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Newark’s 2026-2027 school goals: AP growth, new programs, and serving as a model for other districts

Superintendent Roger León greets students and parents on the first day of school at Nelson Mandela Elementary School in Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

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As Back-to-School Prices Rise, Donations Fill the Gap for Teachers, Families

There is perhaps no clearer sign that summer is drawing to a close than the arrival of school supplies in big box stores and school supply drives in most counties. On Wednesday, Gov. Josh Stein delivered school supplies...

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After a Nearly Six Year Saga, Burlington’s New High School Opens Its Doors

Batula Kassim sat in front of a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows in her school’s new library, the sunlight a welcome contrast to the refurbished Macy’s department store where she spent her freshman year.  Kassim,...

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Felony convictions can’t keep Pajaro Valley candidate from running for school board

Felony convictions for assault and child endangerment aren’t enough to keep a candidate from running for a seat on the Pajaro Valley Unified school board. Curt Street Wilcox, 65, also has been convicted of vandalism,...

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In South Dakota, a School’s Design Enhances Learning for Younger Kids

Rural schools are asked to solve national problems with local resources. They are expected to close readiness gaps they did not create, respond to poverty they cannot control, and provide opportunities students may not...

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Trump admin touts efforts to shut down Education Department as school year begins

The "wins" the administration is celebrating include highlighting their efforts to shut the department down as well as progress on bolstering school choice. The post Trump admin touts efforts to shut down Education...

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Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero reveals his favorite DPS school on first day of class

Students line up to enter Charles M. Schenk (CMS) Community School on the first day of school in Denver on Monday.

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NYC schools start Sept. 10, leaving parents scrambling for childcare

The Sept. 10 school start date start leaves many working NYC parents struggling to cover weeks of costly childcare gaps.

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First day of school comes with excitement, bittersweet feelings

Mumford High School students are greeted by teachers and staff on the first of school on August 24, 2026, in Detroit.

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Philadelphia kicks off a new school year as students, educators brace for looming school closures

Staff welcome students to Philadelphia's Overbrook Elementary School on the first day of school Monday.

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International applicant numbers tumble on Common App

The number of first-time international applicants on the popular application platform declined 10% in the 2025-26 cycle, a new report found. 

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Week in review: Accreditation overhaul takes step forward

We’re rounding up recent stories, from plans to propose a change to the H-1B program to the planned sale of Anna Maria College’s nursing program. 

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Why strategic planning in higher education must start with leadership alignment

Colleges and universities need a recurring leadership discipline that aligns assumptions, clarifies investment choices and helps leaders act decisively as things change.

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Skyrocketing School Lunch Prices Are Putting the Squeeze on Parents

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Bakersfield City Schools double arts teacher ranks thanks to Prop. 28

The Bakersfield City School District now has 61 credentialed visual and performing arts teachers, more than double the number 10 years ago, when it had 26 arts teachers, the Bakersfield Californian reported. The school...

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Kids who went to preschool do better in third grade reading and math, study finds

Researchers at Florida International University and George Mason University published a report in Early Childhood Research Quarterly that found public school pre-kindergarten helps children do well academically in third...

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5 things to watch for Philadelphia’s 2026-27 school year

Students walkout from Philadelphia's Parkway Northwest High School on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. It's one of nine district schools slated for closure at the end of this school year.

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EdSurge Welcomes Top Journalists and Educators to Advisory Board

Bringing together award-winning reporters and leading educators, the board will provide strategic guidance on newsroom priorities and emerging issues ...

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Denver’s test scores are up, but not high enough to meet all of the superintendent’s strategic plan goals

Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero listens to school board members as they speak during a board retreat Monday. Marrero's first strategic plan, released in 2022, called for increasing test scores by 10...

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Philly schools ask communities to help shape transition plan as controversial closures move ahead

School district officials announced they are opening applications for school-specific transition committees starting on Aug. 31.

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Broward College trustees ordered to delay vote on firing president

Torey Alston sued the board and won a ruling requiring trustees to attend mediation to attempt to work out an employment contract dispute with him. 

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NYC teachers: How are you teaching about 9/11 on its 25th anniversary?

The annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on Sept. 11, 2024 in New York City.

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Florida school board at the center of culture wars loses conservative majority

Democrats say the flip in Sarasota County indicates voters want education to move on from political fights over social issues, while conservatives point to their wins. The post Florida school board at the center of...

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Opinion: Dismantling the Dyslexia Industrial Complex

The rapid rise of dyslexia in public discourse reflects a long-overdue shift in education. For decades, students with persistent reading difficulties were misunderstood, mislabeled or overlooked entirely. Increased...

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Chicago Board of Education 101: Know the basics of the soon-to-be elected board guiding Chicago Public Schools

The Chicago Board of Education will be fully elected for the first time in several decades this November.

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Parents’ Night Out: Fun for Kids. Freedom for Parents

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How much do students trust higher ed leaders?

BOULDER, CO - AUGUST 18: A group of incoming freshmen play spike ball on campus after moving into dormitories at University of Colorado Boulder on August 18, 2020 in Boulder, Colorado. Due to the coronavirus pandemic,...

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Detroit school board appoints 25-year-old youth advocate as its newest member

Jeremiah Steen was appointed to the DPSCD board on Wednesday. Pictured, Steen answers the board's questions in an interview for the position.

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Colorado’s PSAT and SAT 2026 scores: How did your school or district perform?

Colorado students take the PSAT and SAT in the spring.

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Trump’s visa policies are not deterring international students from California universities

Across the country, universities have seen dips in international student enrollment during Trump’s second term, but the University of California has largely avoided those decreases.