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Chicago school board campaign cash starts pouring in

Chicago

Chicago school board campaign cash starts pouring in

Apr 20, 2026

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An Indiana district turned to voters to fund more preschool seats. Here’s what happened next.

Indiana

An Indiana district turned to voters to fund more preschool seats. Here’s what happened next.

Apr 20, 2026

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Detroit district’s safety funding more than doubles after other Michigan schools reject it

Detroit

Detroit district’s safety funding more than doubles after other Michigan schools reject it

Apr 20, 2026

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New York's push to protect immigrant students

New York

New York's push to protect immigrant students

Apr 20, 2026

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VOTER GUIDE: Newark's school board election 2026

Newark

VOTER GUIDE: Newark's school board election 2026

Apr 20, 2026

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Denver superintendent: Zone expansion could worsen segregation

Colorado

Denver superintendent: Zone expansion could worsen segregation

Apr 17, 2026

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A new name for Chicago's Chavez Elementary

Chicago

A new name for Chicago's Chavez Elementary

Apr 17, 2026

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Indiana to resume child care vouchers after 15-month freeze. Here's how kids many that will help

Indiana

Indiana to resume child care vouchers after 15-month freeze. Here's how kids many that will help

Apr 17, 2026

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Memphis school board candidate pleaded guilty to felony as a cop

Tennessee

Memphis school board candidate pleaded guilty to felony as a cop

Apr 17, 2026

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