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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
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Tiverton superintendent announces retirement
TIVERTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The superintendent of Tiverton Public Schools is stepping down at the end of the month. After more than four decades in education, including the last seven years as Tiverton's superintendent, Peter Sanchioni announced Tuesday he is retiring. 'During my time in Tiverton, we made significant strides in student achievement by leveraging technology and investing in teacher professional development,' Sanchioni told 12 News. 'I had the privilege of working with a talented administrative team and dedicated teacher leaders.' He said he looks forward to 'exploring new professional challenges and opportunities.' Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Fresno teachers union criticizes school district's use of AI-generated documents
Tensions in the longstanding feud between Fresno Unified and the teachers union escalated after the district's new superintendent confronted the union's president about its public critiques using a document containing quotes fabricated by artificial intelligence. Fresno Unified Superintendent Misty Her confirmed to ABC30 that the district's chief communications officer, Nikki Henry, used A.I. to compile a document listing examples of criticism from union leaders in news articles and social media posts. Manuel Bonilla, president of the Fresno Teachers Association, said the district's leadership presented him the document, titled 'Instances of Fresno Teachers Association Leadership Targeting Misty Her,' at a May 7 meeting. The meeting came after weeks of feuding between the school district and teachers union that spilled into the public sphere via combative comments on Facebook and in local news media. The union was critical of the school board's lengthy superintendent search process, which it said lacked transparency and public input. The district's budget proposal created another rift between the two parties. The proposal aims cutting a program, Designated Schools, the union wants to preserve but the district says is ineffective. According to ABC30, Her described the document as being created to help mend the situation between the district and teachers union. In its summary, the district brought forth allegations that the FTA framed Her 'as disingenuous, authoritarian, or incompetent.' 'They utilized that document to say that we had personally targeted the superintendent,' Bonilla said. To support its claims, Fresno Unified compiled a list of quotes taken from local publications, including The Fresno Bee, as well as numerous FTA communications. After the meeting, Bonilla said he and his team reviewed the materials and had some doubts, prompting him to request a digital copy. That's when Bonilla said he confirmed the district used artificial intelligence to create fabricated quotes in news articles. The links to the articles included in the report each end with 'source=chatgpt.' Bonilla said he mentioned these observations during a follow-up sit-down between FTA and FUSD leadership last week. Later that week, Her admitted the document was created with A.I. and not vetted. Her told ABC30 she stood by the sentiment behind the report. 'I want to be completely honest with the public about what's happening. My comms person did use A.I. to help generate the document. I didn't check the document,' Her told the news station. 'But I will say that the gist of it was there, the articles were there, the postings were there.' Henry is on leave through June 9, per an automated email response. The school district has not publicly commented whether Henry's leave was in response to the A.I. incident. The incident was first reported by GV Wire, a local news outlet. Bonilla says the incident is indicative of a larger issue. 'This is just the most clear and egregious example of what so many people have called out in this system for years,' Bonilla said. 'How many times has something like this happened to influence the view of untold number of management and board members about us and our teachers?' He also emphasized that teachers wouldn't accept A.I.-generated work and called for district officials to be held accountable. Specifically, Bonilla said the FTA is seeking an independent investigation, as well as for Henry to be fired for 'the magnitude of the allegation and the egregious nature of the decision.' Fresno Unified officials declined requests for comment by the The Bee and said they would no longer speak about the issue. 'Our current focus remains on student outcomes and finishing the final weeks of the school year strong by celebrating our graduates and their accomplishments,' a district spokesperson said Monday in a statement.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- General
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Cedar Hill ISD chooses lone finalist for superintendent
