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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.
Criteria include a child’s overall health and development, plus their attitude toward learning. But debate continues about whether children need to be ready for school or schools need to be ready for children.
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
Criteria include a child’s overall health and development, plus their attitude toward learning. But debate continues about whether children need to be ready for school or schools need to be ready for children.
Cities and states are funding preschool programs to give more students a good start on their education.
The district used up all of its built-in snow days as of Wednesday. Thursday’s closure means MSCS students could lose scheduled break time or face an extended school year.
New Jersey’s incoming education leader has experience leading literacy initiatives in Texas and is expected to bring her expertise to the state's literacy efforts, among other areas.
Tara Becker-Utess, an administrator at Mason High School, wants more students to take college prep classes.
Bronx teacher Carolina Castro-Skehan brings green infrastructure to life for her students and also helps shape science standards through her work on Regents exams.
Philadelphia district officials say they’ve learned lessons from the last round of school closures. Some people aren’t so sure.
Philadelphia district leaders said they wanted more equitable admissions policies for magnet schools like Masterman. An appeals court found that approach may be discriminatory.
Democrats opposed to the bill argued prominent displays of religious texts would violate the U.S. Constitution and expose schools to lawsuits.
Gov. Shapiro is also seeking $158 million for career and technical education programs, $420 million for pre-K programs, and $35 million for student teacher stipends.
ICE may not be conducting large-scale raids inside schools. But agents are getting close to schools, leaving a mark on students across the country.
Tennessee Republicans have been pushing for an MSCS takeover since July. Community advocates say they’ve been working behind the scenes to protect local control.
A federal judge rejected a lawsuit claiming NYC school suspensions violate students’ constitutional rights.
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.