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The program is expected to expand private school choice in states like Colorado that don’t have voucher programs. Polis said not participating would mean leaving millions on the table.
Polis all in on Trump’s tax-credit scholarship while other Dem governors wait and see
The program is expected to expand private school choice in states like Colorado that don’t have voucher programs. Polis said not participating would mean leaving millions on the table.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:06 AM
The program is expected to expand private school choice in states like Colorado that don’t have voucher programs. Polis said not participating would mean leaving millions on the table.
Mamdani has kept a tight lid on who he’s considering to run the nation’s largest school system. Here’s who is rumored to be in the running.
Mamdani remains mum on his pick to lead NYC schools. Here’s a possible shortlist.
Mamdani has kept a tight lid on who he’s considering to run the nation’s largest school system. Here’s who is rumored to be in the running.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Mamdani has kept a tight lid on who he’s considering to run the nation’s largest school system. Here’s who is rumored to be in the running.
If you're looking to hear insights on how NYC schools could better serve and educate immigrant students in Trump's second term, or to understand the issues facing schools serving immigrants more deeply, this event is for you.
Educating — and covering — NYC’s immigrant students in Trump’s second term
Chalkbeat invites you to a conversation on how New York City Schools are supporting immigrant students and what challenges lie ahead.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
If you're looking to hear insights on how NYC schools could better serve and educate immigrant students in Trump's second term, or to understand the issues facing schools serving immigrants more deeply, this event is for you.
A congressional investigation alleges the Philadelphia school district “is rife with antisemitic incidents.” Several educators are asking school leaders to protect staff amid the investigation.
Philly teachers say congressional probe into alleged antisemitism is a ‘witch hunt’
A congressional investigation alleges the Philadelphia school district “is rife with antisemitic incidents.” Several educators are asking school leaders to protect staff amid the investigation.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A congressional investigation alleges the Philadelphia school district “is rife with antisemitic incidents.” Several educators are asking school leaders to protect staff amid the investigation.
City Council President Kenyatta Johnson said early childhood education workers “deserve a high-quality raise.” But will his proposed task force be enough?
Philly’s City Council president tells early childhood workers: You deserve a raise
City Council President Kenyatta Johnson said early childhood education workers “deserve a high-quality raise.” But will his proposed task force be enough?
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December 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
City Council President Kenyatta Johnson said early childhood education workers “deserve a high-quality raise.” But will his proposed task force be enough?
Educator advocates say unpaid student teaching requirements can be a barrier for aspiring teachers. The Tennessee House speaker wants to start providing state-funded stipends for those internships.
Are financial stipends on the horizon for Tennessee student teachers?
Educator advocates say unpaid student teaching requirements can be a barrier for aspiring teachers. The Tennessee House speaker wants to start providing state-funded stipends for those internships.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Educator advocates say unpaid student teaching requirements can be a barrier for aspiring teachers. The Tennessee House speaker wants to start providing state-funded stipends for those internships.
On Thursday, the Colorado High School Activities Association settled with school districts and charter schools that sued the group last spring over policies on transgender student athletes.
In Colorado transgender athlete lawsuit, CHSAA and districts settle, case continues with state
On Thursday, the Colorado High School Activities Association settled with school districts and charter schools that sued the group last spring over policies on transgender student athletes.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:01 AM
On Thursday, the Colorado High School Activities Association settled with school districts and charter schools that sued the group last spring over policies on transgender student athletes.
The 1,000-member Commonwealth Association of School Administrators, which represents Philly school principals and other school staff, has a new contract. Members will receive annual 3% raises for the next four years along with other benefits.
Here’s how much more Philly principals will earn under their new union contract
The 1,000-member Commonwealth Association of School Administrators, which represents Philly school principals and other school staff, has a new contract. Members will receive annual 3% raises for the next four years along with other benefits.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The 1,000-member Commonwealth Association of School Administrators, which represents Philly school principals and other school staff, has a new contract. Members will receive annual 3% raises for the next four years along with other benefits.
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance is considering two proposals that would both dilute the power of the elected IPS school board. But the Central Indiana Democratic Socialists of America, the local teachers union, and other groups are publicly denouncing them.