The Brief Dr. Maria Gamell has been named the sole finalist for Cedar Hill ISD Superintendent. Gamell brings 24 years of education experience, most recently as Chief Human Resources Officer for Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD. A 21-day waiting period is required before the board can officially hire her as superintendent. CEDAR HILL, Texas - Cedar Hill ISD has announced their sole finalist for superintendent of schools. Dr. Maria Gamell has been named as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent. The decision was made during Thursday's board meeting following an extensive search and interview process. With 24 years of experience in education, she most recently served as chief human resources officer in Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD in Tarrant County. Throughout her career as a campus principal and district leader, Cedar Hill ISD says she has shown a strong dedication to student achievement, staff growth, and fostering meaningful community partnerships. What they're saying "I am humbled and honored for the opportunity to serve the Cedar Hill community in our united efforts to positively impact the lives of every student in the district," Gamell said. "I understand and believe in the responsibility that the Board of Trustees has entrusted with me, and I will serve on behalf of every student to provide a school experience that is focused on individual student success, supports individual talents and passions, upholds district pride, and cultivates meaningful relationships that make a difference for every ONE. I look forward to working alongside the dedicated educators and staff, families, and students to build on the legacy of Cedar Hill ISD." "We are thrilled to announce Dr. Maria Gamell as the lone finalist for superintendent," said Dr. Denise Roache-Davis, President of the Cedar Hill ISD Board of Trustees. "The Board is confident that she will lead our district with vision, integrity, and a strong commitment to academic excellence." What's next State law requires a 21-day waiting period following the naming of a lone finalist before the appointment can be made official. The Board anticipates finalizing the selection and officially hiring the new superintendent following this required period. The Source Information in this story came from Cedar Hill ISD.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
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Keller school board approves lone finalist for superintendent job
The Keller school board named Cory Wilson as the finalist for the district's open superintendent position during a special meeting June 5. Wilson has served as interim superintendent since Jan. 31, following the resignation of Tracy Johnson, who parted ways with Keller schools over a proposal put forth by board members to split the district in half — using U.S. 377 as the dividing line. Board trustees interviewed Wilson in executive session before revealing their decision. The board voted 5-0 in favor of the recommendation. Trustees Charles Randklev and Chris Coker weren't in attendance. The board posted the superintendent position on May 20. At that time, they voted to only consider internal applicants. Prospective candidates had until May 30 to submit their applications. In a statement to the Star-Telegram, a Keller spokesperson said only one candidate applied. By law, the board must wait 21 calendar days before taking action to officially hire Wilson. 'The Board has been pleased with Dr. Wilson's performance during his time as Interim Superintendent and we are excited for the future of Keller ISD under his leadership,' a Keller spokesperson said in the district's statement. Johnson's resignation earlier this year was seen as an act of protest against the plan to split the district. Many around Keller vocally opposed the proposal, which would have detached schools in the eastern portion of the district — those in Keller, Colleyville, Southlake and Watauga — from the ones on the west side of 377 in Fort Worth. The split was called off on March 14, with former school board president Charles Randklev citing financial hurdles. On May 15, the board officially adopted a resolution quashing the proposal. Despite that, the board faces two lawsuits related to the split. On June 4, Randklev was deposed, reportedly for more than six hours, in a suit brought by homeowners in north Fort Worth's Heritage neighborhood. They allege board trustees violated the Texas Open Meetings Act by discussing the split plan behind closed doors and without all trustees in attendance. Former trustee Micah Young is scheduled to be deposed in the same case on June 11. Young did not seek reelection in May for his board seat.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- General
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Keller ISD announces lone superintendent finalist
The Brief Dr. Cory Wilson has been named the sole finalist for Keller ISD Superintendent, approved by a 5-0 vote. Wilson has 27 years of education experience, with 23 of those years spent within Keller ISD. He has served as the interim superintendent since January 2025. KELLER, Texas - Keller ISD announced their lone finalist to fill the position of superintendent on Thursday night. Keller ISD has announced Dr. Cory Wilson as the finalist on Thursday. Wilson currently serves as the interim superintendent, which he was appointed to in January 2025. They say Wilson has 27 years of experience in education, 23 of which have been spent at Keller ISD. Wilson taught at Parkwood Hill Intermediate School before beginning his administrative career as first assistant principal at Bette Perot Elementary School. He later served as principal for BPES, then as principal for Ridgeview Elementary School. In 2013, he joined central administration, and later served as assistant superintendent of elementary schools (West), an area superintendent, and most recently as assistant superintendent of education services. Thursday night, the Keller ISD Board of Trustees approved Wilson as their lone finalist in a 5-0 vote. The Source Information in this story came from Keller ISD.
