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Being a sleepy Black student is not a crime
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Being a sleepy Black student is not a crime

There will be 32 candidates on the ballot in Chicago’s school board elections on Nov. 5. Here’s an updated list.

Michilla 'Kyla' Blaise's withdrawal as a candidate leaves only Aaron 'Jitu' Brown on the ballot to represent District 5, which includes 105 schools and sprawls from the West Loop to Austin.

Participation in Indiana’s Education Scholarship Accounts and Career Scholarship Accounts has grown dramatically after lawmakers expanded student eligibility and allowed uses for funding.

As more migrants arrived, Durango added a summer program to help new arrivals develop English skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

Para practicar inglés y aumentar su confianza y sentido de pertenencia, esta maestra en Durango les preguntó a estudiantes lo que significa estar en casa.

Newark Public Schools officials had planned to have the cameras installed by Aug. 31 before the start of the new school year. But challenges in connecting the required cabling through school buildings are delaying the project, sources say.

All NYC elementary schools must use one of three reading programs starting this fall. Here’s a parent-friendly breakdown of the similarities and differences between them.

The new public comment limits would restrict the topics speakers could talk about to those on the board’s meeting agenda.

Wednesday’s device seizures were the latest move in a swirl of law enforcement inquiries surrounding Mayor Eric Adams, his administration, and his campaign.

ardona took questions from Cass Technical High School students on Thursday as part of his national back-to-school bus tour.

Schools are adding staff, offering new training, or emphasizing social and emotional skills. But educators say they need more help.

P.S. 482 Albee Square Montessori Public School in Downtown Brooklyn is one of nine new public schools opening this fall.

Edison School of the Arts terminated Nathan Tuttle last year after allegations that he had said a racial slur to a student. He later filed a wrongful termination suit.

The public often seeks out information about school performance, but many states don't provide it in a clear and easy-to-access way, a new report says.

The first major test of New York City’s compliance comes in September 2025, when the law requires that 60% of classrooms across the city fall below the caps.

Maud Maron was removed from her post for allegedly violating city regulations governing the conduct of parent leaders. A judge is now calling those regulations into question.

Some basic guidelines for those early parent-teacher meetings are to bring a pen and paper, exchange reliable contact information, and give everyone some grace.

The current policy was adopted by city agencies in March — eliminating a five-day quarantine requirement and instructing individuals to remain at home until their symptoms improve.

This year, Newark’s nearly 40,000 students were expected to arrive at school by 8:15 a.m. Students felt a mix of excitement and nervousness as they embarked on a new year.

From school enrollment shifts to a possible cell phone ban, these are some of the key issues we’re watching in New York City schools this year.

Removing Martinez at the start of a new school year would be destabilizing, the principals said. Their union didn’t back the letter.

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    Removing Martinez at the start of a new school year would be destabilizing, the principals said. Their union didn’t back the letter.

    New Colorado Education Association President Kevin Vick shares how he will approach the job as he replaces Amie Baca-Oehlert.

    U.S. officials say the MDE misled districts about what they were entitled to provide for students with disabilities during COVID closures.

    Days above 90 degrees on the heat index are expected to quadruple over the next two decades, meaning more closures for Detroit public schools

    The superintendent is expected to make school closure recommendations on Nov. 7 and the school board is set to vote on them Nov. 21.

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools violated Title IX by not adequately responding to complaints of sexual harassment and assault of students over a three-year period, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights announced.

    The updated application process grew out of a board resolution affirming its desire to collaborate with schools of all kinds, including charters.

    The rise in student reports of bullying comes as city schools confront a swirl of social challenges including the lingering effects of the pandemic, cyberbullying, and global tumult.

    The school board voted 7-0 on Thursday to approve the Innovation agreement with Believe Circle City High School.

    More than 40,000 students are expected to return to classrooms next week and, under a new schedule this year, can expect a longer school day.

    The declining scores are likely due at least in part to changes to the test, an official said.

    With some reluctance, Colorado lawmakers reached a deal to cut revenue in order to stave off two ballot measures that could drastically cut K-12 aid.

    Jahsani Peters, a rising senior at Forest Hills High School, has spent the past two years helping reduce local community violence in Queens.

    Encuentra los resultados de tu escuela o distrito en nuestra gráfica interactiva.

    Look up your school or district’s results in our searchable table.

    Supporters say the ballot measure is about protecting parents’ rights. Opponents say it’s about private school vouchers.