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Taking School Climate and Student Belonging One Step Further With ‘Mattering’

School climate and the importance of a student feeling valued in a classroom have become increasing priorities for states, district leaders and students. Recent polls show a sense of belonging influences how children...

Reporting by The 74 · October 7, 2026Read the original reporting ↗

Budget & finance

After Years of Small Fixes, Big Ideas for Childcare Are Emerging

The 74 · October 7, 2026

Teaching & learning

How to Intertwine the Science of Teaching With the Art of It (Opinion)

EdWeek · October 7, 2026

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Technology & AI

ChatGPT's 'Teen Mode' Is Unsafe for Students, Report Concludes

EdWeek · October 7, 2026

Policy & legislation

School district book bans rose further in 2025-26

K-12 Dive · October 7, 2026

School safety

Fresno-area student athlete sends a message to his peers each game: It’s OK to ask for help

EdSource · October 7, 2026 · California

District in focus / Illinois

A closer look at Chicago.

In the news 5 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.

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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.