Lawmakers, advocates, and city officials immediately condemned the bus companies’ threat.
The school’s Christian affiliation was omitted or downplayed in documents submitted to the state, a BOCES, and a Pueblo area school district.
“For too long, we have allowed individuals like Elon Musk to pretend as if concerns of efficiency and waste are that of the right wing, when in fact, they should be the bedrock of any progressive politics,” he said.
Lawmakers, advocates, and city officials immediately condemned the bus companies’ threat.
The Tennessee Charter Commission decision means Kirby Middle School and Hillcrest High School will return to local control under the Memphis-Shelby County school system. What will happen to the schools and hundreds of students isn’t clear.
The coalition of Indianapolis schools was one of three applicants approved for the pilot program that will start in the 2026-27 school year.
Voters in Aurora Public Schools will elect four school board members on Nov. 4.
Youth Connect serves a much smaller number of students than in-house MSCS providers. But it gives students a choice of therapists and flexible scheduling.
The Mamdani campaign pledged to focus on NYC’s vulnerable students in response to a Chalkbeat questionnaire. Cuomo and Sliwa did not respond.
If approved, the state’s plan would go into effect for the 2026-27 school year.
Advocates and providers worry long wait times for early intervention services are putting Philadelphia kids behind before they start kindergarten.
Colorado’s first early childhood special district could be created if voters in Garfield and Pitkin, and part of Eagle County say yes.
The candidates' visions for education could shape the future of Newark Public Schools and carry significant weight for the district, five years after it regained local control.
Researchers found modest test score increases in a Florida school district after the state banned phones in schools. Suspensions also rose.
Under a proposed contract listed on the school board’s October agenda, the district would pay CDW, one of its top device suppliers, $15 million a year over four years to inventory all the district’s computers and other devices.
The staggering total, which includes students who lived in shelters along with those doubled up with family or friends, is larger than the entire Dallas school system.
Colorado received about $6 million annually in SNAP-Ed funding. The program allows states to teach students and families about healthy eating and living habits.
Over more than two decades, mayors have appointed new school chiefs after taking office in an effort to take the system in a different direction. Mamdani might buck the trend.
We asked all 11 candidates to fill out a questionnaire and used their responses to create quizzes that match voters with candidates based on their views.
As mayoral candidates debate the future of NYC’s gifted and talented classes, a new Chalkbeat analysis shows that low enrollment in programs is costing the city millions.
Two of the four schools slated for closure this year are located in Frayser. MSCS leaders say next Wednesday’s meeting will give families important information about suggested shutdowns and other topics.
Anna Herman at The U School in North Philly has written a new curriculum unit to help students understand how geography shapes lives, communities, and futures.
The district launched three new dual language programs and three other world language programs at schools across the city.
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The district launched three new dual language programs and three other world language programs at schools across the city.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $16.6 billion city budget plan would declare a $1 billion surplus from special taxing districts known as TIFs. Chicago Public Schools would get more than half.
The city’s legal challenge is notable because Mayor Eric Adams previously signaled that he agreed with the Trump administration’s position that the city’s protections for trans students go too far.
Both of the candidates for Detroit mayor say they want to play a role in education, mostly by partnering with city schools.
Americans continue to have a low opinion of higher education. And that's only become more prevalent since 2020.
Math scores dropped during the COVID pandemic and haven’t fully recovered. Illinois’ draft numeracy plan aims to provide districts with resources for improving math instruction.
It’s unclear how much the lawsuit has cost the district and how much fundraising appeals by the district and other groups have raised.
Voters in the 27J Schools district will elect 4 school board members on Nov. 4.
Voters in the Weld Re-8 School District will elect 3 school board members on Nov. 4.
Board members asked what the district can do to center parents in conversations about attendance at Tuesday’s board meeting.
Revuluri, a former teacher and instructional specialist who previously served as school board vice president under Mayor Lori Lightfoot, said he wants to run to help improve student achievement and “stand up to special interests.”
“It was the first time I wanted to be ‘better’ for the sake of helping others. I knew that teaching was what I was meant to do,” said Corey Rosser, explaining what drew him to the classroom.
Mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani proposed a plan to recruit 1,000 teachers annually for New York City schools, offering tuition assistance in exchange for a three-year commitment.
Voters in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district will elect 2 school board members on Nov. 4.
Jefferson County voters will elect 3 school board members on Nov. 4.
State education leaders unveiled a second draft of an accountability system for schools. And it focuses on more than just test scores.
The new Governor’s Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors 28 schools across the state and locally revives a long-standing national honor that was abruptly canceled by the Trump administration in August.
Megan Clegg developed an entire school farm at Northwest High School in Clarksville, connecting students to sustainability and agriculture lessons through animal husbandry and land management.
Bessie Harris was a teacher and principal in DPSCD for decades.
State education officials say the proposed standards maintain parental authority to opt children out of sex education lessons.