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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.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis proposed eliminating student population averaging for the purposes of funding schools. The idea has been criticized by district leaders.
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.
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.
For years, state lawmakers have debated proposals to give candidates the option of choosing a political affiliation.
Class is back in session! Meet the students bringing you Season 2 of P.S. Weekly.
Linda McMahon said schools must not withhold children’s gender plans from parents. But LGBTQ advocates say trans youth should have some control over that information.
One amendment would create a new, potentially less drastic option for when schools or districts have five years of low ratings.
Advocates say waivers have gotten broader and, in some cases, parents sign away their rights for years. A new bill aims to fix the problem.
NYC schools face a $350 million shortfall in Gov. Hochul’s budget plan. Here’s what to know about the different proposals for the state’s school funding formula.
Some Detroit parents say they end up quitting their jobs because of schedules that make it impossible for them to get their kids to or from school.