Emerging data suggests school districts such as Chicago are making headway. But experts say this is only the start of an undertaking that will likely take years.
Five students talk about their post-high school plans after four years shaped by the pandemic, racial justice protests, and economic uncertainty.
Cherelle Parker and David Oh will advance to November’s general election. Philadelphia’s next mayor will have the power to reshape the school board and influence several education issues, including charter school authorization.
What happens when public schools can’t or won’t meet kids’ needs — and the wait for a specialized school is weeks or months?
Illinois Teacher of the Year Briana Morales supports her students in East St. Louis District 189 by using written and spoken word to navigate poverty, gun violence, and personal loss.
Marie Feagins, of Detroit’s public school district, withdrew but has asked to be reconsidered for the role.
The system, meant to flag students unlikely to graduate, may be incorrectly influencing how educators perceive students.
“We are a welcoming environment,” a top Denver administrator said this week. “We really want students to be in their school environment.”
Questions remain about whether enough is being done to get the word out to families that don’t speak English and what programming will look like.
LEARN Excel Charter and the Boys and Girls Club partnered to offer enrichment opportunities beyond academics.
The next district leader will face a divided board while trying to meet the needs of one of the state’s most diverse communities, and raising their academic achievement.
Some observers say the recent challenges are a sign that political winds have shifted in DPS.
Less than 10% of students received any tutoring this fall in several large districts, according to an AP/Chalkbeat survey. In others, it was less than 1%.
More teachers than usual left the classroom after last school year, confirming fears of a pandemic-fueled wave of departures.
Read about inspiring educators in Chicago, Colorado, New York City, Philadelphia, and elsewhere.
Kindergarten families can activate their NYC Scholarship Accounts in January. Here’s how to grow the $100 seed money and how communities can raise more money to help kids go to college.
Colorado will pay most universal preschool providers more per child next year than what they receive now through a smaller state-funded preschool program.
Perriel Pace talks about her mission and how she used her voice on the district school board
Some discover too late that their school work didn’t count toward a diploma
The $10 million initiative aims to help the influx of asylum-seeking families from South America who have come to New York City over the past several months. Previously, undocumented familes were not eligible for subsized child care.
Black students at the high school shared their experiences of racism at the school with board of education members last month. Their community is now rallying for change.
For New York City’s nearly 30,000 students in shelters, getting to school is often a problem. Advocates are calling for an inter-agency task force focused on reducing chronic absenteeism among homeless kids.
58% of NYC charter schools shrank during COVID, even as the sector grew overall. Two of the city’s major charter networks — Success Academy and Uncommon Schools — saw student enrollment shrink last year.
Students at a southeastern Colorado high school spend several days learning about the Sand Creek Massacre because of a unique agreement with an Oklahoma tribe.
In Decatur Township, the school board race was decided by one vote.
Educators and officials in districts that contracted with Paper say its text-based tutoring service often frustrates the students who need the most help.
The State Board of Education is growing from seven seats to nine seats. Find election results here.
Voters approved about two-thirds of school district ballot measures in Colorado on Tuesday. The 27J school district scored a notable win with its mill levy override
Leaders High School’s annual camping trip serves as a bonding experience and a chance for teens to get a taste of independence, especially after the past few years.
Hope Hampton wins seat on Indianapolis Public Schools board after getting major backing from political action committees.
If you value Chalkbeat, consider making a donation
Chalkbeat is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to providing the information families and educators need, but this kind of work isn’t possible without your help.
Events
Today at [hour]:[minute][ampm] [timezone] [monthFull] [day] [monthFull] [day], [year] -Today at [hour]:[minute][ampm] [timezone] [monthFull] [day] [monthFull] [day], [year] -Today at [hour]:[minute][ampm] [timezone] [monthFull] [day] [monthFull] [day], [year] -Today at [hour]:[minute][ampm] [timezone] [monthFull] [day] [monthFull] [day], [year] -Today at [hour]:[minute][ampm] [timezone] [monthFull] [day] [monthFull] [day], [year] -