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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 02/10/2026
The elected school board remains in charge for now, but a federal judge indicated Tennessee’s takeover board could soon gain authority over the district.
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Who is in charge of Memphis-Shelby County Schools amid takeover fight?
The elected school board remains in charge for now, but a federal judge indicated Tennessee’s takeover board could soon gain authority over the district.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 02/10/2026
The Lilly Endowment’s funding is paying for everything from a new theater to career-focused classrooms. But the philanthropy’s largesse does raise questions about oversight and control of public schools.
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A historic $348 million gift is reshaping Indianapolis schools
The Lilly Endowment’s funding is paying for everything from a new theater to career-focused classrooms. But the philanthropy’s largesse does raise questions about oversight and control of public schools.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 02/10/2026
Some members reluctantly backed the deal after officials warned of disruptions. It’s unclear if the contract will win support in the future.
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Oracle deal wins NYC school board approval — for now
Some members reluctantly backed the deal after officials warned of disruptions. It’s unclear if the contract will win support in the future.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 02/10/2026
Pennsylvania’s candidates for governor have laid out different approaches to funding public schools, expanding school choice, and making college more affordable.
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What the Pennsylvania governor’s race could mean for public schools, vouchers, and colleges
Pennsylvania’s candidates for governor have laid out different approaches to funding public schools, expanding school choice, and making college more affordable.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 02/10/2026
In its 10-year history, DPSCD has largely avoided the turmoil that was a way of life for decades, when mounting debt and mass school closures defined Detroit Public Schools. But are students better off? Chalkbeat asked school board candidates to weigh in.
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Are Detroit schools better off under DPSCD? Here’s what school board candidates said.
In its 10-year history, DPSCD has largely avoided the turmoil that was a way of life for decades, when mounting debt and mass school closures defined Detroit Public Schools. But are students better off? Chalkbeat asked school board candidates to weigh in.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 02/10/2026
With the release of rules for the education tax credits from the Trump administration, supporters say it’s time for governors to get on board. But unanswered questions about the program linger.
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4 factors that could influence whether Democratic governors opt into federal education tax credits
With the release of rules for the education tax credits from the Trump administration, supporters say it’s time for governors to get on board. But unanswered questions about the program linger.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 02/10/2026
Here’s a closer look at Proposition 134, a measure that’s similar to a controversial 2025 executive order issued by President Donald Trump.
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Colorado voters will decide whether transgender students should be barred from certain sports teams
Here’s a closer look at Proposition 134, a measure that’s similar to a controversial 2025 executive order issued by President Donald Trump.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 02/10/2026
The board is set to decide on Oct. 8 whether to censure Vice President Monica Hunter for alleged comments that she denies making.
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Investigators will have just one week to look into Denver school board antisemitic language allegation
The board is set to decide on Oct. 8 whether to censure Vice President Monica Hunter for alleged comments that she denies making.
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New Jersey Monitor @newjerseymonitor.com · 01/10/2026
Newark schools says NJ audit found ‘nothing.’ The auditors flagged the Criminal Justice division. newjerseymonitor.com/2026/10/01/n... via @chalkbeat.org
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Newark schools says NJ audit found ‘nothing.’ The auditors flagged the Criminal Justice division. • New Jersey Monitor
Newark Public Schools officials say a new state audit proves its finances are in order. Those who wrote the audit see things differently.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 01/10/2026
District officials celebrated the audit, even though it found $6.7 million in excess state aid, other spending problems, and issues with background checks. Auditors also referred “certain matters” to the state’s Criminal Justice division.
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Newark school officials say a state audit found ‘nothing.’ But the report details spending problems.
District officials celebrated the audit, even though it found $6.7 million in excess state aid, other spending problems, and issues with background checks. Auditors also referred “certain matters” to the state’s Criminal Justice division.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 01/10/2026
CPS has so far rehired 350 people to schools, but those jobs could be on the chopping block if more funding doesn’t come through.
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Chicago Public Schools is rehiring laid off staffers. Schools are unsure how long they’ll stay.
CPS has so far rehired 350 people to schools, but those jobs could be on the chopping block if more funding doesn’t come through.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 01/10/2026
Rosenberg says students who enter class with gaps should still tackle grade-level math — and simply repeating what didn’t work before is unlikely to help.
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This NYC teacher helped write Illustrative Mathematics. Here’s what he says to its critics.
