In focus / Policy & legislation
What a Democratic Congress Could Mean for Trump's K-12 Agenda
They may try to reverse, or at least investigate, the Trump admin.'s efforts to dismantle the Ed. Dept.
Superintendent's Corner
Leadership
First Priority for CA Next State Superintendent: Negotiate a Job Description
Teaching & learning
Opinion: America Is Ready for Family Math. Let’s Make It the Next Parenting Habit
Beyond the headlines
Know your peers
Explore district enrollment, spending, staffing, and comparisons.
Explore districts →Follow the leadership
Appointments, departures, and searches across the country.
See leadership moves →Across public education
All news →District in focus / Illinois
A closer look at Chicago.
In the news 6 times in the last 7 days. See the district behind the headlines, explore its public data, and put it in context with similar-size peers.
324,130Students · 2024-25
643Schools · 2024-25
$18,216Spending per student · FY2020-21
13.8Students per teacher · 2024-25
NCES data via the district profile. Years vary by measure.
Dates for your desk
Oct21
E-Rate administrative window opens (FY2027)
Nov3
Election Day: school board races and local bond/levy measures
Jan1
School Board Recognition Month
District spotlights / Coming soon
The people behind
the progress.
A closer look at the leadership, programs, and partnerships shaping America’s school districts.