Five of Chicago’s elected school board candidates are leaving the race after their petitions to get on the Nov. 5th ballot were challenged. Some candidates are still in the process to see if they will make it to the fall election.
Schools qualify for the HSI designation if at least 25% of their student body is Hispanic, but leaders of colleges and universities say there hasn’t been enough of a focus on them.
Five of Chicago’s elected school board candidates are leaving the race after their petitions to get on the Nov. 5th ballot were challenged. Some candidates are still in the process to see if they will make it to the fall election.
Nicole Conaway is one of 25 people running for three seats on the Detroit school board.
School districts and organizations are offering free backpacks, school supplies, and other resources before the semester begins.
There are more than 40 people running in Chicago’s school board elections on Nov. 5. Here’s an updating list.
Josh Shapiro has backed big public school aid hikes. But it’s his voucher views that raise eyebrows.
The Pennsylvania governor could join the Democratic presidential ticket, yet his embrace of vouchers is out of step with many in his party.
With federal relief dollars running out, the district must prioritize which students will receive tutoring next year.
Hawkins previously oversaw payments to preschool providers during a wave of delays. But local lawmakers and advocates praised her appointment.
Teachers will start using teaching methods and materials that align to what’s now widely considered the best approach to literacy instruction. But experts caution it won’t solve all problems overnight.
The number of children who will get 30 hours of preschool a week this year is more than double the number of kids who got full-day classes last year, state officials said.
The district is adjusting bell times and creating transportation hubs in order to provide busing to more students.
The budget plan, which closed a $505 million deficit, faced pushback from school communities, the teachers union, and even the mayor’s office.
Right2ReadPhilly is the city's latest reading program dedicated to promoting literacy outside of classroom instruction.
‘These extremists attack the freedom to learn.’ Kamala Harris goes on offense in speech to teachers.
The likely Democratic nominee for president highlighted the Biden administration’s work to forgive teachers’ student loan debt and protect workers’ rights to join unions.
The new student OMNY cards will roll out during the 2024-25 school year. Previously, student-issued MetroCards were restricted to weekday use during the school year.
Higher-poverty schools, which already experience a greater degree of teacher churn, may shed even more of their educators as principals across the city scramble to find teachers to staff smaller classes.
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Federal courts are limited in how they can address school segregation. Brown’s Promise, which advocates for school integration, is urging states to try strategies like consolidating school districts and pooling tax dollars.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wants to create a blueprint for other states to follow in connecting more students with jobs as chair of the National Governors Association.
Two of the three incumbents on the Detroit school board have opted not to run for reelection.
Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Park District offer limited options and many parents find themselves spending thousands to ensure their children have support through the summer
Michael Rebell, of the Center for Educational Equity, led a legal battle 30 years ago that paved the way for the state’s Foundation Aid formula.
Deciding what to do with MSCS buildings will be a top priority for the incoming Memphis school board after the Aug. 1 election. Here’s what candidates said about a sweeping new facilities plan.
The new school year is here, see what’s new for you and your students around cell phones, reading, state testing and more.
El programa ampliará las opciones universitarias para más estudiantes con medianos ingresos.
"Yo de hecho estoy luchando por mantener a mi familia,” dijo una madre. “Nos decepcionaron.”
Changes to the dress code, the district’s priorities for student discipline, grade configurations, and transportation will all start in the 2024-25 school year.
Seeking culturally relevant lessons or hoping to better serve student needs, many educators make changes to curriculum. Experts worry about drifting too far from standards.
The public school district rehired Mary Bennett and Raymond Lindgren to consult on career and technical education programs and to support ongoing school construction projects.
A report from the testing group NWEA also estimates that Hispanic students in particular need more academic support during their recovery from the pandemic.
State officials acknowledged that some students still have commutes over an hour, but said they believe the district has made ‘sufficient progress.’
In addition to bolstering literacy, the district says the instructional strategies will promote other IPS goals like advancing racial equity.
The city enlisted Accenture to help analyze supply and demand for preschool seats. Their initial findings, obtained through a public records request, don’t shed much light on the topic.
Longtime activist cites his own health issues, and the recent death of his sister.
The leadership change at the city’s largest network of charter high schools comes as Chicago’s Board of Education has increased scrutiny on charters and school choice.
The federal Office of Civil Rights’ investigation found students didn’t get the support the law guaranteed them. The Michigan Department of Education wants the case thrown out.
Across all high schools in the city, 1 of every 5 students are mandated to receive special education support under an IEP. At specialized high schools, that number is only 1 of 50.