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Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news network covering schools & education across the U.S. Contact us: ckbe.at/contact-chalkbeat or email community@chalkbeat.org

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Chalkbeat@Chalkbeat
8 Feb 2024
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New NAEP scores reveal a telling divide between younger and older students when it comes to reading and math. chalkbeat.org/2026/06/10/new…

One group of students is making progress. The other doesn’t have much time left.

New NAEP scores reveal a telling divide between younger and older students when it comes to reading and math.

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All Colorado school districts must adopt a cellphone policy by July 1. Three superintendents told state officials Wednesday that when they banned cellphones, their hallways got noisier — in a good way. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

‘I can breathe again’: What district leaders said they’ve heard about their school cellphone bans

All Colorado school districts must adopt a cellphone policy by July 1. Three superintendents told state officials Wednesday that when they banned cellphones, their hallways got noisier — in a good...

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A religious non-profit has used Tennessee’s new voucher program as justification for allowing religious schools to operate as public charter schools. chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026…

Federal lawsuit over Tennessee’s religious charter school ban advances

A religious non-profit has used Tennessee’s new voucher program as justification for allowing religious schools to operate as public charter schools.

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‘I’m very disturbed by that question’: Capitol Hill hearing with superintendents leans into culture war chalkbeat.org/2026/06/10/sup…

‘I’m very disturbed by that question’: Capitol Hill hearing with superintendents leans into culture...

Since the start of the second Trump administration, Republican officials have zeroed in on school districts that they believe are violating federal law and parents’ rights. On Wednesday, members of...

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Marrero has led Denver Public Schools since 2021. The Miami Herald reported Thursday that he is one of 21 candidates for the top job in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

Denver’s Alex Marrero is one of 21 candidates for superintendent job in Miami

Marrero has led Denver Public Schools since 2021. The Miami Herald reported Thursday that he is one of 21 candidates for the top job in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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Two initiatives are providing substantial investments in teacher merit pay for Indianapolis charters. The federal government has funded such efforts for years and the Trump administration supports the concept. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0…

Charter schools lean into teacher merit pay — and get help from anonymously funded philanthropies

Two initiatives are providing substantial investments in teacher merit pay for Indianapolis charters. The federal government has funded such efforts for years and the Trump administration supports...

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This educational approach may look like just fun and games to an outsider — and it partially is. But incorporating play in the classroom is harder than it looks. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…

Illinois will be one of the only states defining play-based learning. Does it help students?

This educational approach may look like just fun and games to an outsider — and it partially is. But incorporating play in the classroom is harder than it looks.

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Girls’ scores have fallen faster than boys’ on major tests, and the gap has not gone away. The latest NAEP results make the pattern harder to dismiss. chalkbeat.org/2026/06/11/gir…

A puzzling gender gap has emerged in America’s learning loss crisis

Girls’ scores have fallen faster than boys’ on major tests, and the gap has not gone away. The latest NAEP results make the pattern harder to dismiss.

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Many Democratic governors have been waiting to see the rules before opting into a major federal school choice expansion. Will they like what they see? chalkbeat.org/2026/06/11/tre…

McMahon said states would shape tax credit scholarship. Treasury said no.

Many Democratic governors have been waiting to see the rules before opting into a major federal school choice expansion. Will they like what they see?

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This summer marks the start of a new stricter era for state-funded programs serving Colorado’s homeschool students. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

Here come the rules for homeschool enrichment programs in Colorado

This summer marks the start of a new stricter era for state-funded programs serving Colorado’s homeschool students.

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Some alums who spoke at meetings organized by the Detroit school district say they want to see more of the historic building preserved. chalkbeat.org/detroit/2026/0…

Demolition of Detroit’s Cooley High School building sparks emotion in some alums

Some alums who spoke at meetings organized by the Detroit school district say they want to see more of the historic building preserved.

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The findings raise questions about whether teacher prep programs are keeping pace with the state’s science-of-reading push. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…

Half of New York teacher prep programs earn failing grades for reading instruction

The findings raise questions about whether teacher prep programs are keeping pace with the state’s science-of-reading push.

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Low pay and transportation are two challenges affecting early childhood education in Michigan. Can these two programs fix it? chalkbeat.org/detroit/2026/0…

In Battle Creek and Grand Rapids, two new programs aim to address two big early childhood challenges

Low pay and transportation are two challenges affecting early childhood education in Michigan. Can these two programs fix it?

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Tensions between Philadelphia charter schools and the district are escalating. That’s created frustration, left families in limbo, and sucked up money and resources for schools. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

Here’s why Philly charter schools keep suing the district

Tensions between Philadelphia charter schools and the district are escalating. That’s created frustration, left families in limbo, and sucked up money and resources for schools.

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The U.S. Department of Education alleged that Cherry Creek district allows students to be excluded from clubs or assigned to certain classes based on race, but didn’t provide details. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

Trump administration investigates Cherry Creek district over alleged racial discrimination

The U.S. Department of Education alleged that Cherry Creek district allows students to be excluded from clubs or assigned to certain classes based on race, but didn’t provide details.

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Girls’ scores have fallen faster than boys’ on major tests, and the gap has not gone away. The latest NAEP results make the pattern harder to dismiss. chalkbeat.org/2026/06/11/gir…

A puzzling gender gap has emerged in America’s learning loss crisis

Girls’ scores have fallen faster than boys’ on major tests, and the gap has not gone away. The latest NAEP results make the pattern harder to dismiss.

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Schools have long raced to prepare students for jobs shaped by technology. AI may change the rules by reaching into work once reserved for the well-educated. chalkbeat.org/2026/06/04/gen…

For students, generative AI raises a new question: Will more education still pay off?

Schools have long raced to prepare students for jobs shaped by technology. AI may change the rules by reaching into work once reserved for the well-educated.

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Chicago Public Schools’ relationship with the Trump administration was already strained before the hearing, leaving a fine line for CEO Macquline King to thread in front of lawmakers. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…

Here’s what to know about CPS CEO Macquline King’s Congressional testimony

Chicago Public Schools’ relationship with the Trump administration was already strained before the hearing, leaving a fine line for CEO Macquline King to thread in front of lawmakers.

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The numeracy plan comes two years after the state adopted a literacy plan. Neither document mandates schools to adopt specific curriculum, but rather shares resources and best practices for improving instruction and student learning. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…

Illinois hopes to improve math teaching with new numeracy plan

The numeracy plan comes two years after the state adopted a literacy plan. Neither document mandates schools to adopt specific curriculum, but rather shares resources and best practices for improving...

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The Philadelphia school district reached an agreement with City Council and Mayor Cherelle Parker to save 340 school-based positions from cuts beginning next school year. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

Philly schools agree to reverse teacher and staff cuts

The Philadelphia school district reached an agreement with City Council and Mayor Cherelle Parker to save 340 school-based positions from cuts beginning next school year.

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