As Moms for Liberty and other conservative groups sought to gain control of American school boards, they turned to a blueprint drawn up in one Texas town.
Beasley Academic Center’s Tammy Anderson — known for her killer dance moves and infectious smile — will be one of four crossing guards honored in an awards ceremony next week.
The board voted to reelect Reginald Streater as its president, but its members’ pick for VP surprised even the winner.
‘There have been unacceptable incidents of antisemitism in our schools,’ Banks told members of Congress. But he also defended the record of the nation’s largest school system.
The state is requiring all elementary and special education teachers to earn a new endorsement on teaching literacy. Some say that rule’s too broad, among other problems.
Four Indiana school districts asked voters to approve funding to retain teachers and fund programs. As of Tuesday night, voters said yes to Pike schools.
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Braun will face Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater in November. See how he answered questions on education.
The Pennsylvania Auditor General found the charter office complied with all relevant state laws and regulations.
The dissolution means the Luminary Learning Network will be the only innovation zone in Denver Public Schools.
Kelley Cusmano was selected as the state’s top outstanding teacher after a months-long process that began with 700 nominations.
Chancellor David Banks is set to testify at a congressional hearing on antisemitism in K-12 schools, facing the committee that recently grilled the presidents of elite colleges.
New York City’s teachers union is ratcheting up the pressure on the Education Department to comply with the state class size law.
The bill revives a voucher program called the PASS scholarship, which would give students in the lowest-performing school districts up to $10,000 to use at private schools.
Students presented their ideas for dealing with the teen mental health crisis, bias toward immigrants, and rats at a youth version of the famous Aspen Ideas Festival.
The split between Andrew J. Brown Academy and National Heritage Academies involves facilities, finances, and more. One is looking for a new home and has a new operator. The other wants to start a new school.
Nikki Woodson became superintendent in 2011. Since then, the student body’s racial diversity has increased and enrollment has fluctuated.
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DPS hired 64 new international teachers this year, and its goal is to double that number next year.
The Lynhurst 7th and 8th Grade Center’s 11th annual International Festival will feature a soccer tournament, chess, and Bollywood and salsa dance performances.
A moratorium on closing any Chicago public schools until 2027, funding for K-12 schools, and the state’s early childhood department are some outstanding education issues before the Illinois legislative session ends in a few weeks.
The “Summer Achievers” program will start in June and offer a mix of academics and camp-like activities. It could set the table for new schedules at 20 schools in 2025-26.
American schools are far more integrated than they were before Brown v. Board. But 70 years after the decision, segregation is increasing in the large districts that serve many Black students.
The immediate financial impact on districts' budgets, especially for rural schools the formula is designed to help, would likely be a mixed bag, superintendents say.
Districts enrolled a total of 8,085 newcomer students after the October count and through Feb. 29.
The announcement set off alarm bells for school integration advocates, who worry it could roll back progress diversifying several high-demand schools.
By the fall, the Cherry Creek district will offer preschool at every elementary school.
The Academy for Local Leadership launched its inaugural class in March ahead of Chicago’s shift to a partially-elected school board.
The name change is also meant to strengthen the middle school’s connection with Manual High School.
Banks previews the message he plans to take to Congress for a hearing on responses to antisemitism in school.
Detroit school leaders want action to keep pot edibles away from kids
It will be the first four-year degree available in the state’s prisons for women. The program is unique because of one of its new professors.
The four-year deal between the district and SEIU Local 73 covers school support staff, including special education classroom assistants, bus aides, and security officers.
As NYC students figure out college plans, many are scrutinizing how administrators respond to campus activism.
Indianapolis charter schools could get property tax money if Pike Township Schools referendum passes
If voters approve the ballot measure, it could be the first time an Indiana charter school could share in that funding due to a 2023 law.
Illinois has required high school students to complete the FAFSA in order to graduate since 2020. But state lawmakers want to waive the requirement for this school year.
Some residents are also pushing the City Council to increase the share of property taxes that go to public schools.
With federal pandemic aid for schools expiring, the schools say the additional operating funding would be crucial for students and staff.