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California’s College Corps program, launched in 2022, pays college students for community service work that fits around their academic schedules. The initiative aims to provide meaningful employment opportunities while benefiting local communities. It is now expanding to serve more students due to its popularity. Key Points Program launched in 2022 to offer paid community service […]

Former New York City schools Chancellor Meisha Ross Porter is once again a finalist for the CEO position at Chicago Public Schools. She previously served as NYC Chancellor and greeted students on the first day of school in 2021. This development highlights ongoing leadership searches in major urban public school districts. Key Points Meisha Ross

The Indianapolis Public Schools board is seeking applicants for the vacant District 2 seat following the resignation of member Gayle Cosby, effective Friday. The board aims to fill the position to maintain governance continuity in the district. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the specified process. Key Points Gayle Cosby resigned from the IPS

A New York school district reduced chronic absenteeism from 38% to 20% by implementing AI for attendance tracking and parent notifications. The technology streamlined processes that overwhelmed staff, leading to better educational outcomes. Superintendent Brian Swatland noted the need for innovation to handle high absenteeism rates effectively. Key Points Dunkirk City School District saw 38%

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has requested that schools in the 11-county Upstate region designate a contact person available during spring break to assist with measles exposure investigations. This measure aims to prevent a potential surge in measles cases amid an ongoing outbreak. Schools are asked to provide attendance and contact information if

The Chicago Board of Education has announced three finalists for the CEO position of Chicago Public Schools. The finalists are King, Porter, and Narcisse. The board convened a meeting to discuss the selection process. Key Points Three finalists named for Chicago Public Schools CEO: King, Porter, and Narcisse Chicago Board of Education held a meeting

Students and parents in Philadelphia express concerns that proposed school closures and mergers could lead to increased bullying and violence. The article highlights fears from Parkway Northwest High School community about safety issues arising from combining schools. It also discusses potential solutions to mitigate these risks. Key Points Parents worry school mergers will heighten bullying

Half of Maryland’s 24 school districts have not yet met the required $60,000 minimum teacher salary threshold ahead of the July 1 deadline. Education officials report that the remaining districts are urgently working to comply. Local education agencies have raised questions about the implementation of this mandate. Key Points Only about half of Maryland’s school

Philadelphia school leaders, led by Superintendent Tony Watlington, have proposed budget cuts to address the district’s deficit, focusing on areas like substitutes and central office operations. The plan explicitly avoids layoffs to minimize impact on staff. These measures aim to stabilize finances for the upcoming year without disrupting classroom staffing. Key Points Cuts target substitutes

The Arkansas Education Department has announced that applications for the state’s school voucher program are now open, marking the fourth year of the initiative. This is the second year the program is available to all K-12 students in Arkansas, following a phased expansion. The Educational Freedom Account program was established under a 2023 education law