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Getting ready for back to school season? As schools reopen for the academic year, we hope these stories, resources, and essays help students, teachers, and parents have a smoother transition.
Diplomas are key to financial success, but parts of Kensington have historically experienced barriers to graduation. Efforts are underway to support the next generation of students.
Gender and sexuality alliances once led the charge for queer student activism. Student reporter Mher Melikyan says it’s time for GSAs to rebrand and reclaim that power.
Credit-recovery programs give students the chance to earn credits they need for the next grade or graduation. But do these second chances to pass give the system permission to fail?
New York City schools are increasingly adopting restorative justice practices, but are students bought into the new approach? A student journalist investigates.
Websder Corneille uses own journey as a Haitian immigrant to build connections with students and their caregivers. His job goes beyond serving students and the school to serving the community
Diplomas are key to financial success, but parts of Kensington have historically experienced barriers to graduation. Efforts are underway to support the next generation of students.
Pre-K teachers at community-based programs earn less than their public school counterparts. Before NYC expands child care, these educators want Mamdani to fix their wage gap.
In his final year in office, Gov. Bill Lee is pushing for an aggressive expansion of the state’s new voucher program. Teacher pay bumps are also on the horizon.
It’s not clear if Riverstone is still providing instruction to students.
Key themes this year have included students’ technology use.
The bill gives a mayor-appointed board oversight of key aspects of Indianapolis district and charter schools.
The proposal aims to chip away at more of the $2.1 billion infrastructure needs the district identified in a 2018 analysis.
Democratic backers of the proposal, which the Senate needs to approve on a final reading, say it would help ease the process for educators seeking extreme-risk protection orders.
The school board approved a $600,000 contract to provide the officers with protective equipment and other gear despite concerns from students and experts.
More than 1,000 Denver teachers called out of work Friday, with some joining students to march around the Colorado Capitol on a day of nationwide protests.
As immigration enforcement hits close to home in their communities, Cass Tech students demand change.
The state’s education commissioner approved the renewal of five charter schools in Newark and two enrollment expansions. One expansion was denied after the city’s public school district raised objections.
Although a group of lawmakers say they’re committed to keeping funding promises, district officials worry that the state’s $850 million budget shortfall will force a shift.
New York City received 50,000 applications for its free preschool programs in just two weeks as Mayor Mamdani focuses on outreach. Families have until Feb. 27 to apply.
After a week of school closures, many Tennessee districts are running low on snow days. What happens next?
School leaders will host a virtual and in-person meeting for each school they propose closing.