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FOOD EQUITY

New York
August 5, 2019

Council speaker offers broad proposals to combat hunger among NYC children — and their parents

A new report from the speaker’s office outlines policy proposals to combat food insecurity in the city by expanding nutrition programs in schools and other agencies.

building immunity

Colorado
August 5, 2019

‘These outbreaks are a monster to control:’ Amid measles worries, here’s what parents need to know about Colorado’s vaccination rules

There have been a record number of measles cases across the country this year, and health experts fear there could be an outbreak in Colorado. 

undercounted

Colorado
Updated August 5, 2019

More than twice as many Denver students were handcuffed than district originally reported

Nearly half of the students were black.

career and technical education

Colorado
August 2, 2019

Front Range Community College’s new building will expand opportunities for technical job training

A technical training program housed in a state-of-the-art building unveiled Thursday will enable students at Front Range Community College to pursue in-demand specialties

By the numbers

Indiana
August 2, 2019

Indiana schools still struggle to report bullying. Here’s why it’s so hard to capture.

When surveyed by the state, most districts reported that officials struggled over how to report behavior that didn’t clearly fall under the definition of bullying.

Strong leaders

Chicago
August 1, 2019

From murals to museums, how one South Side principal is reimagining summer school

Chicago Public Schools is honing in on how to bolster leaders like Principal Elizabeth Meyers at Randolph Elementary by giving them leadership training and autonomy.

Teacher recruitment

Indiana
Updated August 2, 2019

To recruit teachers, Indianapolis built an Educators’ Village. But was it enough of an incentive?

One year since its first houses went on the market, seven out of 15 homes in the Educators' Village were sold to teachers. Are there enough incentives to attract more?

Parent Engagement

Chicago
July 31, 2019

Scenes from Chicago Public Schools’ first back-to-school bash full of free stuff

More than 700 families celebrated the start of school Tuesday afternoon with free food, games, music, backpacks full of school supplies, and even immunizations.

inclusive education

Colorado
July 30, 2019

This Colorado preschool’s new gym could be a model for serving students with special needs

Bal Swan Children's Center's new gym is on the cusp of a growing trend for more inclusive physical education.

Summer learning

New York
July 26, 2019

NYC families rely on libraries to combat summer learning loss after months of city budget uncertainty

Libraries become especially crucial in the summertime for families who want to keep their children engaged, but lack the resources for traditional camps.

Safety in schools

Chicago
July 25, 2019

Do metal detectors keep schools safe? Chicago school board wades into debate.

On Wednesday, the school board approved $2.4 million to replace safety equipment, even as they discussed whether the hulking metal devices actually keep students safe.

community schools

Chicago
July 25, 2019

Amid tense contract negotiations, Chicago board extends union-backed community schools for a year

Chicago's school board on Wednesday approved a $10 million extension of the union-backed program for an additional year.

turnaround talk

New York
July 24, 2019

NYC ditched its school turnaround program months ago. Principals are still wondering what comes next.

Interviews with principals across the city suggest schools lack precise details about what type of support they will receive, creating uncertainty for the coming school.

no rebuild

Colorado
July 24, 2019

Columbine High School, widely synonymous with tragedy, will not be rebuilt or renamed

After a nearly two-month public survey period, Jefferson County Public Schools has decided against tearing down and rebuilding Columbine High School.

getting to school

Tennessee
July 24, 2019

For up to 3,000 Memphis high school students, this year’s commute could include free city bus rides

Under the plan, the district would pay $100 each for passes entitling students and a parent to unlimited city bus rides for the entire year.