Conservatives claiming to represent parents’ rights have largely set the education politics agenda in recent years. With a former teacher on the ticket, Democrats are looking to change the conversation.
One mother worries about her limited options to find new housing for her daughter before Tuesday.
The event, complete with a slime table, mobile dentistry, and community health workers, provided back-to-school fun.
All students will arrive and leave school at the same time under the new schedule. The hours also guarantee all teachers a 45-minute lunch break.
Conservatives claiming to represent parents’ rights have largely set the education politics agenda in recent years. With a former teacher on the ticket, Democrats are looking to change the conversation.
Education Department officials acknowledged ‘multi-year’ reimbursement delays, but vowed to clear the backlog.
Colorado ofrece varios eventos gratis para que los niños se mantengan al día con sus vacunas.
A $150,000 federal grant will help an alliance of educators, policymakers, and others draw up a plan to increase the number of school libraries.
Un tema que surgió de las presentaciones del jueves fue la preocupación de los estudiantes sobre el impacto del cambio climático.
Colorado advocates and government officials point to resources that can ease the burden on borrowers.
The number of homeless Philly students has increased — as have worries about the district’s response
The district highlighted teacher training and a program for teens, but members of the City Council say school leaders must do more.
Fewer than 70% of students are vaccinated against measles at some Colorado schools.
Time is running out for eligible families to apply for Summer EBT food benefits. A previous food benefits program saw millions of dollars in potential aid routinely left on the table.
Statements from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office about the state’s investment in student mental health and school safety this year are at odds with school leaders who say those budgets were slashed.
The 95th annual South Side parade — touted as the largest Black parade in the nation — is Saturday with a back-to-school festival to follow.
Statewide, gaps remain especially among students from low income families and those who are learning English as a new language.
The U.S. Department of Education plans to again delay the FAFSA, but has promised a fully functional system after a problematic revamp that upended the college-going season.
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Lift Every Voice says increased access to mental health support, arts, and recess will help address parent concerns about the climate of district schools.
Walz’s experience as a teacher and high school football coach was front and center at his first rally with Kamala Harris in Philadelphia.
The overall enrollment of New York City’s school system, as well as its demographic makeup, has been changing. Here’s what to know about where things stand.
The program is funded with federal COVID relief dollars.
Las universidades pueden recibir la designación como instituciones Hispano-Servidoras cuando 25% de sus estudiantes son Hispanos, pero los lideres creen que aun faltan recursos.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced in April that officers would begin enforcing the city’s juvenile curfew law.
Forty-nine Illinois school districts are still below 70% adequately funded, according to the state.
Hearings scheduled in Newark Teachers Union open records cases over unreleased Global Studies report
The teachers union filed lawsuits in 2023 and 2024 demanding the release of a scathing report of Newark School of Global Studies’ cultural dynamics and other related documents.
The additional revenue over 5 years announced by Mayor Cherelle Parker will help pay for Parent University and extended-day pilot programs.
Young people participating in the city’s Summer Youth Employment Program toured Essex Market in Manhattan as part of a professional development day.
La nueva campaña Educación para Todos está en alerta máxima ante posibles violaciones al derecho de los niños indocumentados a una educación pública y gratuita. La coalición tiene miembros en Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Nueva York y Tennessee.
Tennessee’s largest district begins a critical year under new leadership.
As federal COVID relief runs out, Chicago Public Schools is cutting back funding for after-school programs.
Outside pro-voucher groups invested $4.5 million in key races
The University of Denver announced its participation last week in the Small Town and Rural Students College Network, or the STARS College Network, now in its second year.
New York City is pledging $2 million to keep some programs open for more hours as part of an effort to reduce youth violence during the summer months.
While schools can’t design their own diplomas that bypass Indiana rules, they can adopt graduation requirements on top of what the state requires.
A tip for families: Supplies won’t last forever, so you’ll need to arrive early to ensure you can take advantage of giveaways.
Need help with back-to-school supplies or school registration? Here’s a list of upcoming events for parents, students, and families.
Newly elected board members will oversee the district at a critical time. We've compiled answers from the 2024 Memphis-Shelby County School board election winners.