DPS argued that it has ‘done everything within its control to minimize uncertainty and disruption and to ensure that all impacted students can transition to new schools as smoothly as possible.’
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Following the firing of Superintendent Marie Feagins, Republican state Rep. Mark White is proposing stripping power from the district
New York City’s 2016 law requiring schools to provide free menstrual products in bathrooms was the first such legislation in the country.
DPS argued that it has ‘done everything within its control to minimize uncertainty and disruption and to ensure that all impacted students can transition to new schools as smoothly as possible.’
Community College of Philadelphia faculty and staff say the city’s largest public institution of higher education has not met their demands for higher wages and other issues.
Artificial intelligence is becoming more a part of our daily lives. Educators and lawmakers want the state to come up with guidance to ensure that AI-powered tools are safe for students.
It’s time to stop telling kids to ‘dress up like you’re 100.'
This Indiana educator takes listeners beyond the ‘colorful classroom decor and perfectly curated lesson plans.’
The Trump administration’s U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights said 52 colleges and universities may have violated civil rights laws, including 45 for their work with the PhD Project. The announcement lists the University of Colorado Colorado Springs’ graduate program.
Ald. Jason Ervin and Chicago’s Chief Financial Officer urged school board members to approve a $175 million pension reimbursement and consider refinancing debt in order to foot the bill.
During a forum hosted by the Newark NAACP, candidates answered questions about district policies, the board’s role in holding the superintendent accountable, and district funds.
Veteran educator Steve Lazar is part of a growing virtual program that helps give small schools access to a wider range of advanced classes.
Lawmakers need to pass a budget and bills affecting property taxes and education before the end of the legislative session in April.
I forgot what was important: getting the kids to learn and understand the material.
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon took a tour of Vertex Partnership Academies founded by Ian Rowe, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank.
Colorado lawmakers are fully focused on figuring out next year’s budget. But a coalition of advocates say that shouldn’t stop lawmakers from pressing forward in creating a plan to solve long-term K-12 funding woes.
The Chicago Board of Education held the first of two public hearings on a budget amendment to cover costs of two employee contracts and a controversial city pension payment.
Cherelle Parker also wants to expand the number of schools participating in “extended-day, extended year” programming.
An $8.4 million agricultural program that was recently axed is the first known cut to trickle down to NYC schools. But officials are bracing for what’s next.
Officials say the initiative will give Jeffco students a fast track into the School of Mines.
Attorneys general representing Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and 16 other states are seeking to halt huge staff cuts at the U.S. Department of Education.
The funding cancellation for the Illinois program is part of nationwide cuts to USDA programs that help schools feed children.
Student OMNY card changes for next year could include the material they’re made of, the ability to use them on cellphones, and who is eligible, officials said Thursday.
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Student OMNY card changes for next year could include the material they’re made of, the ability to use them on cellphones, and who is eligible, officials said Thursday.
“By cutting this funding, the Trump Administration is taking away healthy meals from school children,” Gov. Jared Polis said of cuts reportedly made by the USDA.
Disability rights cases historically have made up the largest share of civil rights complaints. Now the office is focused on claims of campus antisemitism.
Jeffery Robinson is the longtime principal at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy, an African-centered school in the Detroit school district.
More than 7,000 city youth are eligible to vote in April’s school board election, sparking a mix of enthusiasm and challenges for city leaders tasked with registering and educating young voters.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer touted a pre-K enrollment achievement on Wednesday. She wants legislators to secure the funds to expand the program.
Local school boards have passed resolutions in support of immigrant students. The State Board has not traditionally used resolutions to make statements, but did on Wednesday.
Recent threats of federal spending cuts and department shutdowns could mean billions in lost funds for NYC schools.
A bill moving forward in the statehouse would give Indiana school board candidates the option to declare a political party.
I led a school board through COVID. It took a toll on my mental health.
Republican lawmakers say scaling back free school meals would ensure only the students with the greatest needs get them. Critics worry about unfair burdens on schools and families.
Members of the public who visited the Cohen Children’s Medical Center last week may have been exposed to measles.
Advocates for English learners have raised concerns for years about new reading instruction policies. A new report claims teachers across the U.S. are facing challenges.
The layoffs represent a significant escalation of Trump’s efforts to reduce the department’s role in education
Two surveys from the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendent of Schools found that schools around the state are starting to see more teachers entering the classroom.
Some lawmakers in Albany want school districts to be able to allow cellphone use between classes, despite concerns from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
The party is moving forward with proposals they say will help improve student achievement and ease a shortage of teachers..
Bill sponsors originally proposed capping child care waitlists fees at $25, but that provision was eliminated.
The accounts pay for high schoolers to learn about everything from aviation to HVAC directly from local employers. But it’s not easy to get basic information about the program.