Minnequa Elementary School’s progress comes as many schools are trying to reverse pandemic-era drops in math achievement.
Leah Wood said she’ll go to great lengths to get her students engaged with what they’re learning
The new principals will plan for academic program changes at their schools slated for 2024-25, while “district administrators at large” perform day-to-day tasks.
Though New York City’s public libraries avoided deep cuts that would have significantly reduced hours, educators warn access to librarians is still limited in schools.
The board will go from seven members appointed by the mayor to 10 elected and 11 appointed. By 2027, a full-elected 21-member school board will be in place.
Parents of children ages 4-7 are urged to monitor their children for symptoms, which include fever, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, and abdominal pain.
“Beacon Zone students and families ... will face a degraded school experience next year without the support of the Beacon Zone.”
Candice Jackson’s win marks the first time since 2006 that a Detroit teacher has taken home the state’s highest teaching honor.
Based on girls’ comments in focus groups, a Pennsylvania advocacy group is calling for more Black teachers and staff, an end to overly harsh dress codes that made one girl feel “sexualized,” and courses that highlight Black achievement.
We tracked dozens of data points on mental health support in NYC public schools. Do they call 911 on students in crisis? Are there enough social workers and guidance counselors? Find out here.
District outlines options for employees who face layoffs to move into different positions
Only 42% of respondents to a Denver teachers union survey said police in schools would make them feel safe.
Colorado students enrolled in college at lower rates. They’re also going out of state at higher rates.
The Illinois State Board of Education told after-school providers that due to an error, they will not receive additional funding after fiscal year 2024. Now, students, parents, providers, and school districts are calling on the state board, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and the general assembly to make up the funding to continue programs.
State education leaders voted to change the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment passing scores to 725, down from the original 750 scores.
In total, New York City schools will receive about 4% more in funding than last year.
The history declines are part of a longer trend, but follow pandemic disruptions and state efforts to restrict lessons on race and LGBTQ issues.
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The three Marion County school districts hope to use the referendum funding for staff, buildings, and some initiatives started with federal coronavirus relief funding.
As Indianapolis’ leader, the mayor impacts education through the Office of Education Innovation, which is a charter school authorizer, as well as issues such as crime, the economy, and housing.
DPSCD has 29 cell towers across the city, with some towers reaping as much as $2,000 per month for the district.
The Boys’ Latin initiative follows the growing recognition that hands-on job training helps teens build a network and further future careers.
The building at 7627 S. Constance Ave. has not been a school since 2014, when students were moved to the new South Shore International College Preparatory High School. It’s served as a temporary police training facility since 2020.
Cada vez más niños están en duelo por la pérdida de uno de sus padres, pero pocos programas de apoyo existen.
Denver district would retrain all employees in safety procedures and will focus on mental health and equity, its draft safety plan proposes.
Lawmakers have one week to get their tax relief proposal through the Colorado General Assembly. Then it would be up to voters.
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My NYC campus is famous for its academics. It’s also an incredibly creative, supportive, and idiosyncratic place.
Former Bush administration official will become the first Hispanic American to hold the post.
Frankford High School students staged a production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In The Heights” at another school, after their building was one of several in the district to close recently due to damaged asbestos.
The state has identified more than 200 school districts as lacking in mental health professionals and where more than 20% of the students receive free or reduced-cost lunches.
Colorado’s open meetings law declares that the “formation of public policy is public business and may not be conducted in secret.”
Wendy Birhanzel describes the Harrison school district’s efforts to reduce out-of-school suspensions and a local partnership to cover the cost of college.
Transfer schools, which serve students who are at risk of dropping out, are in a precarious position. 70% of them now enroll fewer than 200 students.
The district says resources to help those students — from free transportation to rental assistance — are nearly maxed out.
The district will hold mandatory summer classes for struggling students, programming for students with disabilities, and optional activities for all students led by community partners.
Opponents — and even some of their endorsed candidates — say one well-organized parent group is turning Community Education Councils into forums for right-wing animosity over issues like critical race theory and the treatment of LGBTQ+ youth.
The increase for traditional public schools came shortly after lawmakers announced more than $1 billion for a voucher expansion in the state’s biennial budget.
The Aurora school board voted unanimously to name Cherry Creek administrator Michael Giles as the district’s next superintendent.
“An IEP isn’t a good IEP unless the parents are providing their input.”
Los que defienden esta iniciativa dicen que los padres que no hablan inglés necesitan tener acceso a documentos en un idioma que entiendan para poder colaborar en la elaboración del plan de educación especial de sus hijos.
DPSCD students would need teacher permission to use tools such as ChatGPT for class assignments under revised policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s push for more charter schools in New York City emerged as one of the last items holding up the overdue state budget — and her keen interest puzzled many following the issue.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis in April signed the bill enabling people to reduce prison sentences by earning a college education.
Anderson Scholar House provides stable housing for single moms who are attending college full time. The concept has proven successful elsewhere. Plus it’s on track to grow, with two locations possible for Indianapolis.