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.
Teachers and experts say the curriculum from EL Education does not effectively teach young students phonics.
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.
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.
The impending purchase comes at a time of rising popularity for career and technical education nationwide.
Using unscored test sections to trial run new assessment questions is not unusual, but there is concern about putting students through lengthier tests.
Thousands of new teachers gathered for orientation at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center as the city prepares to issue new guidance on AI in schools
Studies suggest CTE can help students stay engaged, graduate, and land better-paying jobs. But its strongest results may be difficult for more schools to reproduce.
Chalkbeat Philadelphia is hosting an inaugural back-to-school rap contest. Those 19 and younger can enter by sending a video to Chalkbeat on Instagram.
A virtual panel agreed that MSCS needs a public, sustainable plan to outlast superintendent and board turnover. They disagree on the details.
A funeral home director best known for handling Whitney Houston’s funeral got a contract to provide hospitality training to students. Experts question the decision.
Illinois Families for Public Schools is also calling for school screen time limits and the appointment of a new chief privacy officer for Chicago Public Schools.
But Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova said “too many students are still attending schools that are struggling to meet their needs.”
John F. Kennedy High, Oakland Elementary, Rocky Mountain Prep Noel, and Academy 360 earned or maintained higher preliminary state ratings this year.
Philadelphia students will begin applying to selective schools nearly a month later than planned because official state test scores remain delayed.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced $43 million in funding and other reforms to resolve chronic city payment delays to early childhood education providers. The backlog threatens the rollout of his signature 2-K program.
Teachers say they are rethinking lesson plans and routines after immigration arrests and deportation orders rose over the summer in the state.
The July analysis of Colorado’s five-year-old law doesn’t provide evidence about how the policy has helped students as some universities nationwide have pushed back against it.
City officials urged the board to approve the $1.65 million deal that supports “mission critical” HR and enrollment systems. Opposition to Oracle and concerns about AI helped sink it.
IPS will make millions in cuts even if voters approve the ballot item. That’s led to criticism from some in the education community.
The school board president also said she wants the district to invest more in girls’ sports.
District leaders say the new rate is the best in district history.
Students still have multiple opportunities to complete an assignment before they would receive a zero on an assignment.
A new DPSCD policy requires parent meetings when students have three or more unexcused early releases from school. After six, parents will be asked to sign an attendance contract.
The ruling represents a loss for four school districts, three charter schools, and a public education cooperative.
District officials said they have done a lot to preserve arts education and increase academic rigor at the former contract school. But supporters on the school board said they want to see more.
The incumbent school board member cited “special interests prepared to spend millions of dollars” as a reason for bowing out.
Families are increasingly choosing online public schools, even as research has raised concerns about their academic results.
The scholarship program, which rolls out next year, has raised questions of equitable access for all students and its implications on public school funding.
Mamdani’s administration said the city was paying for far more internet coverage than necessary, and could secure internet service for students who need it at a much lower cost.
More than 1 in 4 Colorado students missed 10% or more of their school days in 2025-26, according to new state data. Look up your district's data in our searchable table.
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