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Teachers unions and left-wing coalitions have long resisted mayoral control of urban school districts. But Chicago and Boston are testing that position, as cities like New York and Indianapolis also explore changing who’s in charge.
Mayoral control is dead. Long live mayoral control?
Teachers unions and left-wing coalitions have long resisted mayoral control of urban school districts. But Chicago and Boston are testing that position, as cities like New York and Indianapolis also explore changing who’s in charge.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Teachers unions and left-wing coalitions have long resisted mayoral control of urban school districts. But Chicago and Boston are testing that position, as cities like New York and Indianapolis also explore changing who’s in charge.
The Denver Classroom Teachers Association has filed a grievance alleging that Denver Public Schools is violating a new provision of the teachers contract.
What are Denver class sizes? Teachers union alleges not all schools are reporting the data.
The Denver Classroom Teachers Association has filed a grievance alleging that Denver Public Schools is violating a new provision of the teachers contract.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The Denver Classroom Teachers Association has filed a grievance alleging that Denver Public Schools is violating a new provision of the teachers contract.
State officials want the donations to support rural students’ ability to apply their education to a career.
How a $5.6 million donation will help rural Colorado college students get career-ready
State officials want the donations to support rural students’ ability to apply their education to a career.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
State officials want the donations to support rural students’ ability to apply their education to a career.
The pilot began at two high schools in an attempt to boost attendance. An average of 15 students are riding each of the eight buses per day.
Few students are riding yellow buses in pilot program at 2 Detroit schools
The pilot began at two high schools in an attempt to boost attendance. An average of 15 students are riding each of the eight buses per day.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The pilot began at two high schools in an attempt to boost attendance. An average of 15 students are riding each of the eight buses per day.
Several of the options presented by Indianapolis Local Education Alliance members would reduce the power currently held by the IPS school board. The clock is ticking — the ILEA must adopt final recommendations by the end of this year.
The ILEA shared ideas for changing who runs Indianapolis schools. Reactions are rolling in.
Several of the options presented by Indianapolis Local Education Alliance members would reduce the power currently held by the IPS school board. The clock is ticking — the ILEA must adopt final recommendations by the end of this year.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Several of the options presented by Indianapolis Local Education Alliance members would reduce the power currently held by the IPS school board. The clock is ticking — the ILEA must adopt final recommendations by the end of this year.
Zohran Mamdani campaigned on ending mayoral control of NYC schools. Eric Adams has already ceded some of it.
As Mamdani vows to end mayoral control of NYC schools, it has already weakened under Adams
Zohran Mamdani campaigned on ending mayoral control of NYC schools. Eric Adams has already ceded some of it.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Zohran Mamdani campaigned on ending mayoral control of NYC schools. Eric Adams has already ceded some of it.
The Illinois State Board of Education is changing the state’s school accountability system. But the current plan before the board is drawing skepticism.
Illinois has a plan to change its school accountability system. Not everyone’s on board.
The Illinois State Board of Education is changing the state’s school accountability system. But the current plan before the board is drawing skepticism.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The Illinois State Board of Education is changing the state’s school accountability system. But the current plan before the board is drawing skepticism.
As the federal government’s aggressive deportation campaign plays out in Chicago, local organizations and CPS officials are encouraging families to create plans for childcare and custody in case of their parents’ absence.
Chicago groups, officials tell immigrant parents: Make child custody plans
As the federal government’s aggressive deportation campaign plays out in Chicago, local organizations and CPS officials are encouraging families to create plans for childcare and custody in case of their parents’ absence.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
As the federal government’s aggressive deportation campaign plays out in Chicago, local organizations and CPS officials are encouraging families to create plans for childcare and custody in case of their parents’ absence.
The lawsuit alleges the state’s new voucher program violates the Education Clause in the Tennessee Constitution, which requires the legislature to fund a “system of free public schools.” Diverting money from the system for vouchers violates that mandate, plaintiffs argue.
