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Chicago
Here’s why we’re helping launch Civic Exchange, an open government effort in Chicago.
By Cassie Walker Burke
September 17, 2019
Newark
‘We’re present’: Newark dads bring their children to school, discuss how to nurture their success
By Devna Bose
September 17, 2019
Tennessee
From school vouchers to school turnaround, here are the stories we’re focusing on this year
By Jacinthia Jones
September 16, 2019

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Chicago
Feds to supervise Chicago’s efforts to protect students from sexual abuse
By Yana Kunichoff
September 12, 2019
Chicago
Advice for new teachers: ‘Take care of your hearts — and theirs’
By Cassie Walker Burke
September 12, 2019
Colorado
In record year for measles, 24,000 Colorado students are back in school with exemptions from shots
By Ann Schimke
September 11, 2019
Chicago
Chicago schools chief asks Congress for more federal help to address childhood trauma
By Adeshina Emmanuel
September 11, 2019
Chicago
Chicago’s school councils were granted authority over school police. All voted to keep them.
By Yana Kunichoff
September 11, 2019
Chicago
In area beset by violence and deportations, Chicago opens a mental health clinic for infants and toddlers
By Cassie Walker Burke
September 10, 2019
Tennessee
Two closed Memphis schools could get new life pending board approval
By Caroline Bauman
September 10, 2019
Chicago
Here are some school stories we’ll be watching this year in Chicago — and how you can help
By Cassie Walker Burke
September 10, 2019
Colorado
Principal, dean deliver teacher’s baby — at school
By Erica Meltzer
September 6, 2019
Detroit
A look at how we plan to cover education in Detroit this school year — and how you can help
By Lori Higgins
September 6, 2019
Chicago
On wishlists for the new school year in Chicago: Better grades, better lunches, safe schools
By Cassie Walker Burke, Adeshina Emmanuel, Yana Kunichoff, Catherine Henderson
September 3, 2019
Newark
‘I’m looking forward to a better education’: Newark parents and students share their hopes as they head back to school
By Devna Bose
September 2, 2019