The pandemic-era strategy had unusually broad support, and schools had unprecedented federal aid available. But staffing problems, missed sessions, and diluted programs limited its effect.
Board member Anusha Thotakura introduced a resolution directing the district to study access to early childhood programs, particularly for students with disabilities.
The funding will allow GOAL Line Detroit to serve around 1,000 more students. The nonprofit also provides transportation from city schools to the programs.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is betting big on the program, which he hopes to expand to 12,000 seats next year and citywide by the end of his first term.
School leaders are worried about the impact a proposed data center may have on its students. And it may pose another challenge at an already difficult time: a decline in enrollment.
As NYC students head back to school with a new AI moratorium and suggested screen time limits, relieved parents are using the rules to set boundaries at home.
The pandemic-era strategy had unusually broad support, and schools had unprecedented federal aid available. But staffing problems, missed sessions, and diluted programs limited its effect.
WTC Health Program will launch a group in 2027 to study people who were 21 and under on 9/11.
The majority of the IPS board seats are on the ballot in the Nov. 3 election. Read what candidates said about academics, working with IPEC, and looming financial decisions.
The board discussed several alleged policy violations Wednesday, including that Monica Hunter allegedly used antisemitic language and DJ Torres missed meetings. Hunter and Torres have said the claims are baseless and exaggerated.
These Colorado officials will decide how to rein in homeschool enrichment paid for with public funds
The new rules will be finalized by the end of December and will take effect for the 2027-28 school year.
How a time capsule and watching lawmakers in action help students celebrate America’s 250th birthday
The events’ organizers hope the Philadelphia festivities will help students understand democracy.
A quarter of a century after Sept. 11, NYC teachers often face a unique challenge: conveying the gravity of a day many students never experienced firsthand. Three teachers share how they handle the anniversary as a new school year starts.
Free 2-K and new AI restrictions are taking effect, but much of the mayor’s K-12 agenda remains unclear. Here are five issues to watch.
Superintendent Roderick Richmond blamed rising repair and replacement costs for ending a yearslong policy that gave each student their own personal laptop.
School-level data can be a powerful tool for preventing and fighting outbreaks. Some states make it hard to find.
Board President Xóchitl Gaytán accused Monica Hunter of using antisemitic language and DJ Torres of missing meetings, among other allegations. Hunter and Torres said the accusations are baseless and exaggerated.
The Commerce City Promise program connects residents with tuition-free training. It might predict demand for new Workforce Pell programs.
Federal data shows a steep post-pandemic increase in credit recovery enrollment as schools push students to graduate, but critics worry online courses compromise learning.
Five four-year seats are open on the Detroit school board in the Nov. 3 election.
Many NYC students found their OMNY cards stopped working on Aug. 31, conflicting with official guidance that the cards last 365 days a year. The sudden coverage gap left families facing unexpected transit costs.
As Newark students return to classrooms, district leaders are focused on getting kids to school on time, limiting cellphone distractions, and improving literacy and achievement.
Erica Phillips, a nonprofit leader with a history of supporting family childcare providers, will take over the Education Department’s Division of Early Childhood Education at a critical juncture.
American 15-year-olds now score well above average in science and reading on the PISA, but not because they’re making learning gains.
Schools are shifting away from full novels to excerpts to prep students for state exams and accommodate lower stamina for reading.
The group offered conventional field trips to parks and museums, but also trips to skydiving centers, pickleball complexes, and water parks like Great Wolf Lodge.
Results on the Michigan Student Test of Educational Performance were released Friday.
Researchers say DPSCD’s long-term improvement over the years across all grades and subjects suggests systemic changes are paying off. However, the district’s proficiency rates remain behind statewide averages.
Beyond the city’s high-profile AI policy, here’s what’s changing at NYC public schools this year, from mandated curriculums and school avoidance liaisons to the future of the Regents exams.
The Colorado Department of Education and district officials surprised finalists in their classrooms as part of the annual Colorado Teacher of the Year program.
Teachers and experts say the curriculum from EL Education does not effectively teach young students phonics.
As Chicagoans prepare to elect its school board, first-generation Chicago Public Schools’ alum Froylan Suarez is voting to advocate for more bilingual resources for immigrant families like his.
School districts across Indiana could face an uphill battle trying to pass tax increases as the cost of living rises.
A training program for coaches in Philadelphia seeks to help players deal with trauma off the field.
A new report from the American Psychological Association does not endorse outright screen bans, but says school systems and vendors should hold themselves to a higher standard.
Rather than risk their 16-year-old son’s chance of going to college in the U.S., an immigrant family in Newark is leaving the country on their own terms.
NYC is banning student-facing generative AI tools in preschool through 8th grade and calling for screen time limits. But with key details still murky, educators face uncertainty just days before school starts.
State guidelines push AI tools for teachers and students, but offer few concrete ways to catch or deter academic dishonesty.
Here’s what the referendum would cost and support.
Classes are resuming amid record-high measles cases. A single case could cause major disruptions for those exposed.
NYC public schools are expected to ban student-facing artificial intelligence for grades 2-K through 8 under new guidelines to be announced Wednesday. The rules also limit classroom screen time.