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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...

Chalkbeat
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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.

Chalkbeat
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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...

Education Dive
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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.

Chalkbeat
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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...

Education Dive
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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.

Education Dive
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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...

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Indiana Sets Standards for 4-Day School Week Waivers

Indiana K-12 schools must meet new standards before seeking approval to implement a four-day school week. The model, once favored by rural schools due to a shortage of bus drivers, is spreading nationwide to urban and...

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Rural NY school district will be one of first to bring humanoid robot into classroom

When students return to school this fall in the Salamanca City Central School District in Western New York, a new kind of teacher will be ready to greet them. The post Rural NY school district will be one of first to...

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University of California committee suspends standardized test review

The system’s academic senate is “revising its timeline” to comprehensively examine the role of college entrance exams, according to its chair.

Chalkbeat
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DPSCD board approves new teacher contract that includes pay raises, AI policy

The Detroit Public Schools Community District board gave final approval to a two-year contract with members of the Detroit Federation of Teachers, which includes teachers and other education staff in the district.

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The economy is shutting young adults out of career-entry jobs, analysis finds

Artificial intelligence matters, but in a “narrow, early and age-specific way,” researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said.

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UC Board of Regents Wants Recommendations By End of Academic Year on SAT/ACT

The University of California Board of Regents chair said Tuesday morning she expects a recommendation from the faculty-led Academic Senate by the end of this academic year on whether the system should reinstate the SAT...

Chalkbeat
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Five Chicago school board candidates removed from ballot in upcoming election

Chicago Board of Elections Commissioners Laura Kotelman, Marsiel Hernandez, and June Brown decide rulings on petition challenge cases against school board candidates on July 14, 2026.

Chalkbeat
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Newark’s new workforce program wants young adults to master AI before the job market demands it

Hopeworks trains young adults in technical and workforce skills, prepares them for interviews and professional settings, and then places them in paid jobs.

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Test scores have plunged, but voters aren’t making schools a top political issue

The U.S. Capitol Building on July 1, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Recent declines in test scores have not gained much traction politically.

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Opinion: Illinois District Shows What Can be Done about PTA Fundraising Inequities

Too often, parents take for granted that their children’s school experience is fundamentally the same as what’s happening in all the district’s schools. It turns out that is often far from reality. And some differences...

Chalkbeat
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NYC expands high-demand special education programs into preschool for the first time

New York City will add 250 preschool seats in popular special education programs as part of a $67.5 million plan aimed at serving more children with disabilities, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday.