Educators said they relied on the 2015 guidance to make sure their schools were upholding the rights of children learning English. Without it, they worry more kids will go without services they are entitled to.
The third meeting of the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance focused on the challenges of the different building arrangements based on school type.
Denver Public Schools has been under investigation since January for converting a girls’ restroom at East High to an all-gender restroom. The district says the latest conversion is meant to 'help address the notion of any unfairness.'
Marc Kagan reflects on his experience teaching Mamdani, a notable parent conference with the mayoral hopeful’s father, and why he became a teacher at age 47.
The move is part of a state government streamlining effort by Gov. Mike Braun.
Educators said they relied on the 2015 guidance to make sure their schools were upholding the rights of children learning English. Without it, they worry more kids will go without services they are entitled to.
A Newark math teacher reflects on his own mixed experience with school and how it informs his work today.
Amid concerns that equitable grading policies damage student motivation, a new study seeks to understand just how widespread these approaches are in U.S. schools.
The State Board of Education will interview the finalists the week of Aug. 25.
The district increased canvassing and held more events this summer. It is also focused on improving parent engagement.
The new law, called Safe Schools for All, creates protections upheld in a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court case, which said all students are afforded access to a free and public education, regardless of immigration status.
Tennessee will spend an average of $7,023 per public school student, nearly $300 less than a new private school voucher. Though public school students will receive more public funds overall given a local government contribution, Democrats and education advocates are criticizing the disparity.
The ILEA must make recommendations on improving transportation and facilities across both Indianapolis Public Schools and charter schools.
If a student poses an immediate danger or is exhibiting disruptive behavior, schools can remove them before starting or completing a behavioral assessment.
The new curriculum is famously rigorous. My Algebra I students are rising to the occasion.
The State Board of Education expects to select finalists Tuesday afternoon.
Renovations at the reopened school included adding wall and ceiling paneling throughout the 115-year-old building to protect staff and students from asbestos exposure.
Nearly 1,000 teaching fellows were supposed to be paid to help cover living expenses during their summer training. The checks didn’t arrive until after the program ended.
The Tennessee Department of Education has released school-level results for its state test and end-of-course exams students completed last spring. Look up your school’s results on Chalkbeat Tennessee’s interactive tool.
Creado por una ley estatal de 2023, el programa combina clases universitarias con formación en el puesto de trabajo.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and interim CPS CEO Macquline King rang the ceremonial first bell to mark the 2025-26 school year on the playground of Courtenay Language Arts Center.
Four of the seven Denver school board seats are up for election Nov. 4.
From changes in enrollment to changes in the classroom, there are several things to watch for this school year.
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From changes in enrollment to changes in the classroom, there are several things to watch for this school year.
MSCS officials said Friday that contaminated water sources were shut off before school began. There’s still work ahead to turn fountains back on and keep buildings cool and insect-free.
Colorado annually releases the Return on Investment report in an effort to highlight data that shows whether college is worth a student’s time and money.
An older brother is detained in Newark while two other siblings remain in New York, 'unprotected and traumatized' after arrests at immigration check-in.
U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher said the directive from the Trump administration exceeded its authority and instilled fear in many educators.
The state education board certified Newark Public Schools’ compliance with meeting state standards, after two years of dismal student outcomes on standardized tests.
Exercising school choice isn’t just a question of where kids go to school, but how they get there. HopSkipDrive offers rideshares for students, but its cost could give districts pause.
From longer wait times to less efficient routes, we want to understand your concerns about the planned public transit changes.
The charter school was one of five the Chicago Board of Education voted to save and turn into a district-run school. But the school community worries about its future after the Archdiocese of Chicago put the building up for sale.
Twenty-four Memphis schools recently reported high lead levels in their water. The local health department says all students should be tested to avoid behavioral and learning effects.
The Chicago Board of Education is split on the district’s budget proposal for next school year. A group of mostly appointed members has asked CPS to alter its proposal that it includes a much-debated pension payment and loan.
The Dr. Ossian Sweet Memorial Park features wooden planters filled with lavender, installations detailing the history of Sweet and his family, and 11 memorial trees to honor the people who were in the house during the 1925 attack.
University officials hope more out-of-state students see the value in enrolling at the school through ‘tuition reciprocity.’
With some Memphis schools 'falling apart,' leaders of a new facilities committee say school closures will be a part of a new building plan to address long-term issues in the district.
Most of the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance’s members have worked in or for the charter sector, or have ties to the Mind Trust nonprofit that has helped create charter schools.
Federal policy has reached into ELLIS Prep as never before, threatening the school’s ability to recruit new students, retain its current ones, and send its graduates to college.
One advocate likened a governor’s potential strategy to making lemonade out of lemons that will be ‘shoved down our throat.’
The closure of Focus: HOPE’s Head Start programming will affect 300 children and 75 employees.
A Cortez teacher recruited from the Philippines rents a single room in a family’s home for $750 a month.
Chicago Public Schools unveiled a budget for the looming school year that closes a $734 million budget gap, though it relies on city tax dollars it hasn’t received yet.