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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?
Roughly 90% of high schoolers who weren’t on track to graduate by the end of 9th grade stayed off track in 10th grade, according to a November district analysis.
A survey of 1,361 Chicago adults, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, found lower awareness of the elected school board among younger people and those who identify as Black and Latino.
Dozens of school districts filed a lawsuit against the state challenging conditions placed on receiving school safety and mental health funding.
Mayor Cherelle Parker has publicly said she wants to use vacant buildings for housing. The school board approved a resolution saying it will look into it.
NYC’s School Construction Authority faces widespread criticism from parents and educators over chronic delays, shoddy work, and cost overruns on critical school renovation projects.
The new safety center uses artificial intelligence and live camera footage to monitor MSCS campuses all day, every day. It’s a security upgrade years in the making.
Groups supportive of charter schools outspent teachers unions by nearly 3 to 1, but the big spending didn’t pay off.
Cosmetology students at West Side High School will be able to practice their skills at 403 Salon and Spa while completing requirements to earn their certifications.
Once recommendations from the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance are finalized, they’ll head to state lawmakers.