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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 2h

More than 100 days into the Pennsylvania budget impasse, some Philly preschool owners are using their own savings and taking out loans to stay afloat. But lawmakers still seem far from a budget agreement.

Philly preschool owners are draining their savings during the state budget impasse

More than 100 days into the Pennsylvania budget impasse, some Philly preschool owners are using their own savings and taking out loans to stay afloat. But lawmakers still seem far from a budget agreement.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 4h

The purpose of Warriors on the Rise is to expand access to higher education for Detroit students and provide resources and exposure to the collegiate experience, BridgeDetroit and Bridge Michigan report.

New Wayne State program aims to remove college barriers for DPSCD students

The purpose of Warriors on the Rise is to expand access to higher education for Detroit students and provide resources and exposure to the collegiate experience, BridgeDetroit and Bridge Michigan report.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 6h

At least five groups have made public petitions or statements for changes to transportation, buildings, and governance in Indianapolis public schools. Here are their major requests.

Governance, moratoriums, and adequate funding: Here are the major requests to the ILEA

At least five groups have made public petitions or statements for changes to transportation, buildings, and governance in Indianapolis public schools. Here are their major requests.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 8h

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 21h

Proposition LL is one of two ballot measures that address funding for the state’s free school meals program.

What voters should know about how Proposition LL affects Colorado’s school meals program

Proposition LL is one of two ballot measures that address funding for the state’s free school meals program.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 21h

Proposition MM is considered a package deal with Proposition LL.

Voter guide: Colorado's Proposition MM would shore up free school meals program

Proposition MM is considered a package deal with Proposition LL.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 21h

A classroom full of students witnessed the stabbing, the Detroit school district said. The school is offering them counseling and support.

Detroit school district places three security guards, officer at Gompers after classroom stabbing

A classroom full of students witnessed the stabbing, the Detroit school district said. The school is offering them counseling and support.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 22h

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton wants to double the state’s new voucher program from 20,000 seats to 40,000. One state Democrat called the plan “fiscally reckless” as the program is already currently expected to cost the state $1.1 billion over the next five years.

Tennessee House speaker wants to double private school voucher program next year

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton wants to double the state’s new voucher program from 20,000 seats to 40,000. One state Democrat called the plan “fiscally reckless” as the program is already currently expected to cost the state $1.1 billion over the next five years.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 23h

Preliminary data from state tests show that Philly students’ math test scores and attendance are on the rise. But the district remains far from its goal that more than half of students should achieve proficient math and reading scores by 2030.

Test scores show Philly students are improving in one key subject

Preliminary data from state tests show that Philly students’ math test scores and attendance are on the rise. But the district remains far from its goal that more than half of students should achieve proficient math and reading scores by 2030.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 1d

Students can win $1,000 and take charge in new program from NYC’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes focused on tackling hate crimes in schools and beyond.

To fight hate and bullying, NYC looks to students for answers

Students can win $1,000 and take charge in new program from NYC’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes focused on tackling hate crimes in schools and beyond.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 1d

Illinois state law requires Chicago’s mayor to create a noncitizen advisory board and doesn’t establish a deadline to do so. But amid more aggressive immigration activity in Chicago, school advocates are calling on the mayor to establish one.

Chicago’s mayor must create a noncitizen advisory board for CPS. Where is it?

Illinois state law requires Chicago’s mayor to create a noncitizen advisory board and doesn’t establish a deadline to do so. But amid more aggressive immigration activity in Chicago, school advocates are calling on the mayor to establish one.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 1d

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 1d

The school board will vote later this month on the future of the two independently run schools. Officials announced earlier this fall that they are pulling out of operating the campuses.

Chicago district officials to school board: Save ChiArts. Shutter EPIC Academy in 2026.

The school board will vote later this month on the future of the two independently run schools. Officials announced earlier this fall that they are pulling out of operating the campuses.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 1d

Both the mother and child were arrested, officials say. The student who was stabbed is in stable condition.

Student stabbed by classmate whose mother brought the knife into school, according to the Detroit school district

Both the mother and child were arrested, officials say. The student who was stabbed is in stable condition.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 1d

In 2016, candidate Jeremy Harris posted on Facebook that the former first lady “dose (sic) resemble an ape.” He now says the post was “unacceptable.”

Denver school board candidate says post he made about Michelle Obama was ‘not about race’

In 2016, candidate Jeremy Harris posted on Facebook that the former first lady “dose (sic) resemble an ape.” He now says the post was “unacceptable.”

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 1d

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 2d

Michigan schools have a big literacy problem. Can new curriculum transparency help fix it?

New Michigan budget bars Count Day financial incentives, requires curriculum transparency

Michigan schools have a big literacy problem. Can new curriculum transparency help fix it?

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 2d

All 11 candidates debated topics including school closures, the superintendent’s performance, and how Denver Public Schools should respond to the Trump administration.

Watch: Denver school board election candidates debate

All 11 candidates debated topics including school closures, the superintendent’s performance, and how Denver Public Schools should respond to the Trump administration.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 2d

The UFT relied on a navigator tool to find affordable child care amidst funding cuts and chaos to the city’s child care system last year. Now, it’s expanding to all city residents.

After success with child care navigator tool, UFT wants you to have it now.

The UFT relied on a navigator tool to find affordable child care amidst funding cuts and chaos to the city’s child care system last year. Now, it’s expanding to all city residents.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 2d

What is it like serving on a board of education? Here are 16 quotes from Chicago Public Schools’ 21-member school board that sum up the unpaid job: ckbe.at/CPSBoardOfEdQuotes2025

Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 2d

The string of 32 numbers and letters is one component of the broader admissions process, but it can be difficult to decode and often causes a huge amount of stress for families.

What your ‘lottery’ number for middle and high school applications means

The string of 32 numbers and letters is one component of the broader admissions process, but it can be difficult to decode and often causes a huge amount of stress for families.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 2d

What is it like serving on a board of education? Here’s what Chicago school board members have to say about the unpaid job — so far.

16 quotes on what serving on the Chicago school board is actually like

What is it like serving on a board of education? Here’s what Chicago school board members have to say about the unpaid job — so far.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 3d

The Detroit school district is considering giving bikes to chronically absent students in other schools.

These Detroit students say free bikes helped address some systemic issues that cause chronic absenteeism

The Detroit school district is considering giving bikes to chronically absent students in other schools.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 3d

The school board president said the board “exhausted every effort to find the best candidate, and we couldn't be happier that she was right here” in the district already.

Wayne Township Schools has hired its next superintendent

The school board president said the board “exhausted every effort to find the best candidate, and we couldn't be happier that she was right here” in the district already.

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 3d

Mayor Lee Harris rejected the proposal from county commissioners in a two-line memo sent Monday. The commission needs one more vote to override the mayor’s veto in the next 30 days.

Why did the Shelby County mayor veto a 2026 school board reset election?

Mayor Lee Harris rejected the proposal from county commissioners in a two-line memo sent Monday. The commission needs one more vote to override the mayor’s veto in the next 30 days.

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