Group of Tennessee parents filed lawsuit to block state’s new private school vouchers
The lawsuit alleges the state’s new voucher program violates the Education Clause in the Tennessee Constitution, which requires the legislature to fund a “system of free public schools.” Diverting money from the system for vouchers violates that mandate, plaintiffs argue.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The lawsuit alleges the state’s new voucher program violates the Education Clause in the Tennessee Constitution, which requires the legislature to fund a “system of free public schools.” Diverting money from the system for vouchers violates that mandate, plaintiffs argue.
An education program founded by Dr. Dre and record executive Jimmy Iovine and focused on entrepreneurship, technology, and design is coming to two Denver schools next fall.
Dr. Dre will provide the next episode of tech and design classes at 2 Denver schools
Students at Manual High School and Denver School of the Arts will be able to take the classes starting next fall. The program was founded by Dr. Dre and record executive Jimmy Iovine.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
An education program founded by Dr. Dre and record executive Jimmy Iovine and focused on entrepreneurship, technology, and design is coming to two Denver schools next fall.
Several Colorado university faculty councils say school leaders should adopt a so-called mutual academic defense compact to counter the Trump administration’s push to reshape higher education. The compact originated at Rutgers University in New Jersey.
With our powers combined: Colorado university faculty seek collective response to Trump
Several Colorado university faculty councils say school leaders should adopt a so-called mutual academic defense compact to counter the Trump administration’s push to reshape higher education. The compact originated at Rutgers University in New Jersey.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Several Colorado university faculty councils say school leaders should adopt a so-called mutual academic defense compact to counter the Trump administration’s push to reshape higher education. The compact originated at Rutgers University in New Jersey.
The Commonwealth Association of School Administrators union has been working without a contract since August. Superintendent Tony Watlington has said he’s optimistic the district and the union can reach a deal.
Philly principals want a new contract but aren’t threatening to strike
The Commonwealth Association of School Administrators union has been working without a contract since August. Superintendent Tony Watlington has said he’s optimistic the district and the union can reach a deal.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The Commonwealth Association of School Administrators union has been working without a contract since August. Superintendent Tony Watlington has said he’s optimistic the district and the union can reach a deal.
Students at Manual High School and Denver School of the Arts will be able to take the classes starting next fall. The program was founded by Dr. Dre and record executive Jimmy Iovine.
Dr. Dre will provide the next episode of tech and design classes at 2 Denver schools
Students at Manual High School and Denver School of the Arts will be able to take the classes starting next fall. The program was founded by Dr. Dre and record executive Jimmy Iovine.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Students at Manual High School and Denver School of the Arts will be able to take the classes starting next fall. The program was founded by Dr. Dre and record executive Jimmy Iovine.
Illinois education officials summarized the public feedback they received during budget hearings in September and October.
What should the Illinois education budget include in 2027? Transportation funding and $350 million more for K-12 schools, public says.
Illinois education officials summarized the public feedback they received during budget hearings in September and October.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Illinois education officials summarized the public feedback they received during budget hearings in September and October.
Three Tennessee high schools students in April sued the Rutherford County Board of Education over dozens of book removals in district school libraries. Schools have removed titles or instituted formal bans amid new legislation around “age appropriate” materials.
Federal judge won’t block Tennessee district book bans before 2026 trial
Three Tennessee high schools students in April sued the Rutherford County Board of Education over dozens of book removals in district school libraries. Schools have removed titles or instituted formal bans amid new legislation around “age appropriate” materials.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Three Tennessee high schools students in April sued the Rutherford County Board of Education over dozens of book removals in district school libraries. Schools have removed titles or instituted formal bans amid new legislation around “age appropriate” materials.
The moves dramatically accelerate a decades-long push by conservatives to eliminate the Education Department.
K-12 moving to Department of Labor as Trump admin accelerates bid to dismantle Education Department
The U.S. Education Department is moving management of K-12 and higher education to the Department of Labor and parceling out other core job duties to other agencies. It's the most sweeping effort so far to dismantle the agency.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The moves dramatically accelerate a decades-long push by conservatives to eliminate the Education Department.
