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.

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.

Some members reluctantly backed the deal after officials warned of disruptions. It’s unclear if the contract will win support in the future.

Pennsylvania’s candidates for governor have laid out different approaches to funding public schools, expanding school choice, and making college more affordable.

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.

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.

Here’s a closer look at Proposition 134, a measure that’s similar to a controversial 2025 executive order issued by President Donald Trump.

The board is set to decide on Oct. 8 whether to censure Vice President Monica Hunter for alleged comments that she denies making.

Newark Public Schools officials say a new state audit proves its finances are in order. Those who wrote the audit see things differently.

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.

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.

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.

Homelessness and midyear school changes are some of the many barriers to success for students. Michigan has underfunded these needs for years.

Torres has repeatedly clashed with board President Xóchitl Gaytán, who accused Torres of a long list of policy violations that he denies.

The Nov. 3 measure would allow the state to keep more money for education.

Proponents say the Nov. 3 ballot measure would raise billions a year for education and healthcare programs.

“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.

Most students don’t actually pay that much, and real tuition costs have been falling.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With Revuluri’s departure, voters will choose between Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, and Victor Henderson

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.

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.

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.

Mamdani called Hannah-Jones’ essay “devastating” and promised a plan, but he declined to commit to specific integration policies.

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.

DPSCD Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said students who were further along in learning to read didn’t get the support needed.

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.

Handle With Care gives Philly educators an “entry point” to help kids who have witnessed trauma outside school.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.