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The proposal would also clarify when and how the school board should hire outside lawyers.

El nuevo Marco de Alfabetización del estado exige que los distritos escolares realicen pruebas de alfabetización y formación profesional, pero los defensores de la alfabetización temen que las escuelas no estarán preparadas para el otoño.

“I feel like this isn’t coming from a crime and punishment lens,” school board President Carrie Olson said.

The detailed list comes more than a month after New York City officials announced they are approving an additional 3,700 teachers to lower class sizes.

Marrero calls the strategy the School Transformation Process, and said it’s meant to avoid state intervention in persistently low-rated schools.

The state’s new Literacy Framework requires school districts to implement literacy screenings and professional development but advocates fear schools won’t be ready by the fall.

Almost every American school conducts lockdown drills. A new presidential executive order is designed to help educators and law enforcement improve them.

After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many schools will face a lot of work to repair the interconnected physical, emotional, and academic harm, educators say.

Student trips are up 36% since New York City switched to OMNY cards. Here are some key figures to help understand the new program.

What questions do you have for the candidates for the Indianapolis Public Schools board? Tell us and attend a forum to hear from the candidates vying for four open seats.