Nearly 20% of educators left Memphis-Shelby County Schools last year, sparking concerns as the district faces a potential state takeover and persistent teacher retention challenges.
Oversight board Chair Billy Orgel informed the court Tuesday that last week’s meeting demonstrated the board’s readiness to take control of Memphis schools.
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Nearly 20% of educators left Memphis-Shelby County Schools last year, sparking concerns as the district faces a potential state takeover and persistent teacher retention challenges.
From special education costs to local property wealth, nearly every piece of New Jersey’s school funding formula could be up for debate as the state considers an overhaul.
Over the summer, state officials began to crack down on programs that provide ski passes, martial arts classes, and private piano lessons to homeschoolers. Only 14 were approved, laying the foundation for stricter rules.
School choice supporters hope the New York governor’s decision will sway other Democrats.
New York just finished transitioning state exams to computers. Now, amid a backlash to classroom technology, officials are considering whether to allow a return to paper.
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The district says its proposed changes are meant to create a more equitable fee structure for all schools.
The reversal allows a major CUNY tutoring program to continue offering virtual reading lessons to young students who need extra support.
The censure vote followed an inconclusive outside investigation into allegations that Hunter used antisemitic language.
The oversight board’s first meeting in months came days after a federal judge said the MSCS takeover could resume once the body is ready to take control.
The school board in Colorado Springs District 11 voted 4-3 to retain Angelica Givler-Viers with probation for one year.
The Denver school board met Thursday to discuss the report and whether to censure board Vice President Monica Hunter, who denies that she used inappropriate language.
Chalkbeat asked candidates vying for five Detroit school board seats what the district should do about its small, costly schools.
A visit to the Queens warehouse for the Materials for the Arts program has become a ritual for many local educators.
n Philadelphia, a tech training program has overhauled its curriculum to try to give young people a leg up in an increasingly competitive job market.
Parents and policymakers want to know how much a school helps children learn. For elementary schools, even sophisticated statistics may not provide an answer.
Board Chair Tamarques Porter and Vice Chair Sable Otey said in an exclusive interview with Chalkbeat that they’re focused on improving teacher development and rebuilding trust in MSCS.
The University of Colorado System agreed to a contract with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu this year. Now, the University of Colorado Denver has opened an AI Hub that aims to help students and faculty understand its responsible use on campus.
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The district’s Office of the Inspector General closed an inquiry into an almost decade-old allegation that the Chicago Teachers Union-backed candidate made inappropriate comments to a former CPS student.
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Federal civil rights officials are cracking down on “pass the trash” practices in school districts nationwide. Jeffco Public Schools has a separate dispute with the Trump administration over policies that support transgender students.
A long-running integration program produced modest test-score gains — and remarkably large increases in college graduation.
Juan Ignacio Gonzalez将代表的芝加哥社区包括New City、Chicago Lawn、Gage Park、McKinley Park、Bridgeport、The Loop、Brighton Park、West Lawn、Near South Side和Armour Square。
Yesenia Lopez或Erika Diaz-Chavez将代表的芝加哥社区包括Brighton Park、Lower West Side、Archer Heights、Bridgeport、Gage Park、West Elsdon、Armour Square和McKinley Park。
Michael Neal或Brittany Kimble将代表的芝加哥社区包括Greater Grand Crossing、Grand Boulevard、Washington Park、Near South Side、The Loop、Douglas、Woodlawn、Englewood、Fuller Park和Hyde Park。
Anusha Thotakura、Isaiah White或Brenda Lee Anderson将代表的芝加哥社区包括Near North Side和West Town的部分地区。
Ellen Rosenfeld将代表的芝加哥社区包括Lincoln Park、North Center、Lakeview和Logan Square。
Karen Zaccor、Ellen Sherratt或Ángel Álvarez将代表的芝加哥社区包括Lakeview、Uptown、North Center和Edgewater。
Debby Pope、Kyna Lenhof或Daniel Basco将代表的芝加哥社区包括Lincoln Square、Edgewater、Albany Park、Uptown和North Park。
Ebony DeBerry 或Hector Morales将代表的芝加哥社区包括West Ridge、Rogers Park和North Park。
“Estoy comprometido con los resultados de los estudiantes y… crear un entendimiento compartido."
“Tenemos que defender lo que ya hemos logrado mientras seguimos creando espacios para alcanzar la equidad.”
Democratic Gov. Jared Polis was an early adopter of the Trump-backed idea. But his term is coming to an end, and his successor might not be keen on reupping for 2028.