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IPS announced it was leaving Enroll Indy. Then, the Enroll Indy board voted to remove its fee. But IPS said the change is about more than money.
Enroll Indy cut fees. IPS wasn’t swayed to return.
IPS announced it was leaving Enroll Indy. Then, the Enroll Indy board voted to remove its fee. But IPS said the change is about more than money.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM
IPS announced it was leaving Enroll Indy. Then, the Enroll Indy board voted to remove its fee. But IPS said the change is about more than money.
The administration has sought to end diversity, equity, and inclusion policies at colleges and universities nationwide.
Trump administration rules would strip private university tax-exempt status over DEI policies
The administration has sought to end diversity, equity, and inclusion policies at colleges and universities nationwide.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The administration has sought to end diversity, equity, and inclusion policies at colleges and universities nationwide.
Gov. Hochul says she still plans to participate. Teachers unions are mounting a public push to change her mind before the program launches in 2027.
Teachers unions to Hochul on federal school choice tax credit: ‘Opt out right now’
Gov. Hochul says she still plans to participate. Teachers unions are mounting a public push to change her mind before the program launches in 2027.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Gov. Hochul says she still plans to participate. Teachers unions are mounting a public push to change her mind before the program launches in 2027.
Candidates Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, Victor Henderson, and Sendhil Revuluri sounded off on issues ranging from budgets to school closures.
What did Chicago’s school board president candidates say during the WTTW forum? Here are 4 highlights.
Candidates Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, Victor Henderson, and Sendhil Revuluri sounded off on issues ranging from budgets to school closures.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Candidates Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, Victor Henderson, and Sendhil Revuluri sounded off on issues ranging from budgets to school closures.
Por temor a la ofensiva migratoria de la administración Trump, la familia de Bruno, de 16 años, se está autodeportando. El adolescente de Newark sueña con regresar a EE. UU. en el futuro.
'Por miedo a ser perseguidos por ICE': mientras su familia se autodeporta, un adolescente de Newark pierde sus sueños educativos
Por temor a la ofensiva migratoria de la administración Trump, la familia de Bruno, de 16 años, se está autodeportando. El adolescente de Newark sueña con regresar a EE. UU. en el futuro.
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September 16, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Por temor a la ofensiva migratoria de la administración Trump, la familia de Bruno, de 16 años, se está autodeportando. El adolescente de Newark sueña con regresar a EE. UU. en el futuro.
As Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis decreases, people under age 22 remain at risk
Here’s the latest news on Philadelphia’s student gun violence data
As Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis decreases, people under age 22 remain at risk
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September 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
As Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis decreases, people under age 22 remain at risk
Amid the growing 'tech-lash' and device limits in major districts, polls show a quiet majority of parents support classroom laptops and AI tools — as long as there are guardrails.
Why the backlash to ed tech can be overhyped like ed tech itself
Amid the growing 'tech-lash' and device limits in major districts, polls show a quiet majority of parents support classroom laptops and AI tools — as long as there are guardrails.
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September 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Amid the growing 'tech-lash' and device limits in major districts, polls show a quiet majority of parents support classroom laptops and AI tools — as long as there are guardrails.
Take a look inside the ongoing turnaround of Washington Irving Neighborhood School 14, which for many years was one of Indianapolis’ lowest-performing district schools.
‘Relationships matter’: School 14 leverages community partnerships to improve academic achievement
Take a look inside the ongoing turnaround of Washington Irving Neighborhood School 14, which for many years was one of Indianapolis’ lowest-performing district schools.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Take a look inside the ongoing turnaround of Washington Irving Neighborhood School 14, which for many years was one of Indianapolis’ lowest-performing district schools.
“I absolutely don’t talk like that and would never say that about her,” school board Vice President Monica Hunter said, referring to board member Amy Klein Molk, who is Jewish.
Details about antisemitic language allegations on the Denver school board revealed in new documents
“I absolutely don’t talk like that and would never say that about her,” school board Vice President Monica Hunter said, referring to board member Amy Klein Molk, who is Jewish.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:05 AM
“I absolutely don’t talk like that and would never say that about her,” school board Vice President Monica Hunter said, referring to board member Amy Klein Molk, who is Jewish.
Early enrollment is down in Memphis schools, continuing a decade-long decline in the district’s student population.
Memphis starts school year with 2,000 fewer students
Early enrollment is down in Memphis schools, continuing a decade-long decline in the district’s student population.
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September 15, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Early enrollment is down in Memphis schools, continuing a decade-long decline in the district’s student population.
YouTube is the latest technology facing new limits in NYC schools, following restrictions on generative AI and recommendations to curb screen time.
NYC is tightening YouTube access as schools rethink students’ screen time
YouTube is the latest technology facing new limits in NYC schools, following restrictions on generative AI and recommendations to curb screen time.
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September 15, 2026 at 10:25 PM
YouTube is the latest technology facing new limits in NYC schools, following restrictions on generative AI and recommendations to curb screen time.
YouTube is the latest technology facing new limits in NYC schools, following restrictions on generative AI and recommendations to curb screen time.
NYC is tightening YouTube access as schools rethink students’ screen time
YouTube is the latest technology facing new limits in NYC schools, following restrictions on generative AI and recommendations to curb screen time.
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September 15, 2026 at 10:20 PM
YouTube is the latest technology facing new limits in NYC schools, following restrictions on generative AI and recommendations to curb screen time.
YouTube is the latest technology facing new limits in NYC schools, following restrictions on generative AI and recommendations to curb screen time.
NYC is tightening YouTube access as schools rethink students’ screen time
YouTube is the latest technology facing new limits in NYC schools, following restrictions on generative AI and recommendations to curb screen time.
