Campaigns and elections
There’s an “urgent need for improved clarity, better and consistent complaint handling processes, and transparency” for Community Education Council elections, Brad Lander wrote.
The $975 million bond ask was the largest in the district’s history.
When Americans get the tools to work on real issues in their local communities, they solve problems, and create healthier politics.
The district asked voters to approve two school funding measures.
Many of the measures that were successful did not require a tax increase, according to unofficial election results.
Students said they’re going to “keep their hopes up” but are fearful of what a Trump presidency could mean for their families and peers.
Four seats on the nine-member board were up for grabs.
Amendment 80 proposed to enshrine school choice in the Colorado Constitution.
Los resultados electorales más observados fueron los de la Enmienda 80 para agregar la elección libre de una escuela en la constitución, la cual no obtuvo suficiente apoyo.
Experts expect changes to civil rights enforcement and transgender students to lose new protections.
We’re keeping an eye on school choice ballot measures, local school board races, and the top education officials in three states.
Braun beat Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater. The Associated Press called the governor election soon after the polls closed.
Three school districts hoped voters would approve or renew property tax increases that would fund school bus transportation, teacher pay, and academic programs.
Chicago voters delivered a mixed message in the city’s historic first school board elections. A mix of union-backed candidates, independents, and school choice backers won seats.
Unofficial election results for IPS school board show Thompson, Thomas, and Cosby poised to win.
Marion County voters selected their school district leaders this election. In total, 33 seats on 10 school boards are on ballots.
Teens share their best tips with Chalkbeat and The New York Times for spotting misinformation and staying sharp during a turbulent election season.
Vice presidential candidates, Tim Walz and JD Vance, as portrayed by students, debate the issues at Masterman on the eve of Election Day.
Responses to the Chalkbeat and Headway Election Challenge paint a picture of teenagers navigating a highly charged political moment.
From Socratic seminars to podcasting, Philadelphia students are learning about and asserting their role in the political process.