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Schools are open. But parents say more after-school options still needed.

After-school programs are a critical piece of the caregiving puzzle for working parents. Some Chicago families say they still feel like an afterthought.

By Cassie Walker Burke

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Learning in a new language is exhausting. Remember that.

By Shelly McClanahan

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With NYC’s ‘gifted’ program headed for overhaul, here’s what some experts say should come next

By Christina Veiga

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School voucher advocates face opposition as they try to gain momentum

By Tracie Mauriello

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Chicago narrows racial gaps in 5-year graduation rate, but disparities persist

By Mila Koumpilova

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In NYC, culture shock took me by surprise

Hailing from Trinidad, I’ve struggled to find my place among other Black students.

By Etana Williams

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‘There is a war going on in these streets’: Philly principals call for help addressing the effect of gun violence on schools

By Dale Mezzacappa

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All NYC public school families can get up to a $50 monthly internet credit — while the money lasts

By Reema Amin

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After school shooting, Memphis police chief says she’s open to a district ‘peace force’

By Samantha West

Readers, tell us how we’re doing. Take our 2021 audience survey.

By Chalkbeat Staff

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‘Stale’ chicken nuggets? Hard tortillas? Food shortages reach Chicago lunchrooms

By Mauricio Pena

Biden admin: New effort to start COVID vaccination sites at schools on the way

By Sarah Darville and Matt Barnum

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Illinois to make teacher evaluations optional for second year

By Samantha Smylie

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Tennessee lawmakers OK historic Ford incentive package, including new trade school

By Samantha West

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Aurora and Denver school boards discuss pay for board members

By Yesenia Robles and Melanie Asmar

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More Aurora schools may be closed or repurposed

By Yesenia Robles

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Five tips from Colorado experts on how to complete the FAFSA

By Jason Gonzales

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Tennessee lawmakers attempt to ban school mask mandates, again  

By Cathryn Stout

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A possible transit strike could force Philadelphia schools to go remote

By Dale Mezzacappa

The COVID-19 outbreak is changing our daily reality

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Schools need family input on COVID spending. Here’s how they can get it.

By Matt Barnum

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