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From Chalkbeat Tennessee School choice
Hillsdale-linked charter group withdraws applications in Tennessee
Network leader leaves the door open for future proposals
By Marta W. Aldrich
King Bethel, wearing a white shirt and gold necklaces, leans against a railing outside of Detroit’s Motown Museum.
From Chalkbeat Detroit Freshman year, at a distance
‘I wasn’t trying to entertain. I was trying to teach’: How a lesson about the past helped a Detroit teenager find his voice in the classroom
He started off as a singer. But after a lesson about redlining, this student performer found another way to use his voice — to effect change.
By Eleanore Catolico
 
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From Chalkbeat Philadelphia Freshman year, at a distance
After a lifetime of homeschooling, this Philly student is still waiting to learn with peers
By Dale Mezzacappa
 
MEMPHIS, TN - March 16, 2021: Jalan Clemmons, a freshman at Hamilton High School, stands in his living room while at home during a virtual school day. His mother, Anna Nuby, works from home and he also lives with his 2-year-old brother Kobi.
From Chalkbeat Tennessee Freshman year, at a distance
‘It’s like we’re not even there’: A Memphis student longs for a fresh start
By Laura Faith Kebede
 
A photograph of Casandra Sotelo-Rivera’s computer, which she uses from home for remote learning for her high school, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College in Denver, Colo.
From Chalkbeat Colorado Freshman year, at a distance
Finding courage in her keystrokes: Why this Denver freshman is participating in class more than ever
“Using the chat has helped me get more comfortable sharing my ideas,” said Casandra Sotelo-Rivera.
By Melanie Asmar
 
King Bethel smiling at his desk at home.
From Chalkbeat Detroit Freshman year, at a distance
Ahead of winter break, a student-organized talent show gives a Detroit freshman a moment to shine
By Eleanore Catolico
 
Jalan Clemmons working on his laptop computer at home.
From Chalkbeat Tennessee Freshman year, at a distance
‘It’s not there’: A Memphis student scrambles to catch up on missing assignments
By Laura Faith Kebede
 
Illustration of a laptop screen showing an anime club meeting over zoom.
From Chalkbeat Chicago Freshman year, at a distance
‘A story on dark days’: How one Chicago student’s anime club is creating community during a pandemic
By Mila Koumpilova
 
A self portrait of Casandra Sotelo-Rivera with tiny black lettering over her face.
From Chalkbeat Colorado Freshman year, at a distance
A shy Denver high school freshman takes a risk and finds beauty in online learning
“I feel like I’m a whole different person when I’m doing things online than when I’m not.”
By Melanie Asmar
 
Ashanty Peralta wearing an Adidas face mask standing outside Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science.
From Chalkbeat New York Freshman year, at a distance
This is high school in a pandemic: Inside one Bronx freshman’s first day in the classroom
By Alex Zimmerman
 
King Bethel standing outside on a sunny day smiling.
From Chalkbeat Detroit Featured Stories
’I want people to know who I am’: How will an aspiring Detroit high school singer find his voice during virtual education?
By Eleanore Catolico
 
Jalan sitting in his learning space with his laptop.
From Chalkbeat Tennessee Freshman year, at a distance
‘No one really knows how this is going to go’: A Memphis student starts high school from behind a computer screen
By Laura Faith Kebede
 
An illustration of a video call.
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Welcome to high school in pandemic times: Introducing a new Chalkbeat series
Over the next several months, Chalkbeat will introduce you to ninth graders across the U.S. trying to figure it all out.
By Eric Gorski
 
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