The Board of Education voted to extend Tony Watlington’s contract through 2030. Members cited the importance of “stability” and “clarity” to weather political and financial uncertainty ahead.

Several school board members raised concerns about closure plans for the South Side charter school, with some continuing calls for greater scrutiny of the district’s charter school renewal process.

Ryan Walters, a conservative firebrand who embraced the culture wars, says his goal now is to “destroy the teachers unions.”

An extended state budget impasse would jeopardize critical state funding, and educators are already preparing for that possibility, Bridge Michigan reports. (via @bridgemi.com)

The Newark school board will hold a public hearing today to discuss extending Superintendent Roger León’s contract as parents, students, and advocates demand more public input in the process.

After 18 years at the helm of Advocates for Children, Kim Sweet shares her take on how well NYC is serving vulnerable students, what she thinks of Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to end mayoral control, and more.

Chicago’s enrollment is dropping again as student counts drop at public school districts across the nation.

The Newark school board will hold a public hearing on Thursday to discuss extending Superintendent Roger León’s contract as parents, students, and advocates demand more public input in the process.

The Illinois State Board of Education is asking school leaders and educators for input on how math is taught. The board will preview its Comprehensive Numeracy Plan in October and kickoff a statewide listening tour

Amid a devastating drug epidemic in the Kensington neighborhood, one principal at a local public school said kids there “don’t have basic human rights.” But educators hope money from a legal settlement will provide students and families more support and opportunities.

Using his own journey as a Haitian immigrant, Websder Corneille builds a connection with Haitian students and their caregivers and offers resources beyond school walls.

Supporters of traditional schools said in public comment that school choice has further drained scarce IPS transportation resources. Other charter parents called for transportation options for all students.

Families can sign up for free resources, online or in-person classes, and more.

If the students’ effort is successful, Colorado voters will see a question on their 2026 ballot about a practice known as guaranteed college admissions.

The Trump administration is canceling millions in federal grants for Chicago Public Schools

Dylan Lopez Contreras, a Bronx high school student detained by federal agents in May, was denied asylum. His lawyers are appealing the ruling, which would send him back to Venezuela.

After NYC officials missed a Trump administration deadline to scrap policies designed to protect transgender students, the federal government canceled millions in grant funding.

MSCS leaders say they’ll have more details in October about the four schools slated to close, including where displaced students will go next year.

More than 85 people applied to lead the country’s fourth largest district.

District leaders say the five affected schools face low enrollment and high repair costs. One school will be transferred to a neighboring suburban district.

After cutting various federal resources for English language acquisition, Trump is also pushing to eliminate all K-12 funding for it. Congress is split on the idea so far. Supporters say such work should be left to states. Critics allege the move would hurt students and schools in general.

The possible plan could involve reorganizing schools under the 10 electoral districts used for school board, which has mixed reactions from principals.

The Trump administration is now demanding that NYC change its policies by Tuesday night or else risk losing millions in grant funding for a handful of public schools.

Detroiters will elect a new mayor come Nov. 4, and both candidates say they want to play a role in improving educational outcomes for city children.

Illinois lawmakers passed a bill in the spring requiring schools to provide students with 504 plans and those receiving Early Intervention services information on a state saving account for people with disabilities.

The previous SROs requested to be reassigned due to a change in overtime pay rules. The police department says temporary officers will fill in until new hires are made.

Girls Athletic Leadership School is an all-girls charter middle school in Denver. It’s growing, while an all-girls high school and an all-boys spinoff have closed.

When ICE agents raided a Philadelphia car wash right at dismissal time, students from the nearby Esperanza Academy charter school ran back to the building. In the months since, the school has rolled out resources for students, families, and staff.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members have called the plan a form of retaliation. But advocates say resetting election dates is nothing personal.

Four of the seven board seats are up for grabs in the Nov. 4 election.

NYC educators and mental health professionals are trying to help students adjust to school without cellphones. Just don’t call it a ban, they advise.

Concerns about crumbling asbestos have closed several Philly schools in recent years. One lawmaker who spoke in favor of the legislation said the current state of school buildings is “both a crisis of education and a public health crisis.”

New York state high schools are training students in teen mental health first aid. The program's results are promising, but not all students have access. Here's how it works.

The Tennessee Department of Education released some data Friday on the state’s new voucher programs after weeks of dodging media and lawmaker inquiries.

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Nearly 48,000 students transferred within CPS last year. We want to hear from parents and students about why they transferred and what the process was like.

Here’s how Pulaski Elementary-Middle School dropped its chronic absenteeism rate by 47 percentage points.

In a letter sent to the U.S. Department of Education Friday, Chicago Public Schools’ acting general counsel said the district is in compliance with federal, state, and local laws as it relates to efforts to serve Black students and transgender students.

After a major charter school rally, two state senators are calling for an investigation into whether schools pressured families, staff, and students to attend.

Memphis schools begin student gun safety training in gym and health classes

Here’s what to know about possible changes coming to elementary and middle schools at the eastside school district.

Parents and early educators play an active role in fostering a child's healthy brain development through responsive caregiving, the Detroit Free Press reports.

In 2020, Newark Public Schools officially returned to local control after decades of state takeover. Did the promise of local control bring a better education for students?

Chicago Public Schools is still struggling to staff special education weeks into the new school year. Some schools are dealing with a lack of special education teachers and paraprofessionals and almost 300 students with disabilities have yet to be placed in a classroom.

Girls Athletic Leadership School is an all-girls charter middle school in Denver. It’s growing, while an all-girls high school and an all-boys spinoff have closed.

Thousands of people representing more than 200 charters came together at a Brooklyn rally.

MSCS leaders are expected to reveal their plan as early as Tuesday. While the affected schools are unknown, there are a number of MSCS buildings quickly approaching the end of their useful life.

Mayor Eric Adams’ comments come after the Trump administration threatened to hold up federal grant funding to NYC because of the city’s policies on transgender students.

“Political violence threatens our democracy, but so does censorship,” said a Thursday statement from the Indiana State Teachers Association.

Like Carla Brown, the people who take care of Michigan’s youngest children — those between birth and 3 years old — receive low pay for a challenging job that plays a critical role in early childhood development, the Detroit Free Press reports.