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Detroit
October 10, 2018

Rise & Shine: What children of color are up against in Michigan schools

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Indiana
October 10, 2018

Rise & Shine: These 8 signs could determine whether district finances need a closer look under new proposal from state committee

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Chicago
October 9, 2018

Can a program designed for British diplomats fix Chicago’s schools?

Senn High senior Shrda Shrestha is attending her neighborhood high school in Edgewater against pretty much everybody’s advice. “When I…

Boost for charters

Colorado
October 9, 2018

Colorado gets $55 million to support charter school expansion

The five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education will help charter schools with start-up costs and trainings.

To and Through

National
October 9, 2018

At this KIPP high school, a new tactic for getting students to college: bringing college to them

Bard College is enrolling half of KIPP Renaissance’s juniors in a program designed to end with them earning an associate’s degree.

Election 2018

Tennessee
October 9, 2018

Tennessee’s largest teachers group endorses Dean for governor as Lee reportedly snubs invitation

The Tennessee Education Association PAC cites Karl Dean’s record on school funding and his opposition to vouchers.

Chilling effect

Colorado
October 9, 2018

Five ways a proposed immigration rule could impact Colorado students and schools

Advocates for immigrant families fear that a proposed federal rule governing green card decisions could pose challenges for students, educators, and schools.
New York
October 9, 2018

Checking Your Bias in Hiring (Teachers)

Learn how and in what ways biases exist in your teacher recruitment and interview process. We will share best practices on how be aware of…
New York
October 9, 2018

Video Premiere and Discussion: Creating a Caring Community of Learners in Kimberly and Vanessa’s 1st/2nd Grade Classroom

This event features the premiere of a video collection from the High Quality Early Learning Project (https://highqualityearlylearning.org) about social/emotional learning in a NYC public school…

New Action

New York
October 9, 2018

‘Getting ready to do something’: Carranza hints at action for New York City children still in federal detention centers

Carranza directed sharp criticisms at the federal government’s handling of immigration before saying the city may have a plan for children in federal detention centers.
Colorado
October 9, 2018

Equity-Centered Design Thinking Thursday 1.0

This equity-centered design thinking workshop is aimed to develop better designers and problem solvers. We will examine our own identity in order to problem solve…

How I Teach

Indiana
October 9, 2018

How being a black woman in engineering shaped the Indiana Teacher of the Year’s classroom career

She talked to Chalkbeat about bringing the real world into the classroom, and how everyone has experience with engineering — even if they don’t realize it.

at odds

New York
October 9, 2018

Carranza says the city could get rid of the SHSAT at 5 specialized schools on its own, contradicting de Blasio

Carranza’s comments, which came during a fiery speech at the Hispanic Education Summit, represent a rare break from the mayor.
Newark
October 9, 2018

How one Newark high school is closing the college degree gap

The big story Today, Erika Baque sings the praises of East Side High School’s early-college program. But a few years ago, she…
Colorado
October 9, 2018

Calling All Minds for Educators: A talk with Temple Grandin

Bestselling author and renowned autism advocate, Temple Grandin will share a blueprint for different ways of looking at the world and engaging with learners. Geared…

Long-term fix

Detroit
October 9, 2018

Detroit district settles on long-term water fix, but major facilities issues remain

Detroit schools are getting new water filtration systems in the next year, a long-term solution to one piece of the district’s staggering school…
Tennessee
October 9, 2018

Too young to vote, Memphis teens lead voter-engagement campaign in advance of midterms

“It can feel powerless, like you can’t change things at your school or in local government, but I’m a pretty optimistic person. I really believe we can make an impact if we come together and help people around us see why who they vote for directly impacts us.”

Race and policy

Detroit
October 9, 2018

Michigan students of color more likely to struggle, less likely to have teachers who look like them

That lack of diversity among teachers is just one reason why the report finds that children of color are struggling in schools. Faced with challenges related to poverty, including health problems and unstable housing, they’re more likely to have chronic school absences. They’re more likely to change schools frequently, which can affect their ability to succeed. They’re more likely to drop out and to post low scores on state exams.
Colorado
October 9, 2018

Chalkbeat en español: Recomendaciones sobre KIPP, y una última oportunidad para dar tu opinión sobre un líder para Denver

Bienvenidos a una nueva semana. Ayer, fue un dia de descanso para Chalkbeat. Gracias por estar al pendiente hoy. A la próxima semana las boletas…

Early College

Newark
October 9, 2018

‘Doors open because of this’: How one Newark high school is closing the college degree gap

Newark's East Side High School allows students to earn two-year college degrees by graduation, saving some students thousands of dollars in tuition.
Colorado
October 9, 2018

Rise & Shine: More suicide reports coming into Colorado’s Safe2Tell system

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Tennessee
October 9, 2018

Rise & Shine: One Memphis school shoots for the stars

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Asked and answered

Chicago
October 9, 2018

Why Rahm Emanuel and his schools chief believe an elite curriculum can resuscitate neighborhood schools

Chicago is doubling down on a big bet that the International Baccalaureate program can be boon to its struggling neighborhood schools. We…
Detroit
October 9, 2018

Rise & Shine: What would a Governor Schuette mean for schools?

