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Research has shown these dual credit classes improve the odds of going and staying in college — especially for students of color and low-income students, who remain underrepresented in dual credit nationally. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…

Denver Public Schools had asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit filed by former dean Eric Sinclair, who was shot and injured by a student with a history of gun possession and school expulsion. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

Students as young as 6 are speaking out against the school closures. The proposal from Superintendent Tony Watlington has led some to question how decisions about education are made in the city. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

From fighting for school integration to navigating mergers, NYC students are shaping their own narratives. Tune into Season 3 of P.S. Weekly starting April 9. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…

Schools have embraced a wide variety of approaches, from policies outlining acceptable use, to bans, to no formal discussion of AI at all. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…

The Classic Learning Test’s footprint on Indiana college admissions and school accountability is growing. Supporters say it’s a worthy competitor of the SAT and ACT. Critics say its claims don’t match reality. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0…

The program that mails free books to kids under 5 had its state funding cut in 2025. First Lady Maureen Braun took over fundraising and expanded access. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0…

“A clean, healthy environment; to be able to breathe easy, to have a nice new school, access to clean drinking water, the feeling of that,” said local advocate Nikki Baker, “that does everything for students’ mental and physical health.” chalkbeat.org/newark/2026/03…

“My biggest fear is that you expand this in the name of equity, and students get college credit, but they are not prepared when they get to college,” said Troy Swanson, the policy chair at the Cook County College Teachers Union. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…

On the campaign trail, Mamdani said complying with the state’s class size law “has too often been a negotiation.” Now, he’s trying to negotiate a delay. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…

The new Indianapolis Public Education Corporation will change how schools operate in Indianapolis. Members include David Harris, who will serve as the corporation’s board chair, and Edward Rangel, the founding CEO of a charter school network. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0…

Chicago school communities don’t want to see cuts to extracurricular activities or the arts. To solve chronic absenteeism, many said to get parents more engaged. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…

Denver Public Schools had asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit filed by former dean Eric Sinclair, who was shot and injured by a student with a history of gun possession and school expulsion. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

Newark is not the same city it was a decade ago. Baraka made that clear during his 12th State of the City address Tuesday. chalkbeat.org/newark/2026/04…

Lawmakers hope the bill helps families understand schools’ plans to help students who face the most challenges. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

On the campaign trail, Mamdani said complying with the state’s class size law “has too often been a negotiation.” Now, he’s trying to negotiate a delay. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…

The preliminary findings from an audit of MSCS show the district lacks effective policies and accountability systems. The audit also classified over $1 million spent in the span of three years as waste or abuse— less than 1% of the district’s budget. chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026…

The Pueblo 60 district will create two preschool centers next year as part of a larger facilities plan that calls for three elementary schools to be repurposed for new uses. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

Teachers in the tiny Sheridan School District south of Denver say what used to feel like a partnership between teachers, administrators, and the community has faltered. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

NYC’s new child care search tool puts 10,000 programs, safety records, and maps in one place. “This will make it easier for parents to understand the options in front of them,” Mamdani said of the newly launched directory. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…