Two suburban charter schools face 2027 closure – unless contract deal is reached or state appeal is successful
Two suburban charter schools face 2027 closure – unless contract deal is reached or state appeal is successful
The LEARN charter school network filed an appeal with the Illinois State Board of Education earlier this week to keep its two North Chicago campuses open. The local board in District 187 voted in late September to close the campuses after 2027 unless the charter operator and district can come to an agreement on a new contract.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Two suburban charter schools face 2027 closure – unless contract deal is reached or state appeal is successful
The ILEA could include these potential solutions as part of its final recommendations due to state lawmakers next month.
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance could pick from this menu of solutions
The ILEA could include these potential solutions as part of its final recommendations due to state lawmakers next month.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The ILEA could include these potential solutions as part of its final recommendations due to state lawmakers next month.
The extended contract comes after threats to halt school busing services. Roughly 150,000 students ride yellow school buses in NYC.
NYC ends school busing saga, education panel votes to extend three-year contract
The extended contract comes after threats to halt school busing services. Roughly 150,000 students ride yellow school buses in NYC.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:20 AM
The extended contract comes after threats to halt school busing services. Roughly 150,000 students ride yellow school buses in NYC.
MSCS leaders said 11 Frayser-Corning teachers could be affected if the school shuts down. Some parents worry that will harm students who’ve grown attached.
First Memphis school closure meeting raises concerns about displaced teachers, students
MSCS leaders said 11 Frayser-Corning teachers could be affected if the school shuts down. Some parents worry that will harm students who’ve grown attached.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:25 AM
MSCS leaders said 11 Frayser-Corning teachers could be affected if the school shuts down. Some parents worry that will harm students who’ve grown attached.
This summer, Tennessee high school foreign language teachers and students pushed back on discussions to eliminate language requirements in high schools. But the Tennessee board of education chairman appears to be moving forward with a proposal to reduce the requirement.
Should Tennessee reduce its world language requirement for high school graduates? State chair thinks so.
This summer, Tennessee high school foreign language teachers and students pushed back on discussions to eliminate language requirements in high schools. But the Tennessee board of education chairman appears to be moving forward with a proposal to reduce the requirement.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:35 PM
This summer, Tennessee high school foreign language teachers and students pushed back on discussions to eliminate language requirements in high schools. But the Tennessee board of education chairman appears to be moving forward with a proposal to reduce the requirement.
Interim Supt. Roderick Richmond ends his term July 31. At the halfway point, MSCS is seeking teacher and staff feedback on his performance. But what comes next?
MSCS kicks off superintendent eval, but doesn’t mention permanent search
Interim Supt. Roderick Richmond ends his term July 31. At the halfway point, MSCS is seeking teacher and staff feedback on his performance. But what comes next?
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November 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Interim Supt. Roderick Richmond ends his term July 31. At the halfway point, MSCS is seeking teacher and staff feedback on his performance. But what comes next?
We asked teachers around the country how they’re handling the giggles, shouts, and sometimes intense disruption caused by the 6-7 trend. Here’s what they said.
Teachers couldn’t beat 6-7. So they joined in.
We asked teachers around the country how they’re handling the giggles, shouts, and sometimes intense disruption caused by the 6-7 trend. Here’s what they said.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
We asked teachers around the country how they’re handling the giggles, shouts, and sometimes intense disruption caused by the 6-7 trend. Here’s what they said.
The district delayed releasing its school closure plan in order to gather more community feedback via a new survey.
Here’s how you can weigh in on the Philly school district’s closure process
The district delayed releasing its school closure plan in order to gather more community feedback via a new survey.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The district delayed releasing its school closure plan in order to gather more community feedback via a new survey.
Chicago Public Schools officials are weighing a proposal to move the charter campus it is absorbing into the district-run Brighton Park elementary’s building.
Could Shields Elementary and Acero Cisneros share a building?
Chicago Public Schools officials are weighing a proposal to move the charter campus it is absorbing into the district-run Brighton Park elementary’s building.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Chicago Public Schools officials are weighing a proposal to move the charter campus it is absorbing into the district-run Brighton Park elementary’s building.