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26 Aug 2025, 22:34

Dearborn superintendent Glenn Maleyko selected as Michigan’s state superintendent

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Dearborn superintendent Glenn Maleyko selected as Michigan’s state superintendent

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26 Aug 2025, 21:49

About 200 students with disabilities in Chicago don’t have classroom placements as second week of school begins

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About 200 students with disabilities in Chicago don’t have classroom placements as second week of school begins

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26 Aug 2025, 21:34

Chicago Public Schools’ debt has hit over $28,000 per student. Here’s what that means.

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Chicago Public Schools’ debt has hit over $28,000 per student. Here’s what that means.

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26 Aug 2025, 21:29

Amid legal battle to stay open, Memphis Street Academy charter school welcomes back students

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Amid legal battle to stay open, Memphis Street Academy charter school welcomes back students

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26 Aug 2025, 21:11

Trump administration tells 40 states to remove gender identity from sex ed or lose federal funds

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Trump administration tells 40 states to remove gender identity from sex ed or lose federal funds

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26 Aug 2025, 20:43

xAI wants to fix some Memphis schools. But these students say that help comes with a cost.

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xAI wants to fix some Memphis schools. But these students say that help comes with a cost.

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26 Aug 2025, 20:28

This Colorado science teacher wants students to understand how food gets to the dinner table

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This Colorado science teacher wants students to understand how food gets to the dinner table

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26 Aug 2025, 17:18

Years after New Orleans ditched district schools for charters, will Indianapolis do the same?

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Years after New Orleans ditched district schools for charters, will Indianapolis do the same?

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25 Aug 2025, 20:48

Colorado’s Proposition MM will now ask voters to fund free school meals, SNAP benefits

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Colorado’s Proposition MM will now ask voters to fund free school meals, SNAP benefits

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25 Aug 2025, 20:30

The back-to-school interview: NYC students talk with Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos

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The back-to-school interview: NYC students talk with Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos

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25 Aug 2025, 18:06

On Philly’s first day of school, students and educators feel the strain of SEPTA cuts

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On Philly’s first day of school, students and educators feel the strain of SEPTA cuts

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25 Aug 2025, 17:56

It’s Philadelphia’s first day of school. Here are 3 things we’re watching.

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It’s Philadelphia’s first day of school. Here are 3 things we’re watching.

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25 Aug 2025, 15:06

Indianapolis Public Schools to sell a building, put another up for sale or lease to end legal battle

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Indianapolis Public Schools to sell a building, put another up for sale or lease to end legal battle

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25 Aug 2025, 14:44

First day excitement as metro Detroit students return to school

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First day excitement as metro Detroit students return to school

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25 Aug 2025, 12:12

Philadelphia teachers union, school district reach tentative contract agreement

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Philadelphia teachers union, school district reach tentative contract agreement

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23 Aug 2025, 00:19

Newark residents call for more transparency in superintendent contract discussions

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Newark residents call for more transparency in superintendent contract discussions

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22 Aug 2025, 20:53

Beyond High School: The impact of research grant cuts

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Beyond High School: The impact of research grant cuts

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22 Aug 2025, 15:00

Colorado has a new child abuse reporting law. Here’s a guide for educators on the new requirements.

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Colorado has a new child abuse reporting law. Here’s a guide for educators on the new requirements.

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22 Aug 2025, 12:00

I run an internship program for undocumented students. Here’s what we owe immigrant youth.

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I run an internship program for undocumented students. Here’s what we owe immigrant youth.

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22 Aug 2025, 11:00

IREAD scores jump for IPS-run schools and charters, get close to pre-pandemic levels

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IREAD scores jump for IPS-run schools and charters, get close to pre-pandemic levels

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22 Aug 2025, 10:00

Here’s what Chalkbeat is watching as the new school year begins in Detroit

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Here’s what Chalkbeat is watching as the new school year begins in Detroit

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22 Aug 2025, 01:11

Colorado lawmakers eye changes to Healthy School Meals for All ballot measure to curb federal cuts

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Colorado lawmakers eye changes to Healthy School Meals for All ballot measure to curb federal cuts

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21 Aug 2025, 21:11

Illinois students can no longer be ticketed or fined by police in school under new state law

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Illinois students can no longer be ticketed or fined by police in school under new state law

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21 Aug 2025, 19:02

Colorado’s PSAT and SAT 2025 scores: How did your school or district perform?

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Colorado’s PSAT and SAT 2025 scores: How did your school or district perform?

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21 Aug 2025, 19:01

Colorado’s 2025 CMAS results: See how your school and district performed

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Colorado’s 2025 CMAS results: See how your school and district performed

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21 Aug 2025, 15:40

Can AI act as a writing coach for reluctant writers? This Brooklyn educator is betting on it.

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Can AI act as a writing coach for reluctant writers? This Brooklyn educator is betting on it.

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21 Aug 2025, 03:38

As ILEA discusses facilities, community members call for unification of IPS, charters under one board

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As ILEA discusses facilities, community members call for unification of IPS, charters under one board

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20 Aug 2025, 23:51

Amid Trump administration investigation, East High converts boys’ restroom to all-gender restroom

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Amid Trump administration investigation, East High converts boys’ restroom to all-gender restroom

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20 Aug 2025, 21:37

6 takeaways from an interview with Zohran Mamdani’s favorite high school teacher

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6 takeaways from an interview with Zohran Mamdani’s favorite high school teacher

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20 Aug 2025, 20:18

Indiana’s K-12 schools leader poised to also lead higher education system pending a vote

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Indiana’s K-12 schools leader poised to also lead higher education system pending a vote

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20 Aug 2025, 20:01

Trump administration rolls back pivotal guidance about educational rights of English learners

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Trump administration rolls back pivotal guidance about educational rights of English learners

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20 Aug 2025, 16:51

Why this Newark teacher loves teaching fourth grade

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Why this Newark teacher loves teaching fourth grade