Rosenberg says students who enter class with gaps should still tackle grade-level math — and simply repeating what didn’t work before is unlikely to help.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 01/10/2026
Homelessness and midyear school changes are some of the many barriers to success for students. Michigan has underfunded these needs for years.
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‘Poverty is a policy choice’: The key to fixing Michigan’s school literacy crisis
Homelessness and midyear school changes are some of the many barriers to success for students. Michigan has underfunded these needs for years.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 01/10/2026
Torres has repeatedly clashed with board President Xóchitl Gaytán, who accused Torres of a long list of policy violations that he denies.
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DJ Torres resigns from Denver school board citing frustration with “cycles of accusation and response”
Torres has repeatedly clashed with board President Xóchitl Gaytán, who accused Torres of a long list of policy violations that he denies.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 01/10/2026
As school admissions season gets underway, get the inside scoop from NYC education reporters on how to vet, examine, and get to know public schools using public data. Join Chalkbeat and @thecityreporter.nyc virtually or in-person on Oct. 15! 🔗: bit.ly/4hwwS04
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 01/10/2026
The Nov. 3 measure would allow the state to keep more money for education.
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What to know about Proposition NN on this year’s Colorado ballot
The Nov. 3 measure would allow the state to keep more money for education.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 01/10/2026
Proponents say the Nov. 3 ballot measure would raise billions a year for education and healthcare programs.
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Colorado Amendment 87 would make big changes to Colorado’s tax system
Proponents say the Nov. 3 ballot measure would raise billions a year for education and healthcare programs.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 01/10/2026
“Mrs. Ames stands out because she consistently does the right thing, the right way, and gives of herself without expectation, and all for the benefit of her students,” the superintendent said.
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Strasburg science teacher and basketball coach Merci Ames named Colorado’s 2027 Teacher of the Year
“Mrs. Ames stands out because she consistently does the right thing, the right way, and gives of herself without expectation, and all for the benefit of her students,” the superintendent said.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 01/10/2026
Most students don’t actually pay that much, and real tuition costs have been falling.
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The surprising truth about those soaring college tuition prices
Most students don’t actually pay that much, and real tuition costs have been falling.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 01/10/2026
The candidates are running as a slate for BAMN, an “anti-fascist” activism group. Most told Chalkbeat they would use their platforms as DPSCD board members to amplify their current advocacy work
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These 5 Detroit board candidates are running as a slate to push Vitti out, keep small schools open
The candidates are running as a slate for BAMN, an “anti-fascist” activism group. Most told Chalkbeat they would use their platforms as DPSCD board members to amplify their current advocacy work
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 30/09/2026
After NYC’s major after-school contract overhaul, understaffing and disruption left parents at some schools in a bind. Now, less than a month into the school year, some schools are turning back to their former provider.
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NYC after-school contract overhaul sparks chaos, staffing shortages, and parent frustration
After NYC’s major after-school contract overhaul, understaffing and disruption left parents at some schools in a bind. Now, less than a month into the school year, some schools are turning back to their former provider.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 30/09/2026
Some in the public education sphere hope to use the tax credit to pay for everything from SAT prep to field trips. Others worry the money won’t materialize on a large scale.
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Trump wants a new tax credit to turbocharge school choice. Public schools have their own ideas.
Some in the public education sphere hope to use the tax credit to pay for everything from SAT prep to field trips. Others worry the money won’t materialize on a large scale.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 30/09/2026
We asked the candidates running in the Nov. 3 election about school safety, school funding, standardized tests, homeschooling, and more. Here’s what they said.
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Voter guide 2026: We asked Colorado State Board of Education candidates 9 questions
We asked the candidates running in the Nov. 3 election about school safety, school funding, standardized tests, homeschooling, and more. Here’s what they said.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 30/09/2026
Two candidates are running to represent District 5b on the Chicago Board of Education. Here’s what Blaise and Hargrove say the district needs, what the seat can actually do, and how to vote.
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15 West: Blaise or Hargrove? What to know about the District 5b school board race
Two candidates are running to represent District 5b on the Chicago Board of Education. Here’s what Blaise and Hargrove say the district needs, what the seat can actually do, and how to vote.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 30/09/2026
Philadelphia uses state test scores to determine whether students are eligible for the city’s top magnet schools. But an unexplained delay in the release of those results has kept families in the dark.
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‘They don’t really tell us anything’: Philadelphia middle schoolers fed up with a test score delay
Philadelphia uses state test scores to determine whether students are eligible for the city’s top magnet schools. But an unexplained delay in the release of those results has kept families in the dark.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 30/09/2026
La candidata por el Distrito 3a, Norma Ríos-Sierra, cree que este es un momento clave para impulsar cambios progresistas en las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago.
