Back to School Reading List
Getting ready for back to school season? As schools reopen for the academic year, we hope these stories, resources, and essays help students, teachers, and parents have a smoother transition.
Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, and Victor Henderson offered differing views on school closures and CPS’ finances, while campaign controversies sparked accusations between the candidates.
Gender and sexuality alliances once led the charge for queer student activism. Student reporter Mher Melikyan says it’s time for GSAs to rebrand and reclaim that power.
Credit-recovery programs give students the chance to earn credits they need for the next grade or graduation. But do these second chances to pass give the system permission to fail?
New York City schools are increasingly adopting restorative justice practices, but are students bought into the new approach? A student journalist investigates.
Websder Corneille uses own journey as a Haitian immigrant to build connections with students and their caregivers. His job goes beyond serving students and the school to serving the community
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.
The 30-year agreement would allow a new elementary school to open in the overcrowded East Ward, but concerns remain about its cost and potential budget trade-offs.
The funding covers tuition, fees and books for returning students.
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.
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.