School funding has risen substantially, but teacher salaries have not. One reason: Districts have instead used more resources to hire additional staff.
School board Vice President Monica Hunter denies allegations that she used derogatory language when referring to a Jewish board member.
The drop continues a decade-long enrollment decline in Memphis, according to Chalkbeat analysis.
Students can’t browse YouTube on school-issued devices, though teachers can still share videos for lessons through Google Classroom.
School funding has risen substantially, but teacher salaries have not. One reason: Districts have instead used more resources to hire additional staff.
A Chalkbeat analysis found the percentages of DPSCD students at or above proficiency in math surpassed the combined average scores of suburban and city charter schools in nearly every grade on the M-STEP.
At 17, Bed-Stuy native Aaliyah Duah realized the key to closing the wealth gap was closing the information gap. Now 23, the David Prize winner is bringing relatable financial education to students across NYC.
With a median home price of roughly $550,000 in the state, a new program aims to help public school employees buy their first homes and stay in the communities where they teach.
Philadelphia schools’ safety chief says conflict mediation, trusted adults, and safe corridors will remain core to the district’s violence prevention plan.
Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors won’t have to pass Regents exams to graduate. But students still don’t know exactly what will replace them.
Higher-level algebra may be a trouble spot, data suggest, while most third and fourth graders miss the reading mark.
Weeks ahead of Chicago school board election, mayor opens applications for noncitizen advisory panel
The state law that created Chicago’s elected school board also required the mayor to create a noncitizen advisory board meant to give a stronger voice to immigrant Chicagoans who cannot vote in school board elections.
Immigrant families in Queens face rising anxiety over ICE arrests near schools as deportations peak during the second Trump administration.
School tech faces a backlash. Polling suggests many parents aren’t ready to give up on devices just yet.
Districts struggle to meet the needs of English learners with higher proficiency levels, advocates say. There is still no dedicated funding for students expanding their English language comprehension.
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?
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.