A lot or a little? Experts debate how axing Education Department would affect kids with disabilities
Eliminating the U.S. Department of Education might affect funding and civil rights protections for students with disabilities. Or the impact could be relatively minor.
Students walked out of class Friday and marched to Denver Public Schools headquarters, where they chanted, “Keep your hands! Off our school!”
Under an expanded state law, the removals have gone from ‘a trickle to a tidal wave,’ says one librarian
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wants to make changes that would affect school budgets. Here’s why Denver Metro-area school leaders say that’s a concern.
The deadline for applying to magnet, selective, charter, and other schools outside a student’s neighborhood is being extended to Dec. 15.
The Panel for Educational Policy will again postpone its vote on an upcoming contract for the Specialized High School Admissions Test as it seeks to solicit public feedback.
One superintendent wanted Colorado to remove the test scores from school ratings for a year.
A lot or a little? Experts debate how axing Education Department would affect kids with disabilities
Eliminating the U.S. Department of Education might affect funding and civil rights protections for students with disabilities. Or the impact could be relatively minor.
If Trump wins a second term and enacts his immigration policies, what happened during past workplace immigration raids could become more common, affecting students and their schools.
The numbers mark the second straight year that enrollment declines have flattened out, a welcome development for the city’s public school system.
Four candidates faced off in District 10 in Chicago’s historic election to determine 10 members of a new, partially elected board.
Newark Public Schools received a $25,000 grant to support the expansion of Khanmigo, an artificial intelligence tutoring tool used in schools.
In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s win for a second term in office, the Chicago Board of Education passed a resolution committing to protecting students of all identities, including varying immigration statuses.
The charter operator said it needs to close seven schools on the Southwest Side because of a budget deficit. Chicago Board of Education members said they will work to find alternatives to campus closures.
The district hadn’t passed a tax measure since 2006.
The board delayed the decision in order to give the community more time to learn about the proposed changes.
State officials warned, however, that Colorado’s dire budget outlook could limit money for dyslexia support.
Haunted by the last school closure chaos, Philadelphia school district officials say this time, they’re relying on community engagement.
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Muchas de las medidas electorales exitosas este año no requerían un impuesto a la propiedad nuevo o más alto.
Lawrence Township board passes 4.5% pay raise for teachers and 3.5% for administrators, but remains divided on raises for administrators.
'We know Tennessee. We know our children,' said Gov. Bill Lee
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One of the proposals would prohibit for-profit management companies from leasing property to the charter schools they run.
Manhattan’s Beacon High School has enrolled increasing numbers of students with disabilities. But the school is struggling to accommodate them, sparking concerns over the school’s leadership.
Deandra Thompson would fill the seat left vacant by the incumbent she beat in the November election for IPS school board.
The open enrollment period for Newark Public Schools and city charter schools began on Nov. 2. Families must use separate applications to apply for traditional public or charter schools.
'We are not for sale,’ say teachers who want more meaningful investments in public schools.
Nine bills on charter schools are awaiting action in the waning days before Republicans take control of the state House.
Mayor Johnson calls for CPS to audit finances of Acero charter network after school closure proposal
Mayor Brandon Johnson said the proposed charter school closures require more aggressive solutions from the district, but he hasn’t “seen that type of leadership” from CPS.
The $975 million bond ask was the largest in the district’s history.
The plan represents the latest effort to address two pressing problems: A growing number of unsustainably small schools and longstanding gaps in support for struggling readers.
Citing environmental justice, state gives city schools a $500,000 grant to plant and tend more trees
IPS board vice president Kenneth Allen was appointed as Center Township constable days after losing a second term in office. His resignation from the IPS school board leaves a vacancy for the last two months of his term.
Substitute teacher and coach Astin Vick joined the Perry school board after winning a write-in campaign.
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Superintendent Alex Marrero has recommended closing 10 schools due to declining enrollment.
Chicago mayor’s office bumps deadline for $500 grants to help families of children with disabilities
The grants, funded by federal COVID relief money, are meant to provide some relief for low-income families of children with disabilities
One in 14 U.S. kids has had an incarcerated parent, but the experience can be surprisingly lonely.
Since taking office in 2022, the Brooklyn council member and former teacher has visited nearly 100 schools across the five boroughs.
The district asked voters to approve two school funding measures.
Higher education officials say families should try to get key accounts set up soon so they can be ready to apply for financial aid.