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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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These 4 Detroit district schools are closing. What will happen to their students?

Detroit

These 4 Detroit district schools are closing. What will happen to their students?

Apr 17, 2026

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The invite-only public school admissions test nobody talks about

New York

The invite-only public school admissions test nobody talks about

Apr 17, 2026

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Q&A: She was expelled from high school. Now, she’s one of NYC’s top teachers.

How I Teach

Q&A: She was expelled from high school. Now, she’s one of NYC’s top teachers.

Apr 16, 2026

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Bell-to-bell cellphone ban recommended in Denver

Colorado

Bell-to-bell cellphone ban recommended in Denver

Apr 16, 2026

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A new school accountability system for Illinois

Chicago

A new school accountability system for Illinois

Apr 16, 2026

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