A quarter of a century after Sept. 11, NYC teachers often face a unique challenge: conveying the gravity of a day many students never experienced firsthand. Three teachers share how they handle the anniversary as a new school year starts.
Board Vice President Monica Hunter has been accused of allegedly using antisemitic language and member DJ Torres has been accused of missing multiple meetings, among other allegations.
Cornett was removed from the ballot in August after not meeting requirements to run as a Democrat. Now, she’s back on the ballot but without a political affiliation.
The Colorado Department of Education and district officials surprised finalists in their classrooms as part of the annual Colorado Teacher of the Year program.
Superintendent Aleesia Johnson said the district will switch to PowerSchool for families’ application, enrollment, and registration needs.
10 school districts in the county have school board seats up for election. Read our voter guides for candidates’ responses to our surveys in partnership with WFYI and Mirror Indy.
Tennessee is receiving a landmark legal settlement over alleged social media addiction harming kids. Who gets to decide where the money goes, and how quickly will it get to Tennessee kids?
Three seats are on the ballot for the Perry Township school board this November. Here’s what the candidates say about academics, finances, and the district’s future.
Familiar faces are up for election on the Wayne Township school board. All four candidates in the west side district are incumbents.
The three candidates will run unopposed to keep their at-large seats, meaning voters across Beech Grove can vote for all three candidates.
Three incumbents and one challenger are running for three at-large seats on the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township school board.
Seven candidates are running for three seats on the school board for Franklin Township, where enrollment has grown nearly 50% in the past 20 years.
8 candidates are running for 3 seats on the school board for the Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township.
The school board candidates are both newcomers. Here’s what they said about the most pressing issues and challenges facing Washington Township schools.
The candidates are running for three seats in a packed school board election.
4 candidates are running for 2 seats on the school board for the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township.
Board member Anusha Thotakura introduced a resolution directing the district to study access to early childhood programs, particularly for students with disabilities.
The funding will allow GOAL Line Detroit to serve around 1,000 more students. The nonprofit also provides transportation from city schools to the programs.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is betting big on the program, which he hopes to expand to 12,000 seats next year and citywide by the end of his first term.
School leaders are worried about the impact a proposed data center may have on its students. And it may pose another challenge at an already difficult time: a decline in enrollment.
As NYC students head back to school with a new AI moratorium and suggested screen time limits, relieved parents are using the rules to set boundaries at home.
The pandemic-era strategy had unusually broad support, and schools had unprecedented federal aid available. But staffing problems, missed sessions, and diluted programs limited its effect.
WTC Health Program will launch a group in 2027 to study people who were 21 and under on 9/11.
The majority of the IPS board seats are on the ballot in the Nov. 3 election. Read what candidates said about academics, working with IPEC, and looming financial decisions.
The board discussed several alleged policy violations Wednesday, including that Monica Hunter allegedly used antisemitic language and DJ Torres missed meetings. Hunter and Torres have said the claims are baseless and exaggerated.
These Colorado officials will decide how to rein in homeschool enrichment paid for with public funds
The new rules will be finalized by the end of December and will take effect for the 2027-28 school year.
How a time capsule and watching lawmakers in action help students celebrate America’s 250th birthday
The events’ organizers hope the Philadelphia festivities will help students understand democracy.
A quarter of a century after Sept. 11, NYC teachers often face a unique challenge: conveying the gravity of a day many students never experienced firsthand. Three teachers share how they handle the anniversary as a new school year starts.
Free 2-K and new AI restrictions are taking effect, but much of the mayor’s K-12 agenda remains unclear. Here are five issues to watch.
Superintendent Roderick Richmond blamed rising repair and replacement costs for ending a yearslong policy that gave each student their own personal laptop.
School-level data can be a powerful tool for preventing and fighting outbreaks. Some states make it hard to find.
Board President Xóchitl Gaytán accused Monica Hunter of using antisemitic language and DJ Torres of missing meetings, among other allegations. Hunter and Torres said the accusations are baseless and exaggerated.
The Commerce City Promise program connects residents with tuition-free training. It might predict demand for new Workforce Pell programs.
Federal data shows a steep post-pandemic increase in credit recovery enrollment as schools push students to graduate, but critics worry online courses compromise learning.
Five four-year seats are open on the Detroit school board in the Nov. 3 election.
Many NYC students found their OMNY cards stopped working on Aug. 31, conflicting with official guidance that the cards last 365 days a year. The sudden coverage gap left families facing unexpected transit costs.
As Newark students return to classrooms, district leaders are focused on getting kids to school on time, limiting cellphone distractions, and improving literacy and achievement.
Erica Phillips, a nonprofit leader with a history of supporting family childcare providers, will take over the Education Department’s Division of Early Childhood Education at a critical juncture.
American 15-year-olds now score well above average in science and reading on the PISA, but not because they’re making learning gains.
Schools are shifting away from full novels to excerpts to prep students for state exams and accommodate lower stamina for reading.
The group offered conventional field trips to parks and museums, but also trips to skydiving centers, pickleball complexes, and water parks like Great Wolf Lodge.
Results on the Michigan Student Test of Educational Performance were released Friday.
Researchers say DPSCD’s long-term improvement over the years across all grades and subjects suggests systemic changes are paying off. However, the district’s proficiency rates remain behind statewide averages.