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Indiana
October 9, 2018

Rise & Shine: Former Gary superintendent arrested, charged with theft and official misconduct

Rise & Shine is Chalkbeat’s morning digest of education news. Subscribe to have it delivered to your inbox, or forward to a friend who…
New York
October 9, 2018

Rise & Shine: Another top education department official is out amid yellow bus crisis

MASTER CLASS Here’s a look inside the social studies classroom of Alhassan Susso, the first New York City educator named Teacher of the Year in two decades.

First Person

New York
October 8, 2018

I didn’t get into any of my top high school choices. Then I learned to love my safety school.

New York City’s intense high school choice process ends with students being matched to one of more than 400 high schools — at least…

The race

Detroit
October 8, 2018

As governor, Bill Schuette would consider ‘all options’ for struggling schools, including closings

Schuette stopped short of saying that he would actively close schools down but he has supported school closings in the past.

More money

Colorado
October 5, 2018

‘We need the funding, and so do our kids.’ Colorado teachers take to the streets for Amendment 73

The Colorado Education Association says there were 27 teacher actions around the state in support of Amendment 73, a tax increase to fund education.

Master Class

New York
October 5, 2018

After fanfare, inside the Bronx classroom of New York’s Teacher of the Year

Twelfth graders at the International Community High School in the South Bronx were pumped when they watched their social studies teacher, Alhassan Susso,…

look up

Tennessee
October 5, 2018

Memphis high school’s prized planetarium still needs upgrades, but students are already fascinated by what it can do

The planetarium helps garner student interest in careers they might not have known about before, such as astronomy and aerospace engineering.
Colorado
October 5, 2018

Street Yoga’s Trauma-Informed Yoga Training

Street Yoga is coming to Denver, CO! This trauma-informed training offers an inspiring and heart-felt introduction to the field of yoga service for youth experiencing…

where the money goes

Indiana
October 5, 2018

The fight for teacher raises and 4 other takeaways from our IPS referendum forum

Indianapolis Public Schools teacher Rosa Vazquez had a point to make, and at its core, it was simple: “We need more.” “It’s difficult when we…

By the numbers

Indiana
October 5, 2018

These Marion County schools saw the greatest gains and biggest drops on 2018 ISTEP

Each year dozens of schools see their passing rates dramatically change.

Decision time

Colorado
October 5, 2018

Adams 14 board getting ready to make decision on charter that has divided community

The Adams 14 board will hear recommendations on the KIPP application Tuesday, and will vote in November.

Sensitive conversations

Chicago
Updated October 5, 2018

Chicago teachers encouraged to talk with students about Van Dyke verdict but to ‘stay neutral’

As the trial of the police officer accused of fatally shooting Chicago teenager Laquan McDonald reached its dramatic conclusion, public schools sought to…
October 5, 2018

Saratu Ghartey

Colorado
October 5, 2018

Rise & Shine: What Denver students, parents, and teachers want in their next leader

Rise & Shine is Chalkbeat’s morning digest of education news. Subscribe to have it delivered to your inbox, or…
Chicago
October 5, 2018

Testing the candidates for Illinois governor

We’re Cassie Walker Burke, Adeshina Emmanuel and Yana Kunichoff, and we round up Chicago education news every week — just for you.
New York
October 5, 2018

Rise & Shine: How New York City is failing special education students

A LIFT: Nearly a dozen new charter schools were approved to open in the city over the next three years, as the total…
Tennessee
October 5, 2018

Rise & Shine: Memphis community reacts to school superintendent’s support of GOP candidate

Rise & Shine is Chalkbeat’s morning digest of education news. Subscribe to have it delivered to your inbox, or forward to a friend who…
Indiana
October 5, 2018

Rise & Shine: Education is a ‘game-changer’ for addressing poverty, former Indianapolis mayor says

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Detroit
October 5, 2018

Rise & Shine: How Michigan’s next governor could help students stay put

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prizes

Tennessee
October 4, 2018

Tipton County school leader named Tennessee’s principal of the year

A Tipton County middle school principal and a Loudon County supervisor receive top honors for their work in Tennessee education.

the aftermath

Tennessee
October 4, 2018

How Memphians reacted when an urban schools leader endorsed a Republican candidate for governor

It’s unusual that a superintendent would endorse a candidate. It’s even more unusual that a leader who works for a Democratic base would back a Republican candidate.

making moves

National
October 4, 2018

The big IDEA: Inside the fast-growing charter network you might not know yet

In 10 years, the Texas-based IDEA wants to reach 250,000 students, putting it on par with the country’s largest school districts. It's an expansion worth watching.

How I Help

Detroit
October 4, 2018

‘Unapologetically myself’: How one Detroit counselor uses humor, social media, and Beyonce to support her students

It didn’t take long for Joy Mohammed’s students to realize that they literally didn’t have what it took to work on the high…
Colorado
October 4, 2018

Zero Weeks Screening & Paid Family Leave Discussion

Join the Metro Public Health Early Childhood Partnership and partners on October 4th, 6:30-8:30pm at the Zero to Three Conference at the Colorado Convention Center…

School choice

Indiana
October 4, 2018

Lawmaker looks to revive ‘education saving accounts’ for students with disabilities

Rep. Jack Jordan, a Republican from Bremen, said Thursday he’s considering new legislation.
Indiana
October 4, 2018

A Conversation About Education: The IPS Tax Referendum

Why is Indianapolis Public Schools asking voters to approve two property tax increases totaling $272 million in the November election? Join WFYI, Chalkbeat Indiana, and the Indianapolis Recorder to find…