With President Trump calling for the return of the test, these teachers told us what should be on it and whether it’s even a good idea.
Advocates say the change will allow community groups to expand their youth violence prevention programs in Detroit schools.
‘The beauty of this rebuild is that it provides equity,’ said Jen Koeppe, the director of construction management and support for Aurora Public Schools.
Most contaminated water sources are kitchen and concession stand sinks. But some sources have over 10 times the legal lead limit.
Principals are receiving a 4% cost-of-living increase for this past school year under the new contract.
With President Trump calling for the return of the test, these teachers told us what should be on it and whether it’s even a good idea.
The Metropolitan Transit Authority banned alcohol advertising in 2018, amid concerns about underage drinking. Extensive research shows that alcohol ads drive consumption, particularly for young people.
Most of the events are handing out a limited amount of free school supplies on a first-come, first-served basis.
New York City schools are receiving about $16 million in one-time funding to implement the statewide cellphone ban. Some schools are getting more than $100,000 for device storage solutions.
Community groups in Philly are holding free back-to-school events. Here’s a list of the giveaways happening this month.
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As schools increasingly prioritize workforce development, music education programs are emphasizing how they provide students with versatile career skills. Could funding cuts jeopardize this work?
1 in 3 counties in Indiana don’t have voucher-accepting private schools, and rural students tend to use vouchers less often.
County commissioners dropped their original plan to put all Memphis school board seats on the ballot in 2026. But opponents say delaying changes to 2030 doesn’t solve constitutional problems.
The school board will consider extending Superintendent Roger León's contract to 2030 at its Aug. 21 meeting, according to a letter sent to Essex County Superintendent Joseph Zarra.
Mary Sheffield walked away with nearly 51% of the vote in Tuesday’s primary.
When asked to generate behavior intervention plans, AI teacher assistants recommended more punitive approaches for students with Black-coded names, a new study from Common Sense Media found.
Chalkbeat spoke to budget watchdogs, municipal finance experts, district officials, school board members, the teachers union, community groups, and civic organizations about possible solutions for Chicago Public Schools’ budget crunch.
Of the 51 steps outlined in the 2023 court order, education officials have only implemented 21 of them.
Rep. G.A. Hardaway has constitutional concerns about a Shelby County Commission proposal that would cut short the terms of some school board members under a new state law.
The district settled with ex-school board member Dawn Haynes and her daughter, Chalkbeat has learned, but continues to keep details of the agreement and reasons for Haynes’ departure quiet.
The new program, which was created by a 2023 state law, combines college classes with on-the-job training.
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The new program, which was created by a 2023 state law, combines college classes with on-the-job training.
Due to a drop in local tax revenue and a bump in English learner enrollment, Chicago Public Schools will receive an additional $76 million from the state. Earlier this year, district officials anticipated a $25 million increase from the state.
CPS will cut seven private custodial contracts, resulting in the loss of 480 full-time custodian jobs. The move is estimated to save $40 million.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, as well as CPS and Chicago Teachers Union officials, hailed the initiative’s expansion even as they acknowledged the fiscal pressures that could endanger it.
The board of canvassers members were unable to find a middle ground on language detailing in part how the amendment would impact small business owners.
A scheme that gave young people earning minimum wage cash for their government-issued debit cards extracted $17 million in repeat withdrawals still under investigation by the NYPD.
As a state-mandated group considers how transportation can evolve to better serve students, some schools are trying out new ideas.
When we take students’ feedback seriously, we get more than just better design. We get better schools.
Detroit’s public schools are split between the Detroit Public Schools Community District and dozens of charter schools
Candidates also discussed the need to give Detroit students access to jobs, internships, and career education.
As Memphis-Shelby County leadership faces potential shakeups, principals will start working with training coaches. And students will take district-wide tests three times this year to help provide more targeted support.
State-funded initiatives are working to strengthen child care teachers’ knowledge and confidence in working with young children with disabilities and developmental delays.
The public education advocates aim to support "center-left" candidates and back public school choice policy. But they may face an uphill battle in states like Tennessee, where an entrenched Republican supermajority wields a recent voucher program victory.
The report from the Common Sense Institute includes a county-by-county analysis.
The Rev. Steven Bland Jr. wants to use his community connections and experience in advocacy in his new role on the board.
Academics were newly challenging. So, too, was finding others who walked a similar path.
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Education Department officials released the admissions statistics shortly after Chalkbeat published a story about the delays.
MSCS board members voted not to pay for tutors from local nonprofit Literacy Mid-South in this year’s budget. They haven’t responded to a cheaper proposal from the CEO over a month ago.
Luis’ family filed a notice that they will appeal the ruling.