2024 Election

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There will be 32 candidates on the ballot in Chicago’s school board elections on Nov. 5. Here’s an updated list.

Supporters say the ballot measure is about protecting parents’ rights. Opponents say it’s about private school vouchers.

What questions do you have for the candidates for the Indianapolis Public Schools board? Tell us and attend a forum to hear from the candidates vying for four open seats.

Conservatives have wanted to shut down the agency for decades. But the latest round of the culture war and the 2024 election have thrust the idea back into the spotlight.

Superintendent says extreme heat and building issues have impacted student health

Five school board candidates were found to not have enough valid signatures to get on the ballot. Two others withdrew in the face of challenges.

Conservatives claiming to represent parents’ rights have largely set the education politics agenda in recent years. With a former teacher on the ticket, Democrats are looking to change the conversation.

Walz’s experience as a teacher and high school football coach was front and center at his first rally with Kamala Harris in Philadelphia.

Before entering politics, Walz spent a decade as a high school history teacher.

Outside pro-voucher groups invested $4.5 million in key races

Newly elected board members will oversee the district at a critical time. We've compiled answers from the 2024 Memphis-Shelby County School board election winners.

The MSCS board is set to get four new members. Stakes are high for students and families with pandemic aid ending, aging buildings, and budget cuts.

Shapiro spoke in favor of private school vouchers but then vetoed a proposal to establish them. He’s also signed public school funding increases and universal school breakfasts into law.

The new Education for All campaign is on high alert for potential violations of undocumented children’s right to a free public education. The coalition has members in Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Tennessee.

Petition challenges are narrowing Chicago's crowded elected school board race. Some candidates wonder if people without political experience will have a voice on the board.

Voucher critics denounce special interest money and negative campaign ads

Five of Chicago’s elected school board candidates are leaving the race after their petitions to get on the Nov. 5th ballot were challenged. Some candidates are still in the process to see if they will make it to the fall election.

The Pennsylvania governor could join the Democratic presidential ticket, yet his embrace of vouchers is out of step with many in his party.

The likely Democratic nominee for president highlighted the Biden administration’s work to forgive teachers’ student loan debt and protect workers’ rights to join unions.

The vice president has championed more funding for high-poverty schools, Head Start, and school desegregation efforts. Those positions will likely face political headwinds if she wins.

Two of the three incumbents on the Detroit school board have opted not to run for reelection.

Deciding what to do with MSCS buildings will be a top priority for the incoming Memphis school board after the Aug. 1 election. Here’s what candidates said about a sweeping new facilities plan.

Early voting has kicked off in Memphis, and five of the nine seats on Memphis-Shelby County Schools board are on the ballot on Aug. 1.

Republicans want to cut funding for 'woke' schools, expand school choice, and end teacher tenure. Project 2025 takes these ideas to another level.