Rafael Yáñez is the seventh new Chicago school board member
New federal rules are making the program better for parents and providers, but they come with a hefty price tag.
High rates of chronic absenteeism continue to impede efforts to improve academic ach
Deputy Mayor Jen Johnson is taking a personal leave to focus on health and family. It comes amid tensions between City Hall and Chicago Public Schools.
Years of shortages have led to a staggering problem across the state, with few solutions on the horizon.
I’ve needed special medical devices, classroom accommodations, and a sense of humor.
Rafael Yáñez is the seventh new Chicago school board member
Esto es lo que haría la Enmienda 80, quién está a favor y quién está en contra.
New federal rules are making the program better for parents and providers, but they come with a hefty price tag.
High rates of chronic absenteeism continue to impede efforts to improve academic ach
Years of shortages have led to a staggering problem across the state, with few solutions on the horizon.
Deputy Mayor Jen Johnson is taking a personal leave to focus on health and family. It comes amid tensions between City Hall and Chicago Public Schools.
Amendment 80 would put language about school choice in the state’s constitution.
The Newark School of Architecture and Interior Design is expected to open next fall in the city’s East Ward after long-standing wage complaints that have delayed the project for three years.
Despite enthusiasm from New York City’s top education leaders, teachers are still waiting for concrete guidance on AI. In the meantime, educators are taking matters into their own hands.
Youth voter registration is still lagging, but young people in Philly say they are passionate about this year’s election.
Tennessee charter commission members express little confidence in options within Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
Los votantes de Colorado pueden enviar su boleta por correo, depositarla en un buzón de entrega, o votar en persona.
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While Chicago students are graduating high school and enrolling into colleges at higher rates, more needs to be done to ensure they complete college.
Chicago Public Schools data from 2023-24 found that third through eighth grade students are making progress on state tests. SAT scores and high school graduation rates remain steady.
At a meeting later this month, the city’s Panel for Educational Policy will consider a contract to tap the assessment company Pearson to develop a computerized version of the test.
Most teens who responded to the Chalkbeat and Headway Election Challenge thought a vote could make a difference, but they don’t trust the political system to address issues that matter to them.
Cuatro puestos vacantes en el consejo de nueve integrantes están disponibles para las elecciones del 5 de noviembre.
Some said the new instructional materials try to cover too much, and that they’re not very well prepared to teach it. But they also expressed hope about its long-term impact on students.
Sean Taylor will be the next leader of the northern Marion County district. He starts the role on July 1, 2025.
The Cooking With Purpose class teaches students recipes with food that can be found at campus food pantries.
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The Cooking With Purpose class teaches students recipes with food that can be found at campus food pantries.
Peticiones similares del distrito fracasaron en 2013 y 2014.
Graciela Miranda earns teenagers’ trust at Pike High School by drawing on her experience as the daughter of immigrants.
Early childhood advocates have called for higher wages amid stubborn pay disparities between employees at community-run preschools and their Education Department counterparts.
Teachers are to begin — and end — every class with a literacy-based activity.
Chicago alderpeople questioned Martinez over the school system’s budget as Mayor Brandon Johnson continues to spar with CPS over financial troubles at both city hall and the school district.
Proposal S is a millage that would provide additional revenue to pay off longstanding debt.
A student's GPA is crucial in NYC high school admissions. How much do socioeconomics tip the scales?
The way students are sorted in the city’s notoriously ruthless admissions process tends to hurt those from low-income backgrounds, children with disabilities, and others.
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many schools will face a lot of work to repair the interconnected physical, emotional, and academic harm, educators say.
Even as enrollment remains relatively stable, it is still far lower than a decade ago and could mean tough decisions ahead for Chicago Public Schools leadership.
Denver Families for Public Schools plans to focus its advocacy on mental health, safety, and academics.
Some counties have very low rates, and all that's needed in those unvaccinated pockets is a spark — an infected person traveling — to spread measles like wildfire.
My students had learned about the Holocaust since middle school. So why was our school facing a rash of antisemitic graffiti?
Mary Easley teaches early childhood education to high schoolers at the same career center where she developed her love of teaching.
Jayme Margolin-Sneider recently completed a six-week teaching fellowship in Vietnam.
In some communities, a large share of homeless students live in hotels, where they struggle to get enough sleep and face exposure to violence.
Yan Carlos Mejia now incorporates materials from his visits to the Frida Kahlo Museum, Machu Picchu, and other stops in Latin America to help his students learn English.
Voters in Kokomo, Twin Lakes, and Lake Station will decide if their school districts will get property tax support for things like buses, after-school clubs, and teacher pay.
The last time the district asked voters for a bond or mill levy override was 10 years ago, and the measures failed then.
Cada noviembre, alrededor de Colorado, los votantes deciden sobre medidas fiscales para las escuelas. Aquí le explicamos.