Students with emotional disabilities are more likely to drop out of school than graduate with a standard diploma. A small program in eight public schools partnering with NYU is trying a different approach.
A mini blue wave in the Tennessee House of Representatives could make future private school voucher expansion more difficult.
The mill levy overrides would raise a total of $133 million for teacher pay raises, career and technical education classes, and building maintenance.
The vacancy was created by the resignation of central-east Denver’s District 3 rep DJ Torres, who said the board spent too much time on “internal conflict.”
Texas Dems vowed seismic education change. Here’s how schools could change for millions of students.
The end to GOP dominance in Texas will likely have major implications for K-12 education policies, including the future of school vouchers and state takeovers.
The proposal would lower the scores students need to be classified as “advanced” on the state math and reading test in nearly all grades.
Voters approved more than half the school district tax measures on the ballot Tuesday.
While votes are still being counted in a handful of close races, unofficial results indicate that 11 candidates who were backed by groups supportive of charter schools and school choice are on track to be seated in January.
Students with emotional disabilities are more likely to drop out of school than graduate with a standard diploma. A small program in eight public schools partnering with NYU is trying a different approach.
The five new members of the DPSCD board are Georgia Lemmons, Jameel Smith, LaMar Lemmons, Bessie Harris, and Aliya Moore, according to unofficial results. Read more about their priorities.
The new $18.4 million medical center offers a variety of services to students, including help with their dental, mental and physical health.
Three seats on the nine-member partisan board are up for election.
The chair of the House Education Committee for 17 years, Behning’s defeat could signal a new era of education policymaking in the state.
The ballot measure would bar transgender students from joining school or college teams that match their gender identity.
The election suggested a new political playbook for Democrats on education — but offered a warning about their vulnerabilities.
With New York poised to eliminate Regents exams as a graduation requirement, Hochul is raising alarms about what comes next.
Public school advocates hope the Democratic takeover will accelerate efforts to fix Pennsylvania’s unconstitutional school funding system. But more money for schools isn’t guaranteed.
Returns suggest a divided Chicago school board, coalition-backed president will prevail
The measure will create a reliable K-12 education funding stream that advocates have been wanting for years.
Democrats kept control of the three seats up for election on the CU Board of Regents. The board oversees policy and funding decisions at the state’s flagship system.
Biggs beat Chicago Teacher Union organizer Hilario Dominguez, and attorney Victor Henderson with nearly 50% of the vote in the three-way contest.
The incoming board will face crucial decisions on school closures, district spending, and chronic absenteeism in Michigan’s largest school district.
Red-state Democrats are promising voucher oversight. Congress could push back on the Trump education agenda.
The Republican campaigned on expanding school choice and is expected to push for further expansion of Tennessee’s voucher program.
Amendment 87 would move Colorado to a graduated income tax rate and raise billions for K-12, healthcare, and childcare.
The Supreme Court’s decision in the case should come by the end of June.
Gemini’s Guided Learning feature will become the default on school devices and push students to do more of their own thinking, the company says.
The referendum will raise $95 million for both district-run and charter schools.
There were 15 candidates vying for 5 seats on the board.
A Democrat in Iowa and a Republican in Oregon have made schools central to their campaigns. And it seems to be helping.
After the Tuesday election, a new governor will put their stamp on Colorado’s budget. Other ballot measures could also change the state’s education funding picture.
The number of test questions will remain the same, but students will be given less time to finish.
Chalkbeat asked the people running for Chicago’s first fully elected school board their favorite pizza place.
Under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the state has provided regular funding increases for schools. But some argue it hasn’t kept up with inflation.
The Mamdani administration's first school closure proposals this academic year target two severely underenrolled Harlem campuses. A separate plan would relocate The Center School.
As NYC school enrollment plummets, Mamdani and Samuels face mounting pressure to close small schools
With enrollment dropping and tiny schools multiplying eightfold over the past 25 years, the Mamdani administration faces tough choices on how to tackle closures and mergers.
Camalyn Turner is seeking $1.5 million, alleging former Superintendent Marie Feagins sexually harassed her and retaliated against her until she felt forced to resign.
The revelations about Carlos Rivas, who is running for reelection in District 3b, come just days before Election Day.
About 27% of Michigan’s K-12 students last school year were chronically absent.
Lax state laws, compliant school boards, and a push from a powerful conservative law firm enabled the quiet and speedy creation of Riverstone Academy.
Fewer than 30% of Newark students in grades 3-8 met math standards. District officials reported academic progress but cautioned against comparisons with previous years.