Groups critical of ILEA proposals say the IPS school board should get more, not less power
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance is considering two proposals that would both dilute the power of the elected IPS school board. But the Central Indiana Democratic Socialists of America, the local teachers union, and other groups are publicly denouncing them.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:06 AM
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance is considering two proposals that would both dilute the power of the elected IPS school board. But the Central Indiana Democratic Socialists of America, the local teachers union, and other groups are publicly denouncing them.
The person who serves as education liaison to Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield will need to have a deep understanding of the K-12 systems in the city, early childhood issues, and youth-development issues.
Sheffield wants to hire a strong education leader to advise her. Are you the person for the job?
The person who serves as education liaison to Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield will need to have a deep understanding of the K-12 systems in the city, early childhood issues, and youth-development issues.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The person who serves as education liaison to Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield will need to have a deep understanding of the K-12 systems in the city, early childhood issues, and youth-development issues.
Indiana lawmakers may tighten the state’s school cellphone ban even further during this legislative session.
A stricter cellphone ban may be coming to Indiana schools
Indiana lawmakers may tighten the state’s school cellphone ban even further during this legislative session.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Indiana lawmakers may tighten the state’s school cellphone ban even further during this legislative session.
In his book “Radical Dreamers” the political scientist Joseph Viteritti examines the lawyers, researchers, and activists behind the modern school choice movement. He also disputes the notion that it is “progressive” to oppose school choice and “conservative” to support it.
School choice has radical roots worth remembering, a new book argues
In his book “Radical Dreamers” the political scientist Joseph Viteritti examines the lawyers, researchers, and activists behind the modern school choice movement. He also disputes the notion that it is “progressive” to oppose school choice and “conservative” to support it.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
In his book “Radical Dreamers” the political scientist Joseph Viteritti examines the lawyers, researchers, and activists behind the modern school choice movement. He also disputes the notion that it is “progressive” to oppose school choice and “conservative” to support it.
Of the bottom 10 states in the country with the lowest number of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, nine are western states. Bill DeBaun of the National College Attainment Network has a few theories as to why.
Why do these western states have such low FAFSA completion rates?
Of the bottom 10 states in the country with the lowest number of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, nine are western states. Bill DeBaun of the National College Attainment Network has a few theories as to why.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Of the bottom 10 states in the country with the lowest number of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, nine are western states. Bill DeBaun of the National College Attainment Network has a few theories as to why.
MSCS leaders recommended combining Lucy Elementary School with Woodstock Middle to fill more building seats. But parents worry about mixing students from different grade spans, especially on the bus.
Memphis parents worry proposed K-8 school merger will cause safety issues
MSCS leaders recommended combining Lucy Elementary School with Woodstock Middle to fill more building seats. But parents worry about mixing students from different grade spans, especially on the bus.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
MSCS leaders recommended combining Lucy Elementary School with Woodstock Middle to fill more building seats. But parents worry about mixing students from different grade spans, especially on the bus.
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance has advanced multiple options for changing how local schools are run, including two that would dilute the power of the elected IPS school board. But it won’t pick its final recommendations until Dec. 17.
Here are the changes a key task force is poised to recommend for Indianapolis schools
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance has advanced multiple options for changing how local schools are run, including two that would dilute the power of the elected IPS school board. But it won’t pick its final recommendations until Dec. 17.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance has advanced multiple options for changing how local schools are run, including two that would dilute the power of the elected IPS school board. But it won’t pick its final recommendations until Dec. 17.
The Chicago Board of Education is considering proposals to sell the former Bontemps, Henson, and Shedd elementary schools for a collective $125,000. Two would be demolished to make way for new housing and one would become a community center.
CPS could net $125,000 by selling three vacant former schools
The Chicago Board of Education is considering proposals to sell the former Bontemps, Henson, and Shedd elementary schools for a collective $125,000. Two would be demolished to make way for new housing and one would become a community center.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The Chicago Board of Education is considering proposals to sell the former Bontemps, Henson, and Shedd elementary schools for a collective $125,000. Two would be demolished to make way for new housing and one would become a community center.
