Education News

The Chicago Board of Elections has issued rulings on the final challenges to candidates seeking seats on the Chicago Public Schools board. These decisions bring the upcoming school board races closer to their final candidate slates. Key Points Chicago Board of Elections resolved challenges to school board candidacies. Rulings affect candidates for the Chicago Public […]

The Supreme Court agreed to review a dispute involving Catholic preschools challenging a same-sex mandate. The case concerns whether religious schools must comply with certain anti-discrimination requirements. It addresses potential conflicts between religious practices and policy mandates. Key Points SCOTUS accepted a case on Catholic preschools facing same-sex mandate requirements. The dispute involves religious exemptions

Indiana released results from its revised ILEARN assessment measuring student performance in math and English language arts. The data covers statewide K-12 outcomes for the current year. The article focuses on overall trends from the updated testing format. Key Points Revised ILEARN test results released for Indiana students Scores cover math and English language arts

The opinion article calls for reevaluating how success is measured in school sex education programs. It focuses on curriculum approaches as students return for the new school year. Key Points Opinion piece examines definitions of effective sex education outcomes. Addresses K-12 curriculum policy and program evaluation. Published by The 74 Million as students begin the

Thirty-nine states have implemented restrictions on cell phone use in K-12 schools. These policies aim to reduce distractions during instructional time. Rules and enforcement mechanisms vary by state. Key Points 39 states now have policies limiting student cell phone use in schools. Restrictions focus on minimizing device access during school hours. State approaches differ in

Indiana third-grade students achieved higher pass rates on the IREAD test than before the pandemic. The results show improved literacy outcomes statewide. This indicates a recovery in reading proficiency levels. Key Points Indiana third grade reading scores on IREAD surpass pre-pandemic levels. The IREAD test assesses reading proficiency for third graders. Pass rates have recovered

The article is a Chalkbeat Ideas roundup covering school funding trends, the future of work, digital tests, and related education topics. It highlights a U-shaped pattern in school funding levels. Additional items address post-pandemic aid and testing changes. Key Points School funding follows a surprising U-shaped trajectory according to the analysis. The roundup examines impacts

The article examines a recent employment report showing declines in public K-12 education positions. It details specific data on staffing losses and sector performance. The piece connects these trends to broader policy and funding issues. Key Points Jobs report indicates net losses in public school employment. Data covers teacher and support staff reductions across districts.

New York City reading scores declined, with third-grade proficiency dropping 14 points. The results reflect performance trends in early literacy across district schools. Key Points Third-grade reading proficiency in NYC fell 14 points. Overall reading scores across grades showed declines. The data covers K-12 student assessments in New York City public schools. Implications for Educational

Michigan education officials are implementing a policy to conceal or withhold student grades amid reports of a mental health crisis. The measure affects K-12 academic reporting practices in the state. It responds to concerns about student well-being and performance disclosure. Key Points Michigan plans to hide or limit access to student grades in schools. The