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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.
The Elizabeth school district will file an emergency motion to halt enforcement of the judge’s order, a spokesperson said.
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.
The Elizabeth school district will file an emergency motion to halt enforcement of the judge’s order, a spokesperson said.
‘If we could punish the department without hurting kids, man oh man, would I be on board with that,’ said one lawmaker.
‘Federal financial assistance is a privilege, not a right,’ a Trump education civil rights official warned states.
Local education leaders have underscored their commitment to the LGBTQ+ community, but some say officials must do more.
Educators warned federal funding cuts could disrupt afterschool programs, support for homeless students, and more.
The end of the grant likely makes it harder for Aurora-area residents who hold a green card to find services that help them become a U.S. citizen.
Birdie’s Book Nest is geared toward providing books to children who don’t have access to them.
New York City is aiming to have a ‘family connector’ in each of the city’s 1,600 public schools, helping parents access city resources such as housing and food support.
What’s the state of ethnic studies in New York City schools? And how does recent political opposition from the Trump administration threaten its expansion?
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.