Emma Humphries of iCivics says students can learn about American history, the role of the presidency, and the persistence of democracy, even in a divided nation.
Many students are already studying for the fall 2025 SHSAT, but digital practice tests won’t be available on the Education Department’s website until the end of March, officials said.
In the second week of the legislative session, lawmakers revealed key details of their property tax proposal and discussed raising pay for teachers.
Nearly a quarter of students in grades 3-8 were proficient on the most recent district assessments.
Debilitating pain turned me into a student I didn’t recognize. Here’s how I got back on track.
The preliminary budget preserves funding for Summer Rising, but does not replace more than $100 million in expiring money for 3-K.
The legislation applies to IPS and four other districts in which less than 50% of students within their borders attend schools operated by the districts.
The Detroit school board on Tuesday elected Corletta Vaughn as its new president. She says the board is looking to improve virtual meetings.
TDF, the nonprofit that offers steep discounts to live performances, is offering a free membership as a “graduation gift” to all New York City public school seniors.
The $70 million will provide a one-time infusion of funding for the district that could be used for a number of efforts, including facilities and mental health support.
In his first budget as governor, Braun proposed sales tax holidays for back-to-school and youth sports supplies.
Conservative states such as Tennessee and Mississippi once boasted high childhood vaccination rates. Now exemptions are on the rise amid growing skepticism and political polarization.
The mayor’s Office of Education Innovation has expressed significant concerns about the school’s financial standing.
A special election for a millage proposal would cost the Detroit school district $1 million, officials said.
The union filed a grievance with the school district over potential paycheck errors for members. It is also asking the newly-seated school board to use its power to help settle protracted contract talks.
The legislation would provide 20 days of paid parental leave for teachers under certain conditions and raise their minimum pay to $45,000. The latter proposal would cost around $14 million.
The Detroit school district is hoping its new incentive program will motivate students to attend school daily and improve its 66% chronic absenteeism rate.
Emma Humphries of iCivics says students can learn about American history, the role of the presidency, and the persistence of democracy, even in a divided nation.
State Superintendent Tony Sanders’ budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 includes $350 million for K-12 schools and $75 million for early childhood education. His overall ask would increase the state’s education budget by $497 million to $11.4 billion.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is yet to appoint the board’s final, 21st member.
Disaster relief and preparations for Trump immigration policy will also be on the agenda.
Among 15 metro area districts, seven saw an increase over last year’s count. Look up your district.
Many schools used federal COVID aid on longstanding, costly needs like new curriculum materials and buildings, a federal report says.
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Many schools used federal COVID aid on longstanding, costly needs like new curriculum materials and buildings, a federal report says.
Devastating fires in Los Angeles have damaged at least a dozen schools. Students and staff alike have lost everything. But schools are more than buildings.
A proposal to save her job sparks new allegations, and a sharp exchange between board members.
Dozens of school-related bills are filed as the legislature convenes
In his seventh State of the State address, Gov. Phil Murphy called for a ban on cellphones in classrooms, citing the negative mental health and learning effects that stem from excessive smartphone and social media use.
The CTU says dipping in the district’s reserves and other steps could help cover contract costs, but CPS says its options are limited.
A new 21-member school board will govern Chicago Public Schools starting Jan. 15. Though 11 people will still be appointed by the mayor, the change marks the beginning of the end of mayoral control.
Making moves: Official overseeing NYC’s reading overhaul steps down to run Brooklyn literacy academy
A top Education Department official who oversees Mayor Eric Adams’ sweeping literacy overhaul is stepping down to run a Brooklyn school focused on students with reading challenges.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District is moving ahead to potentially hold a millage election but is hoping a judge will rule the district can use operating revenue for non-operating debt.
Gov. Kathy Hochul will move to limit cellphone use in New York schools this year, she said during her annual State of the State address in Albany.
The Pennsylvania legislature gave the state’s poorest schools an extra $500 million last year. Now lawmakers are debating what comes next.
Districts serving the most vulnerable students struggle to retain high-quality educators.
The situation raises concerns that technical snafus could prevent scores of high school applications from being considered.
The Colorado Education Association released its annual report and legislative priorities. The union says it will fight any attempts to withhold money from schools.
A leaked draft report reviewed an anti-Black culture at the Newark School of Global Studies and detailed patterns of racism, limited responses from school leaders, and a need for professional development to promote a more inclusive culture.
A leaked draft of the report on the dynamics at the Newark School of Global Studies found students and teachers were subjected to “acts of anti-Blackness and anti-Black racism” and school practices failed to address the problems.
A nascent but growing body of research shows that a large proportion of adolescents and young adults, in the United States and abroad, feel anxious and worried about the impact of an unstable climate in their lives today and in the future.
The latest bill generates many of the same concerns that helped sink his 2024 proposal.
Research on attendance incentives is mixed, and some experts worry that such efforts don’t address the family circumstances that lead many students to miss school.
Post-COVID, fostering new friendships seemed like an impossible task.