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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 14m

The retired DPSCD educator wants to serve students, parents, and staff in a new capacity as a board member.

Former principal, teacher Bessie Harris appointed to the Detroit school district’s board

The retired DPSCD educator wants to serve students, parents, and staff in a new capacity as a board member.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 49m

Dozens of people spoke to Michigan State Board of Education members about their objections to standards they described as ideological.

State education board urged to reject proposed health and sex education standards

Dozens of people spoke to Michigan State Board of Education members about their objections to standards they described as ideological.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 1h

Four seats on the seven-member board are up for election on Nov. 4.

Voter guide: 2025 Denver school board candidates answer 6 questions

Four seats on the seven-member board are up for election on Nov. 4.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 3h

The city’s biggest solar power generator? Its public schools. But now their green future is under threat from the federal government.

NYC schools are solar powerhouses. Now, federal tax credits are drying up.

The city’s biggest solar power generator? Its public schools. But now their green future is under threat from the federal government.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 3h

Dozens of Philadelphia preschool providers who participate directly in the state’s Pre-K Counts program are still waiting for funding, pushing some to consider furloughing staff and shuttering classrooms, according to advocates.

Philly preschool owners are draining their savings during the state budget impasse

More than 100 days into the Pennsylvania budget impasse, some Philly preschool owners are using their own savings and taking out loans to stay afloat. But lawmakers still seem far from a budget agreement.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 8h

“It’s literally all of our responsibility to wrap our arms around these children so that they understand that we love them and care for them,” City Council President Pro Tem James Tate said, according to BridgeDetroit reporting.

Detroit community rallies behind Gompers as students return to school following stabbing

“It’s literally all of our responsibility to wrap our arms around these children so that they understand that we love them and care for them,” City Council President Pro Tem James Tate said, according to BridgeDetroit reporting.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 12h

Tennessee public schools are required by federal law to provide special education pre-K services to students as young as 3. But they receive minimal federal and state funding to do so, and districts are pulling from K-12 funds to keep the programs running.

Tennessee public schools need more special ed pre-K funding, districts say

Tennessee public schools are required by federal law to provide special education pre-K services to students as young as 3. But they receive minimal federal and state funding to do so, and districts are pulling from K-12 funds to keep the programs running.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 12h

Indiana law no longer requires teachers to train in social emotional learning or restorative justice, but educators and advocates still see positive results from the practices.

How a field trip focused on listening skills builds a foundation for middle school

Indiana law no longer requires teachers to train in social emotional learning or restorative justice, but educators and advocates still see positive results from the practices.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 19h

The results from last school year’s MAP tests show that most students are still performing below their pre-pandemic peers. Math, though, is showing some improvement.

The good news is math gaps are narrowing. The bad news is reading scores haven’t budged.

The results from last school year’s MAP tests show that most students are still performing below their pre-pandemic peers. Math, though, is showing some improvement.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 1d

All workers except a small number of top officials are being fired at the office that implements the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the employees union said.

Special education oversight, civil rights enforcement hit hard in Education Department layoffs

All workers except a small number of top officials are being fired at the office that implements the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the employees union said.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 1d

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Here is more of what the board members interviewed had to say. We included audio clips from some of the interviews. https://bit.ly/3J5lrzb

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 2d

What is it like serving on a board of education? Here’s what Chicago school board members have to say about the unpaid job — so far: ckbe.at/CPSBoardOfEdQuotes2025

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 3d

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 3d

The White House budget office has started mass firings in an effort to pressure Democratic lawmakers to agree to a budget deal.Dozens of Education Department employees are among those affected.

Education Department employees face more layoffs in shutdown standoff

The White House budget office has started mass firings in an effort to pressure Democratic lawmakers to agree to a budget deal.Dozens of Education Department employees are among those affected.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 4d

The University of Colorado Denver and Aurora Public Schools announced a new admissions guarantee at Aurora Central High School.

CU Denver, Aurora schools agreement aims to make admissions easier for students

The University of Colorado Denver and Aurora Public Schools announced a new admissions guarantee at Aurora Central High School.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 4d

Mamdani wants to rethink gifted and talented in NYC schools. The program has already seen big changes.

NYC gifted and talented: Mamdani’s calls for change comes amid already shifting landscape

Mamdani wants to rethink gifted and talented in NYC schools. The program has already seen big changes.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 4d

More than 100 days into the Pennsylvania budget impasse, some Philly preschool owners are using their own savings and taking out loans to stay afloat. But lawmakers still seem far from a budget agreement.

Philly preschool owners are draining their savings during the state budget impasse

More than 100 days into the Pennsylvania budget impasse, some Philly preschool owners are using their own savings and taking out loans to stay afloat. But lawmakers still seem far from a budget agreement.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 4d

The purpose of Warriors on the Rise is to expand access to higher education for Detroit students and provide resources and exposure to the collegiate experience, BridgeDetroit and Bridge Michigan report.

New Wayne State program aims to remove college barriers for DPSCD students

The purpose of Warriors on the Rise is to expand access to higher education for Detroit students and provide resources and exposure to the collegiate experience, BridgeDetroit and Bridge Michigan report.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 4d

At least five groups have made public petitions or statements for changes to transportation, buildings, and governance in Indianapolis public schools. Here are their major requests.

Governance, moratoriums, and adequate funding: Here are the major requests to the ILEA

At least five groups have made public petitions or statements for changes to transportation, buildings, and governance in Indianapolis public schools. Here are their major requests.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 4d

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 4d

Proposition LL is one of two ballot measures that address funding for the state’s free school meals program.

What voters should know about how Proposition LL affects Colorado’s school meals program

Proposition LL is one of two ballot measures that address funding for the state’s free school meals program.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 4d

Proposition MM is considered a package deal with Proposition LL.

Voter guide: Colorado's Proposition MM would shore up free school meals program

Proposition MM is considered a package deal with Proposition LL.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 4d

A classroom full of students witnessed the stabbing, the Detroit school district said. The school is offering them counseling and support.

Detroit school district places three security guards, officer at Gompers after classroom stabbing

A classroom full of students witnessed the stabbing, the Detroit school district said. The school is offering them counseling and support.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 5d

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton wants to double the state’s new voucher program from 20,000 seats to 40,000. One state Democrat called the plan “fiscally reckless” as the program is already currently expected to cost the state $1.1 billion over the next five years.

Tennessee House speaker wants to double private school voucher program next year

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton wants to double the state’s new voucher program from 20,000 seats to 40,000. One state Democrat called the plan “fiscally reckless” as the program is already currently expected to cost the state $1.1 billion over the next five years.

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