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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.
Community leaders are divided about what type of intervention is needed.
Five years after the pandemic closed schools, some educators remain wistful for before times.
It’s time to stop telling kids to ‘dress up like you’re 100.'
I forgot what was important: getting the kids to learn and understand the material.
I led a school board through COVID. It took a toll on my mental health.
Community leaders are divided about what type of intervention is needed.
The current version of the legislation is a far cry from what bill sponsors envisioned.
One building will become a preschool center. Another will be the new home of an existing middle and high school.
Students who complete one of the state’s new graduation pathways will also be eligible for interviews with large companies.
The council asked for nearly $300 million more for early childhood education, which has emerged as a major sticking point in recent budget negotiations.
There are 11 candidates running for three seats, as teen voters gear up to vote for the first time in the local school board election.
Illinois says the federal government’s plan to rescind $77 million in COVID relief funds will impact programs in 27 school districts statewide.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis proposed eliminating student population averaging for the purposes of funding schools. The idea has been criticized by district leaders.
The Education Department expects to hire between 7,000 and 9,000 new educators.
This year, charter schools are serving about 15% of public school students in Colorado.
Under the bill, school districts would have to start screening students in the 2026-27 school year.
The tentative four-year contract would raise teacher pay, add prep time for elementary school teachers, and increase recess time for students.
Colorado’s $43.9 billion budget increases K-12 and higher education budgets, but falls short of what officials say is needed
The state’s budget proposes funding the state’s universal school meals program for only half a year, but the program could be saved through two ballot measures.
The report recommends several solutions, including that school districts revise their school attendance zones at least every four years.
McMahon said the Education Department won’t honor Biden-era deadline extensions to spend the aid. School officials say they’ve committed the money and should be reimbursed.