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It’s not just teachers: How counselor diversity matters for students of color
By Matt Barnum
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Indiana
In a messy breakup, IPS cuts ties with Charter Schools USA — setting off a showdown over the future of takeover schools
By Dylan Peers McCoy
4 mins ago
Newark
With help from NY Times’ 1619 Project, Newark students grapple with legacy of slavery
By Patrick Wall
2 hours ago
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Detroit
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‘I just have to work hard for it.’ As Detroit students settle into their first semester of college, these programs provide needed support
By Lori Higgins
November 15, 2019

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Colorado
Across borders, through detention, and into Colorado classrooms: The journey of solo children
By Yesenia Robles
2 hours ago
New York
At Harlem’s Columbia Secondary School, selective admissions opens old wounds — and ignites calls for change
By Christina Veiga
3 hours ago
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New York
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I made sure New York City’s pre-K classes were filled with play. Then I became a kindergarten teacher and the fun stopped.
By Farah Akbar
November 8, 2019

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New York
More NYC high school graduates are college-bound — and ‘college ready’
By Reema Amin
3 hours ago
Tennessee
Abrupt reversal: Tennessee families won’t be taxed for using voucher money
By Marta W. Aldrich
6 hours ago
Chicago
Controversial plan to turn closed Humboldt school into teacher-focused apartments stalls again
By Heather Cherone
8 hours ago
Tennessee
Hundreds of spots for Memphis charter school students in jeopardy as board considers contract amendments
By Laura Faith Kebede
1 day ago
Chicago
After prolonged labor battle, Chicago school board approves union deals in closed session
By Yana Kunichoff
1 day ago
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2020 cheat sheet: What the Democratic presidential candidates have said about education
By Chalkbeat Staff
Updated 11 hours ago
Chicago
In a move that has families on edge, Chicago is exploring enrollment caps at some popular schools
By Philissa Cramer
1 day ago
Chicago
Chicago school board greenlights strike makeup days, but principals raise concerns
By Cassie Walker Burke
Updated 23 hours ago
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Newark
Latest in How I Teach
Inspired by his own black male teachers, this Newark native returned to his hometown to ‘pay it forward’
By Devna Bose
2 days ago
Newark
Weequahic classrooms transformed into health clinics and labs as part of Newark’s career readiness push
By Devna Bose
1 day ago
Detroit
This veteran educator and advocate will head a $50 million effort to educate Detroit’s youngest students
By Koby Levin
1 day ago
Indiana
Will the Red For Ed teacher rally spur change in Indiana? Here are 5 things to watch.
By Emma Kate Fittes
1 day ago
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