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September 15, 2026 at 10:15 PM
YouTube is the latest technology facing new limits in NYC schools, following restrictions on generative AI and recommendations to curb screen time.
Schools have more employees per student than they used to. At the same time, teachers have seen little real pay growth.
Q&A: Why schools have more money, but teachers aren’t making more
Schools have more employees per student than they used to. At the same time, teachers have seen little real pay growth.
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September 15, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Schools have more employees per student than they used to. At the same time, teachers have seen little real pay growth.
The percentages of DPSCD students reaching or exceeding proficiency in math were higher in nearly every grade than the combined average scores of city and suburban charter schools.
Charter schools tend to outperform the Detroit district on M-STEP. The district is narrowing the gap.
The percentages of DPSCD students reaching or exceeding proficiency in math were higher in nearly every grade than the combined average scores of city and suburban charter schools.
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September 15, 2026 at 8:36 PM
The percentages of DPSCD students reaching or exceeding proficiency in math were higher in nearly every grade than the combined average scores of city and suburban charter schools.
Aaliyah Duah started Financial Revolutionn to teach kids about money and address the wealth gap in her neighborhood of Bed-Stuy and elsewhere. Now she’s won a $200,000 prize for her efforts.
She teaches financial literacy to NYC kids and just won $200,00, no-strings attached for her efforts.
Aaliyah Duah started Financial Revolutionn to teach kids about money and address the wealth gap in her neighborhood of Bed-Stuy and elsewhere. Now she’s won a $200,000 prize for her efforts.
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September 15, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Aaliyah Duah started Financial Revolutionn to teach kids about money and address the wealth gap in her neighborhood of Bed-Stuy and elsewhere. Now she’s won a $200,000 prize for her efforts.
The Schools to Home program aims to combat teacher shortages, boost retention, and help educators live where they work.
Teachers and other public school employees can get help buying a home through new state program
The Schools to Home program aims to combat teacher shortages, boost retention, and help educators live where they work.
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September 14, 2026 at 11:31 PM
The Schools to Home program aims to combat teacher shortages, boost retention, and help educators live where they work.
With fights on the decline, Philadelphia’s school safety chief hopes trusted adults and conflict mediation can keep violence at bay.
Meet the safety chief trying to spot and address school fights before they happen
With fights on the decline, Philadelphia’s school safety chief hopes trusted adults and conflict mediation can keep violence at bay.
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September 14, 2026 at 10:45 PM
With fights on the decline, Philadelphia’s school safety chief hopes trusted adults and conflict mediation can keep violence at bay.
Current ninth, 10th, and 11th graders will graduate under new local assessment systems that have yet to be fully spelled out. One Regent called it a “purgatory period.”
NY is moving beyond Regents exams. Schools still don’t know what comes next.
Current ninth, 10th, and 11th graders will graduate under new local assessment systems that have yet to be fully spelled out. One Regent called it a “purgatory period.”
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September 14, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Current ninth, 10th, and 11th graders will graduate under new local assessment systems that have yet to be fully spelled out. One Regent called it a “purgatory period.”
The New Jersey Department of Education last week released preliminary proficiency rates for students in grades 3 through 9. The results signal post-pandemic learning declines have continued.
Fewer than half of NJ third graders meet reading standards on new state test
The New Jersey Department of Education last week released preliminary proficiency rates for students in grades 3 through 9. The results signal post-pandemic learning declines have continued.
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September 14, 2026 at 9:01 PM
The New Jersey Department of Education last week released preliminary proficiency rates for students in grades 3 through 9. The results signal post-pandemic learning declines have continued.
The mayor’s office is required to appoint people to the panel but said it was taking time to create a safe application process amid increased federal immigration enforcement.
20 months after Chicago school board was seated, applications for its noncitizen advisory panel are open
The mayor’s office is required to appoint people to the panel but said it was taking time to create a safe application process amid increased federal immigration enforcement.
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September 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The mayor’s office is required to appoint people to the panel but said it was taking time to create a safe application process amid increased federal immigration enforcement.
Immigrant families in Queens face rising anxiety over ICE arrests near schools as deportations peak during the second Trump administration.
As school begins, Queens families keep watch for ICE
Immigrant families in Queens face rising anxiety over ICE arrests near schools as deportations peak during the second Trump administration.
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September 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Immigrant families in Queens face rising anxiety over ICE arrests near schools as deportations peak during the second Trump administration.
Amid the growing 'tech-lash' and device limits in major districts, polls show a quiet majority of parents support classroom laptops and AI tools — as long as there are guardrails.
‘Very hysterical’: Why the backlash to ed tech can be overhyped like ed tech itself
Amid the growing 'tech-lash' and device limits in major districts, polls show a quiet majority of parents support classroom laptops and AI tools — as long as there are guardrails.
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September 14, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Amid the growing 'tech-lash' and device limits in major districts, polls show a quiet majority of parents support classroom laptops and AI tools — as long as there are guardrails.
The lack of additional dollars holds English learners back from fully accessing an appropriate public education, advocates say.
This year’s state education budget won’t fix a longtime gap in funding for Michigan’s English learners
The lack of additional dollars holds English learners back from fully accessing an appropriate public education, advocates say.
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September 14, 2026 at 10:10 AM
The lack of additional dollars holds English learners back from fully accessing an appropriate public education, advocates say.
A majority of the board would need to agree to order an investigation into the allegations, including that one member used antisemitic language.
Independent investigation sought by two Denver school board members facing multiple allegations
A majority of the board would need to agree to order an investigation into the allegations, including that one member used antisemitic language.
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September 12, 2026 at 12:45 AM
A majority of the board would need to agree to order an investigation into the allegations, including that one member used antisemitic language.