The vice president has championed more funding for high-poverty schools, Head Start, and school desegregation efforts. Those positions will likely face political headwinds if she wins.
Voucher critics denounce special interest money and negative campaign ads
Summer Rising costs the city roughly $240 million a year, but some observers question whether the program is the best use of city resources.
A former Chicago school board member answers four questions about how the Board of Education works — and how the new board can be effective.
Newark’s AileyCamp aims to follow dancer and director Alvin Ailey’s mission to expose children, especially those from diverse backgrounds, to a high-quality experience in the arts.
Milliken v. Bradley reversed the nation’s course on addressing segregation in schools. Detroit classrooms continue to grapple with lasting effects.
Educators from across the country discussed how to teach students about the history of school segregation and how people resisted.
U.S. District Judge Stephen Roth had ruled that in order to desegregate Detroit schools, a cross-district busing plan needed to be in place.
Schools qualify for the HSI designation if at least 25% of their student body is Hispanic, but leaders of colleges and universities say there hasn’t been enough of a focus on them.
Five of Chicago’s elected school board candidates are leaving the race after their petitions to get on the Nov. 5th ballot were challenged. Some candidates are still in the process to see if they will make it to the fall election.
Nicole Conaway is one of 25 people running for three seats on the Detroit school board.
School districts and organizations are offering free backpacks, school supplies, and other resources before the semester begins.
There are more than 40 people running in Chicago’s school board elections on Nov. 5. Here’s an updating list.
Josh Shapiro has backed big public school aid hikes. But it’s his voucher views that raise eyebrows.
The Pennsylvania governor could join the Democratic presidential ticket, yet his embrace of vouchers is out of step with many in his party.
With federal relief dollars running out, the district must prioritize which students will receive tutoring next year.
Hawkins previously oversaw payments to preschool providers during a wave of delays. But local lawmakers and advocates praised her appointment.
Teachers will start using teaching methods and materials that align to what’s now widely considered the best approach to literacy instruction. But experts caution it won’t solve all problems overnight.
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The district is adjusting bell times and creating transportation hubs in order to provide busing to more students.
The budget plan, which closed a $505 million deficit, faced pushback from school communities, the teachers union, and even the mayor’s office.
Right2ReadPhilly is the city's latest reading program dedicated to promoting literacy outside of classroom instruction.
‘These extremists attack the freedom to learn.’ Kamala Harris goes on offense in speech to teachers.
The likely Democratic nominee for president highlighted the Biden administration’s work to forgive teachers’ student loan debt and protect workers’ rights to join unions.
The new student OMNY cards will roll out during the 2024-25 school year. Previously, student-issued MetroCards were restricted to weekday use during the school year.
Higher-poverty schools, which already experience a greater degree of teacher churn, may shed even more of their educators as principals across the city scramble to find teachers to staff smaller classes.
The vice president has championed more funding for high-poverty schools, Head Start, and school desegregation efforts. Those positions will likely face political headwinds if she wins.
Federal courts are limited in how they can address school segregation. Brown’s Promise, which advocates for school integration, is urging states to try strategies like consolidating school districts and pooling tax dollars.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wants to create a blueprint for other states to follow in connecting more students with jobs as chair of the National Governors Association.
Two of the three incumbents on the Detroit school board have opted not to run for reelection.
Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Park District offer limited options and many parents find themselves spending thousands to ensure their children have support through the summer
Michael Rebell, of the Center for Educational Equity, led a legal battle 30 years ago that paved the way for the state’s Foundation Aid formula.
Deciding what to do with MSCS buildings will be a top priority for the incoming Memphis school board after the Aug. 1 election. Here’s what candidates said about a sweeping new facilities plan.
The new school year is here, see what’s new for you and your students around cell phones, reading, state testing and more.
El programa ampliará las opciones universitarias para más estudiantes con medianos ingresos.
"Yo de hecho estoy luchando por mantener a mi familia,” dijo una madre. “Nos decepcionaron.”
Changes to the dress code, the district’s priorities for student discipline, grade configurations, and transportation will all start in the 2024-25 school year.
Seeking culturally relevant lessons or hoping to better serve student needs, many educators make changes to curriculum. Experts worry about drifting too far from standards.
The public school district rehired Mary Bennett and Raymond Lindgren to consult on career and technical education programs and to support ongoing school construction projects.
A report from the testing group NWEA also estimates that Hispanic students in particular need more academic support during their recovery from the pandemic.