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Eugene Robinson Jr. spoke with Chalkbeat about the start of the plan’s rollout, the federal pressure to scrap it, and the search for philanthropic backing for the initiative.
Jul 10, 2026
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Chicago's school board members made a lot of news yesterday.
Jul 9, 2026
As part of its new budget formula, Chicago Public Schools had once vowed to put one of these staffers in each school. Then, the district called for their elimination on some campuses.
Jul 8, 2026
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Iowa school districts have quietly agreed to cut off access to some career and technical education programs and early college courses.
Jul 7, 2026
Four numbers explain how chronic absenteeism has become a stubborn long-term crisis in America.
Jul 6, 2026
The Supreme Court said states can bar transgender athletes from women’s and girls' sports. That’s not the end of the story.
Jul 2, 2026
The Illinois Department of Early Childhood is finally open after years in development. What will that mean for families and providers? Plus, a Chalkbeat sit-down interview with the agency's secretary Teresa Ramos.
Jul 1, 2026
The mayor's office, tasked by state lawmakers with naming the board, said the goal is to convene it by this fall.
Jun 30, 2026
What two Title IX investigations in Colorado say about how the Trump administration is handling civil rights investigations.
Jun 29, 2026
Since the Trump administration launched its investigation into the district, the initiative has been plagued with delays. Plus, what's in Chicago Board of Education's list of legislative demands?
Jun 26, 2026
In this school district, officials are delaying their guidelines for AI use amid growing backlash against the technology and the city’s draft guidance.
Jun 25, 2026
How school district scheduling turns into missed graduation ceremonies for families. Plus, fielding your questions on a big change coming soon in Illinois state government.
Jun 24, 2026
One state navigates a microschool network's major expansion plans.
Jun 23, 2026
As Chicago Public Schools grapples with growing financial woes, more schools lean on parent fundraising, rental income, cell tower revenue, and more to pay for essentials, including staff.
Jun 22, 2026
Parents and disability advocates say moving key special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services was not a surprise, but it flies in the face of what they told Education Department officials.
Jun 18, 2026
How can schools support students impacted by immigration enforcement? Democratic U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" Garcia has some thoughts.
Jun 17, 2026
Research has shown that later school start times can boost the academic achievement and attendance of older students. But there was more to the decision to overhaul start and end times for one Midwestern district.
Jun 16, 2026
Many Chicago voters could end up with just one choice for school board representative this fall, despite an otherwise historic election in which all 21 school board seats are on the ballot in November.
Jun 15, 2026
Nationally, girls' test scores are dipping faster than those for boys, and researchers are unsure why.
Jun 12, 2026
Her appearance was the latest in an ongoing back-and-forth between Republican federal officials and Chicago Public Schools.
Jun 11, 2026
Full-day kindergarten is expanding in Illinois, and play-based learning is a key part of that roll-out. Now, educators have a clearer understanding of how to implement the practice after lawmakers passed an official definition.
Jun 10, 2026
One large urban district is extending a pandemic-era "hold harmless" budget policy. How long can it stay the course?
Jun 9, 2026
For generations, more schooling meant better jobs. Could generative AI upend that bargain?
Jun 8, 2026
More than half of the 51 people who filed to run for Chicago school board have had their petitions called into question; Chicago Public Schools is switching up the high school admissions test; and Illinois lawmakers add $350 million to the budget for K-12 schools.
Jun 5, 2026
Hundreds of Chicago students were forced to find new schools a few months ago after their ASPIRA charter schools closed. After acclimating to new teachers and classmates, the seniors are graduating.
Jun 4, 2026
