Story Archive (Page 4 of 54)

Every K-12 education story we've tracked, newest first. Budget, technology, safety, infrastructure, policy, and leadership news from districts across America.

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Budget & Finance
Newark schools says a state audit found ‘nothing.’ The auditors flagged the Criminal Justice division.

Newark Public Schools Superintendent Roger León said in a statement that the district passed a state audit released Oct. 1 with "flying colors," even though the report identified several issues.

Leadership
New leadership: WS/FCS interim superintendent begins tenure, outline future district goals

Leadership
St. Tammany School Board to hold special meeting Monday to name Steve Alfonso interim superintendent

Infrastructure
Parents sue BVSD over school closure plan

Policy & Legislation
Parents file lawsuit against Boulder school district over consolidation plan

Technology & AI
Broward schools botched laptop contract, inspector general finds

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Leadership
Chicago teachers, school leaders navigate uncertainty after school board reverses summer layoffs

A young student reads a sentence in Spanish at Calmeca Academy of Fine Arts in the Brighton Park neighborhood in 2025. One month into the school year, CPS has rehired 350 people as part of the school board's budget...

Technology & AI
Boise education leaders emphasize care in implementing AI

School Safety
Police arrest child who made bomb threat on TikTok toward Wauconda High School, prompting emergency response

Technology & AI
NCSD pondering A.I. policy changes, students say technology impacting classrooms

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Teaching & Learning
NYC math teacher who helped develop Illustrative Mathematics makes the case for its open-ended approach

Students work in an Algebra I class at Energy Tech High School on Oct. 31, 2023 in Long Island City, Queens.

EdWeek
Teaching & Learning
How a Marketplace Full of Reading Tools Only Adds to the Literacy Problem (Opinion)

This is a symptom of a larger issue: the lack of coherence in K-12 education.

Technology & AI
Who owns the data? Natrona County schools confront AI question

Chalkbeat
Teaching & Learning
How to fix Michigan’s literacy crisis? Start with poverty and housing solutions, experts say

Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates are focused on training and getting back to the basics to improve literacy. But some experts say the state must also address issues related to poverty, such as housing insecurity.

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Leadership
DJ Torres resigns from Denver school board amid escalating tension and accusations

Denver school board member DJ Torres, center, resigned from the board Thursday, citing "too much time" spent on "internal conflict."

Infrastructure
‘What will students actually gain?’ North Minneapolis parents slam proposed school closures

Policy & Legislation
Becerra, Hilton spar over California’s failing school results, vaccine mandates in CNN debate

Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton clashed over education policy, taxation and vaccine mandates during a CNN gubernatorial debate ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

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Budget & Finance
2026 Colorado voter guide: What to know about Amendment 87

Amendment 87, which is on the Colorado ballot Nov. 3, would make constitutional changes to the state’s tax code while also raising more money for education and healthcare.

School Safety
Suspect identified in threat that closed two Neshaminy schools

Technology & AI
Ransomware Data Theft Up 275%: Schools, Hospitals [2026]

School Safety
Bikes in gym class? Program helps young students master safety

The quintessential childhood milestone of learning how to ride a bike is moving from driveways and sidewalks and into P.E. classes, The Associated Press reported. It’s part of All Kids Bike, a nonprofit program that has...

Infrastructure
Boulder Valley parents file lawsuit over school closure decision

Leadership
Pajaro Valley school board candidate faces felony charges for allegedly filing false campaign documents

A school board candidate in Santa Cruz County is facing felony charges of perjury and filing a false affidavit for allegedly turning in campaign paperwork to run for a seat representing a district in which he does not...

The 74
Infrastructure
Many of California’s Youngest Students Keep Missing Weeks of School, Data Show

When kids start attending school, the youngest tend to get sick their first year. Some may have a tough time adjusting to a new school routine. Some parents may believe missing the day’s lesson isn’t that big of a deal,...

Policy & Legislation
Newsom signs law ensuring career tech education funds flow to California schools

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that will change California’s formula for allocating career technical education funds, ensuring all money gets distributed to school districts. Up until this school year, the...

The 74
Policy & Legislation
After 74 Investigation, Minnesota Senators Seek Law Regulating Autism Therapy

Citing a recent 74 Million investigation, two Minnesota state senators announced they will seek laws regulating the influence of private equity investment firms on autism therapy providers.  “This report is outrageous,”...

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Leadership
Colorado’s 2027 Teacher of the Year is Strasburg science teacher Merci Ames

Merci Ames was named Colorado's 2027 Teacher of the Year in a surprise ceremony Thursday.

Policy & Legislation
Class action lawsuit: School District of Jefferson joining litigation against social media companies

School Safety
‘Reported threat was not credible’ says Parma City School District

Leadership
Mitchell County Superintendent Named Regional Finalist for State Award