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La Raza: Norma Ríos-Sierra, Distrito 3a
La candidata por el Distrito 3a, Norma Ríos-Sierra, cree que este es un momento clave para impulsar cambios progresistas en las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 30/09/2026
TOMORROW: Join Chalkbeat for a can't miss conversation about the push and pull over technology in schools. Register here: bit.ly/4jvZSYp
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 30/09/2026
El candidato por el Distrito 3a, Peter Gonzales, pide acabar con la división y la politización y crear políticas progresistas para beneficio de las comunidades.
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La Raza: Peter Gonzales, Distrito 3a
El candidato por el Distrito 3a, Peter Gonzales, pide acabar con la división y la politización y crear políticas progresistas para beneficio de las comunidades.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 30/09/2026
With Revuluri’s departure, voters will choose between Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, and Victor Henderson
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Sendhil Revuluri drops out of Chicago school board president race, narrowing field to 3 candidates
With Revuluri’s departure, voters will choose between Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, and Victor Henderson
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 30/09/2026
Some kids just don’t want to go to school. But chronic absenteeism is often tied to issues related to transportation, safety, health, and housing.
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DPSCD board candidates divided over holding parents accountable for children’s absenteeism
Some kids just don’t want to go to school. But chronic absenteeism is often tied to issues related to transportation, safety, health, and housing.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 30/09/2026
Superintendent turnover can affect student achievement, new data shows. But superintendents hired from within the district are less likely to leave, a new Vanderbilt study shows.
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Why do Tennessee superintendents leave their jobs?
Superintendent turnover can affect student achievement, new data shows. But superintendents hired from within the district are less likely to leave, a new Vanderbilt study shows.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 30/09/2026
Tamarques Porter and Sable Otey will lead the Memphis school board this year, a complete leadership turnover for the board as it faces an uncertain year ahead.
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Tamarques Porter replaces Natalie McKinney as Memphis school board chair
Tamarques Porter and Sable Otey will lead the Memphis school board this year, a complete leadership turnover for the board as it faces an uncertain year ahead.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 29/09/2026
Mamdani called Hannah-Jones’ essay “devastating” and promised a plan, but he declined to commit to specific integration policies.
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Nikole Hannah-Jones challenged Mamdani on school segregation. Here’s his response.
Mamdani called Hannah-Jones’ essay “devastating” and promised a plan, but he declined to commit to specific integration policies.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 29/09/2026
A high-profile lawsuit against Cornell University and others is renewing scrutiny on campus investigations into sexual assault allegations. The Education Department’s return to 2020 Title IX rules could shape those cases.
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What the Education Department’s return to 2020 Title IX rules means for schools and students
A high-profile lawsuit against Cornell University and others is renewing scrutiny on campus investigations into sexual assault allegations. The Education Department’s return to 2020 Title IX rules could shape those cases.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 29/09/2026
School districts are under pressure to rapidly adopt AI. Meanwhile, backlash is growing against screens. Join Chalkbeat this Thursday for a robust discussion breaking down the education tech debate. Become a member to join the conversation: bit.ly/4jvZSYp
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 29/09/2026
DPSCD Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said students who were further along in learning to read didn’t get the support needed.
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Growth in K-2 reading scores slowed in the Detroit district last year. Here’s Vitti’s explanation.
DPSCD Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said students who were further along in learning to read didn’t get the support needed.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 28/09/2026
Connie Anderson, Patrick Watson y Rosita Chatonda se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del sur de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 10b.
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Elecciones de la Junta de Educación 2026: ¿Quiénes son los candidatos a la Junta de Educación del Distrito 10b?
Connie Anderson, Patrick Watson y Rosita Chatonda se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del sur de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 10b.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 28/09/2026
Handle With Care gives Philly educators an “entry point” to help kids who have witnessed trauma outside school.
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Partnership between Philly schools and police to identify students who’ve witnessed trauma expands
Handle With Care gives Philly educators an “entry point” to help kids who have witnessed trauma outside school.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 28/09/2026
Ellen Rosenfeld se postula en las elecciones de este otoño para la junta de educación de Chicago, con el fin de seguir representando a los vecindarios del norte. Esto es lo que debes saber.
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Elecciones de la Junta de Educación 2026: ¿Quiénes son los candidatos a la Junta de Educación del Distrito 4b?
