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2024 Election
The latest education news from 2024 national and local elections in the U.S.
If Trump wins a second term and enacts his immigration policies, what happened during past workplace immigration raids could become more common, affecting students and their schools.
If Trump wins a second term and enacts his immigration policies, what happened during past workplace immigration raids could become more common, affecting students and their schools.
The race for four seats on the IPS school board could significantly reshape the board’s makeup, with more candidates who are critical of charter schools.
Chalkbeat and The New York Times heard from hundreds of young, first-time voters on the issues most driving their choice for president. Here’s what we learned.
Teen respondents to the Headway Election Challenge with Chalkbeat said being represented in politics goes beyond identity — it’s rooted in the issues that affect their lives.
The Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency will distribute revenue to local districts through the millage.
High rates of chronic absenteeism continue to impede efforts to improve academic achievement
Los votantes de Colorado pueden enviar su boleta por correo, depositarla en un buzón de entrega, o votar en persona.
Most teens who responded to the Chalkbeat and Headway Election Challenge thought a vote could make a difference, but they don’t trust the political system to address issues that matter to them.
Proposal S is a millage that would provide additional revenue to pay off longstanding debt.
Voters in Kokomo, Twin Lakes, and Lake Station will decide if their school districts will get property tax support for things like buses, after-school clubs, and teacher pay.
Here’s what it would do, who’s for it, and who’s against it.
Chalkbeat and Headway received more than 500 questions from teens about this year’s presidential election. Here are their most frequently asked questions — and our answers.
Since September, Chalkbeat and the Headway team have been asking teenagers across the country for their thoughts on the election. Here’s what we’ve heard so far.
Eight candidates are running for two seats on the at-large board. We asked them for their top priorities.
All 8 candidates for Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners attended the forum co-hosted by WFYI and Chalkbeat Indiana.
A 2022 state law allowed counties and local marketing districts to use lodging tax dollars for child care and housing — if voters approve.
There are three candidates in Indiana's election for governor: Mike Braun, Jennifer McCormick, and Donald Rainwater.
The former president presided over the development of the COVID-19 vaccine — and a landmark shift in how Republicans view vaccines.
Aurora has the largest request on the ballot in the November election: a $1 billion bond that would pay for three new schools.
Do you plan to vote in your local school board race? This is why your vote matters more than you think.
Government can feel far away and abstract. Kimberly Huffman helps her students use their voice and understand the Electoral College.
During the VP debate, Vance spoke in favor of hardening schools and more law enforcement, while Walz said more red flag laws and background checks would make students safer.
Here’s everything you need to know about the school board elections across Indianapolis from the most crowded ballots to the districts where every candidate seeking a seat will win.
There is 1 contested election and 4 candidates vying for 3 seats on the board in this Marion County district.
There are 4 candidates for 3 seats up for election on the board for the district in west Marion County.
Three candidates are facing no competition for seats on the Washington Township school board.
There are 5 candidates for 4 seats up for election on the board for the district in eastern Marion County.
There are 5 candidates for 4 seats up for election on the board for the district in northern Marion County.
There are just 3 candidates for 4 seats up for election on the board for the district in South Marion County.
There are just 2 candidates for 2 seats up for election on the school board in Marion County.
Two current school board members are unopposed for their seats this election.