Christian law firm’s search for test case led to religious public school in Colorado, emails suggest: www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/202...

“They don’t have to be alone with those thoughts or those fears in the aftermath of gun violence,” said Kiki Leyba, who ushered his students to safety during the 1999 Columbine High School shooting ... “There are others out there who they can connect with.” www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...

"Chicago Public Schools staffers took 'questionable, excessive, and even exorbitant' trips to South Africa, Egypt, Finland, and elsewhere — complete with wildlife safaris, a hot air balloon ride, and camel rides at the district’s expense." www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...

"Community colleges’ costs are very low and they have not been at the center of the cultural and political backlash to higher education. ... What explains the two-year college decline, then?" www.chalkbeat.org/2025/11/11/i... featuring @joshua-goodman.com @bakerdphd.bsky.social and others

Most of the conversation about whether Mamdani can deliver universal child care has focused - rightfully - on cost. But I've been curious (as a reporter and parent of an infant + toddler) what it would take operationally. So I talked to lots of knowledgable ppl: www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

‘We have set money on fire’: Pennsylvania budget impasse costs Philadelphia school district millions: www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...

"Dramatic increases in immigration arrests could be hurting students in the classroom, including U.S. citizen students from Spanish-speaking households." www.chalkbeat.org/2025/11/10/i...

A former New York City schools chief is one of the two finalists for the job of Chicago Public Schools’ next CEO, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the situation: www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...

"Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita sued Indianapolis Public Schools over its policies on federal immigration enforcement, claiming the district thwarted an attempt in January to deport an IPS student’s father." www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...

"Roughly 3,000 Hoosier students are repeating third grade this school year, due to the state’s retention law. ... Statewide, over 84,000 students were tested, and 10,663 didn’t pass the IREAD by the end of third grade." www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...

“Changing the curriculums constantly is not a good thing for us.” www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

“They didn’t just walk in chasing one person, they went into multiple rooms asking and looking for teachers while children were present.” www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...

Philadelphia district takes page from Eagles special teams playbook, punts on announcing plan for school closures: www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...

The Philadelphia school district previously said it would share its plan in November concerning which schools should close. Instead, the district will conduct a survey to get further community feedback about its facilities planning process.

"Students’ scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, were essentially the same last year as in 2003. And schools are facing a crisis of chronic absenteeism, with 1 in 3 students missing at least 10% of school last year." www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

“You become a paranoid person. You distrust every single thing your students give you.” www.chalkbeat.org/2025/11/04/t...

“Ultimately a parent has to make a decision — and you should choose food over pencils.” www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...

"New York City schools with fewer students than projected will not have to give back money midyear ... Enrollment in the city’s K-12 and preschool programs fell by about 22,000, or 2.4%, compared to last year." www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

“Ultimately a parent has to make a decision — and you should choose food over pencils.” www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...

Where to find free food in NYC and Newark as the future of SNAP remains in limbo: www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

“This was a mistake from the get-go. It’s a job-killer. It’s regressive.” www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...

"It’s not part of the orderly process by which you want a public body to conduct business." www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2025/...

"A teacher may find using AI to write IEP goals as a benefit to save time, but the parent/guardian of a student with a disability might view the use of AI as disconnected from the individual needs of his or her child." www.edweek.org/teaching-lea... by @evieblad.bsky.social

"Last month’s attempt to extend León’s contract failed to pass after parents and advocates raised concerns about student achievement, racism in schools, and inadequate support for the district’s most vulnerable students." www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2025/...

"In the dead of night and amid a flurry of confusion, Newark’s school board seemingly extended Superintendent Roger León’s contract through 2030 on Thursday — without an official motion or prior public notice." www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2025/...

"We discussed what Spellings sees as the underappreciated success of No Child Left Behind — and why, if it was so successful, it drew such fierce and widespread backlash." cbnewsletters.chalkbeat.org/p/the-former...

"Illinois high school juniors last school year scored lower on the ACT college entrance exam than their peers did a decade ago — mirroring national downward trends in high school achievement." www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...

“Every public school and district in the state of Colorado has a ‘Christian’ affiliation by the shear (sic) fact that there are Christians who attend their schools an (sic) serve in their district.” www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/202...

The transition was meant to ensure “that every student has what they need to be successful, regardless of their identity.” www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...

"An attack ad in this year’s Denver school board election claims that candidate Amy Klein Molk replaced teachers at her former company with artificial intelligence." www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/202...

“This employee has a valid employment authorization document, authorizing her lawful employment in the United States, with any U.S. employer through the spring of 2029.” www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/202...

"There have been some notable Southern success stories, especially in fourth grade. ... Eighth grade results have been less impressive for these Southern exemplars, though." www.chalkbeat.org/2025/10/28/l... from @mattbarnum.bsky.social in his debut Ideas piece for @chalkbeat.org.

"Last week, a handful of Mamdani campaign staffers organized a roundtable discussion with dozens of education advocates, parent leaders, and experts to solicit input on what Mamdani should prioritize if he is elected." www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

"Imagine two elementary students: One struggles to read because she has dyslexia. The other struggles to read because she received poor reading instruction. The first student is entitled to specialized instruction ... The second student is entitled to nothing." www.chalkbeat.org/2025/10/28/a...

New York City public schools are piloting a new emergency alert system that gives direct and immediate access to 911 if an active shooter is present at their buildings: www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

It's happening: The first Chalkbeat Ideas newsletter will go out tomorrow with a detailed look at data on the "Southern surge." You can sign up to get the newsletter here: www.chalkbeat.org/newsletters/... Learn more about my we're launching this new project here: www.chalkbeat.org/2025/10/27/i...

As momentum builds for universal child care in NYC, the city is for the first time piloting free, non-means-tested seats for kids 2 and under. Here's the list of neighborhoods getting priority: www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

We’ll be tackling the big questions and debates about U.S. schools.

Chicago school board members call for virtual learning for immigrant families: www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...

"This is not even about immigration. This is about crushing dissent." www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...

Two Chicago high schoolers, both U.S. citizens, were detained by federal immigration agents at a protest, alderman says: www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...

Free pre-K isn’t enough: Why families with young kids are leaving NYC before kindergarten. www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

Virtual tutoring is here to stay. New research points to ways to make it better. www.chalkbeat.org/2025/10/22/v...

This ‘public Christian school’ opened quietly in Colorado. But now there's a ruckus about it. www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/202... #edusky

“For too long, we have allowed individuals like Elon Musk to pretend as if concerns of efficiency and waste are that of the right wing, when in fact, they should be the bedrock of any progressive politics.” www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

Trump said he wants to return education to the states. Here’s Indiana’s pitch for doing that. www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...

"Young kids like Joshua are waiting months and sometimes years for early intervention services that they are legally entitled to, according to families, therapy providers, and advocates." www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...

So far, there hasn’t been much concrete evidence about the impacts of school cell phone bans. But a new study looks at how test scores — and student suspensions — changed after a ban in one urban district. Here's what it discovered: www.chalkbeat.org/2025/10/20/n... #edusky

In cancelling the grants issued through the U.S. Department of Education’s Magnet School Assistance Program, the federal government put “politics before public schools,” claimed the complaint. www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

Trump administration cancels NYC magnet school funding over transgender student policies: www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...