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.
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.
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.
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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.
Four seats on the seven-member board are up for election on Nov. 4.
New York City schools are leading the green revolution, generating 80% of municipal solar power. A new federal law threatens the future of school solar projects.
Despite the early morning darkness and chill in the air, Detroit school board members, city and state officials, police officers and community leaders came out in full force to support the students during a difficult time.
The goal is to build communication skills that lead to positive experiences with friends and teachers, which in turn improve attendance and academics.
Public schools are required by federal law to provide special education pre-K services, but they receive minimal federal and state funding to do so.
National test results from the most recent school year show gaps based on race and household income narrowing slightly in math. Reading is a different story.
Only a few top officials remain in the office that oversees the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the employees union said.
Nearly everyone below the director level in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education is set to lose their job, an employee union said.
Mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani has reignited the debate over gifted and talented in NYC. New data reveals the program is becoming more diverse, but challenges remain.
Easier admissions policies have started to grow in popularity in Colorado.
Without state funding, preschool providers say they’ve been forced to take out loans and drain personal savings
The hope is that acceptance at a major university will build students’ confidence and they will enroll there or at another college, said DPSCD Deputy Superintendent Alycia Meriweather.
Advocates with Stand for Children Indiana, the IPS school board, RISE Indy, the IPS Parent Council, and the Central Indiana Democratic Socialists of America have suggested changes in governance, accountability, and funding for the city’s public schools.
Colorado’s Proposition MM asks voters to increase taxes on households that make over $300,000 a year to provide additional funding for its free school meals program and SNAP.
Colorado’s Proposition LL asks voters to keep extra money raised for the state's Healthy School Meals for All program.
The Detroit school district is monitoring the implementation of its security protocols at all schools and offering counseling to students.
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton wants to add 20,000 seats to new private school voucher program