If Trump wins a second term and enacts his immigration policies, what happened during past workplace immigration raids could become more common, affecting students and their schools.
Illinois 3-8th grade students saw gains in reading and math scores in 2024, but SAT scores declined according to the state’s 2024 report card.
Indianapolis teachers are using the 2024 election to teach students the importance of civic engagement.
Philadelphia Academies now puts students on both career and college tracks and has moved away from its self-contained model.
The expansion and popularity of dual-enrollment opportunities have led to new scrutiny.
Si Trump gana un segundo mandato y pone en marcha sus políticas migratorias, lo que ocurrió durante las redadas laborales en el pasado podría volverse más común y afectar a los niños y sus escuelas.
As voters cast their ballots for members of Chicago’s first elected school board, Chalkbeat hosted live Q&A forums with the candidates so you can stay informed and get to know each candidate.
The initiative, from My Brothers Keeper and Rutgers Newark, aims to prepare educators to help advance post-pandemic recovery.
Chicago Public Schools raised pay and added staff with the help of federal COVID aid. The loss of that money is fueling leadership turmoil.
Retired teacher and State Board of Education candidate Sherri Wright appointed to fill board vacancy
Wright will fill the seat vacated by former State Board member Stephen Varela until an elected successor is sworn in.
Melissa Aviles-Ramos wants to ensure no parent has to make the impossible choices her mother did.
The I-SEAL program helps current educators earn their special education certification for free while remaining in the classroom.
A City Councilmember said without the funding, nonprofits serving children without stable housing were preparing to close.
If Trump wins a second term and enacts his immigration policies, what happened during past workplace immigration raids could become more common, affecting students and their schools.
Marrero earned the bonus for meeting 85% of his goals.
Schools with many more seats than students that are located in regions of the city with declining enrollment will be considered, officials said.
The Back to Our Future program set out to reengage Chicago teens who had not attended school for more than a year but ran into hurdles.
The Education Department tried to close P.S. 25 six years ago. Will they succeed this time?
The bill has raised questions for some about safety and whether districts should have the freedom to make their own policies.
The tutoring program comes with some strict rules for students, who must attend every session in order to receive the money.
Almost every American school conducts lockdown drills. A new presidential executive order is designed to help educators and law enforcement improve them.
Differences in scores between student groups in Illinois tend to grow larger between kindergarten and third grade, the report found.
Whereas previous superintendents bet big on school autonomy, Superintendent Alex Marrero believes struggling schools need district help.
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Whereas previous superintendents bet big on school autonomy, Superintendent Alex Marrero believes struggling schools need district help.
New York City, like other districts across the country, is grappling with a yearslong enrollment decline and a growing number of tiny schools.
The race for four seats on the IPS school board could significantly reshape the board’s makeup, with more candidates who are critical of charter schools.
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Students at the Excel Center have a chance to earn their high school diploma and get support to get them through.
Keystone Opportunity Zones are supposed to help commercial developers while providing career opportunities for kids. There’s a dispute over whether that bargain is actually fair.
The seven new members appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson did not take action Thursday to remove CEO Pedro Martinez.
Washington Heights, an area that has recently welcomed more migrant students, is losing after-school seats in a state funding overhaul.
Teen respondents to the Headway Election Challenge with Chalkbeat said being represented in politics goes beyond identity — it’s rooted in the issues that affect their lives.
“It’s a sign that things are moving in the right direction,” said outgoing state Sen. Rachel Zenzinger.
The federal Education Department hopes to fix issues with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by widespread nationwide testing.
Dozens of cultural arts organizations flocked to Lincoln Center for an event held by Council member Gale Brewer, connecting local schools to arts education programs.
The change would help families of pre-K students who live outside a school’s boundary or attend one of 15 magnet schools.
The Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency will distribute revenue to local districts through the millage.
Teacher attrition in Philadelphia is highest for new teachers and those of color
A new study adds up how much districts are spending on additional security, social media response, and teacher turnover as culture war debates consume public meetings.
The Newark Teachers Union reached a tentative settlement with the district on Monday in lawsuits seeking the release of a scathing report on the racial dynamics at Newark’s School of Global Studies that Superintendent Roger León said would remain internal.
Will the GOP supermajority be able to agree on a universal plan this time?
The letters helped spur a dramatic spike in CUNY applications, which multiplied nearly fivefold last fall compared to the year before.
I’ve needed special medical devices, classroom accommodations, and a sense of humor.