‘The kids simply cannot handle it’: Why New York students are reading fewer books
Schools are shifting away from full novels to excerpts to prep students for state exams and accommodate lower stamina for reading.
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Huge homeschool enrichment program closes in Colorado, following stricter rules and demise of authorizer
A publicly funded homeschool enrichment program that served nearly 2,800 students last year has closed for now, according to an email from the group’s CEO.
Detroit district maintains growth in literacy and math on the 2026 M-STEP
DPSCD Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said the district’s investments in curriculum, teachers, and interventions for struggling students contributed to long-term improvement.
As Michigan reading scores fall again, state superintendent is clear: ‘We need to improve.’
Results of the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, or M-STEP, show students continue to struggle with reading but they did slightly better in math at some grade levels.
WTTW: How this year’s Chicago Board of Education elections will work
For decades, Chicago has been the only city in Illinois with its board of education handpicked by its mayor. In the November general election, for the first time ever, all 21 seats on the board will be up fo...
Chicago School Board Voting: An Accessible Guide
Find your district, register to vote, choose how and where to cast your ballot, and learn what voting assistance is available.
He Watched His Mother Advocate For Special Ed Support in CPS. Now, He’s Voting for Change
As Chicagoans prepare to elect its school board, first-generation Chicago Public Schools’ alum Froylan Suarez is voting to advocate for more bilingual resources for immigrant families like his.
Meet five of the 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year finalists
The 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year award competition received nearly 300 applications from 76 school districts. The winner will be eligible for National Teacher of the Year.
7 key changes shaping NYC schools for the 2026-27 academic year
From mandatory financial literacy and phased-out Regents to virtual OMNY cards, here are 7 changes coming to NYC public schools for the 2026-27 school year.
What to know from Philadelphia’s review of its English language arts curriculum
Experts recommend that the district tweak its phonics instruction for its youngest learners to improve literacy.
American Psychological Association calls for higher ed tech standards, not screen bans in new report
Too many apps aim to make learning fun without promoting learning, the American Psychological Association says. But the group also wants to avoid hysteria about screens and AI.
NYC’s new school AI ban explained: What’s changing? What’s still murky?
NYC is pausing student-facing AI and calling for screen time limits for the youngest grades. But critical implementation details remain unaddressed days before classes start.
Support tax increases for schools as the cost of living rises? Indiana voters face a tough choice.
Across Indiana, school districts are asking residents to support property tax increases for basic services. But residents are feeling economic pressure, too.
As his family self-deports, this teen is leaving behind his friends, his church, and his education dreams
Fearing the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration, 16-year-old Bruno’s family is self-deporting, leaving his education journey in limbo.
To change football culture, Philly’s high school coaches tackle emotions
A training program for coaches in Philadelphia seeks to help players deal with trauma off the field.
Guide: What to know about the public schools tax referendum in Indianapolis
Indianapolis voters are deciding on a $95 million operating referendum to support IPS and charter schools. Here’s how much it will cost and potential budget impact.
States urge schools to use AI, but leave teachers on their own to stop cheating
Most states have issued AI guidance for public schools. But a Chalkbeat review found few included concrete strategies to prevent or detect student cheating.
One measles case could upend a campus for weeks. Colleges urge faculty to locate proof of immunity now.
Measles is spreading at record levels, and a single case could upend campus life for weeks. Some colleges and universities are strategizing to avoid lengthy employee quarantines.
Fresh faces, AI fears: 4,000 new teachers gear up for NYC’s first day of school
More than 4,000 new NYC teachers gathered for orientation as educators await new city guidance on student use of artificial intelligence.
What do Memphis schools need to improve? Here’s what local experts say.
Some Memphis education experts on Chalkbeat’s virtual panel Monday called for more school closures and high dosage tutoring.
Tennessee TCAP testing time to increase in 2027 due to new, unscored writing test
Tennessee English TCAP test length to increase in 2027 as state adds unscored writing field test
Emily Griffith Technical College to buy $11 million building for move out of DPS headquarters
The impending purchase and renovations will allow the 110-year-old technical college to move much of its programming out of Denver Public Schools’ downtown headquarters.
The promise and limits of career and technical education
Research links established CTE programs to better graduation and job outcomes. But new evidence suggests schools may struggle to reproduce those benefits.
NYC to ban student AI tools in 2-K through 8th grade and limit classroom screen time
NYC is expected to release its AI guidance for public schools on Wednesday, banning student-facing AI tools from preschool through middle school and limiting screen time.