Ellen Rosenfeld se postula en las elecciones de este otoño para la junta de educación de Chicago, con el fin de seguir representando a los vecindarios del norte. Esto es lo que debes saber.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 28/09/2026
Karen Zaccor, Ellen Sherratt y Ángel Álvarez se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del norte de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 4a.
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Elecciones de la Junta de Educación 2026: ¿Quiénes son los candidatos a la Junta de Educación del Distrito 4a?
Karen Zaccor, Ellen Sherratt y Ángel Álvarez se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del norte de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 4a.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 28/09/2026
Claudia Peralta y Michelle Pierre se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del noroeste de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre las candidatas y el Distrito 1b.
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Elecciones de la Junta de Educación 2026: ¿Quiénes son las candidatas a la Junta de Educación del Distrito 1b?
Claudia Peralta y Michelle Pierre se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del noroeste de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre las candidatas y el Distrito 1b.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 28/09/2026
Ángel Gutiérrez se postula en las elecciones de este otoño para la junta escolar de Chicago, con el fin de seguir representando a los vecindarios del suroeste de la ciudad. Esto es lo que debes saber.
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Elecciones de la Junta de Educación 2026: ¿Quiénes son los candidatos a la Junta de Educación del Distrito 8a?
Ángel Gutiérrez se postula en las elecciones de este otoño para la junta escolar de Chicago, con el fin de seguir representando a los vecindarios del suroeste de la ciudad. Esto es lo que debes saber.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 28/09/2026
Juan Ignacio González se postula en las elecciones de este otoño para la Junta de Educación de Chicago, con el fin de seguir representando a los vecindarios del suroeste de la ciudad. Esto es lo que debes saber.
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Elecciones de la Junta de Educación 2026: ¿Quién es el candidato a la Junta de Educación del Distrito 8b?
Juan Ignacio González se postula en las elecciones de este otoño para la Junta de Educación de Chicago, con el fin de seguir representando a los vecindarios del suroeste de la ciudad. Esto es lo que debes saber.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 28/09/2026
Ebony DeBerry, Bruce Leon y Héctor Morales se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del extremo norte de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 2a.
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Elecciones de la Junta de Educación 2026: ¿Quiénes son los candidatos a la Junta de Educación del Distrito 2a?
Ebony DeBerry, Bruce Leon y Héctor Morales se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del extremo norte de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 2a.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 28/09/2026
Debby Pope, Kyna Lenhof y Daniel Basco se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del norte de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 2a.
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Elecciones de la Junta de Educación 2026: ¿Quiénes son los candidatos a la Junta de Educación del Distrito 2b?
Debby Pope, Kyna Lenhof y Daniel Basco se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del norte de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 2a.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 28/09/2026
Norma Ríos Sierra y Peter Gonzáles se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del noroeste de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 3a.
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Elecciones de la Junta de Educación 2026: ¿Quiénes son los candidatos a la Junta de Educación del Distrito 3a?
Norma Ríos Sierra y Peter Gonzáles se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del noroeste de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 3a.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 28/09/2026
Jason Dónes y Carlos Rivas Jr. se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del noroeste de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 3b.
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Elecciones de la Junta de Educación 2026: ¿Quiénes son los candidatos a la Junta de Educación del Distrito 3b?
Jason Dónes y Carlos Rivas Jr. se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del noroeste de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 3b.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 28/09/2026
Ed Bannon y Margie Luczak se postulan para representar a vecindarios del noroeste de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 1a.
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Elecciones de la Junta de Educación 2026: ¿Quiénes son los candidatos a la Junta de Educación del Distrito 1a?
Ed Bannon y Margie Luczak se postulan para representar a vecindarios del noroeste de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 1a.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 28/09/2026
Anusha Thotakura, Isaiah White y Brenda Lee Anderson se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del centro de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 6a.
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Elecciones de la Junta de Educación 2026: ¿Quiénes son los candidatos a la Junta de Educación del Distrito 6a?
Anusha Thotakura, Isaiah White y Brenda Lee Anderson se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del centro de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 6a.
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 28/09/2026
Michilla “Kyla” Blaise y Anthony Hargrove se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del oeste de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 5b.
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Elecciones de la Junta de Educación 2026: ¿Quiénes son los candidatos a la Junta de Educación del Distrito 5b?
Michilla “Kyla” Blaise y Anthony Hargrove se postulan para representar a los vecindarios del oeste de Chicago en las elecciones de la Junta de Educación este otoño. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre los candidatos y el Distrito 5b.
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