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Teens are getting less sleep than they have in previous decades, new research shows. Experts say schools can help them get more shuteye by making one important change. chalkbeat.org/2026/05/20/lat…

Only five states plus the District of Columbia had meaningful growth in reading test scores from 2022 to 2025, according to an analysis of state test scores from third to eighth grade for over 5,000 school districts in 38 states. chalkbeat.org/2026/05/13/edu…

If you talk to a parent about technology in the classroom, one brand of software comes up again and again — and the feedback is typically critical. chalkbeat.org/2026/05/19/ire…

A sweeping re-bidding process for New York City’s after-school contracts has pushed out some beloved providers, triggering protests over a lack of transparency.. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…

Fed up with excessive screen time, one upper Manhattan mom took action. Over 10,000 students in District 6 will swap devices for outdoor play, read-alouds, and improv classes. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…

The board will include at least one member with intimate knowledge of the district’s inner workings and a member of the University of Tennessee board of trustees. chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026…

The budget deal extends Mamdani’s control of NYC schools for two years and directs more money for homeless students, English language learners, and children in foster care. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…

The math mandate marks one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first major education initiatives outside early childhood. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…

The new law is an unprecedented effort to seize local control of the state’s largest public school district through a nine-person oversight board appointed by Tennessee’s top three Republicans, including the governor. chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026…

A growing number of direct admissions programs allow some high school graduates to skip applying to college. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

A new national education report shows Newark students are improving faster than nearly every district in the nation, but are performing two grade levels below the national average in math and reading. chalkbeat.org/newark/2026/05…

A sweeping re-bidding process for New York City’s after-school contracts has pushed out some beloved providers, triggering protests over a lack of transparency.. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…

Fed up with excessive screen time, one upper Manhattan mom took action. Over 10,000 students in District 6 will swap devices for outdoor play, read-alouds, and improv classes. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…

The board will include at least one member with intimate knowledge of the district’s inner workings and a member of the University of Tennessee board of trustees. chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026…

More than 20 people lined up early Monday morning in downtown Chicago to file their candidate paperwork. But showing up early isn’t just about being punctual. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…

The new law is an unprecedented effort to seize local control of the state’s largest public school district through a nine-person oversight board appointed by Tennessee’s top three Republicans, including the governor. chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026…

Nearly 100,000 NYC families received preschool offers this year — almost identical to last year, despite a major enrollment campaign from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…

This school year, the district enrolled 764 fewer students than the year prior. chalkbeat.org/newark/2026/05…

School will go remote for students at 57 Philadelphia schools tomorrow due to soaring temperatures. The schools going remote are listed in the article below. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

Pay increases for employees, expansion of attendance initiatives, and more: Here’s what DPSCD is prioritizing in its 2026-27 budget proposal. chalkbeat.org/detroit/2026/0…