For 2 decades, states expanded undocumented students’ access to higher education. Under pressure from the Trump administration, some states are reversing course.
A Chalkbeat and BridgeDetroit analysis of the 34 names that will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot found several convictions. Some candidates say their work with youth is informed by their interactions with the criminal justice system.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pledged to expand the program citywide for all 2-year-olds who need it by the end of his first term.
For 2 decades, states expanded undocumented students’ access to higher education. Under pressure from the Trump administration, some states are reversing course.
Candidates running for Chicago school board have different views on how to account for TIF surpluses in the district’s annual budget.
Thornton, who represented District 10 on the county commission for 4 years, left her seat to join longtime parent advocacy group Memphis Lift.
The Chicago neighborhoods that Debby Pope or Kyna Lenhof could represent include Lincoln Square, Edgewater, Albany Park, Uptown, and North Park.
Two advisory questions on Chicago ballots ask voters whether Illinois should tax millionaires to support public education. Advocates and policy experts say raising more money is only part of the solution. Where that money goes could determine whether it closes existing school funding gaps.
Two candidates seeking to represent Chicago's West Side faced questions about school funding, closures and student success at an October 1 forum. Here's what they said, what the Board can actually change and how to vote.
The school has just 24 students this year.
The Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in Oregon is a reminder that even tough gun restrictions can’t prevent every act of gun violence.
Denver policy calls for school boundary adjustments. But the superintendent is not recommending any.
Superintendent Alex Marrero cited declining district enrollment and the likelihood of more school closures, which would require boundary adjustments. He said he didn’t want communities to “navigate multiple rounds of enduring this type of pain.”
Chalkbeat and The City Reporter held a live event walking through our guide on vetting NYC schools like an education reporter. Watch it now.
Candidates for Michigan’s State Board of Education are vying for two seats that include eight-year terms.
In an October gubernatorial debate appearance, Shapiro said he's "very open" to the program. But no commitment yet, as undecided Democratic governors face mounting pressure.
A federal judge lifted the temporary block on the takeover days after the state-appointed oversight board said it was ready to take control. But the legal fight to permanently stop the takeover continues.
The move by the prominent curriculum marketplace comes after Chalkbeat uncovered examples of apparent AI slop for sale.
Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, and Victor Henderson offered differing views on school closures and CPS’ finances, while campaign controversies sparked accusations between the candidates.
The school was cast in a negative light in a recent New York Times essay. I went to see what parents think of it now.
Denver Public Schools’ enrollment fell by 1,780 students this fall, new data shows, which was more than the district was expecting.
The district’s Office of the Inspector General had reopened an investigation into roughly decade-old allegations of inappropriate conduct by Hilario Dominguez, one of three candidates for school board president.
Officials say the high school is set to open in 2029 and will serve a maximum of 1,080 students.
Students say they want to see the next DPSCD board focus on building conditions, transportation, and arts funding.
The Colorado School of Mines, the University of Colorado Denver, and Adams State University are among the colleges that have direct admissions agreements.
Education advocacy groups have become increasingly vocal about whether Gov. JB Pritzker should opt into a program backed by the Trump administration.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has until Jan. 1 to opt Michigan into the program in order for the state to participate in 2027.
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.
What could help formerly incarcerated students return to school? RSVP for Chalkbeat’s virtual event.
Students who take coursework in juvenile facilities say it’s not always easy to get credit for their work. Chalkbeat Philadelphia wants to talk solutions.
Candidates for IPS school board will share the stage on Oct. 19 at the Indianapolis Central Library to answer questions and share their views ahead of the election.
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.
Trump's remarks about San Diego being attacked have rattled some students in a city already on edge over immigration enforcement. Teachers are navigating those fears.
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.