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Mayor Mamdani appointed Alan Ong as the new chair of the New York City Panel for Educational Policy. The Panel oversees governance and policy decisions for the city’s public K-12 schools. The…

The Illinois Answers Project is providing tools to track campaign donations in the upcoming 2026 Chicago School Board elections. This initiative aims to increase transparency regarding financial contributions to candidates. The project…

A watchdog report states that reduced federal oversight has hindered school efforts to address student absenteeism. The decline in federal monitoring and support is identified as a contributing factor to ongoing attendance…

The article examines the renewed emphasis on recess as K-12 schools begin the academic year. It discusses trends in scheduling more playtime and related initiatives across districts. Coverage includes potential effects on…

Chalkbeat published an interactive map showing the boundaries for Chicago’s 2026 school board election districts. The map supports exploration of district lines ahead of the elections. It redirects users to a dedicated…

The article compiles resources for the 2026 Chicago school board election. It covers candidate information, election timelines, and voting procedures. Chalkbeat provides these materials to support public engagement with the process. Key…

The article examines how children of technology industry executives are reaching school age. It covers the educational choices these parents are considering for K-12. The discussion occurs within the context of existing…

The article examines factors preventing increased school budgets from translating into higher teacher salaries. It reviews spending patterns and allocation priorities across districts. Data on administrative costs and other expenditures are analyzed.…

The article examines Nikole Hannah-Jones’s public statements on education and argues they overlook core elements of learning. It contrasts her perspective with traditional definitions of education focused on knowledge acquisition. The piece…

The article explores the educational background of journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and her contributions to public discussions on American history education. It covers her development of the 1619 Project and its adoption in…