Board members said the custodian company recommended by MSCS leaders Tuesday has a history of poor service. But the current contract expires Dec. 31, and the district is low on options.
Over 30 Memphis schools could lose cleaning services Jan. 1. Here’s why.
Board members said the custodian company recommended by MSCS leaders Tuesday has a history of poor service. But the current contract expires Dec. 31, and the district is low on options.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Board members said the custodian company recommended by MSCS leaders Tuesday has a history of poor service. But the current contract expires Dec. 31, and the district is low on options.
A higher number of teachers, principals, and administrators donated to Mamdani than any other winning mayoral candidate since the NYC Department of Education shifted to mayoral control in 2002.
From de Blasio to Mamdani, here’s a look at campaign donations to mayors from DOE employees
A higher number of teachers, principals, and administrators donated to Mamdani than any other winning mayoral candidate since the NYC Department of Education shifted to mayoral control in 2002.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
A higher number of teachers, principals, and administrators donated to Mamdani than any other winning mayoral candidate since the NYC Department of Education shifted to mayoral control in 2002.
State Superintendent Tony Sanders announces extending the timeline for the public to comment on new state accountability metrics. The new timeline also delays a vote by the state board on the final proposal until April.
Illinois State Board of Education extends timeline to approve new accountability system
State Superintendent Tony Sanders announces extending the timeline for the public to comment on new state accountability metrics. The new timeline also delays a vote by the state board on the final proposal until April.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
State Superintendent Tony Sanders announces extending the timeline for the public to comment on new state accountability metrics. The new timeline also delays a vote by the state board on the final proposal until April.
If Mamdani keeps Melissa Aviles-Ramos as schools chancellor, he will be the first mayor in decades to keep his predecessor’s schools chief in place.
Should Mamdani break tradition by keeping Eric Adams’ schools chief? Some parents say yes.
If Mamdani keeps Melissa Aviles-Ramos as schools chancellor, he will be the first mayor in decades to keep his predecessor’s schools chief in place.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
If Mamdani keeps Melissa Aviles-Ramos as schools chancellor, he will be the first mayor in decades to keep his predecessor’s schools chief in place.
MSCS leaders hope expanded busing will reduce ICE-related absenteeism. But they haven’t set a deadline to put changes in place.
Increasing Memphis school bus services would cost millions, leaders say
MSCS leaders hope expanded busing will reduce ICE-related absenteeism. But they haven’t set a deadline to put changes in place.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:25 AM
MSCS leaders hope expanded busing will reduce ICE-related absenteeism. But they haven’t set a deadline to put changes in place.
Gaytán was reelected last month to a second four-year term on the board. She previously served a two-year stint as president from 2021 through 2023.
Xóchitl Gaytán elected as president of Denver school board for a second time
Gaytán was reelected last month to a second four-year term on the board. She previously served a two-year stint as president from 2021 through 2023.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Gaytán was reelected last month to a second four-year term on the board. She previously served a two-year stint as president from 2021 through 2023.
Angie Paccione has led the Colorado Department of Higher Education since Gov. Jared Polis took office.
Colorado’s higher education executive director will step down in January
Angie Paccione has led the Colorado Department of Higher Education since Gov. Jared Polis took office.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Angie Paccione has led the Colorado Department of Higher Education since Gov. Jared Polis took office.
The surge in dual enrollment is propping up community colleges like CUNY Kingsborough, where the majority of students are high schoolers.
More and more college kids are in high school. Here’s dual enrollment in NYC, explained.
The surge in dual enrollment is propping up community colleges like CUNY Kingsborough, where the majority of students are high schoolers.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The surge in dual enrollment is propping up community colleges like CUNY Kingsborough, where the majority of students are high schoolers.
Philadelphia’s district school enrollment is down by more than 1,000 students. The city is planning to close schools to address half-empty buildings.
Why Superintendent Tony Watlington might be worried about Philly’s school enrollment
Philadelphia’s district school enrollment is down by more than 1,000 students. The city is planning to close schools to address half-empty buildings.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Philadelphia’s district school enrollment is down by more than 1,000 students. The city is planning to close schools to address half-empty buildings.