But Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova said “too many students are still attending schools that are struggling to meet their needs.”

John F. Kennedy High, Oakland Elementary, Rocky Mountain Prep Noel, and Academy 360 earned or maintained higher preliminary state ratings this year.

Philadelphia students will begin applying to selective schools nearly a month later than planned because official state test scores remain delayed.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced $43 million in funding and other reforms to resolve chronic city payment delays to early childhood education providers. The backlog threatens the rollout of his signature 2-K program.

Teachers say they are rethinking lesson plans and routines after immigration arrests and deportation orders rose over the summer in the state.

The July analysis of Colorado’s five-year-old law doesn’t provide evidence about how the policy has helped students as some universities nationwide have pushed back against it.

City officials urged the board to approve the $1.65 million deal that supports “mission critical” HR and enrollment systems. Opposition to Oracle and concerns about AI helped sink it.

IPS will make millions in cuts even if voters approve the ballot item. That’s led to criticism from some in the education community.

The school board president also said she wants the district to invest more in girls’ sports.

District leaders say the new rate is the best in district history.

Students still have multiple opportunities to complete an assignment before they would receive a zero on an assignment.

A new DPSCD policy requires parent meetings when students have three or more unexcused early releases from school. After six, parents will be asked to sign an attendance contract.

The ruling represents a loss for four school districts, three charter schools, and a public education cooperative.

District officials said they have done a lot to preserve arts education and increase academic rigor at the former contract school. But supporters on the school board said they want to see more.

The incumbent school board member cited “special interests prepared to spend millions of dollars” as a reason for bowing out.

Families are increasingly choosing online public schools, even as research has raised concerns about their academic results.

The scholarship program, which rolls out next year, has raised questions of equitable access for all students and its implications on public school funding.

Mamdani’s administration said the city was paying for far more internet coverage than necessary, and could secure internet service for students who need it at a much lower cost.

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Families are wondering what they’ll do if programs don’t open, said the head of a bilingual outdoor education program for homeschoolers.

With classes starting Sept. 10, school leaders say they’re unable to renew online gradebooks, family communication tools, and other routine software.

“We need the classroom teaching to change in Philadelphia,” Superintendent Tony Watlington said.

Researchers found that simply giving students access to a capable AI tutor did little to ensure they used it for learning. More structured use of the technology showed greater promise.

The poll, conducted in May and June, is a window into the state of Michigan’s educator workforce.

State and federal grants aren’t keeping up with the costs of the special education pre-K classrooms Tennessee districts are required to fund.

Brian Metcalf admitted to working with 2 other defendants to submit false invoices to Tindley Accelerated Schools.

This year’s goals include plans to boost enrollment in AP Seminar, provide more public speaking opportunities for students, and serve as a model for other school districts.

The U.S. education secretary sent an Aug. 3 letter to universities asking for public answers to questions about free speech, response to protests, research, and admissions.

18 schools will remain closed for a second day. The district canceled classes Monday after a Saturday storm caused widespread power outages, including at 40 schools.

Marrero, who recently met behind closed doors with the school board to discuss tensions between them, revealed his favorite DPS school and spent time with Mayor Mike Johnston.

While most major U.S. school districts are already back in session, New York City students don’t return until Sept. 10. The late start leaves working parents struggling to cover weeks of costly childcare gaps.

Michigan students began school Monday with new cell phone restrictions as one of the big new rules.

One family is looking forward to a new year of learning. But one mom, Jaciel Cathey, says the unpredictability of the district’s budget is impacting how long she’ll keep her son in CPS.

District officials say their focus this school year is on improving academics.

Jeffco Public Schools is asking voters to consider $133 million in tax increases as the district faces a looming budget shortfall.

The Marion County Election Board removed her from the ballot earlier this month. Cornett is challenging that decision in court and also filed as a write-in candidate.

There are also new rules about student fitness tests and literacy training for teachers.

Philadelphia’s schools will kick off what could be a tumultuous year on Monday, Aug. 24.

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The comparison comes as Superintendent Alex Marrero’s future with Denver Public Schools has been questioned. He says he’s committed to Denver and is developing a new strategic plan for 2030.

Officials hope the new setup will prevent fights, but students in New York City have criticized a similar system due to privacy concerns.