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70 years after Brown, schools remain separate by race and class. One advocate says integration still matters.

Students at CICS West Belden school work in the classroom at the Chicago charter school.

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A new Memphis group is pushing for school reform via state takeover. Who are they?

Together4Students recruits fellows ages 16 to 25 to train them to be education advocates as the state takeover of MSCS stalls in court.

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Opinion: Students With Disabilities Are Spending More Time in Mainstream Classrooms

States have made steady progress including students with disabilities in mainstream classrooms, an independent federal report finds, but lawmakers and advocates worry that headway will be lost as federal special...

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As Costs Rise, Families With Young Children Are Feeling the Strain

Families across America, particularly those with young children, are struggling this summer.  With costs up, many are facing financial hardship at a level even greater than what was seen at the onset of the...

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Atlanta Public Schools launches new literacy pilot to help young students read faster

The district says the program includes longer literacy blocks, targeted early interventions and specialized teacher training to help young students build reading skills faster. The post Atlanta Public Schools launches...

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Trump’s Education Department Leaves Mountain of Public Records Requests Unaddressed

Even before massive staff cuts at the Department of Education, it could take years for officials to process a request under the Freedom of Information Act.  But now, some offices that handled the hundreds of...

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90% of students use AI in the classroom, Instructure poll finds

A new survey from the ed tech provider also found that two-thirds of instructors and students are concerned about artificial intelligence’s accuracy.

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Hawaii’s Childcare Shortage Is One of the Nation’s Worst

Nearly every child in Hawaiʻi lives in a community that lacks adequate licensed childcare, with access rates falling far behind the national average, according to recent reports from the Center for American Progress. ...

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Contrary to Common Belief, The Poorest School Districts Outspend The Wealthiest

There’s a prevailing principle in the U.S. that funding disparities are at the root of education inequality, with poorer districts receiving less money than their wealthier counterparts. But a recent study has actually...

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ICE Has Detained More Than 650 Kids in California Under Trump Deportation Crackdown

U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has detained more than 650 children in California under President Donald Trump’s second term, an EdSource analysis of federal data has found. Most arrests happened in California...

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More than ‘symbolic’: What do no-confidence votes mean in a tense higher ed world?

Former university presidents Michael Nietzel and Charles Ambrose discuss faculty votes against college leaders and what to do in the face of one.

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‘A razor’s edge’: How colleges are navigating civil rights probes under Trump

Some colleges have cut deals, while others have fought back against federal officials. Both come with risks, legal experts say.

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Book Bans, Censorship and Funding Fears Challenge Ohio Public School Librarians

Public school librarians in Ohio are raising alarms about book bans and funding cuts. School librarians have been navigating challenges in their work as long as they’ve been among the stacks in their local districts....

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Mississippi Teachers Say the Process to Buy Classroom Supplies Is Worse

Weeks before the first day of school, teachers across Mississippi say state leaders have made it more difficult for them to access money for classroom supplies.  Educators have to complete training before they’re...

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Hawaiʻi Teachers Take Learning Outside in Summer Workshop

During the school year, Mānoa Heritage Center hosts students of all ages learning about native plants, Hawaiian culture and history. But on a recent summer morning, teachers donned name tags, explored the gardens and...

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Prop NN proponents believe the time is right to raise funding for schools after failed efforts

Educators, parents, students, and other advocates launched the Yes for Colorado Kids statewide campaign in support of Proposition NN on Fri., July 17, 2026 in Denver.

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NY families left $62 million in summer food benefits unspent last year. Here’s how to claim your $120 now.

People shop for vegetables and other foods in Brighton Beach in Brooklyn on May 12. As hunger rises, the state is pushing to ensure summer food benefits for NY kids aren’t left on the table.

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New data reveals the depth of the teacher turnover crisis. Join Chalkbeat’s virtual event.

A profession under pressure: unpacking new data on teacher turnover on July 30 online from noon to 1 p.m. ET.

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Connecticut Sues, Again, Over Withheld School Mental Health Grants

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is again joining a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education as it continues trying to end federal grants for school-based mental health services. If this sounds...

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The Big-District Superintendent Pipeline Has Run Dry. What Can School Boards Do?

The school year starts again in less than a month, and a remarkable number of big districts in Colorado and elsewhere will open it without a permanent superintendent. Jeffco. Cherry Creek. Los Angeles. Miami-Dade. I’m...

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More than $1.6 million raised in Chicago school board election, as contribution caps are lifted in race for board president

Candidates vying for a spot on Chicago's first fully-elected school board line up to file paperwork to get on the ballot. More than $1.6 million in campaign contributions have gone to school board candidates between...

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Michigan State faculty vote no confidence in board after leadership turmoil

The vote, which overwhelmingly passed, followed complaints of trustee infighting and President Kevin Guskiewicz rolling back his decision to leave.

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Why digital tests are helping keep Chromebooks in classrooms

Even some tech-skeptical educators say students need device practice before state tests.

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The Nation’s Largest School System Is Expanding Special Education for Its Youngest Learners

Preschoolers with disabilities in New York City will gain access to an unprecedented set of programs and services thanks to a major expansion in special education announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York...

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Colorado school turns to drones for active-shooter defense

John Adams Academy in Douglas County is joining a growing national experiment in high-tech school defense with a system designed to buy police critical time in the early moments of an attack. The post Colorado school...

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Opinion: A Step-by-Step Guide to AI in Schools — How Much to Use and When

Every few years, a new technology enters schools. Television beamed lessons from the best teachers into classrooms. Computers and the internet gave students access to a wealth of information, right at their fingertips....

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Chicago Public Schools releases $9.88 billion 2026-27 budget amid deepening financial strain

Middle school algebra teacher Manuel Sanchez, at Edwards Elementary in Chicago, I.L. on Mar. 12, 2025. The 2026-27 budget Chicago Public Schools unveiled on Wednesday will decrease the number of general education...

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Washington governor eyes FAFSA requirement for high school students

Since taking office last year, Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson has prioritized increasing the state’s completion rate of the federal aid form.

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S&P: Despite enrollment gains, margins have worsened at colleges

The credit ratings agency found increases in median headcounts across colleges it rates, but also weakening operating margins in fiscal 2025.

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Anthropic Launches Claude for Teachers to Influence America’s Classrooms

Anthropic, one of the world’s most prominent artificial intelligence companies, is launching a version of its AI-powered assistant Claude for teachers, entering a race by technology companies to infuse AI into...