/resources?program=221&topic=All&type=186- Similar Programs at Schools https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2018-09-18/18-schools-that-meet-full-financial-need-with-no-loansVideos provided by RODNAE Productions and Tima Miroshnichenko from pexelsMusic by HoliznaCC0 “Sense Of Purpose”Nelly "Hot In Herre"Bee Gees “Stayin’ Alive”More Wave@wavelearningfestival on Instagram@wavelearningfestival on TikTok Wave Merch!https://www.customink.com/fundraising/wave-learning-festival-merch-fundraiser-7201 Support Wavehttps://www.wavelf.org/donate Wave Learn Festival is a student-led organization striving to lessen the educational inequity gap by offering free courses, tutoring, and speaker sessions for all.Check out and register for more classes at www.wavelf.org/coursesSign up to lead your own seminar at www.wavelf.org/teachersQuestions? Email us at hello@wavelf.org

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5 Things I Hate About My Role in School Social Media with Andrea Gribble [Video]

1. You read the headline right—there are times when I hate my job in school social media, and today, I share five of them at the top of my list.2. Don’t worry—I don’t leave you totally down and out. With each situation that frustrates me, I share what we can do to help!3. The list could be long. What do you hate most about your role? Please let me know- send me an email or message me on Twitter/X! Email: andrea@socialschool4edu.com Follow Andrea on Twitter/X: @andreagribble https://twitter.com/andreagribbleWebsite: www.socialschool4edu.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socialschool4edu USEFUL INFORMATION• Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here: http://socialschool4edu.respond.ontraport.net/newsletter-sign-up• Order your copy of my book "Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity" now! Click here: https://socialschool4edu.com/book/ • Orders of 10 or more receive a quantity discount. Learn more on my website here: https://socialschool4edu.com/book/#purchase• Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/MORE RESOURCES:Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools! Click here: https://socialschool4edu.com/social-media-secrets-for-schools/ Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here: https://socialschool4edu.respond.ontraport.net/newsletter-sign-uphttps://socialschool4edu.com/#schoolpr #edtech #k12prtip #k12prchat #k12 #education