A school board member abruptly announced her resignation during a board meeting earlier this month after a district parent called her out for helping quietly bring what’s been billed as Colorado’s “first public Christian school” into the district.

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Common Sense Media found that while these tools could help teachers save time and streamline routine paperwork, AI-generated content could also promote bias in lesson planning and classroom management recommendations.

Teachers at P.S./I.S. 99 have complained about a lack of respect in the workplace, micromanagement, and a feeling of having to walk on “eggshells” created by the school’s principal.

This year, we’ll once again discuss how budget shortfalls might impact K-12 and higher education. We’ll also discuss lawmakers’ reactions to the Trump administration’s education policies. RSVP at the link below.

About one in four teachers say their schools don’t give students zeroes. And nearly all of them hate it, according to a survey from earlier this year.

Chalkbeat editors Matt Barnum and Erica Meltzer will discuss with Lindsey Burke, the Department of Education’s deputy chief of staff for policy and programs, why the Trump administration wants to eliminate the agency and how officials are already working to do so. RSVP at the link below.

NYC educators say having smaller classes is “amazing,” but finding the space and funding to reach 100% compliance remains a giant puzzle.

The city’s 2026 budget includes a $1 billion surplus of money from special tax increment financing districts, known as TIF. Chicago schools will get a little over half of that.

Michigan school districts argued language in the state budget about funding for school safety and mental health violates the Michigan Constitution.

Zohran Mamdani campaigned on ending mayoral control of New York City’s public school system — by far his most significant education promise.

House GOP will push forward on Memphis schools takeover plan to install oversight board with ‘teeth’

Here’s a preview of the education issues that will be worth watching in the new year.

How should Zohran Mamdani improve NYC schools? Here’s what parents, students, educators, and experts told us.

Friends of the Children Philadelphia pairs struggling elementary school students with a paid professional mentor through high school. Those who run the program say the model is backed by research.

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Candidate filing opens today for MSCS school board seats. Most incumbents will seek reelection, especially those facing shortened terms. Here’s who’s running so far.

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The Denver school board approved a two-year, $3.5 million contract with TeachStart to provide year-long substitute teachers for certain schools.

On Jan. 14, we’ll explore the U.S. Department of Education's past, present, and future with Lindsey Burke, deputy chief of staff for policy and programs at the department. RSVP to join this important conversation.

Chicago Public Schools is trying to make its Sustainable Community Schools initiative work despite issues with unspent funds and staff turnover.

Chicago Public Schools is about to more than triple the number of Sustainable Community Schools at a cost of $35 million annually. But the program hasn’t led to widespread improvements in student outcomes, a Chalkbeat analysis suggests.

Superintendent Nikolai Vitti is asking the state to change a law he says punishes districts for the systemic issues that cause chronic absenteeism.

An Indianapolis task force has recommended what amounts to unified control over district-run schools and charters in the city. That plan is rooted in decades of history involving desegregation efforts, a prominent former mayor, advocacy dollars, and more.

A group of Tennessee county officials are urging Gov. Bill Lee to take advantage of a federal food benefits program they say is a vital tool to fight child hunger.

Under a new state grant, Newark Public Schools will get more than $170,000 to implement a “bell-to-bell” policy limiting the use of cellphones.

Two-thirds of Memphis-Shelby County Schools received a C or higher in the 2024-2025 school year. But the number of schools earning an F remained relatively stagnant.

What big ideas should Zohran Mamdani consider to improve NYC schools? Here’s what families, experts, students, and educators told us.

This holiday season, Philadelphia gun-violence prevention groups want to create space for grieving children to heal. Their work takes place in schools and beyond.

The proposed settlement reached last week to end the student loan repayment plan is just one of the Trump administration's steps to reshape these federal programs.

The trend of declining enrollment could lead to more school closures, even as the school board has enacted a four-year moratorium with a major caveat.

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A state law taking effect in 2026 will allow parents to recoup certain fees paid to child care centers if their kids aren’t offered a seat within six months.

The Tennessee Department of Education has released 2025 school letter grades, an assessment system designed to give families a snapshot of their school’s performance. See how your school scored.

The state’s school choice program was created to allow students to attend public schools outside their home district, but it has remained steady over the years.

New York City kids will soon be able to learn all about hip-hop in its birthplace, the Bronx. Officials voted to approve the Bronx School of Hip-Hop, which is set to open September 2026.

The Illinois State Board of Education began investigating Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy in July 2023. Since then, Instituto has repeatedly failed to fix the special education violations identified by ISBE, the state said.

Indiana lawmakers have reacted favorably to several proposals from the Indianapolis task force. They’ve already raised the idea that its recommendations could work elsewhere, but are skeptical about its plan to expand mayoral power over schools.

Five schools have already been recommended for closure in 2026.

Last month, the Tennessee Attorney General issued a legal opinion that the state’s ban on religious charter schools was “likely” unconstitutional. Days later, the Knox County school board was sued over the issue.

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Leaked emails show a leading charter advocacy group is worried about the long-run implications of moving key education programs to the Labor Department.

In a move with potentially big consequences for Indianapolis education, the ILEA has told lawmakers they should establish a new education agency to oversee both the city school district and charter schools.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law that replaces the Minority Teachers of Illinois scholarship, getting rid of the word “minority” and race and ethnicity eligibility requirements.

Most of the dollars went to hiring staff to support students in K-2 struggling to learn to read.

A hidden part of the suspension process for students with disabilities could get more sunlight under new bills proposed by New York lawmakers.

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